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Report #: CS -28 -93 File #:
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Subject: CAPITAL, UPDATE PARKS AND CEMETERIES
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend
to Council the following:
1. That Report CS -28 -93 be received for information.
1.0 BACKGROUND:
1.1 Council approved in the 1993 Capital Budget, $561,650.00 for equipment and projects for
the Parks and Cemeteries Division of the Community Services Department. In addition
$70,000 was carried forward from 1992 for Elliott Memorial Park in Hampton; $72,000 for
the former Bowmanville Memorial Arena site exclusive of funds provided in the 1993 Capital
Budget; Bowmanville Yard landscaping - $60,000; and Mearns Park fence - $24,000-00.
Attachment 1 of this Report deals specifically with the equipment, thirteen (13) projects
contained in the 1993 Capital Budget and the three (3) additional projects referred to above.
2.0 HIGHLIGHTS:
2.1 A unique opportunity exists to create a trail system from south of Sunset Boulevard to
Highway #2 through the Foster Creek Valley in Newcastle Village. A preliminary Master
Plan has been prepared. Most recently the Newcastle Lions Club have indicated interest in
the project and wish to investigate ways they might be involved. In addition public input is
being sought from the surrounding neighbourhood to allow them an opportunity for input
into any changes which might occur to the valley. As a result the physical construction is
planned for later this year.
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REPORT CS -28 -93 "2. NOVEMBER 1, 1993
2.2 During the past number of years the Community Services Department has undertaken an
upgrading of its playgrounds to meet the Canadian Playground Standards. Adoption and
implementation of the standards will help to protect the Municipality from potential liability
and ensure our playgrounds are safe for public use. The upgrading of Orono, Solina,
Waverley and Tyrone Parks along with the Bowmanville Lions Centre playground completes
our program.
2.3 The general improvements to Soper Creek Park in recent years has led to increased
popularity and use of the park. In response a major playground addition has been installed
to better service the wide range of ages and interests of children using the Park.
2.4 The former Bowmanville Memorial Arena site now called Rotary Park is currently under
construction. The bridge across Bowmanville Creek, the connecting valley pathways and
construction of the staircase is expected to be complete later this year. Potential for erosion
of the slopes along the valley not previously identified has required that stabilization with
grass and shrubs be undertaken.
2.5 Sidney B. Rutherford Woods/Walk Park path construction and frontage enhancement is
currently in progress. An engineered bridge over the tributary of Wilmont Creek to replace
the existing culverts is pending awarding of the tender.
2.6 It was necessary to make major repairs to the Newcastle Tennis Courts in order to keep
them safe and operational for public use. The work has been completed except for the
repainting of lines.
2.7 Upon execution of an agreement between C.L.O.C.A. and the municipality construction of
the long awaited Elliott Memorial Park has been undertaken. The park retains its existing
soccer field and now features a junior and intermediate playground, a circular walkway, a
basketball pad, and new stone gates for the Mill Street frontage similar to the existing gates
on Old Scugog Road.
2.8 The termination of our lease of the former Park Depot on Highway #2 and Regional Road
#57 late in 1992 and our relocation to the Bowmanville Yard has allowed us to make major
changes to the Yard and its appearance. The perimeter fence has been moved back from
both Liberty Street and Lake Road. Approximately sixty (60) deciduous and coniferous trees
have been added across the frontage along with a shrub /flower bed and sufficient room for
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a future lit sign. The internal portion of the Yard has been reorganized to remove or screen
as much as possible unsightly views and to allow for the safe operation and organization of
the Yard.
Respectfully submitted,
Jos P. Caruana, Director
De artment of Community Services
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Recommended for presentation
to the Committee,
rie Marano,
Acting Chief Administrative Officer
ATTACHMENT 1 TO
REPORT NO. CS -28 -93
Page 1 of 2
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PROJECTS
BUDGET
STATUS
ACTUAL
EXPENDITURES
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Equipment
1. 1/2 Ton Truck
$20,000.00
Ordered
$18,324.10
2. 2 Riding Mowers
$38,000.00
Deleted
3. 14 Line Trimmers
$ 4,000.00
Deleted
4. Double Axil Trailer
$ 5,000.00
Deleted
5. 2 Ton Dump
$30,000.00
Tendered
6. Irrigation Trailer
$ 5,000.00
Tendered
7. Bed Edger
$ 2,000.00
Received
$ 1,504.20
B
Orono Fairgrounds
Project
8. Bleachers,Soccer Pitch &
$26,000.00
Deferred
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Diamond
C
Foster Creek Valley
9. Design & Administration
$ 7,000.00
In Progress
$ 2,700.00
10. Walkway
$18,000.00
11. Pause Area
$ 5,000.00
To be
12. Furniture
$ 2,000.00
Tendered
13. Trees
$10,000.00
D
Stuart Park
14. Bleacher
$ 3,000.00
Tendered
$ 2,875.00
E
Soper Creek Park
15. Walkways
$ 4,650.00
Complete
$ 4,448.90
F
Playgrounds
16. Upgrading Playgrounds
$14,100.00
Complete
$11,200.00
17. Soper Creek Park
$20,000.00
Complete
$14,500.00
G
Parks Depot
18. Equipment Shed
$15,000.00
To be
Tendered
H
Orono Park
19. Concession Booth Pad
$ 4,500.00
Complete
$ 5,617.50
20. Baseline Fence
$ 1,200.00
Complete
$ 877.70
I
Newcastle Memorial Park
21. Ball Diamond Fence
$2,500.00
Complete
$ 1,250.00
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PROJECTS
BUDGET
STATUS
ACTUAL
EXPENDITURES
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Rotary Park
22. Bandshell/Lookout
$ 70,000.00
Re- budget
23. Treetop Walkway (includes
72,000 deferred from 1992
$112,000.00
In Progress
$151,061.00
Capital Budget)
24. Bridge
$100,000.00
Complete
$ 81,011.67
K
Sidney B. Rutherford Woods/Walk
Park
25. Bridge
$25,000.00
Tendered
26. Trails
$15,000.00
In Progress
$ 9,500.00
27. Planting
$ 3,000.00
In Progress
28. Entrance
$ 7,000.00
In Progress
L
Park Furniture
29. Various Locations
$15,000.00
Complete
$ 5,208.50
M
Newcastle Tennis Court
30. Repairs to Fence
$10,500.00
Complete
$ 6,100.00
31. Repairs to Nets
$ 3,000.00
Complete
$ 2,200.00
32. Resurface Courts
$16,000.00
Complete
$ 9,800.00
* Additional $2,200 required to
replace painted lines.
N
General Landscaping
33. Tree Planting
$15,000.00
Quotations
Pending
O
Elliott Memorial Park
34. Walkway
$20,000.00
In Progress
$69,788.71
35. Playground
$44,000.00
Contract
36. Furniture
$ 6,000.00
Committed
P
Bowmanville Yard
37. Fence Relocation
Complete
$ 9,111.58
38. Tree Planting
$60,000.00
Complete
$12,182.78
39. Landscaping
In Progress
40. Sign
Outstanding
Q
Mearns Park
41. Chain Link Fence
$24,000.00
Complete
*$14,145.77
*Municipality's Share
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