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JUNE 25, 2013 13-309 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED___6-0____LOST_______LAID OVER_______WITHDRAWN_______)
PURPOSE: APPROVE PHASE III OF GREAT NEIGHBORHOODS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS FUNDING IN
THE AMOUNT OF $111,000; APPROVE REALLOCATION
OF $20,325.61 IN PHASE I & II FUNDS
INITIATED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the Common Council approved funds in the 2011 and 2013 Capital
Improvement Programs (CIP) for public improvements to be undertaken as part of a
Great Neighborhoods Program; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council previously approved funding for Phase I and II
activities/improvements utilizing 2011 CIP funds, and activities/expenditures appear to
be under budget for both Phases; and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending the following activities and/or improvements
be undertaken with 2011 and 2013 CIP funds as Phase III of the Great Neighborhoods
Program, which includes $20,325.61 in reallocated funds:
1) George Washington Monument Square Improvements $ 40,000
2) Teichmiller Park Improvements $ 70,000
3) Community Garden Educational Signage $ 1,000
TOTAL Phase III projects $111,000
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that $20,325.61 is hereby reallocated from Phase I and II funded activities to
Phase III activities/improvements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Phase III funded activities/improvements of
the Great Neighborhoods Program, as noted above, are hereby approved in the amount
of $111,000 and the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed to take
those steps necessary to implement said program.
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ON THE WATER
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
Robin Leslie, Principal Planner
June 20, 2013
Approve Third Phase of Great Neighborhoods Capital Improvement Program Funding
BACKGROUND
The Council approved allocations of $250,000 for 2011 and $100,000 for 2013 in the City of Oshkosh
Capital Improvement Program for Great Neighborhoods Public Improvements.
On May 9, 2012 Council approved Phase I Great Neighborhoods Capital Improvement Program funding in
the amount of $170,000 from the 2011 CIP.
On September 25, 2012 Council approved Phase II Great Neighborhoods Capital Improvement Program
funding in the amount of $ 80,000 also from the 2011 CIP and $5,500 reallocated from Phase I dollars.
Since then, the following have either been completed or are underway:
Phase I Projects Completed:
1. Stevens Park Mill /WaugooBowen Street ROW Triangle Beautification Project $1,580.75
2.600 Block Jefferson Street Community Garden $1,401.72
3. Terrace Tree Planting $25,000.00
Phase I Projects Underway:
1. Stevens Park Pathways, Tennis Court & Bleachers (partially completed) $101,500.00
2. Neighborhood Signage (on hold) $5,000.00
3. Historic District Street Signs (ordered) $15,000.00
Phase I approved funding $170,000.00
less $5,500 reallocated to Phase II $164,500.00
Total of completed & underway $149,482.47
Balance from Phase I projects to be reallocated for 2013 $15,017.53
Phase II Projects Completed
1. Community Gardens /Beautification Projects
- Stevens Park Community Garden Fencing
-Millers Bay /George Washington Statue Area Beautification Project Design
2. Demolition of 1008 Oregon Street Structure
3. Property Acquisition 235 Ida Avenue
$923.27
$1,850.00
$32,968.73
$34,770.46
4. Property Acquisition 628 Franklin Street $9,679.46
Phase II approved funding
Total of completed Phase II projects
$85,500.00
$80,191.92
Balance from Phase II projects to be reallocated for 2013 $5,308.08
Total balance from Phase I & II to be reallocated for 2013 $20,325,61
PHASE III ANALYSIS
After consultation with the neighborhood associations of Millers Bay, Algoma Park and Parks Department
staff, the following items are being proposed for Council consideration for Phase III of this program from
2011 & 2013 CIP:
Phase III Projects Recommended
1. George Washington Monument Square Improvements
$40,000,00
The Millers Bay Neighborhood Beautification Committee has been working with the Parks Department
to submit a proposal to improve this part of Menominee Parke Thus far, a design by Rettler Corporation,
the same group that worked on the Menominee Park Master Plan, has been developed along with the a
cost estimate for the project (see attached).
