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Final Reading for Ordinance No. 2024-O-246 amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Improvements Fund by appropriating revenues and expenditures, and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget amendment for the finalization of the original design of the North Central ADA Park in the amount of $550,000.00 that shall include the extension of the existing parking lot past Sweden Lane and various amenities for the inclusive play area. Funds will be from a donation provided by Robert P. Gutierrez.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Council approved resolution number 2024-R-296 at the October 28, 2024 Council Meeting.
BACKGROUND
On June 21, 2021, Mr. Beto Gutierrez donated $300,000.00 for the creation of the first phase of an ADA Park at North Central Park.
On August 18, 2021, the City of Laredo entered into a Professional Services Contract with Slay Architecture for the pre-design services of the North Central Accessible Playground.
Mr. Gutierrez has requested the City finalize the original design and complete the ADA park for general public use by all ages and abilities as well as the extension of the existing parking lot past Sweden Land and any other improvements to North Central Park as deemed necessary.
The Parks and Recreation Department has determined that the accessible park and parking lot extension and other improvements to said park will benefit the community.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The item was presented and approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee on September 11, 2024.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff highly recommends the approval of this item.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024-2025
Budgeted Y/N?: No
Source of Funds: Donation
Account #: 402-0000-372-1000
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: Click or tap here to enter text.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Amend the Capital Improvements Fund Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget by appropriating $550,000.00 donation as follows:
Revenues
402-0000-372-1000 Contributions Project D62112
Annual Appropriation
Amended Appropriation Amount Increase
$550,000.00 $550,000.00
Expenses
402-3118-535-9301 Improvement Other than Building D62112
Annual Appropriation
Amended Appropriation Amount Increase
$550,000.00 $550,000.00