TAMRMS#: B06
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Lacombe Park West - Fitness Equipment
Notice given by: Councillor Joly
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BUDGET POSTPONED MOTION:
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That fitness equipment is removed from the scope of RECR-010 - Lacombe Park West.
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POSTPONED MOTION ADMINISTRATIVE BACKGROUNDER:
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That fitness equipment is removed from the scope of RECR-010 - Lacombe Park West.
Administration’s Understanding of Intent Motion:
Administration understands the motion to mean that the designed fitness stations remaining to be constructed under RECR-010 would not be included as part of the project.
Operational or Organizational Impacts if Motion is Approved:
Project team will need to update design plans and previously drafted tender documents prior to tender process, potentially pushing proposed timelines forward and delaying opening of some spaces within Lacombe Park West.
Financial Implications of Motions:
This charter would remain at a funding request of $1.3M as it was reduced from $1.6M in the 2020 submission to reflect the fitness stations as an optional item.
Removing the fitness stations from the project will incur re-design costs; these costs can likely be covered by the previously approved detailed design budget. Re-design may indicate need for additional landscaping, which can likely be accommodated by the current funding request.
There would be a small decrease in operational funding required due to less inspection and maintenance required, partially off-set by potentially increased landscaping maintenance requirements.
Stakeholder Consultations:
The fitness stations proposed in Project Charter RECR 010 were planned as the result of the public engagement through development of the Lacombe Park (West) Park Master Plan. During that process, residents identified a number of priorities for future park development, including installation of fitness equipment. Development of the 3.3km fitness loop was envisioned as a unique recreation opportunity for residents; ...
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