In addition, as part of this project, the Parks Department is seeking additional funding from the Hicks
Fund to clean the monument and from the Oshkosh Garden Club for planting materials.
2. Teichmiller Park Improvements $70,000.00
The Algoma Park Neighborhood Association has requested that the unsafe playground equipment be
replaced. This request coincides with the recommendation in the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation
Plan ($50,000) and the Parks Department agrees with the request. At the same time, the Parks
Department would also like to improve the walkways ($20,000).
2. Community Garden Educational Signage $1,000.00
The Sustainability Advisory Board, working with three existing community gardens, would like to
provide public educational signage explaining the importance and benefits of community gardens and
local food. The signs would be installed at Riverside Community Garden, Growing Seeds of Change
Garden on Jefferson Street and Stevens Park. All sign language would be general enough in nature to
be moveable if the gardens changed locations.
Total Phase III funding requested
$111,000.00
Balance from Phase I projects to be reallocated for 2013 $15,017.53
Balance from Phase II projects to be reallocated for 2013 $5,308.08
Total balance from Phase I & II to be reallocated for 2013 $20,325.61
Total 2011 CIP Great Neighborhoods Program Funding $250,000.00
Total 2013 CIP Great Neighborhoods Program Funding $,100,000.00
TOTAL $350,000.00
Phase I $149,482.47
Phase II $80,191.92
Phase III $111,000.00
TOTAL $340,674.39
Total remaining 2011 & 2013 CIP dollars $9,325.61
FISCAL IMPACT
No additional costs anticipated.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending approval of the Phase III of Great Neighborhoods Capital Improvement Program
Funding
Approved,
City Manager
MAY 9, 2012 12 -234 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 7 -0 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN)
PURPOSE, APPROVE FIRST PHASE OF GREAT NEIGHBORHOODS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS. FUNDING IN
THE AMIOUNT.OF $170,000
INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the Common Council approved funds in the 2011 and 2012 Capital
Improvement .Program for public improvements to be undertaken as part of a Great
Neighborhoods Program; and
WHEREAS, protection and improvement of the City's neighborhoods is critical to
maintaining a healthy and sustainable community; and
WHEREAS, staff received input from various Neighborhood Associations on
potential public improvements and /or activities that could be undertaken with said Funds;
and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending the following activities and/or improvements
be undertaken with said funds as the first phase of the Great Neighborhoods Program:
1)
Neighborhood Identification Signage
$
5,000
2)
Historic District Street Signs
$
15,000
3)
Stevens Park Pathway Improvements s cxAw4
$100,ODo
4)
Stevens Park Bleachers
$
1,500
5)
Community Gardens
$
3
6)
Terrace Trees
$
.25
7)
NeighborWorks Model.Block Improvements
$
.20,500
TOTAL
$170,000
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that activities and/or improvements, as noted above, to be undertaken as part
of the Great Neighborhoods Program, are hereby approved and the proper City officials
are hereby authorized and directed to tape those steps necessary to implement said
program.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 12 -451 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 7 -0 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN }
PURPOSE: APPROVE PHASE II OF GREAT NEIGHBORHOODS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS FUNDING IN
THE AMOUNT OF $80,000; APPROVE REALLOCATION
OF $5,500 IN PHASE I FUNDING
INITIATED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the Common Council approved funds in the 2011 Capital
Improvement Program for public improvements to be undertaken as part of a Great
Neighborhoods Program; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council previously approved funding in the amount of
$170,000 for Phase I activities /improvements, and Phase I activities /expenditures
appear to be under budget; and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending the following activities and/or improvements
be undertaken with said funds as Phase 11 of the Great Neighborhoods Program and
with $5,500 in reallocated Phase I funds-
1 )
Community GardenslBeautification Projects
$
3,500
2}
Demolition of 1008 Oregon Street
$
30,000
3}
Property Acquisition 1235 Ida Avenue
$
40,000
4}
Property Acquisition 1 628 Franklin Street
12,000
TOTAL Phase II projects
$
85,500
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that $5,500 is hereby reallocated from Phase I funded activities to Phase 11
activities/improvements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Phase II funded activities /improvements of the
Great Neighborhoods Program, as noted above, are hereby approved in the amount of
$85,500 and the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed to take those
steps necessary to implement said program.
