City of Alexandria, Virginia
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Public Hearing & Regular Meeting Thursday, June 20, 2019 7 p.m.
Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center 25 W. Reed Ave.
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order: Jennifer Atkins, Chair
II. Public Comments – non-agenda items
III. Continue Public Hearing (Opened May 18, 2019) a. Public Comments FY 2020 Community Matching Fund Proposals IV. Close Public Hearing a. FY 2020 Community Matching Fund Proposals – Action Item Dana Wedeles, Principal Planner
Resume Regular Meeting
V. Commission Reports (verbal reports by District)
VI. Information & Updates: a. PKMove - Nancy Lorenz b. Open Space Policy Plan Dana Wedeles, Principal Planner, Park Planning c. Pocket Park Plan Final Draft Sara DeGroot, Civil Engineer III, TES Ana Vicinanzo, Urban Planner II, Park Planning
VII. Items for Action: a. Approval of Minutes: May 18, 2019 b. FY 2020 Officer Nominations c. Eisenhower East Small Area Plan Open Space Jose Ayala, Urban Planner III, Planning & Zoning d. Cameron Park Developer Contribution Jack Browand, Division Chief, Park Planning
VIII. Director’s Report
IX. Division/Project Updates (staff reports)
X. Next Meeting Items – Working Draft Attached
XI. Next Meeting: July 18 – Four Mile Run Conservatory Center (Tentative)
XII. Adjournment City of Alexandria, Virginia ______
MEMORANDUM
DATE: JUNE 20, 2019
TO: PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBERS
FROM: JAMES SPENGLER, DIRECTOR RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION DIVISION UPDATE ITEM VII
Program Wrap-Ups
• On May 4, Patrick Henry Recreation Center co-hosted a Race Equity Forum as a collaboration with the Parent, Leaders Training Institute of Alexandria Alumni and Flyminds. The forum explored building a race equity culture that is focused on proactive counteraction of race inequities.
• On May 11, Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center hosted its annual Mother and Daughter Tea for a day of appreciation and empowerment for mothers and daughters in the community. Fifty- six attendees enjoyed a tea menu, dancers, a fashion show with the
latest hats, poetry and piano performances, and craft activities.
• On May 16, the William Ramsay Power Swim program at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility concluded. Twenty participants in the William Ramsay out of School Time program had a wonderful time while increasing their water safety skills.
• On May 16, Daddy/Daughter Hair Lessons were held in partnership with T.C. Williams Cosmetology students. Five fathers received tips and tricks on how to style their daughter’s hair, while the high school students gained valuable experience working with actual little customers!
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• On May 17, Patrick Henry Recreation Center hosted Family Fitness Exploration, where 15 youth and parents engaged in a verity of physical fitness and sports activities, connected with vendors and discussed family health, diabetes and obesity.
• On May 17, Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center held its annual Senior Lunch Cruise for ages 55 and up. Thirty participants enjoyed a historical tour of Washington DC's landmarks aboard the Spirit of Washington, along with creative dishes from the lunch buffet.
• On May 18, the Annual Alexandria City Track Meet took place at T.C. Williams High School. 127 participants and their families came out to spend the day racing in track events and throwing or jumping in field events. Representatives from all the OSTP Recreation Centers participated: William Ramsay, Leonard “Chick” Armstrong, Mount Vernon, Charles Houston, Charles Barrett, Douglas MacArthur, John Adams, Nannie J. Lee, and Patrick Henry. First and second place finishers in each event qualified for the MARPSA Regional Track & Field Games.
• On May 18, Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center partnered with Eudora Ballet Company to present the Annual After School Dance Recital. Beginner and intermediate level students have been challenged creatively, artistically, and physically on a weekly on basis. Each season, students have completed 4 months of ballet and modern dance training.
• On May 25, Meet Me At The Pool took place at Old Town Pool to celebrate the opening of the outdoor pools for the season. 50 attendees enjoyed swimming, music, a giant pool inflatable, and special guest appearances by the mermaids from Metro Merfolk.
• On May 30, Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Cheerleaders completed the two-month Classic Cheerstarz Competitive Program and competed in the Bowie State University Cheerstarz Cheerleading Competition. The team of 8 girls competed as Traditional Rec Level 1, in accordance with USASF guidelines and placed third in all competitions this season. The team was able to win a partial bid for National Championship in Virginia Beach.
• On June 1, RPCA cohosted the free Youth Arts Festival for all ages at Mount Vernon Recreation Center. Youth from the Out-of-School Time Program, Campagna Center, ACPS, Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center and the community submitted over 250 visual art pieces for the festival. Special performances were led by Charles Houston,
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Nannie J. Lee, Mount Vernon, Leonard “Chick” Armstrong and Patrick Henry Recreation Centers along with ARHA’s Ruby Tucker Family Center. Youth of all ages sang, danced, recited poetry and dramatic reading for all to enjoy. The Outcast Band, comprised of T.C. Williams students, graced the stage to accompany the musical acts and serenade the audience during intermissions. The more than 300 attendees also had the opportunity to engage in interactive artist demonstrations and activities, live animal exhibits, balloon art, face painting, carnival style snacks and moon bounce fun.
• On June 8 the free Family Movie Night in the Park took place at Chinquapin Park. 62 participants swam in Rixse Pool 6:30-8 p.m., then enjoyed watching the movie ‘Paddington 2’ under the stars 9-11 p.m. The event was presented in partnership with the Chinquapin Advisory Council and the Goodhart Group.
• On June 15, Leonard “Chick” Armstrong hosted its Annual Community Day for nearly 300 attendees. Families enjoyed an afternoon of free activities, arts and crafts, food, community information and resources, and more.
• The Outreach Section is working hard to provide resources to the Alexandria community, including support and guidance to teens and youth in need of Safe Place and bullying assistance. Over the last month, the Outreach Section has responded to 6 SafePlace calls, 2 Bullying calls, 2 Runaway calls, and an incident where a teen needed assistance for substance abuse. Staff work with these youth and families to direct them to the appropriate City services to address their needs. On an on-going basis, the Outreach Section actively supports Court Services’ Parent Support Group and the Late Night Basketball League at Charles Houston Recreation Center.
Upcoming Events
• A series of Community Days are taking place through early Summer at various locations throughout Alexandria. The free community cookouts are designed to provide an outreach opportunity to the community to provide resources about summer camp opportunities, outreach programs, Safe Place, and community events while building the relationship with the community and law enforcement. Participating partners include Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregnancy, Omega Psi Phi (Psi Nu Chapter), Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Alexandria Sheriff’s Department, Alexandria Fire Department, and Alexandria Police Department.
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• On June 19, William Ramsay Recreation Center’s Out of School Time Program will present their Fashion Show. In celebration of the end of the school year, students will strut the runway, dazzling the crowd with their fresh looks.
• On June 20, the World’s Largest Swim Lesson will take place at Old Town Pool starting at 6:30 p.m. Participants will help break the world record of the largest simultaneous swimming lesson conducted at multiple venues, learn and spread the word about the importance of teaching swimming to help prevent drowning and meet U.S. Olympic Swimmer Maddy Crippen.
• On June 24, the Summer Program Session will begin, including Camps and Summer Youth and Adult Classes. Registration for summer camps offered by the Classes & Camps section is currently trending at 20% higher than the same point the previous year.
• On July 5, Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center will host its Community Family Picnic. Community members will gather with friends to enjoy an evening of family activities, games, food and music in the park. Recreation Center staff and its Advisory Council will forge new relationships within the community by sharing information about programs and activities available to Alexandria residents.
• On July 19, Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center will host Family Cosmic Skate Night for ages 6 and up. Families can bring their own skates or borrow from the center to zoom around and enjoy family friendly activities.
• On July 20, the 5th annual Tons of Trucks will take place at Chinquapin Park, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children of all ages will explore their favorite vehicles and meet the people who protect, build, and serve our City. Activities include truck-themed projects, book readings, giveaways, photo opportunities, and food vendors.
Out of School Time FY16 through FY19 Summer/School Year
Participant and Revenue Comparison *Fees paid in installments.
FY-19 FY-18 FY-20 FY-19 FY-18 YTD Actuals Summer Summer Summer School Year School Year 2019 2018 2017 18-19 17- 18 YTD YTD Actual 5-31-19 3-31-19 1-31-19 $315/$325 $315/$325 Program Fee $459 $445 $335 (as of 7/1) (as of 7/1) Satisfaction % report 81% 90% TBD 81% 88% Registration # 1,303 1,251 719 1,108 981 OSTP Revenue $447,054* $402,198* $212,308 $258,930 $224,335 Fee Assistance (Discounts) $127,711 $121,638 $16,136 $83,839 $71,715 Full Fees $600,447 $546,312 $244,337 $362,740 $310,765
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Special Features
• On June 2, twenty-five summer camp staff from Classes and Camps, Nannie J. Lee, Patrick Henry and our Out of School Time program joined over 400 other summer staff members from the Virginia and Maryland area at CampCon 2019 held at Congressional School in Falls Church, Virginia. This full day conference offered sessions from Team Building exercises to Camp Branding. Professional speakers offered great insight and tools and each staff member left with ways to improve the camp experience for Alexandria participants.
