City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT FUNDING FROM THE URBAN RENEWAL
AGENCY (URA) IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PURCHASE
AND INSTALL A PREFABRICATED RESTROOM AND
STORAGE STRUCTURE AT MEMORIAL FIELD STADIUM
Whereas, by letter dated October 3, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to receive an award in the amount of $550,000.00 from the Urban Renewal Agency (URA) in Community Development Block Grant funds to cover the cost and fully install a prefabricated restroom and storage structure adjacent to the tennis courts at Memorial Field Stadium. The total project cost shall not exceed $550,000.00; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has identified a critical need for a restroom and storage facility adjacent to the tennis courts at Memorial Field Stadium to provide convenient, ADA-compliant restroom facilities for visitors, especially for those with mobility challenges; and
Whereas, the current restroom facilities are located over 100 yards away from the tennis courts, on the opposite side of the stadium, and are often inaccessible when the stadium is closed; and
Whereas, the Recreation Department has secured $550,000.00 in funding from the Urban Renewal Agency (URA) in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to cover the cost of this project fully; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has sourced a prefabricated restroom and storage structure from the Public Restroom Company through Sourcewell and intends to purchase and install the structure to enhance the quality of amenities provided to the public; and
Whereas, the structure will include restroom facilities compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and essential storage space for sports equipment, providing dual functionality and addressing the community's need for secure, convenient storag...
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