Title
Request for capital purchase of Fencing at Graham Creek Preserve
Summary
DESCRIPTION OF TOPIC: (who, what, when, where, why, and how much)
Request capital purchase of up to $5000 for installation of split rail fence for traffic control at Graham Creek Nature Preserve along Stan Mahoney Lane.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Please provide the amount requested: ___$5000_________
Is this a budgeted item? Yes
Please provide the budgeted amount: $__5000___________ Account No. _____01-620-7040______________________
If budgeted, is this a capital purchase, capital project, or special fund? ___Capital Purchase______________________
Was this item included in the Fiscal Year Capital Projects Plan? No
If yes, please provide the amount included in Capital Projects Plan: $___________
Body
WHEREAS, Graham Creek Nature Preserve has increased park usage and traffic with new improvements within the Preserve; and
WHEREAS, an outdoor classroom, playground and restroom facilities are located off Stan Mahoney Lane; and
WHEREAS, vehicular traffic has been damaging grassed areas by driving throughout park areas near the restrooms; and
WHEREAS, split rail fencing would serve as adequate traffic control along Stan Mahoney Lane; and
WHEREAS, East Coast Contracting has proposed to install 550 feet of split rail fencing at a cost of $5000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: Approves purchase and installation of 550 feet of split rail fencing along Stan Mahoney Lane by East Coast Contracting in the amount of $5000 as budgeted under account 01-620-7040.
SECTION 2: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.