Title
Newbury Park Bocce Ball Court Removal
History
The bocce ball court at Newbury Park has been identified as needing repair. Staff mailed 151 survey postcards to residents living within average distance of 1000 feet of the park. The survey generated 33 replies.
In response to "Please remove the bocce ball court and replace it with grass, "64% of respondents replied "yes".
In response to "Please renovate the bocce ball court for continued use, "61% replied "no".
Staff presented the survey with results to the Recreation Advisory Board (RAB) on April 2, 2024. The RAB unanimously voted to recommend the removal of the Newbury Park bocce ball court to the Board.
Quotes (attached) for the removal of the court, two benches and the restoration of the area utilizing a seed blanket are summarized below.
Christy Weber: $12,130.42
Shelton Group: $5,155.53
Semmer Landscape: $4,100.00
Semmer Landscape has successfully performed numerous landscape projects for the Village including the removal of the Breckenridge Park bocce ball court.
Staff seeks Board approval to remove the bocce ball court and benches, and to restore the area to grass at Newbury Park.
Financial Impact
Funds are budgeted in 2009100 443250 to support the removal of the bocce ball court at Newbury Park.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the proposal from Semmer Landscape for and amount not to exceed $4,100.00 to remove the bocce ball court and benches at Newbury Park and restoring the area with a seed blanket;
AND
Authorize the Village Manager to execute all related contracts, subject to Village attorney review.