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RET 1 LER
3317 BUSINESS PARK DRIVE
STEVENS POINT, W€ 54482
PROJECT* 12.072
DATE: 11.28 -2012
GEORGE WASHINGTON MONUMENT - MASTER PLAN
CITY OF OSHKOSH
WINNEBAGO COUNTY. WI City of Oshkosh
PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE
GEORGE WASHINGTON MONUMENT
Oshkosh, W1
Monument Landscaping and Restoration
T
corporation
Preferred Concept 3
November 29, 2012
Rettler Project No.: 12.072
Item
I
Estimated
Unit
Categor
No.
Item Descri timn
Units
Quantity
Price
Extension
Sub Total
EARTHWORKIDEMOLITION 0.13 ACRES)
$3,618.00
1.
Clearin IGrubbiri !Mobilization
L.S.
1
$4,000.001,
$1,000.00
2.
Sod Removal
S.Y.
6461
$2.00
$1,292.00
3.
Minor Excavation
C.Y.
234
$2.50
$585.00
4.
Seed /Fertilize/Mulch Common Green Space
S.F.
2,910
$0.10
$291.00
5.
Erosion Control -Silt Fence
L. F.
300
$1.50
$450.00
PAVEMENT STRUCTURE - WALK
$2,780.00
6.
5" Concrete Walks
S. F.
490
$5.00
$2,450.00
7.
Dense Graded Base, 6-inch Depth
S.Y.
55
$6.00
$330.00
PAVEMENT STRUCTURE - SQUARE
$3,993.00
8.
5" Concrete
S. F.
705
$5.00
$3,525.00
9,
Dense Graded Base, 6 -inch Depth
S.Y.
78
$6.00
$468.00
PAVEMENT STRUCTURE - STAMPED CONCRETE BENCH AREA
$694.00
6.
5" Stamped & Colored Concrete
S. F,
80
$8.00
$640.00
g,
Dense Graded Base, 6-inch Depth
S.Y.
9
$6.00
$54.00
LANDSCAPING
$4,300.00
10.
Soil mix for Planting Beds 1520 sf
L.S.
1
$300.00
$309.00
11.
Bark Mulch for Planting Beds
S. F.
l,r)201
$0.50
$760.00
Q.
Large Deciduous Shrubs delivered and planted)
EACH
12
$90.00
$1,080.00
13. lGrasses
EACH
27
$30.00
$810.00
14.
Perennial Gardens (delivered and planted)
S, F,
900
$1.50
$1,350.00
ELECTRICALISITE LIGHTING
$16,050.00
15.
Electrical Underground Service
L.S.
1
Undetermined
$0.00
16.
Miscellaneous Electrical Costs (circuit breakers, control,
wire and conduit )
L.S.
1
$3,550.00
$3,550.00
17.
Flag Pole Spot Fixtures
EACH
2
$500.00
$1,000.00
18.
Statue Vertical Flood Fixtures
EACH
2
$500.00
$1,000.00
19.
Street Lights
EACH
3
$3,500.00
$10,500.00
MISCELLANEOUS
$6,000.00
20.
Flag Poles
EACH
1
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
21.
Benches
EACH
2
$2,000.00
$4,000,00
22.
Washington Statue Restoration (Hick's Foundation )
L.S.
1
Undetermined
$0.00
Pagel of 2
PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE
GEORGE WASHINGTON MONUMENT
Oshkosh, WI
Monument Landscaping and Restoration
ORETTLER
icor p oro - t!on
Preferred Concept 3
November28, 2012
Rettler Project No.: 12.072
Item
Estimated
Unit
Categor
No.
