HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.1 Proposed Skateboard ParkCITY OF DUBLIN
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE: July 11, 1989
SUBJECT Proposed Skateboard Park
EXHIBITS ATTACHED None
RECOMMENDATION 1. Receive Report
2. Provide Staff with Direction
FINANCIAL STATEMENT : None
DESCRIPTION At the June 13, 1989 meeting of the Park
and Recreation Commission, the Commission discussed the positive
and negative impacts of a City -run skateboard facility.
After receiving input from both the public and staff, the
Commission asked for further information with regards to other
skateboard facilities in the area.
Staff has been in contact with the City of Benecia who have a
neighborhood park which contains a small concrete multi -use area
which is heavily used by skateboarders. This space could also
serve as an outdoor amphitheatre but, to date, as not been
utilized as such. The problems experienced by Benecia are
limited to noise and trash but they are working closely with the
neighbors and the skateboarders to alleviate these problems.
The City has not had reports of any accidents resulting from the
skateboarders use of the park.
The City of Benecia is self -insured and belongs to the ABAG Plan,
as does the City of Dublin. In talking with a representative
from the ABAG Plan, they state that a facility used for
skateboarding would not be excluded from coverage, however they
encourage cities to be good risk managers and caution against
facilities that pose the potential for future liability.
As discussed at the June 13, 1989 meeting, staff would not
recommend moving forward with a skateboard park for the following
reasons:
1. Location - A site for this type of facility is not
presently included in the Park Masterplan.
2. Funding - The 1988-93 Capital Improvement Program does
not include funds for this type of facility.
3. Liability - The City does not currently have commercial
liability insurance, and it is not prudent to encourage
activities which may result in claims.
If however, the Commission would like to pursue this type of
facility, staff recommends that the matter be brought before the
City Council for their input.
ITEM NO.,_ •/ Copies to: William Pennington
7065 Portage Road
Dublin, CA 94568