Page 196 - Euless ORD 2360 Adopted FY 23-24 Budget

City of Euless

Capital Project Request

Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES Date Prepared: May 14, 2021
Submitted By: RAY MCDONALD Date Completed:
Project Title: AQUATIC PARK FACILITY UPGRADES
Project Type: PARK/ RECREATION Sub - Type: PARK IMPROVEMENTS

Project Code: PR2305 Priority: A
COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION:
January 24, 2023: Authorized the purchase and installation of a pre -manufactured building from Restroom
Council Facilities Ltd. to serve as a breakroom for the aquatic staff at the Euless Family Life Aquatic Park . The
estimated expenditure is $ 198, 864.

RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PROJECTS AND/ OR MASTER PLAN:
The adopted Parks Master Plan calls for general upgrades and improvements in the overall quality of parks and
park amenities in the City and to develop a high quality parks system that provides for all age and interest groups
and enhances the adjoining neighborhoods.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Overall aquatic park improvements include amenities such as expanding the lifeguard " shack" area, replacing the
netting for the lily pad play feature, weatherproofing the pump room, resurfacing the pool deck, and installing an
additional ultra violet filtration system.

PROJECT SCHEDULE:
Began Construction: October 2022
Anticipate Construction Complete: July 2023

JUSTIFICATION:
As identified in the adopted Parks Master Plan, the municipal park is the foundation of any solid parks and
recreation system. The City of Euless parks and recreation system provides residents and visitors with significant
personal, social, environmental, and economic benefits. The revitalization efforts that the Euless City Council has
focused on over the years has increased the sense of community pride. The aquatic park continues to serve
about 40, 000 patrons each year since it opened in 2013. The proposed project will continue the City Council' s
commitment to the citizens to provide safe, high quality park and recreational facilities for years to come.

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