Item Rescri tion
Units
Quantql
Price
Extension
Sub Total
SUMMARY
CONSTRUCTION ITEMS TOTAL:
CONTINGENCYet 5 %:
$37,435.00
$1,871.75
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE SUBTOTAL:
GEOTECHNICAL SERVICE'S
WATER SERVICE
DESIGN /CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS /
BIDDING /CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION
$39,306.75
Undetermined
Undetermined
Not Included
Not Included
BASE PROJECT TOTAL
$39,306.75
General Notes:
1, Topographic Mapping and soil testing required prior to
final construction estimates.
2. It is assumed the City or Neighborhood will execute
project implementation. We have not included any tees for
design, bidding and construction observation.
Page 2 of 2
Oshkosh Community Gardens
Educational signage Funding Proposal
Ashley Kraus, Sustainability Intern
Sustainability Advisory Board 1Men7bers:
Margy Davey, Chair
Steve Barney
Kim Biedermann
Michelle Bogden- Muetzel
Robert Breest
Aaron Campbell
Samara Hamze
Bob Poeschl
Janet Scalpone
Outline
• Executive Summary
• Project description
• Goals
• Objectives and how they will be measured
• Plan for completing the objectives
• Benefits of the project
• Goals of the project
• Expected outcome
• Sign specifications
• Budget estimates
Executive Summary
In accordance with the 2012 Oshkosh Sustainability Plan, the Sustainability Advisory
Board recommends funding to provide educational signage for Oshkosh community
gardens. Goals, objectives, benefits and the expected outcome of the educational signage
are outlined. We recommend funding for these signs to create a more holistically
educated community. The signs would also encourage Oshkosh citizens to sustain best
gardening practices into the future, in their personal lives, and throughout their
communities as outlined by the community gardens signage.
In conclusion, we recommend funding for six generic signs pertaining to sustainability.
Generic signage allows for current and future community gardens' needs to be fulfilled
and allows for the signs to be temporary and moveable from location to location.
Project description: Educational signage for Oshkosh Community Gardens
Education for environmental sciences and sustainability in the classroom is gaining in
popularity. The University of Wisconsin — Oshkosh has recently revamped its general
education requirements to include sustainability, has added a Sustainable Business minor,
and has partnered with five other Wisconsin universities to introduce a new online
Sustainable Management Masters Degree program. The University is also home to a very
active Community Gardens Club. Community gardens are also gaining in popularity
outside academia. Locally, the Winnebago County Master Gardener Association
specializes in horticulture education, environmental stewardship, and community service.
Within the city, community garden plots are currently available on Jefferson Street, at
Stevens Park and at Riverside Cemetery. Education inside and outside the classroom is
important in fostering and continuing a legacy of sustainable food production, gardening,
community involvement, and native plantings restoration in the city of Oshkosh, This
project asks for educational signage relating to these garden projects.
Goals as outlined in the 2012 City of Oshkosh Sustainability Plan
• Suggest that community gardens establish rules against artificial fertilizers,
pesticides, and herbicides to protect the ecosystem
• Encourage local greenhouses to implement organic and environmentally conscience
methods
• Continue cooperative efforts with UW Extension and other agencies to provide land,
education and various services for community gardens within the City of Oshkosh
• Employ the city's sustainability website and media services to provide opportunities
for citizens to learn about the importance of growing, preserving and buying local and
organic food
• Work to expand educational opportunities through local media and other available
educational outlets
• Topsoil erosion minimization through gardening
• Provide education on setting up and maintaining compost bins for organic waste at
community gardens
• Advance community gardens in the city of Oshkosh
c Community garden: a garden cultivated by a group; usually an area designated
by the city of county where garden plots are rented to community members on
an annual basis to plant vegetables and flowers
Objectives
• Promote local food production, sales and consumption
• Promote a safe and healthy atmosphere for people, nature and the planet
• Educate citizens about fresh, healthy food and why it is sustainable to buy locally
grown, minimally processed, whole foods
• Educate citizens on the benefits of native plantings and prairie restoration including
storm water filtration and the importance of biodiversity
Educate citizens on the benefits of native plantings and prairie restoration including
storm water filtration and the importance of biodiversity
Educate citizens on the benefits of gardening including relaxation and outdoor
activity
Educate citizens on the benefits of community involvement including lifelong
relationships, support and social stimulation
How objectives will be measured
Community garden members from the various organizations and affiliates will be asked
to complete a survey at the end of each growing season to determine the degree of impact
that the newly erected educational signage has provided. The survey will ask basic
demographic questions to identify the types of citizens that benefited the most from these
signs including youth, seniors, low income, the disabled, and minorities.
