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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13. 15-471OCTOBER 27, 2015 15-471 RESOLUTION (CARRIED__7-0_____LOST_______LAID OVER_______WITHDRAWN_______) PURPOSE: APPROVE PHASE II OF 2014 GREAT NEIGHBORHOODS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,000.00; APPROVE PHASE I OF 2015 GREAT NEIGHBORHOODS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS FUNDING $110,000.00 INITIATED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, the Common Council approved funds in the 2014 and 2015 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 activities/improvements utilizing 2014 CIP funds; and WHEREAS, staff is recommending the following activities and/or improvements be undertaken with 2014 Phase II and 2015 Phase I CIP funds of the Great Neighborhoods Program which includes: 1) Upgrades to Chief Oshkosh Statue and “Burial Site” (Exhibit 1) $ 50,000 2) Sea, Sand and Sailor Land Park Improvements (Exhibit 2) $125,000 3) Historic Marker for George Washington Statue (Exhibit 3) $ 5,000 4) Neighborhood Association Signage (Exhibit 4) $ 25,000 TOTAL project costs $205,000 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that 2014 Phase II funded activities/improvements of the Great Neighborhoods Program, as noted above are hereby approved in the amount of $95,000. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 2015 funded activities/improvements of the Great Neighborhoods Program, as noted above, are hereby approved in the amount of $110,000. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed to take those steps necessary to implement said program. Money for this purpose is hereby appropriated from: Acct No. 323-0740-7216-06416 Property Improvement Fund Great Neighborhoods 2014 Acct No. 323-0740-7216-06516 – Property Improvement Fund Great Neighborhoods 2015 0 .fHK H or+ n�e w�rv� TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council FROM: Darryn Burich Director of Planning Services DATE: October 22, 2015 RE: Approve Phase II of 2014 Great Neighborhoods Capital Improvement Programs Funding in the Amount of $95,000 and Approve Phase I of 2015 Great Neighborhoods Capital Improvement Programs Funding in the Amount of $110,000 BACKGROUND Council approved an allocation of $250,000 in the 2014 Capital Improvement Program for Great Neighborhoods Public Improvements. On August 26, 2014 Council approved Phase I of 2014 Great Neighborhoods Capital Improvement Program funding in the amount of $155,000 from the 2014 CIP (Res 14-407). Since then, the following projects that were approved have either been completed or are underway: 2014 Phase I Projects Completed: 1. Middle Village Urban Green Space 2. William Waters Plaza Redesign Planning 3. Terrace Trees for Partner Neighborhoods 4. Emmeline Cook Beautification Project 2014 Phase I Projects Underway: 1. Middle Village Community Garden 2. Historic District Street Signs & Markers Additionally, Council approved an allocation of $250,000 in the 2015 Capital Improvement Program for Great Neighborhoods Public Improvements. Staff provided recognized neighborhood associations and groups pursuing healthy neighborhoods the opportunity to apply for funding to support capital improvement projects within their neighborhoods. To date, no funding has been allocated by Council from the 2015 Capital Improvement Program for Great Neighborhoods Public Improvements. ANALYSIS After consultation with existing neighborhood associations and staff, the following items are being proposed for Council consideration to utilize the remaining 2014 Great Neighborhoods Public Improvement Program funding and a portion of the 2015 Capital Improvement Program funding for Great Neighborhoods Public Improvements: Projects Recommended: 1. Upgrades to Chief Oshkosh Statue and "Burial Site" (Exhibit 1) $50,000.00 The Landmarks Commission is requesting funding to plan, organize and implement an effort to upgrade the identification of, access to and educational elements of the Chief Oshkosh statue and "burial site" presently located within Menominee Park. The project includes providing ADA access, adding way finding signage, display/sitting area improvements and installing an informational plaque or marker. This project is consistent with adopted plans and policies including the Menominee South Neighborhood Association by-laws and vision statement, The Comprehensive Plan, Menominee Park Master Plan and the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. The Menominee South Neighborhood Association Steering Committee has provided their support for this project and has agreed to coordinate with the Landmarks Commission and City staff to provide input on implementation. 2. Sea, Sand and Sailor Land Park Improvements (Exhibit 2) $125,00.00 The Menominee South Neighborhood Association is requesting funding to redevelop the existing neighborhood playground, Sea, Sand and Sailor Land, into a safe family oriented environment where community residents of all ages and ability can enjoy a premium facility. This project is consistent with adopted plans and policies including the Menominee Park Master Plan and the Menominee South Neighborhood Association by-laws and vision statement. Project includes demolition of existing playground, installing pour in place playground surface, new playground equipment, ADA accessibility improvements to and from the playground, and landscaping. The Menominee South Neighborhood Association has agreed to raise funds to leverage this funding request prior to work beginning at the site. Additionally, the Menominee South Neighborhood Association will work with Planning and Parks staff to provide input on project implementation. 3. Historic Marker for George Washington Statue (Exhibit 3) $5,000.00 The Millers Bay Neighborhood Association Beautification Committee is requesting funding in order to complete the project that originated in 2012 to enhance the beauty of the triangle of land where Menominee Drive, New York Avenue and Hazel Street intersect and the statue of George Washington is located. This project includes installation of a small to medium sized marker centered at the foot of the George Washington statue. The marker will provide history and background on the statue for those that enjoy the newly enhanced park space. This project is consistent with the Millers Bay Neighborhood Plan. The Millers Bay Neighborhood Association Beautification Committee and staff will work with members of the Landmarks Commission to compile research and draft the content that will be included on the marker. The Parks Department will oversee installation of the historic marker. 