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File #: 19-0339    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Item Status: General Agenda
File created: 11/25/2019 In control: Town Commission
On agenda: 12/3/2019 Final action: 12/3/2019
Title: Construction of memorial courtyard at Hunter Park Summary: Hunter Park was constructed to honor those in the service of our armed forces. The park was largely built with the support of the Belleair Community Foundation and other Belleair residents. In honor of one of the most supportive residents staff would like to construct a courtyard area surrounding the existing St. Francis statue. A seating area was constructed per the approved plan. Staff is requesting to amend that plan to include a memorial courtyard to include pavers, planters and additional landscaping.
Attachments: 1. Memorial Overhead Plan, 2. Planter Sketch, 3. HUNTER PARK Project Schedule 11.4.19

Summary

To: Belleair Town Commission

From: Ricky Allison, Director of Public Works and Recreation

Date: 12/3/2019

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Construction of memorial courtyard at Hunter Park

 

Summary:

Hunter Park was constructed to honor those in the service of our armed forces.  The park was largely built with the support of the Belleair Community Foundation and other Belleair residents.  In honor of one of the most supportive residents staff would like to construct a courtyard area surrounding the existing St. Francis statue. A seating area was constructed per the approved plan.  Staff is requesting to amend that plan to include a memorial courtyard to include pavers, planters and additional landscaping.

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Previous Commission Action: Commission previously approved a plan and budget for Hunter Park that included a bench area surrounding the St. Francis statue. 

Background/Problem Discussion: N/A

Expenditure Challenges  The project will be completed mostly in-house and the total cost of the project will be $3,242.74

Financial Implications:  None.  The cost of the project is to be donated by the Belleair Community Foundation.

Recommendation:  Recommend approval for the construction of a memorial courtyard to be located at Hunter Park.

Proposed Motion  Approval of plan and budget for construction of memorial courtyard at Hunter Park.