REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Evaluation and Direction Regarding Wi-Fi Installation at the Corn Palace Park Project (PR-22-03), Lakewood Park Renovation Project (PR-22-01) and Plaza del Sol Project (PR-21-26)
Report
BACKGROUND
During the February 16, 2018 Study/Budget Issues Workshop, Council directed staff to evaluate Wi-Fi costs as part of major park renovation projects. Study Issue ITD 18-01, which considered providing Wi-Fi at City parks, was dropped with the request that staff evaluate these costs as individual parks are due for major renovations. Most recently, Wi-Fi will be installed in the common area as part of the Community Center Grounds Renovation project by the end of 2025.
The Corn Palace Park project, Lakewood Park Renovation project, and Plaza del Sol project have construction budgets of $4.3 million, $14.5 million, and $2.0 million respectively. The budgets are inclusive of contingencies and public art. Costs to install Wi-Fi equipment and all ongoing service and operating costs are not included within the current budget.
Following the review and approval of the preferred concept plans for each park, staff worked with consultants to create options for preliminary Wi-Fi infrastructure designs and identify costs to provide Wi-Fi at each park.
EXISTING POLICY
General Plan, Chapter 3, Land Use and Transportation - Open Space, Goal LT-8
The City strives to provide and maintain adequate and balanced open space and recreation facilities for the benefit of maintaining a healthy community based on community needs and the ability of the City to finance, construct, maintain, and operate these facilities now and in the future.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, which exempts construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures. The project would involve adding wireless acce...
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