• Congratulations to Precious Simmons, Recreation Leader I at Charles Houston Recreation Center, who graduated with her Associates Degree in May from Prince George's Community College.
• Eleven-year-old Dalonta Williams was named as RPCA’s Alexandria Athlete of the Year. Dalonta is a three-sport athlete, playing football, basketball and baseball. He has been a member of the City’s basketball league since 2014, a member of the Alexandria Titans tackle football program since 2014 and is in his second season of baseball with Alexandria Little League. His basketball coach described it as watching a true leader in the making and someone his teammates look up to, with a passion for competition and winning. Dalonta is dedicated to learning each of the sports he plays and understands the importance of an education. As a sixth-grade honor student at Patrick Henry School, his favorite subjects are math and history. This summer he plans to attend the Patrick Henry Young Scholars Program while preparing for football season. He also participates in karate and is approaching a red belt. His hobbies outside of sports include video games, hanging out with friends, and looking out for his little sister.
• The Summer All Staff OSTP Training took place on Saturday, June 8, where more than 100 recreation center staff engaged with recreation professionals and learned tips and tricks to help provide great programming for youth ages 5-15. Trainings included breakout sessions to help build teamwork, critical thinking, and behavior management.
• On May 16, twenty-five Out of School Time program staff participated in the Out of School Time Forum presented by the City OSTP Work Group, which consists of representatives from the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, Department of Community and Human Services, Alexandria City Public Schools, and The Campagna Center. After conducting a study of community OSTP resources as part of the Children and Youth Master Plan, one of the recommendations of the work group is to coordinate, plan and implement an annual Out of School Time Forum designed to offer
Page 5 of 6 an ongoing platform for collaboration, professional development and the alignment of OSTP services citywide. Presentation topics included: Loving and Supporting our Young People: One Caring Adult at a Time; STEMulation!: Incorporating STEM Projects into Afterschool Programs; Youth Engagement: There's Levels to This; We are the Village: Family Engagement in Afterschool Programs. Resources are available online at alexadriava.gov/89653.
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City of Alexandria, Virginia
______MEMORANDUM
DATE: JUNE 17, 2019
TO: PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBERS
FROM: DINESH TIWARI, DEPUTY DIRECTOR - PARK OPERATIONS, RPCA
SUBJECT: PARK OPERATIONS MONTHLY UPDATE
1. PARK AND FACILITY MAINTENANCE a. Park Maintenance • In May 2019, RPCA installed seven solar lights at Ben Brenman’s Dog Park. The solar lights will allow citizens to enjoy the dog park until 10:00pm, year-round. • Thanks to Ms. Organek’s third grade science class for the great ideas and input on the issue of ground trash in Four Mile Run Park. Students from the class studied the cause Solar lights installed at Ben Brenman and effect of trash in the parks for several days. They also Dog Park designed signs, that will be displayed in the park to help educate and inform park users of the need to use the trash receptacles that are provided. • Flag Stone Park located adjacent to Simpson Stadium is a unique meeting location for the community. Thanks to the mowing crew and the Master Gardeners for the great work on cleaning and caring for the garden area. • The Touch-A-Truck event presented by William Ramsay Elementary PTA on June 1st was a huge success. Visitors Students at Cora Kelly Elementary to the event loved the interaction with RPCA staff and the opportunity to explore the equipment used to maintain our parks. b. Park Facilities Maintenance • The maintenance team continues seasonal maintenance and repairs on all irrigation systems throughout the City. • The maintenance team installed new benches at Limerick Field. • The maintenance team made emergency repairs to the Flag Sone Park Simpson Stadium Holmes Run Trail bridges and pedestrian walkways.
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• The maintenance team installed new dispensers at Patrick Henry Rec center. c. Park Facilities Support • With T&ES oversight Park Operations recently completed engineering drawings to remediate an isolate, localized flooding issue at Fort Ward Park. The issue was compounded due to an adjacency with residential property. The project is currently out for contractor bids. Work is Chinquapin Park Tree Grove expected to be completed before the end of summer.
Volunteer Day planting with HITT Construction at Dale Street Community Garden
Drawings Sheet two of (3): Remediation of Drainage Issue Volunteer Day planting with HITT at Ford Ward Park. Construction at Chinquapin Organic Gardens • Park Operations’ Facilities Support Division with Park Planning in advisement role reports the Minnie Howard Restroom and Site Improvement Project has been halted due to ACPS plans for school reconstruction. The Romtec prefabricated restroom remains in production and will be transferred to Luckett Filed. Luckett Field was chosen because of numerous requests for restroom facilities. Luckett is home to a roller-skating facility and ballfield, both heavily used. d. Waterfront Parks Seasonal Color, King Street
• Flower Planting - Vincas were planted throughout the Waterfront Parks. • Police Wreath Laying Event at Waterfront Park - Wreaths honoring police week was placed during a recent ceremony. • Addition Bistro Tables at Waterfront Park - Several sets of chairs and tables were placed in the New Waterfront Park.
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• New wood boarders in the playground at Montgomery Park - Old playground boarders were removed, and new boards were placed. e. Warehouse • Annual inventories of consumable supplies throughout the Parks Operations Division has been completed. The inventories were performed along with the 6s principles to
ensure that all counts are accurate, organized and Holmes Run Community Garden excess/waste is properly handled. Picnic
• DMAIC training is being given to selected personnel to bring process improvement into practice throughout the department. Two projects are being worked on and are 50% completed.
2. URBAN FORESTRY a. Urban Forestry • On May 17, 2019, staff assisted contractor Greg Zell in re-
measuring the State Champion Star Magnolia and Co- Irrigation repair at Simpson Garden Champion Horse Chestnut at the Wilkes Street Historic Cemetery Complex for the Virginia Big Tree Program, and a notable Post Oak and White Ash. See Browse VA State Champions and Register of Notable Trees. • As of the end of May 2019, the Urban Forestry section, along with several volunteer tree planting projects, has reached its goal and planted over 1,000 trees during this fiscal year. A few additional trees will be planted up to the end of the planting season, which ends on June 15. Irrigation repair at Simpson Garden b. Horticulture • City staff oversaw the completion of four planting projects this month including the second phase planting of the Founders Park grove, urban agriculture plantings at Dale St Community Garden and Chinquapin Organic Gardens, and the first phase of Hillside Park’s native plant installation designed to mitigate ongoing erosion concerns and restore understory vegetation. In all, over 1500 native, edible, and pollinator plants have been installed this month through Flowers at Founders Park community partnerships, volunteer hours, and contractor support. City staff provided horticultural technical support for the Fort Ward drainage project and Market Square drainage investigation. City staff oversaw the installation of the seasonal flower baskets along King St, Market Square, and the City’s Marina. City Staff also attended the spring picnic at Holmes Run Community Garden.
3. NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT Bistro Tables at Waterfront Park a. Invasive Plant Management and Restoration
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• Staff removed Oriental Bittersweet, Callery Pear, and other non-native invasive plants from Dora Kelley Nature Park, Chinquapin Park, Fort Williams Park, Chambliss Park, Beverly Park, and Ben Brenman Park meadow, as well as completed the major removal of cut bamboo brush at Chambliss Park. • Staff supervised our contractor, Invasive Plant Control (IPC), in treating major infestations of English Ivy, Bush Honeysuckle, Callery Pear, Porcelain-berry, Oriental Bittersweet, and other pervasive weeds from the Bruce Creek corridor of Four Mile Run Park. City East District Arborist Matt Barker • Staff planted 7 Pitch Pine trees at Chambliss Park where (r) and Greg Zell measuring the Virginia bamboo was removed. State Champion Star Magnolia at the Presbyterian Cemetery • On May 31, 2019, staff and 4 volunteers planted 564 native grasses, sedges, and wildflowers at Hillside Park. b. Cooperative Initiatives • On May 11, 2019, City Natural Resource Manager supervised Ryan Oswald’s Eagle Scout Ecological Restoration Project in planting native Freshwater Tidal Shrub Swamp plants along Hunting Creek at Porto Vecchio Condominium. • On May 11, 2019, Tree Stewards and staff planted 29 Greg Zell measuring a Virginia Co- native trees at Four Mile Run Park. Champion Horse Chestnut at Alexandria • On May 15, 2019, Girl Scouts and staff planted 48 native National Cemetery shrubs at the Hooff’s Run Dog Park. • City of Alexandria Herbarium (AVCH) and volunteer Betsy Collins continued the National Science Foundation funded SERNEC Virginia herbaria imaging project with the imaging of 225 AVCH specimens at the George Mason University Herbarium (GMUF). Specimen records and images are available at www.sernecportal.org to see the digitization progress in real-time.
