HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.2 MartinCanyCrkTrailDediCITY CLERK FILE # 930-30
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 20, 2001
SUBJECT:
Martin Canyon Creek Trail Dedication
Report Prepared by Paul McCreary, Recreation Supervisor and
Diane Lowart, Parks & Community Services Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Budget Change Form
RECOMMENDATION: 1.
Receive report and provide direction on preferred event date,
components, and commemorative item.
Approve budget change form
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
Funds were not included in the FY 2000/2001 Budget for the
dedication event. Therefore, a budget change in the amount of
$2,255 needs to be approved.
DESCRIPTION: One of the conditions for development of the Hansen Hills Ranch
residential development project required the developer to make improvements to the Martin Canyon
Creek, develop a creekside trail and dedicate the land to the City. The improvements mainly consist of a
12-foot wide trail and stream bank protection, together with check dams to curb erosion and enhance
wildlife habitat in the Martin Canyon Creek. The developer, Warmington Homes, has completed the
improvements and the trail is ready for use by the community. Staff proposes conducting a dedication
ceremony on either Saturday, May 5 or 19, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
The trail begins at Silvergate Drive by Bay Laurel Street and continues west for ¼ of a mile. The trail is
an easy hike with some moderate grades. The trail follows the creek and offers beautiful views of the Tri-
Valley and Martin Canyon. The trail also has some areas that could eventually be used to stage nature day
camps or special events.
Staff has visited the site and brainstormed ideas for the trail dedication. The event could begin with a
dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting. Following the dedication ceremony, a naturalist could lead a
hike to the end of the trail. A nature craft project could be coordinated for the children. The Police
Department could have information available about hiker safety and wild animals native to the area. The
Fire Department could have information available about fire prevention as well as a fire truck on display.
Food and beverage such as cookies, trail mix and lemonade could be made available at the dedication. An
acoustical band could also be hired to play at the event.
At past park and faciliW dedications the City has handed out a commemorative item. After reviewing the
available options, Staff found three items that would be appropriate for this event including a compass, a
walking stick, or a sport bottle. The selected commemorative item would be custom printed with
information about the dedication ceremony.
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Parks & Community Services Commission
ITEM NO. ~
The Parks and Community Services Commission considered the event plan at the Commission meeting on
February 12, 2001. The Commission agreed that either the May 5th or the May 19th dates would be okay
for the event and did not indicate a preference for either date. The commemorative item preferred by the
Commission was the natural wood walking stick. The Commission was in favor of the event components
as proposed by Staff.
The Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Budget does not including funding for the dedication of the Martin Canyon
Creek Trail. Consequently, a budget change would be necessary (Attachment 1). Staff anticipates the
cost of the event to be $2,255.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council provide input on preferred event date, event
commemorative item, and approve the budget change form in the amount of $2,255.
components and
CITY OF DUBLIN
BUDGET CHANGE FORM
CHANGE FORM #
New Appropriations (City Council Approval Required):
Budget Transfers:
X From Unappropfiated Reserves From Budgeted Contingent Reserve (1080-799.000)
(If Other than General Fund, Fund No - Within Same Department Activity
From New Revenues Between Deparlments (City Council Approval Required)
Other
Name: Name: PART-TIME SALARIES $345
Account #: Account #: 001.80700.701.002
Name: Name: WORKERS COMPENSATION $5
Account #: Account #: 001.80700.702.006
Name: Name: FICA $5
Account#: Account'#: 001.80700.702.008
Name: Name: FICA OASDI $25
Account #: Account #: 001.80700.702.009
Name: Name: CONTRACTED SERVICES $400
Account #: 001.80700.740.000
Name: OPERATING SUPPLIES
Account #:
Name: $1,390
Account#: Accoum#: 001.80700.713.000
Name: Name: POSTAGE $85
Account #:
Account #: 001.80700.711.000
City Manager: Date:
ASD/Fin Mgr
Signature
Signature
REASON FOR BUDGET CHANGE ENTRY:
Martin Canyon Creek Trail.
Date: '~' I Vbl o ~
In order to provide funds to conduct dedication event for the
Mayor:
Signature
Posted By:
Signature
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