Also measured:
Readership
o Is the signage branding our message successfully in the mind of community
garden users?
Recalllrecognition
o Can someone who sees the community garden sign recall its message days or
hours after seeing it?
Plan for completing the objectives
I. Establish and recognize community gardens' current and future signage needs
2. Three budget estimates V
3. Finalize funding proposal V
4. Attain city funding
5. Order signs
6. Install community garden educational signage
7. Future maintenance considerations, relocation of community gardens
Long term benefits of the project
Community gardens users and citizens will become more educated on sustainability
topics surrounding food production, gardening, and native plantings. This will produce
more holistically educated and informed citizens who can make sustainable decisions for
themselves, the community, and the environment well into the future.
Long term goals for the project
To provide long term and sustainable, educational signage at the various Oshkosh
community garden locations
Expected outcome
Long term beneficial education provided to community garden users and Oshkosh
citizens.
Sign Specifications
• Aluminum cut
• W laminated
• 3 x 4 foot dimensions
• Single sided
• Uniform, generic graphic design
Below are only exam lames of how the Community Gardens may appear.
*These graphics and words that appear here may not be officially used on the final signs;
graphic design will be finalized if funding is attained.
local.
Locally grownfood is considered sustainable
because it reduces the need far processing, storing,
shipping, and retailing. This translates into reduced
water use, pesticides, packaging, shipping waste, fuel
usage and emissions,
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waste, fuel usage: and erriissions. Urban support for local food
effortscpntiriues to Brow.
While Oshkosh has relatively few acres zoned, agriculture xnthut
the city limits, the city's growth area, defined as the three mule
extraterritorial plat review area, provides opportunities for
agriculture. The East Central Wisconsin region also contains
significant farmland. In addition, on a smaller scale, local
residents have backyard gardens and the city and county provide
acreage fo community gardens. The city recently passed an
ordinance allowing backyard chickens. The Farmers Market is
popular, truck stands are prevalent and a group is working to
form a local food co-op. Increasingly, locally grown food supports
the regional economy and provides a healthy alternative to
processed food.
Budget Estimates
Option A:
Art City Signs
428 N Main Street
Oshkosh, WI 54901
920.230.2489
arteitysigLis@yahoo.com
Item description
Total square feet
Total cost
Three 3' x 4' single
72
$576.00
sided signs; 3 year
$0.00
$0.00
warranty against
$300.00
manufacturer's
faults
Laminate
72
$90
$666
CtZbli
Option B:
The Sign Makers
3 03 N Sawyer Street
Oshkosh, WI 54902
920.426.1643
oshsi gnmakers?,aol. corn
Item description
Total square feet
Total cost
Three 3' x 4' single sided
72
$495
laminated signs; 7 year
$0.00
$0.00
warranty against vinyl
$300.00
damage
Plus
City of Oshkosh Parks & Forestry Department
805 Witzel Avenue
IZ /l - 1?, 1 . M
Oshkosh, WI 54903 -1130
920.236.5316
hsturm(c ei.oshkosh.wi.us
Item description
Cost per item
Total cost
6 metal poles
$50.00
$300.00
Installation of six signs
$0.00
$0.00
$300.00