• On May 25, 2019, City Natural Resource Manager Ryan Oswald Eagle Scout Project along supervised Campbell Bright’s Eagle Scout Native Hunting Creek
Pollinator Garden Project at the Ladrey Senior Center. • Monitoring for Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) concluded May 15 with zero sightings. Nine Alexandria residents were trained and monitored banded trees in five Alexandria parks weekly (at minimum) over a four-week period. • On May 13, Natural Lands made a presentation to the North Ridge Citizen Association about incorporating native plants into the landscape. Over 50 residents attended the Girl Scouts native shrub planting presentation and several projects have been initiated as a at Hooff’s Run Dog Park
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• Beginning May 21, TC Williams graduating senior, Joseph Lepak, joined the Park Operations team for his “Senior Experience”. Over three weeks, Joseph worked with staff from Natural Lands, Urban Forestry, and Park Maintenance to get a well-rounded view of what Park Operations does for the City of Alexandria. The majority of his time was spent in the field doing everything from meeting with residents to assisting with biomonitoring and removing driftwood from the waterfront parks. c. Environmental Review Girl Scouts native shrub planting at Hooff’s Run Dog Park • Staff reviewed the proposed placement of the Alexandria Country Day School students’ interpretive signage at Monticello Park. • Staff reviewed the proposed trail access at Fort Ward Park from N. Van Dorn Street.
4. JEROME ‘BUDDIE’ FORD NATURE CENTER a. Programs / Updates For the month of May, there were 149 interpretive programs attended by 2,644 people. The combined total Student Joseph Lepak assisting with tick monitoring in the Ben Brenman number of visitors and participants for May was 3,212 meadow people. School Programs For the month of May, the Naturalists conducted 44 school programs reaching 1,142 students and teachers. This is a record number for ACPS school programs conducted in one month. • Throughout May, Pre-K, kindergarten, first, fourth and fifth grade students from Ramsay Elementary School came
to the Nature Center. Topics included bees, plant life Pre-K students and teachers from John cycles, birds, habitats and food chains. Adams Elementary School posing with the black bear • Field Trips- John Adams kindergarten students visited the Nature Center for their spring field trip. The classes enjoyed the beautiful weather to study pond life in the marsh, an indoor program at the center and lunch on the deck. More than 130 students, teachers and chaperons visited the center on that day. Earlier in the month, John Adams pre-k students hiked over to the Nature Center for a program about insects. • Outreach throughout May- The Naturalist staff had a busy month of outreach programs. Throughout the month, the Naturalist staff meet met with Tucker Elementary School to conduct 18 programs for classes of first, fourth and fifth Students observe a bull frog tadpole from grade students. Topics included food chains, adaptations, the marsh animal classification and vertebrate vs invertebrate. Six programs were presented to kindergarten classes at Patrick
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Henry Elementary School. These 190 students learned about life cycles. Also, the Naturalist visited Ferdinand Day School for the first time. The 5 classes kindergarten students learned about lifecycles. Nature Center Programs During the month of May, there were 6 birthday parties, 66 impromptu programs, 1 program for a private school, 1 weekend program - a Mother’s Day green craft, 2 scout programs and a meeting of the Seminary West Civic Ramsay first graders learn about plant life cycles in the visit to the greenhouses Association. The total participation for these programs was more than 575 people. • May 14- Students from Blessed Sacrament School came to the Nature Center for their Spring field trip. The 43 five- year-old, teachers and chaperons enjoyed learning about the lifecycle of insects and plants. After they hiked in Dora Kelley Nature Park, they ended their visit with snacks on the deck while observing birds. Outreach Programs • May 4- The Nature Center participated in Rec Fest at Armistead Boothe Park. The Naturalist brought a box
turtle and a corn snake so the visitors to the table could Students look for strawberries in the meet native reptiles. This was a busy event with more than planters on the Nature Center’s deck
550 visitors. • May 8 - The Community Outreach Cookout was held at Charles Houston Recreation Center. At the Nature Center table, participants enjoyed meeting a corn snake and learning about what the center has to offer for families. • May 18- The official ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Lake Cook was held on Saturday morning, May th 18 . The Nature Center brought examples of native turtles which can be found in the lake. It was a busy morning at Fly fishing instructions at Lake Cook
Lake Cook – a beginners fly fishing class was being conducted, joggers, many dogs going for walks and ospreys were soaring above the lake and diving down to catch fish. • May 22- The Naturalist visited Valley Drive Co-op Preschool at Immanuel-on-the-Hill Church on Seminary Road. The 2 to 5-year-old children were divided into two
groups by age for the presentations about Spring. The 56 students, teachers and parents enjoyed meeting a snapping Chicken of the Woods mushroom among May apples found by buddies while turtle, toad and a corn snake. hiking in Dora Kelley Nature Park Afterschool Buddies Program As we get closer to the end of the school year, the buddies are sending as much time that they can out in nature. The month began with learning about butterflies, observing them on hikes and finally creating magnets from what they
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saw. The rock tumbling project is still coming along. The buddies sifted through polished rocks and shells which will be used for a craft in June. The scientific topic of the month was DNA and genetics. Together, they learned what genes are and how they work to make us who we are. They learned different “recipes” for body parts. Such as blood, hair and even eyes. To finish up this topic, the group isolated the DNA of a strawberry in a glass container Buddies crafted butterfly magnets after and were able to examine it under the micro eye. observing butterflies in the wild b. Volunteers/Interns A total of 4 volunteers provided 28 hours of service during the month of May. c. Noteworthy New Recreation Manager for the Nature Center: Colleen Bernard has been hired as the New Reaction Manager/ Naturalist of the Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center. She previously was the Manager of Education Operations with the Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ). Originally Welcoming Colleen Bernard as our new from northern New York, Colleen was the Education Recreation Manager/Naturalist Curator/ Coordinator at The New York State Zoo in Watertown, New York. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Elmira College, and a Master of Arts in Zoology from Miami University of Ohio. She has spent the past 13 years in zoo education and is excited to transition her education and animal experience to the Nature Center.
WUSA Live Broadcast from the Nature Center: On May 6, Naturalist Coline Hay interviewed during WUSA Channel 9 conducted a live broadcast from the the live broadcast from the Nature Center for WUSA’s “Great Day Washington” Nature Center. Lifestyle Correspondent, Andi Hauser, interviewed Naturalists Jane Yeingst and Coline Hay for the morning show- “Great Day Washington”. Four two to four-minute segments about the Nature Center, meet a snake from the collection, tour of the greenhouse and an overview of programs and Dora Kelley Nature Park were aired during the 9am hour. This was excellent publicity for the center. In the days following the airing, many new visitors had mentioned that they learned about Nature Center from watching this program.
