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Direct staff to evaluate equipment in all City of Lawton parks, come up with a plan to invest $1 million in repairs and upgrades to equipment, provide a proposed budget number for repairs and upgrades that are needed above the $1 million, and bring back a plan and budget to the 1st meeting in January. Concurrently, review the existing plan provided by staff and offer direction as necessary.
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INITIATOR: Mayor Stan Booker and Councilman Randy Warren
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Larry Parks, Parks & Recreation Director
BACKGROUND: The City of Lawton, as part of its ongoing commitment to providing high-quality recreational opportunities and enhancing the well-being of its residents, is considering a comprehensive evaluation of equipment across all city parks. This initiative aims to assess the condition of existing park equipment, identify necessary repairs and upgrades, and allocate financial resources for improvements. The City Council will consider directing the Parks & Rec department to evaluate the equipment in all City of Lawton Parks and bring back a plan to repair and upgrade all necessary equipment by the first Council meeting in July. The plan should be split into two parts: the first plan will require a proposed budget of $1 million with the most crucial repairs being addressed first. The second plan should include necessary repairs and replacements that exceed the initial $1 million.
EXHIBIT: Parks Improvement Proposal
KEY ISSUES: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE: TBD
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Direct staff to evaluate equipment in all City of Lawton parks, come up with a plan to invest $1 million in repairs and upgrades to equipment, provide a proposed budget number for repairs and upgrades that are needed above the $1 million, and bring back a plan and budget to the 1st meeting in January. Concurrently, review the existing plan provided by staff and offer direction as necessary.