4. Neighborhood Association Signage (Exhibit 4) $25,000.00 The Department of Community Development is requesting funding to provide neighborhood associations with additional neighborhood identification sign toppers. Currently four recognized neighborhood associations have received neighborhood identification sign toppers and the remaining five recognized neighborhood associations have requested signage to be installed on existing street signs. Additionally, multiple neighborhood association plans recommend the installation of ground signs and staff would work with neighborhood associations to develop a program to support their neighborhood plan's goals and objectives. FISCAL IMPACT Total 2014 CIP Great Neighborhoods Program Funding $250, 000.00 Total 2014 Phase I Funding Allocated (Res 14-407) $155,000.00 Total 2014 Phase II Fundinq Request $95,000.00 TOTAL REMAINING 2014 CIP DOLLARS Total 2015 CIP Great Neighborhoods Program Funding $0.00 $250,000.00 Total 2015 Phase I Fundinq Request $110,000.00 TOTAL REMAINING 2015 CIP DOLLARS $140,000.00 RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending approval of the Phase II of 2014 Great Neighborhoods Capital Improvement Program Funding and Phase I of 2015 Great Neighborhoods Capital Improvement Program Funding Approved, f.- -���;.__--�,�r�.�-L-- City Manager Great Neighborhood Grant Application Proposal for Upgrades to the Chief Oshkosh Statue Project: The Oshkosh Landmarks Commission is submitting a proposal for the use of Great Neighborhood Funds to plan, organize and implement an effort to upgrade the identification of, access to and educational elements of the Chief Oshkosh statue and Background: The Chief Oshkosh statue in Menominee Park was dedicated June 21, 1911. It cost $12,500 and was a gift to the city from Col. John Hicks. The statue was created by famous Italian sculptor Gaetano Trentanove and represents Chief Oshkosh at age 32 when Territorial Gov. Lewis Case declared him chief of the Menominee Tribe in 1827. The bronze figure stands 10 feet high and rests on a rose granite pedestal that is 9.5 feet high. The inscription on the statue reads .A chief of the Menominee Tribe of Indians whose greatest achievement in this life was in giving to this city the name which will make it famous while one stone remains upon another roped off at-grade granite slate grave marker is located next to the statue that reads -1858. A man of peace loved by all. Presented by A.C. McComb (See images Appendix A). The statue located in the center of a wooded field located on the eastern end of the park bordered by Pratt Trail on the west, north and east. Even though the monument location is near newly constructed park pavilion/restroom and the trail/walk leading to it from Pratt Trail and several parking lots, no formal pedestrian connections lead to it and visitors must walk through the relatively unadorned wooded field to access it, which makes the impaired. Additionally, the combination of the lack of signage or advertising and its location on the opposite side of Pratt Trail from the lake front trail system keeps this local treasure generally hidden from the visitors and tourists who patronize the park. Project Details: The Landmarks Commission recommends funding an initiative that would draw attention to the sible access to it from three locations, and educate and inform visitors of Chief Oshkosh and the importance he has had in our history and culture. The project plan is depicted in Appendix B Project Plan and includes: 1. Providing ADA Access. Designing and constructing an ADA accessible paved trail/walk from the existing walk currently connecting the new park pavilion/restroom at 583 Pratt Trail to the internal roadway and parking areas. Additional ADA access, crosswalk and trail/walk improvements should also be included to the east and north across from the handicap accessible ramps on the lake sides of Pratt Trail. 2. Adding Wayfinding Signage. Design, construct and install signage at several points along Pratt Trail notifying visitors and directing attention of the statue and . 3. Display/Sitting Area Improvements. Create a landscaped accessible display/viewing area by improving the grounds around and near the statue and and learning a bit of the history of Chief Oshkosh. 4. Informational Plaque or Marker. Design, fabricate and install an informational piece such as a plaque or marker that introduces the visitor to Chief Oshkosh, tells and the role he played in the development of our community, and themselves. Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies : The proposed upgrades to the Chief Oshkosh sburial sComprehensive Plans goal of promoting the on-going viability of publicly owned cultural resources, creating a strong and vibrant cultural tourism program and promoting and publicizing cultural sites within the city. It is consistent with the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreatio preserving historically significant areas as well as improving access to park amenities by providing features for the physical disabilities. More specifically, it matches the Menominee Park Master Plan recommendation for improvements at this location (see Appendix C). Menominee South Neighborhood Association by-laws also include the vision statement that they treasure the neighborhoods ample public spaces, unique historical buildings, and abundant natural resources, and is committed to creating and sustaining a healthy and safe environment for all. Managing Group : Project management is primarily the Oshkosh Landmarks Commission with support from Community Development Department staff but the project is anticipated to be coordinated with the Parks Department and the Menominee South Neighborhood Association. Cost Estimate : $30,000-$35,000 Planning/Design: $5,000 Sitting Area: $5,000 Trails/Walks: $15,000 Wayfinder Signage: $500 Informational Plaque/Marker: $2,000-$5,000 Ramps and Crosswalks: $2,500 Timeline : The statue was dedicated within Menominee Park on June 21, 1911. The Landmarks Commission hoped that the proposed improvements can be in place around th June 19, 2016 for a rededication ceremony to mark its 105 anniversary. Appendix A Chief Oshkosh Monument-Location Context Chief Oshkosh Statue Chief Oshkosh GraveChief Oshkosh Statue Marker Appendix B - Project Plan Appendix C Excerpt from Menominee Park Master Plan