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COMPARISON OF FY 2015 - FY 2019 URBAN FORESTRY, NATURE CENTER, AND NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT
FY 2019 Indicator FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 As of 4/30/19
Number of Service Requests Initiated (CCC) 1,015 1,109 1,027 1,361 1,182
Number of Work Orders Initiated 1,541 1,945 1,830 1,902 2,322
Number of Individual Trees Pruned * 1,920 1,914 1,744 1,786 1,303 Number of Trees in Wooded Areas in ROW's, 2,007 2,663 1,569 1,912 2,143 URBAN Parks, and Natural Areas * FORESTRY Number of Trees Removed * 292 590 732 753 506
Number of Trees Planted * 378 550 779 858 799 Total Number of Trees Maintained (sum of 4 4,597 5,717 4,824 5,309 4,751 items with * above) Number of Trees Inventoried (FY 2016 Inventory 6,149 0 13,752 7,266 0 Delayed Until July 2016) Total Number of Environmental Education 644 866 937 1,060 980 Programs Number of Persons Participating in Programs 12,415 14,321 15,112 16,848 17,528
Number of Persons - General Visitation 7,228 10,093 8,533 7,848 6,102 NATURE Total Number of Persons Attending Programs or 19,643 24,414 23,737 24,696 23,630 CENTER Visiting the Nature Center Revenue Generated by Nature Center $69,733.50 $89,001.00 $99,320.47 $81,684.95 $57,353
Number of Volunteers 124 117 152 137 172
Number of Volunteer Hours 595 785 715 599 806 Total number of Parks and other properties receiving one or more projects for active 33 39 45 20 54 management Total number of documented projects for active 100 108 115 194 171 management of natural lands Total number of Invasive Plant Management 67 56 86 140 130 projects Total number of acres of all project sites 274 241 300 318 316 NATURAL Total number of acres of invasive plant cover LANDS MGT. 61 62.0 69 309 282 managed Total number of projects with contractor- 24 27 38 115 89 provided plant control services Total number of Volunteers utilized by Natural 430 448 460 343 552 Lands Management Section Total number of Volunteer hours dedicated to 1,650 1,884.5 1,920 1,263 1,325 Natural Lands Management projects Total number of Volunteer hours dedicated to 1,390 1,010.0 1,030 124 525 Invasive Plant Management projects
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City of Alexandria, Virginia
MEMORANDUM
DATE: JUNE 20, 2019
TO: PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBERS
FROM: JACK BROWAND, DIVISION CHIEF PARK PLANNING, DESIGN & CAPITAL PROJECTS
SUBJECT: PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION DIVISION UPDATE ITEM IX
COMMUNITY MATCHING FUND PROJECTS Summary Report: FY 2017 – FY 2020 Project Manager: Dana Wedeles, Principal Planner & Lucresha Murphy
FY17 • PK Move – Parkour Equipment – COMPLETE • ASA Futsal at Four Mile Run Park – COMPLETE • Charles Houston Teen Center – COMPLETE • Water Filling Stations – COMPLETE (note: $575 remains in project budget to be used towards educational signage)
FY18 • Witter Fields Softball Field Improvements – to be complete in Fall 2019 (all but gutter project complete) • Nancy Dunning Garden – To be complete in June 2019 • Colasanto Pool – Funds to be reallocated to spray ground project • Ben Brenman ballfield improvements – COMPLETE • Compost Alex – 1 of 2 sites complete. Second location to be complete in Fall 2019
FY19 • Powhatan Park – Underway, to be complete by September 2019 • Monticello Park – COMPLETE • Simpson Triangle – Fundraising complete
Page 1 of 2 • Lee Center Playground Improvements – Fundraising complete, construction drawings underway • Ramsay House Garden – COMPLETE • Hunter Miller Park Playground Improvements – COMPLETE (with exception of flexi-pave path that is contingent upon completion of neighboring property’s construction work)
FY20 • Parkour in Ewald Park – Expected to be approved on June 20, 2019 • Four Mile Kayak Launch – Expected to be approved on June 20, 2019 • Holmes Run Community Garden Improvements - – Expected to be approved on June 20, 2019 • Woodbine Tot Lot Renovation – Expected to be approved on June 20, 2019
BEN BRENMAN DOG PARK LIGHTS Project Manager: Bethany Znidersic, Principal Planner Installation is complete. The lights are programmed to turn on at dusk and shot off at 10 p.m. The lights when activated energize at less than full power to conserve battery life and will be energized to fill illumination when active by a motion sensor.
CAMERON PARK DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS Jack Browand, Division Chief & Dana Wedeles, Principal Planner Memo Attached
PARK PLANNING ACTIVE PROJECTS REPORT Project Manager: Park Planning Team Active project information on RPCA active Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) as of June 2019.
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City of Alexandria, Virginia ______MEMORANDUM
DATE: JUNE 20, 2019
TO: PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBERS
FROM: DANA WEDELES, PRINCIPAL PLANNER JACK BROWAND, DIVISION CHIEF
SUBJECT: PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION ENDORSEMENT OF CAMERON PARK DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS
ISSUE: Park & Recreation Commission consideration and endorsement of the staff recommendation to use the $100,000 in developer contribution from Cameron Park Development (DSUP2013-0003).
RECOMMENDATION: That the Park & Recreation Commission endorsement the staff recommendation to use the $100,000 in developer contribution from Cameron Park Development (DSUP2013-0003) for the installation of solar trail lighting.
BACKGROUND: The City received a $100,000 voluntary contribution resulting from the Cameron Park Development (DSUP2013-0003), as approved on May 17, 2014:
“14. The applicant shall provide a voluntary contribution of $100,000 to be allocated toward infrastructure or programmatic improvements at Armistead Boothe Park, Ben Brenman Park, and Cameron Station Linear Park. The specific project or projects to be funded will be determined through a meeting of neighborhood residents convened by Planning and Zoning and Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Staff within 90 days of the receipt of the contribution and the selected projects will be reported to the Planning Commission and the City Council. The contribution shall be provided to the City and deposited into a designated account prior to release of the multifamily final site Plan * (P&Z) (RP&CA)”
The City expects to see an increase of use in the adjacent City parks and the intent of the contribution is to provide funding to support capital project(s) to meet the needs of increased park users.
DISCUSSION: On September 13, 2018, the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA) held a community meeting to discuss Ben Brenman Park maintenance practices and informed the community of a survey to identify priorities for the use of the
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Cameron Park Development contribution. On September 15, 2018, RPCA distributed an eNews to the community (Attachment 1) and sent an email to civic association and HOAs adjacent to Armistead L. Booth and Ben Brenman Parks, and to attendees of the September 13, 2018 meeting.
Ninety-seven individuals responded to the survey, 52% live in the Landmark/Van Dorn area, and the majority of the remaining respondents live in the West End. The three highest ranking priorities as identified in the survey report (Attachment 2) include:
1. Add trail lights along Backlick Run between the two bridges 2. Lawn improvements in Ben Brenman Park 3. Add natural Play features along Backlick Run Based on the community feedback, RPCA is recommending installing lights along and existing trail on the south side of Backlick Run. This project is consistent with the 2014 Citywide Park Improvement Plan and is a high priority to improve safety and access to the dog park. RPCA has completed the procurement process for the installation of solar lights to the Ben Brenman Dog Park planned for completion in June 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT: $100,000. Installation of ten to twelve pedestrian solar lights.
ATTACHMENTS 1. Community Survey eNews 2. Community Feedback Survey Results cc James Spengler, Director, Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities Karl Moritz, Director, Department of Planning & Zoning
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Report for Ben Brenman and Armistead Boothe Park Improvements
Response Counts Completion Rate: 95.9%
Complete 93
Partial 4
Totals: 97
1. What are your top three priorities for park improvements? 75
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Other - Write In
"naturalize" the current cement canal. create wetlands and proper functioning stream ecosystem
A splash pad in Ben Brenman Park
Add more trees Other - Write In
Add wayfinding along the Cameron Station Linear Park, as well as to the entrances of the parks.
Ben Brenmam Park: Near south end of park, next to small ballfields, fill in low spots with gravel, where standing water/mud near road, around circle, near pond. This is an areas where inadequate drainage has continued since the park was opened. Some large gravel would resolve the problem.
Better control the sewerage coming into the retention pond and continue to control the underbrush along the banks of the pond which has beautified the entire park so much! lao.
Boothe restroom improvements
Clean up Brenman Pond and restock Koi. Also, prior to pond improvements, consider protecting turtles living in the pond. Especially before starting new bridge.
Cleaning the pond of trash, restore greenery, prune dead branches from large trees
Community Gardening Set-Aside
Develop a Splash park
Establishing the meadow!
Focus improvements on Boothe
Halt the Ben Breman consrevation meadow now and cut the grass weekly and prune trees
I'm all for the meadow and adding trees and planting in this area.
Improve cycling and pedestrian infrastructure
Improve pond at Ben brenman park
Improve tennis courts or Add tennis courts Ben Brenman Park with hitting wall
Improve the dog park.
Improve the playground. New swings and adding some shade. Maybe a splash park
Increase usable green space, remove pavement at Brenman. Relocate the meadow by the train tracks
Invasives removal and the planting of a number of native trees
Keeping the retention pond in Brenman clean.
Lights and running water to the Ben Brenman dog park
Lights at Brenman Softball Other - Write In
Lights for the dog park
Litter/trash removal from Ben Brenman Park lake
Maintain/expand the BB Park Meadow
More grills at Boothe Park
Natural spaces, trees, access to water
On behalf of the Samuel Tucker PTA, Tucker Staff, and parents of hundreds of students at Tucker, we recommend that this money, in part, be used to do a capital improvement to the playground grass area directly adjacent to the cafeteria door of Tucker. It is a huge dirt patch right now and will become muddy this winter. I have previously emailed parks and rec and others with this request and iwth photos of the area. Thank you for your consideration.
Plant some pine trees in Ben Brenman Park so that it isn't so dreary in the winter time. Frame out the community garden area so that planting can start in spring 2019. Add a pine tree grove that blocks the view of the athletic courts and child playground in the small grassy pocket area near the bridge in Ben Brenman park to use for meditation, yoga and tai-chi classes. Create a small, outdoor stage with a natural background that has electricity -in the corner of the Ben Brenman park that is adjacent to the volleyball court and next to the dog run. Use this for small outdoor concerts, lectures and meetings. Bring in a Caboose to stand on the concrete next to the dog park and use it to sell ice-cream, dog treats, and water. Call it the Cameron Station Caboose. Have it a be a veteran run business that partners with The Dog Tag Bakering in Georgetown.
Put a military-style obstacle course on the south side of Backlick run
Regularly clean litter from the Ben Brennan turtle pond
Repaving sidewalks & roadways within Ben Brenman Park to correct for tripping hazards & standing water.
Restroom improvements Boothe Park
Retaining the Brenman meadow and accelerating emergence/planting of native wildflowers.
