To: Board of Supervisors
From: John Kopchik, Director, Conservation and Development
Report Title: Memorandum of Understanding with Knightsen Elementary School District for expanded playground improvements at Old River Elementary School.
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to execute a memorandum of understanding with Knightsen Elementary School District to contribute $110,100 of County Park Dedication fee funds for new play structures at Old River Elementary School for the period June 23, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (100% Park Fees)
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Park Dedication Fees
BACKGROUND:
Project Description
The park fees are being requested to help fund the installation of a new community playground climbing apparatus and installation of an ADA ramp and new playground surfacing at Old River Elementary School in the unincorporated community of Knightsen. The tasks associated with the improvements include:
? Remove existing turf
? Purchase and install new playground climbing structures
? Install 10' x 4' walkway and concrete curbs
? Install ADA Ramp
? Install wood fiber surfacing
The total project will cost an estimated $110,100.
Park Fund Background
The County imposes fees on residential development to fund park and recreational facilities under both the County's Park Dedication Ordinance and the County's Park Impact Fee Ordinance.
Park Dedication Fees are assessed on projects requiring approval of a subdivision or development plan and can be used to develop new or rehabilitate existing parks or recreational facilities.
Park Impact Fees are assessed on residential development and can be used to fund the expansion or acquisition of new facilities, infrastructure, and equipment. Park Impact Fees must be spent on parks identified in the Park Capital Improvement Plan.
Both funds must be spent on facilities that ...
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