Safety netting between baseball field and playground
Splash pad for kids
Splash park or larger playground for all ages (at Ben Brenman)
Turf at Book Park next to the school where there is a dirt field
Turf the area near the school playground.
Wall for tennis court, so solo users can play. Other - Write In
Water station closer to picnic shelter
add agility equipment to Brenman Dog Park
amphitheater
child playground in Ben Brenman Park easily accessible to Cameron Station
develop and grow the meadow
improve dog park
more frequent trash collection on Sunday at ben brenman
more trash cans strategically placed within Brenman, restore one - two water fountains originally in pond and eater in disrepair or removed; repair pads and picnic tables in disrepair/missing components
mow the Brenman park "meadow" so it's a park, not a meadow.
winterize Boothe restrooms
2. Do you have additional comments about these parks? ResponseID Response
3 Would like to see these parks regularly maintained, i.e. mowing and trash removal
5 The unmowed areas in Ben Brenman park make it unusable for most of the summer. It leaves it crawling with ticks and kids do not get a chance to use the open space
6 Hate the "meadow." Looks sloppy, takes away a field to play in, probably filled with ticks.
8 Ben Brenman needs more frequent mowing and regular litter removal.
9 Brennan park unmowed area is a menace where children cannot play, dogs cannot be walked and is an unsafe eyesore that must be abated.
10 Can anything be done with the area next to Duke street? It just seems to be an overgrown field? How about adding more of a shelter to the bathrooms at Ben Brenman, in bad weather there isn't many places to go for cover. How about getting Capital Area bike racks for the park and other areas in Alexandria? Can the pond be cleaned up, seems like there is a lot of trash. ResponseID Response
11 I have three priorities - that the funding go towards (1) significant invasives removal work; (2) the planting of a good number of native trees - mostly canopy/shade trees but some under story/flowering trees as well; and (3) the restoration planting of native shrubs and Herbaceous plants. Of course Park Planning didn't list any of those things... only hardscape. Ever since Laura Durham left Park Planning, the only thing that matters is hardscape.
13 It would be nice if the pond and the area around it could be cleaned regularly - perhaps as a Boy Scout/Girl Scout, 4H, etc. project.
14 Need to clean up the water and keep the plant growth down around the ponds. It looks nice since all the work was done, but the trash needs to be cleared from the water. The larger pond would be perfect for radio controlled boats. I'm surprised no R/C boat clubs have requested use.
16 focus on persistent maintenance of the open spaces so people can actually use them throughout the year.
19 As a 4 year Cameron Station resident, I've watched the Brenman Park maintenance decline across the past several years. It is unfathomable that the grass is mowed on such an infrequent, random schedule (weather issues notwithstanding) in even the "lawn" areas of the park. The new "managed meadow" is beyond words. The Cameron Station HOA already pays to maintain the landscaping on the City streets in our neighborhood, as well as Linear Park. The City needs to improve its maintenance & mowing of Brenman Park.
20 Remove invasive porcelainberry and other invasive species so native vegetation can thrive.
21 The ponds need to be kept clear of debris - plastic bottles, bags, etc. it looks like the city dump some days.
22 Clean up edge of pond in Ben Brenman Park- get rid of debris in ponds. Provide some natural habitat for ducks / geese since all the vegetation was cut down around ponds. Expand playground in Ben Brenman Park
23 The trash is the lake at Ben Brenman Park must be addressed - now and going forward. It's an embarrassment! Lawn care at the park is also in great need of attention. We can't come to the park because the grass is so high that it creates an unsafe/unsanitary condition for our little ones.
25 the Ben Brenman "meadow" is an outrage. Looks horrible and is now renders unusual for kids and pets. We live right across the street and used to spend lots of time there running around with our kids. Now we cant even set foot there. If we need a "meadow" do it across the footbridge ResponseID Response
26 the "meadow" in Brenman Park is an eyesore and there is one across the street next to the library. the lights on the bridge leading into the park on Duke st haven't worked in 2 years. When will they be repaired.
28 Trash cans are often overflowing and trash blowing in nearby areas. Trash is also found in Brenman retention pond that should be cleaned more often.
30 Winterize restrooms at Armistead Boothe
32 I love Boothe Park. It receives so much community use yet is always well kept. Thank you.
37 Love them both. We use the playground all the time.
38 Clean up the overgrown plant growth, just making the parks cleaner in that sense would provide great improvements.
41 A Splash park would be great at Ben Brenman. There are not many in Alexandria
44 Trails should be better connected. The trail on the south side of Cameron Run should be paved.
45 It would be great to have these improvements made with creativity rather than cookie cutter fixes. Can artists and /or public art be included?
46 Let's havebeautification of perennial flowers and seasonal flowers around the parks Ask civic groups to adopt areas in the park. Place recycling bins around the parks.
48 Boothe Park gets a lot of use and th pavilion could use some work. The lawn by the larger playground structure is awful. The grove where the old playground used to be was to be overhauled, great VEA benches and some water fountains the last time some work was done and that never happened.
49 Moving trash bins in Brenman to outer perimeter does not make sense and will lead to increase in trash by picnic tables and benches. Boothe also needs better trash management with regard to picnic shelter area and accountability for those who use shelters on weekends and for events. Bathrooms in Boothe need to be all season
50 Pond needs to be cleaned, more consistently maintained. The hedges that were recently pulled/cut also created a natural barrier from the water and habitat for animals. The city is turning part of the park into a managed meadow, but ripping out habitat elsewhere.
51 Just updating the playground equipment and adding shaded areas, because it gets very hot during summer ResponseID Response
55 The most recent clearing of the underbrush along the shore of the pond has greatly improved the security and beauty of the pond and entire park. I have used the park since 2001 when first moving to Cameron Station and have never seen the pond so beautiful!
56 n/a
57 More trees
58 No
59 The maintenance of the shrubbery along the pond in Ben Brenman part and along the flyover from Duke Street W has been sorely lacking. While I understand the concept of meadow and natural growth, the pond area was terribly overgrown. The flowers that used to be along the pond are gone, strangled by vines and other unrestrained plant growth. Consistent maintenance is critical in my opinion for the pond area. Also, the crepe myrtles along the flyover haven't been trimmed in years. What were beautiful small trees are now unsightly shrubs! When I moved into Cameron Station 11 years ago, I thought the park was exquisite - not so at all now. I am hopeful that cutting the vegetation along the ponds is a first step into maintaining the area's beauty.
60 meadow is a lovely idea but need to vastly improve communication on the benefits and plans; help mitigate local community concerns about bugs, rodents, etc.; multiple approaches and modes are needed
63 Please ensure with all the improvements that we have sufficient and evenly dispersed trash cans
66 I think they are great to have as part of my backyard and I'm always pleased to see how much people use them.
67 You hear them enough from me elsewhere :)
68 Boothe park always has SO MUCH TRASH LITTERED ALL OVER IT during the weekends. trash collection needs be upped, our children are playing in filth
69 All baseball and softball fields should have lights if possible.
72 They are a great resource for the city and we visit this site often, especially the baseball fields. Dugouts for Brenman Softball field would also tremendously with the little kids.
74 Lawn cutting is declining and the meadow conservation project needs to be terminated as safety and health threat for insects, vermin and aesthetics
75 see above. ResponseID Response
76 The Brenman meadow is fantastic and must be retained. It serves as critical habitat for wildlife; an educational window into the natural world for children, which largely is missing from our urbanized environment; and a place for all to escape momentarily from concrete and our daily worries.
77 They are wonderful. I use both regularly with my two kids and dog.
78 I believe the Natural Resources plan to improve the meadow area will help greatly with birds and pollinators in the area. Keep up the great work!
82 The grass does not grow next to Tucker Elementary, no matter the effort. Turf grass needs to be laid so it is not a dust bowl.
83 Lake at Ben Brenman needs trash picked up more frequently. The removal of the brush looks wonderful!
85 The "meadow" area in Ben Brenman is unsightly. Please please please mow!!! I also would appreciate more efficient mowing of the grass in both parks...Boothe and Ben Brenman.
87 older kids playground! community gardens by dog park screen on the green (movies!) food trucks...
88 Ben Brenman Park needs the grass mowed more often. It looks forgotten. The trees and bushes around the pond need to remain so that birds have a natural habitat. Please install more trash cans and signs to dispose of litter, especially in the picnic areas and the ball field nearSumervelle St. There is debris after ball games because there isn't a trash can there.
89 Why did you put the awful boulders up along the road? Dangerous and they kill the grass
90 get rid of the ugly stretch of chain link fence with barbed wire on Duke street that borders the new meadow. it clearly serves no purpose since it ends in the middle of nowhere. also, do a better job at maintaining the crepe myrtles along the Duke street off ramp next to the library that leads into BB park.
91 build in greater natural stormwater management. Use the parking areas as models of impervious parking techniques. remove the dam under the pedestrian bridge so fish and wildlife can move upstream.
92 Please cut the grass
95 Reiterate the restocking of Brenman Pond with koi and protection considerations of turtles and other wildlife before construction of new bridge. ResponseID Response
96 My wife, son and I live in the Wakefield-Tarleton neighborhood, just next to the Ben Brenman Park. We are frequent users (a few times a week) of the park. We fully support establishing the meadow conservation area in the north end of the park near Duke Street!
3. Please select the neighborhood you live in based on the map above.
1% Taylor Run 11% Alexandria West
2% Braddock Road Metro 23% Seminary Hill 3% Eisenhower East
3% Potomac West
1% Old Town
3% North Ridge/Rosemont
1% Northeast
52% Landmark/VanDorn Park & Recreation Commission Actrive Projects Report - June 2019
Planning District Strategic Plan # FY Title Park Sites Project Type Project Description Project Manager Update Status
Statistically accurate Park and Recreation Purchase Order to be submitted in April with intent to Citywide 1a1 Needs Assessment(FY19) Planning and Studies Planning & Studies Needs Assessment conducted Biennally Dana Wedeles have survey results in September 2019. Active Community Matching Fund Project to installed Compost Bins in Four Mile Run Four Mile Compost bin installed. Brenman to be Citywide 1b1 FY19 Compost Alex Citywide Community Matching Fund Park and Ben Brenman Park. Dana Wedeles installed when Compost Alex has staffing capacity. Active
Citywide 1b1 PARKnership Annual Report Citywide PARKnership Annual Report Lucresha Murphy Active Reading opportunities to build a new Renewed Agreement for summer 2019 and the 2019- Citywide 1b1 Spit fire Nannie J. Lee PARKnership generation of empowered girls – Nannie J. Lucresha Murphy 2020 school year. Active
Coordinate volunteer park clean-ups with Meeting has been reschuled with Park Managers to Citywide 1b1 Volunteer Alexandria Volunteer Day Citywide PARKnership Park Managers thought the City. Lucresha Murphy develop a plan. Active
Citywide 1b2 FY19 Sponsorship Policy Citywide PARKnership Dana WedelesActive
Citywide 1b2 FY19 Living Landscape Inventory and Reporting Citywide Division/Dept Initiative Lucresha Murphy Active
Citywide 1b2 Adopt-a-Garden - FPCA Founders Park Adopt-a-Garden Suzanne Bouchard Fall Tree Planting Complete Active
Citywide 1b2 Adopt-a-Garden - M. Cooper Cameron Run Linear Park Adopt-a-Garden 5096 Grimm Drive Suzanne Bouchard Active
On-going regional partnership to seek open Meeting quarterly and following up on potential Citywide 1b3 NVCT Coordination Planning and Studies Open Space space conservation Dana Wedeles easements Active
High School Capacity Community Education program design and potential Citywide 1b3 FY16 Engagement Citywide ACPS sites Erika Gulick Re-establishing core city group to be involved Active Native Plan Conservation Zone Fabrication and Installation of interpretive Signs are in final design. Anticipated to be complete Citywide 1c1 FY14 Enhancement Citywide CIP Project signs. Bob Williams in February, 2019. Active Neighborhood Park Plan Access Funding will be coupled with funding from A portion of the funding was used to implement Citywide 1c1 FY19 Improvements Citywide CIP Project other CFMPs to implement FY2019 Beth Znidersic improvements at 3550 Commonwealth Avenue. Active Natural Plant conservation Zone Natural Plant conservation Zone Citywide 1c1 FY19 Improvements Citywide CIP Project Improvments Bob Williams Active
5-year rotational cycle for the renovation and 5-year rotational cycle for the renovation and maintenance of all established trees planted maintenance of all established trees planed along along City Street, in parks and on school City Streets, in parks, and on school grounds and Citywide 1c1 FY19 Proactive Maintenance of the Urban Forest Citywide CIP Project grounds and other public properties Bob Williams other public properties. Active
Citywide 1c1 FY19 Tree Planting Citywide CIP Project Tree planting to increase tree canopy. Bob Williams Spring Tree Planting in Progress Active
Install wayfinding and historical signs in 85% of signs in Four Mile installed. Waiting on 2 Citywide 1c1 FY19 Citywide Wayfinding Sign Implementation Citywide CIP Project Four Mile Run Park Dana Wedeles historical signs. Active
Develop a plan to implement public art along Citywide 1c1 FY19 Trails and Paths Art Project Citywide CIP Project Diane Ruggiero Alexandria's trails and paths Active Kelly is editing the signs. Fabrication is anticipated in Citywide 1c1 FY19 Pool Signage Improvements Citywide CIP Project Laura Durham January or February. Active The update is anticipated to go to Planning Citywide 1c1 FY19 Public Pools Emergency Repairs Citywide CIP Project Emergency funds for pool repairs. Laura Durham Commission and City Council in February. Active
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Planning District Strategic Plan # FY Title Park Sites Project Type Project Description Project Manager Update Status Entry Portal Sign Landscaping "Match Citywide 1c1 FY19 Money" Citywide CIP Project Oscar Mendoza FY16 - $20,000 Active
Improvements to the existing irrigation infrastructure Maxicom system update per the 2015 There was a previous assessment in FY18. (This Citywide 1c1 FY19 assessment Citywide CIP Project Oscar Mendoza may be a duplicate) Active
Maxicom system update per the 2015 This project will be phase II of the Maxicom Citywide 1c1 FY19 assessment Citywide CIP Project Oscar Mendoza Assessment Recommendations. Active
Citywide 1c1 FY19 Median Renovations Citywide CIP Project Oscar Mendoza Active
Citywide 1c1 FY19 Portal Sites Landscape Renovations Citywide CIP Project Oscar Mendoza Portal Sites Landscape Renovations Active
Renovate Landscape area around rec Citywide 1c1 FY19 centers Citywide CIP Project Oscar Mendoza Renovate Landscape area around Rec Centers Active Renovate landscaped areas around Rec Citywide 1c1 FY19 Centers and other City Facilities Citywide CIP Project Oscar Mendoza Active A meeting will be scheduled in mid February to Citywide 1c1 FY19 Witter Fields Parking Lot Islands Irrigation Witter CIP Project Oscar Mendoza determine next steps. Active
Initial community feedback complete. Staff will Plan to identify recommendations in City develop draft recommendations in January and Citywide 1C1 FY20 Pocket Plan Plan Development Planning and Studies Planning & Studies Pocket Parks Ana Vicinanzo February. Active This project providees for funding to meet Neighborhood Park Plan Access Federal ADA requirements for neighborhood Citywide 1c1 FY20 Improvements Citywide CIP Project park recreational spaces. Beth Znidersic Active
Citywide 1c1 FY20 Recreation Center Emergency Repairs Citywide CIP Project emergency repairs at city recreation centers Beth ZnidersicActive This project will provide for annual tree Citywide 1c1 FY20 Citywide Tree Planting Citywide CIP Project planting and care for trees on public streets. Bob Williams Active This project provides for renovation and maintenance of all established trees planted Citywide 1c1 FY20 Proactive Maintenance of the Urban Forest Citywide CIP Project along City Streets, in parks, and on school Bob Williams Active This project promotes collaborative Citywide 1c1 FY20 Community Matching Fund Citywide CIP Project partnerships among Alexandria community Dana Wedeles Active This project provides for the purchase of and improvements to land for City open space Citywide 1c1 FY20 Open Space Acquisition and Development Citywide CIP Project and related facilities Dana Wedeles Active
Citywide 1c1 FY20 ADA Assessment Citywide Planning & Studies David Ghezzi Active Collecting water management system data from the computerized central control Citywide 1c1 FY20 Maxicom System Data Collection Project Citywide CIP Project system for all sites. Oscar Mendoza Active This project fund the design of efficient water management systems, including the Citywide 1c1 FY20 Maxicom System Integration Phase IV Citywide CIP Project conversion of manual irrigation controllers to Oscar Mendoza Active Payne Street Gated Parking Youth group supporting youth development Citywide 1c1 Civil Air Patrol for Park Ops/ Nannie J. Lee CIP Project and parking Lucresha Murphy PARKnerships Agreement Active Charles Barrett Rec Playground Design Citywide 2a3 FY16 and Engineering Charles Barrett CIP Project Renovation of existing playground Judy Lo On-going repairs to various locations Active
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Planning District Strategic Plan # FY Title Park Sites Project Type Project Description Project Manager Update Status
Remaining funds to be used for rubber surfacing Citywide 2a3 FY19 Emergency Playground Repairs FY 2019 Citywide CIP Project Play equipment repairs and replacement Judy Lo repairs. Active
Community Matching Fund project with Citywide 2a3 FY19 Lee Center Playground Improvements Lee Center Community Matching Fund Kelley Cares Judy Lo Active
Lifecycle replacement of safety surfacing Research and scoping underway. RFP to be Citywide 2a3 FY19 Playground Safety Surface Replacement Citywide CIP Project (rubber, wood fiber, tiles) Judy Lo released in March Active
Scope for Charles Houston to be finalized. Bids due Citywide 2a3 Playground Partnership Policy Planning and Studies Planning & Studies Judy Lo in March Active Citywide 2a3 Windmill Hill Park Playground Access Windmill Hill Park CIP Project Provide ADA access in conjunction Judy Lo Coordinating phase 2 with TES - Eco City summit on Active Citywide Environmental Action Plan, led by Citywide 3a1 Environmental Action Plan (EAP) Planning and Studies Planning & Studies TES Dana Wedeles Developing process map and definitions guide Active Developing framework for explaining Open Citywide 3a1 Open Space Policy Plan Planning and Studies Open Space Space and identifying policy change needs Dana Wedeles For open space acquistion when opportunity arises Active
Funding used for open space acquisition Citywide 3a2 FY19 Open Space Acquisition and Development Citywide Open Space when land opportunity arises Dana Wedeles For open space acquistion when opportunity arises Active
Citywide 3a2 FY19 Open Space Acquisition and Development Citywide Open Space Dana Wedeles For open space acquistion when opportunity arises Active Citywide 3a2 FY19 Open Space Acquisition and Development Citywide Open Space Dana Wedeles For open space acquistion when opportunity arises Active
Funding used for open space acquisition Citywide 3a2 FY19 Open Space Acquisition and Development Citywide Open Space when land opportunity arises Dana Wedeles Active
Revised cost estimates for Park Plans, Citywide 4c1 FY19 Park Plan Cost Estimates Citywide Planning & Studies Aquatics, and Ft Ward Jack Browand The project will kick off in July 2019. Active Citywide 4c1 Update Standards Manual Planning and Studies Planning & Studies This project will update the 2012 Park Daniel Unkle Active
Charles Houston Recreation Fitness exercise program offered for free to Working on agreement for program starting in May District 1 1b1 FY19 All About Fitness - Dewayne Webb Center PARKnership Ciy of Alexandria residence. Lucresha Murphy 2019 Active Provide Braddock Interim Park Programming The BMCC is a community group of residents in the District 1 1b1 FY19 Braddock Metro Citizens Coalition Braddock Interim PARKnership & Maintenance Lucresha Murphy Braddock Metro Neighborhood with the mission to Active
Charles Houston Recreation District 1 1b1 FY19 Charles Houston Writers Center PARKnership Provide Writing Classes and Programs Lucresha Murphy Renewed for another year. Active Eagle Scout Little Free Library-Evan Charles Houston Recreation Beneificary needs to sign agreement for Eagle Scout District 1 1b1 FY19 Sarchio Center PARKnership Installation of mobile Little Free Library Lucresha Murphy Plans and Projects. In this case it is Lucresha. Also Active
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Planning District Strategic Plan # FY Title Park Sites Project Type Project Description Project Manager Update Status Eagle Scout - Educational Signage- Griffin Douglass Cemetery PARKnership To host an opening Ceremony and drawing District 1 1b1 FY20 Burchard visibility to the cemetery by the sign Lucresha Murphy Working on agreement. Active Fundraise and maintain Founder’s Dog Need to renew agreement. Th group is also refilling District 1 1b1 FY20 FoundersDogPark.com Founders Park PARKnership Exercise area Lucresha Murphy the Pet Waste Station with bags from TES. Active •Enhance Witter fields to respond to growing softball program and site use. Enhancements include (shown in priority order): Enhance Witter fields to respond to growing •Dugout gutters ($2,500) – Redirect rain water so it District 1 1b1 Witter Field Upgrades Witter Community Matching Fund softball program and site use Beth Znidersic does not go directly behind dugout benches (where Active Community Matching Fund Project to NECA to have inmates remove shrubs and volunteers replace shrubs along alley and install plant new shrubs in spring. RPCA will install water District 1 1b1 Powhatan Shrubs and Furniture Powhatan Park Community Matching Fund furniture Dana Wedeles meter, fountain and furniture. Active Agreement to have furniture in ROW at District 1 1b1 FibreSpace West & Prince PARKnership Prince and West. Dana Wedeles Renewal needs to be reviewed Active Water Bottle fillers installed at Witter and This project is complete, but some money remains in District 1 1b1 Kick the Habit Simpson Park Community Matching Fund Simpsom-CMF Project Lucresha Murphy the account for educational signage. Active
District 1 1b1 Montgomery Park Landscape - MRE Montgomery Park PARKnership Donation for tree plantings Lucresha Murphy Trees have been planted. Active Farmers Market and Special Event planning District 1 1b1 Old Town North Farmers Market Montgomery Park PARKnership during the summer months suhc as Yoga Lucresha Murphy Up for renewal in November. Active Garden Club of Alexandria and PZ BAR Staff project. Project scoped only. MOA to be developed upon District 1 1b1 Ramsey House Visitor's Garden Ramsey House Community Matching Fund Ramsay House Garden Renovation Project Lucresha Murphy receipt of additional materials. No activity since 2011. Active Provide community-based programming at Renewed agreement for 2019-2020. Upcycle is District 1 1b1 Upcycle Oswald Durant Center PARKnership Durant Center Lucresha Murphy working with Rec Services to take summer camps to Active District 1 1b3 FY20 Eisenhower East Small Area Plan Eisenhower East Planning & Studies Update to the Eisenhower East Small Area Dana Wedeles Community meeting to be held on February 25 at Active
District 1 1b3 Old Town North SAP Public Art Planning and Studies Planning & Studies Diane Ruggiero Active The City is embarking on a multi-year capital Design activities continues. FY 2020 CIP includes FY District 1 1b3 Waterfront Plan Waterfront Planning & Studies program to reinvent the City’s Waterfront as Jack Browand 20221 consolidated funding. Active George Washington Classroom This project will perform renovation work to District 1 1b3 FY17 Renovations George Washington ACPS 2nd floor classrooms including flooring. Erika Gulick Active
This project will replace HVAC equipment District 1 1b3 FY17 George Washington HVAC replacement George Washington ACPS which has reached the end of its life-cycle. Erika Gulick Active
District 1 1b3 FY18 Jefferson Houston Water Management Jefferson Houston ACPS Scope needs to be determined Erika Gulick Work to occur over spring break 2019 Active Jefferson-Houston HVAC Repair / This project funds major repair and District 1 1b3 FY18 Replacement Jefferson Houston ACPS replacement of the HVAC system. Erika Gulick Active Lyles-Crouch Equipment Repair / This project will repair / replace the walk in District 1 1b3 FY18 Replacement Lyles-Crouch ACPS freezer. Erika Gulick Active Lyles-Crouch Kitchen Equipment This project will replace the kitchen exhaust District 1 1b3 FY18 Replacement Lyles-Crouch ACPS hood w/ makeup air unit. Erika Gulick Active
District 1 1b3 FY18 Lyles-Crouch Window Sill Replacement Lyles-Crouch ACPS This project will replace stone window sill(s). Erika Gulick Active
This project will fund necessary recaulking District 1 1b3 FY18 Lyles-Crouch Renovations Lyles-Crouch ACPS of the control joints and window(s). Erika Gulick Active
Oswald Durant Center BMS System BMS system upgrade at Oswald Durant District 1 1c1 FY18 Upgrade Oswald Durant Center CIP Project Center Stephen King Active Renovation will address the court surface, Pre-construction meeting scheduled for May 21. vegetation on the fence and access to the Construction anticipated in July 2019 due to District 1 1c1 FY19 Carlyle Tennis Court Renovation Carlyle CIP Project court. Beth Znidersic temperature restrictions. Active
African American Heritage Park Gazebo African American Heritage 2.4.2019 Contractor is on hold for warmer weather. District 1 1c1 FY19 Restoration Park CIP Project David Ghezzi Costruction to begin likely March 1st to March 15th. Active District 1 1c1 FY19 Charles Houston Building Management Charles Houston Recreation CIP Project Laura Durham Charles Houston Building Management System Active Old Town Pool Replastering and Lane Replaster the pool and reinstall the lane District 1 1c1 FY19 Lines Old Town Pool CIP Project lines. Laura Durham Old Town Pool Replastering and Lane Lines Active
District 1 1c1 FY19 Old Town Pool Underwater Lights Old Town Pool CIP Project Laura Durham Old Town Pool Underwater Lights Active
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District 1 1c1 FY19 Market Square Landscape Renovations Market Square CIP Project Oscar Mendoza Landscape Renovations to Market SquareActive District 1 1c1 FY19 Renovation of Duke St and Braddock St Right of Ways CIP Project Oscar Mendoza FY16 - $15,000 Active
interior light upgrade at William Ramsay District 1 1c1 FY19 William Ramsay Interior Light Upgrade William Ramsay CIP Project Recreation Center Stephen King Park opened to the public on 11/17/18. Active District 1 1c1 FY20 King Street Gardens Park King Street Gardens CIP Project Diane Ruggiero Active District 1 1c1 FY20 Marina Electrical Repairs Marina CIP Project Repairs as needed to electrical system. Jack Browand Repairs to occur as needed. Active District 1 1c1 FY20 Marina Fire Alarm Installation Marina CIP Project Installation of fire alarm consistent with 2013 Jack Browand Implementation in 2nd Quarter FY 2020 Active Installation of fire safety equipment District 1 1c1 FY20 Marina Fire Cabinets Marina CIP Project consistent with 2013 Marina Assessment. Jack Browand Implementation in 2nd Quarter FY 2020 Active
District 1 1c1 FY20 Marina Fire Extinquishers Installation Marina CIP Project install fire extinguishers at City Marina Jack Browand Implementation in 2nd Quarter FY 2020 Active Repairs as needed to fire supression District 1 1c1 FY20 Marina Fire Supression Repairs Marina CIP Project system. Jack Browand Inspection to occur in July 2019 Active
Replacement of damaged light poles in the District 1 1c1 FY20 Marina Light Pole Replacement Marina CIP Project City Marina. Jack Browand Repairs to occur as needed. Active
District 1 1c1 FY20 Marina Light Pole Replacement Marina CIP Project Light pole replacement at City Marina Jack Browand Conversion to LED fixtures as needed. Active
District 1 1c1 FY20 Marina Plumbing Repairs Marina CIP Project Repairs as needed to plumbing system. Jack Browand Repairs to occur as needed. Active
District 1 1c1 FY20 Marina Plumbing Repairs Marina CIP Project Repairs as needed to plumbing system. Jack Browand Repairs to occur as needed. Active Severe weather and utility repairs at City District 1 1c1 FY20 Marina Severe Weather and Utility Repairs Marina CIP Project Marina Jack Browand Repairs to occur as needed. Active Repairs to City Marina resulting from severe District 1 1c1 FY20 Marina Severe Weather Repairs Marina CIP Project weather. Jack Browand Repairs to occur as needed. Active Upgrade City Marina Pier electrical and Notice of substantial completion received January 30, District 1 1c1 FY20 Marina Utility Upgrades Implementation Marina CIP Project plumbing. Jack Browand 2019. Pending Final closeout by DPI. Active District 1 1c1 FY20 Oronoco Bay Park Rip-Rap Replenishment Oronoco Bay Park CIP Project This project provides for replenishing the rip- Michael Simmons Active This project provides for emergency repair Waterfront Parks CFMP - Emergency funds to address capital maintenance needs District 1 1c1 FY20 Repairs Waterfront CIP Project at the waterfront parks. Michael Simmons Active
Waterfront Parks Volleyball Court This project provides for improving the District 1 1c1 FY20 Improvements Waterfront CIP Project volleyball court at waterfront parks Michael Simmons Active
District 1 1c1 FY20 Founders Park Trail Edging Renovation Founders Park CIP Project Repairs to brick trail edging. Josh Krug Active Renovation of planting beds along the District 1 1c1 FY20 Lee Center Landscape Renovation Lee Center CIP Project north face of the building Judy Lo Warranty re-plantings to be completed in April Active
District 1 1c1 FY20 Lee Center Replace AC Unit #2 Lee Center CIP Project Laura Durham Developing SOW Active Lee Center Second Floor Carpet District 1 1c1 FY20 Replacement Lee Center CIP Project Laura Durham Project to go out to bid soon Active This project provides for renovating the path District 1 1c1 FY20 Founders Park Path Edging Founders Park CIP Project edging at Founders Park Mike Simmons Active Lee Center Backflow Preventer / repair or replace backflow preventer / District 1 1c1 FY20 Expansion Tank Lee Center CIP Project expansion tank at the Lee Center Stephen King Active
District 1 1c1 FY20 Lee Center Fire Alarm Panel Replacement Lee Center CIP Project fire alarm panel replacement at Lee Center Stephen King Active District 1 1c1 FY20 Lee Center First Floor Ceiling Renovation Lee Center CIP Project renovate first floor ceiling at the Lee Center Stephen King Active District 1 1c1 FY20 Lee Center replace VFD's Lee Center CIP Project Pnuematic controls replaced with DDC Stephen King 2nd phase completed Active
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Planning District Strategic Plan # FY Title Park Sites Project Type Project Description Project Manager Update Status Lee Center Second Floor Ceiling renovate second floor ceiling at the Lee District 1 1c1 FY20 Renovation Lee Center CIP Project Center Stephen King Active
repair or replace sump pump / circulating District 1 1c1 FY20 Lee Center Sump Pump / Circulating Pump Lee Center CIP Project pump at Lee Center Stephen King Active District 1 1c1 FY20 Nannie J Lee Interior Lighting and Ceiling Lee Center CIP Project Stephen King Nannie J Lee Interior Lighting and Ceiling Active District 1 1c1 FY20 Nannie J Lee Kitchen and Arts & Crafts Lee Center CIP Project VCT replacement with Nora flooring Stephen King work to begin soon, pre-con meeting setup with Active District 1 1c1 FY20 Marina Walkway/Brick Repairs Marina CIP Project Repairs as needed to walkways. Jack Browand PO Issued for Brink & Drainage Repairs Active District 1 1c1 N/A Marina Fire Supression Repairs Marina CIP Project fire supression repairs at City Marina Jack Browand Pending inspoection findings in July 2019 Active District 1 1c1 Powhatan Park Pedestrian Improvements Powhatan Park CIP Project Relocate powhatan park sidewalk to be Dana Wedeles STV completing design. Once complete, can solicit Active Commissioning of temporary, site specific artwork. District 1 1c1 Waterfront Park Public Art Waterfront Park CIP Project Diane Ruggiero SOFTlab has been selected as the artist. Active District 1 1c1 Interim Waterfront Park Waterfront Park CIP Project Construction of a new interim park in the Jack Browand Park is open. Completing punch list items. Active District 1 1c1 Windmill Hill Bulkhead Replacement Windmill Hill Park CIP Project Project consists shoreline renovation project. Jack Browand Northern Pier consstruction on hold pending findings Active This project provides for renovations to the Project agreement underway with DPI. Design to District 1 1c1 Windmill Hill Park Construction Windmill Hill Park CIP Project Windmill Hill Park playground. Jack Browand begin this spring/summer. Construction anticipated in Active District 1 1c1 Windmill Hill Park Design/Construction Windmill Hill Park CIP Project Design/construction to renovate playground Judy Lo Project planning continues with Department of Project Active Project consists of full replacement of Project planning continues with Department of Project District 1 1c1 Windmill Hill Park Playground Design Windmill Hill Park CIP Project exisitng playground. Judy Lo Implementation. Active Windmill Hill Park Walkway Repairs - Project consists of full replacement of District 1 1c1 Phase 2 Windmill Hill Park CIP Project exisitng playground. Judy Lo Improvements to the existing irrigation infrastructure Active
District 1 1c1 Lifeguard Stands at Old Town Pool Old Town Pool CIP Project Repair lifeguard stands at Old Town Pool Laura Durham Active Oronoco Bay Park Pier Deck and Railing Individual repairs identified through the Pier District 1 1c1 Replacement Oronoco Bay Park CIP Project Mike Simmons Deck/Rail Replacement Study. Active District 1 1c1 Repair/Replace Pavers and Slate Waterfront Park CIP Project Repair/Replace Pavers and Slate at the Mike Simmons Active Ensures that recreational spaces are safe for the District 1 1c1 Waterfront Emergency Repairs Waterfront CIP Project Mike Simmons public Active
Renovate Landscape in Church ROW at Renovate Landscape in Church ROW at South District 1 1c1 South Patrick St Right of Ways CIP Project Oscar Mendoza Patrick St Active District 1 1c1 Renovate Landscaping in ROW at Church Right of Ways CIP Project Oscar Mendoza FY16 - $15,000 Active
District 1 1c1 Durant Center HVAC Re-commissioning Oswald Durant Center CIP Project Stephen King Developing SOW Active Oswald Durant Center New Flooring and District 1 1c1 Baseboards Oswald Durant Center CIP Project Stephen King Project to go out to bid soon Active Incorporate natural play throughout Holmes Working with stakeholders to finalize design and District 1 2a3 FY20 Holmes Run natural play features Holmes Run CIP Project Run Trail Judy Lo obtain quotes from vendors Active Project agreement underway with DPI. Design to Simpson Playground & Passive Area begin this spring/summer. Construction anticipated in District 1 2a3 Renovation Simpson Park CIP Project Renovation of playground and lawn area Judy Lo 2020. Active District 2 1b1 FY Light It Up Potomac Yard CIP Project This project will add lights to the Potomac Beth Znidersic The lights have been fabricated and permits are in Active Electric Poles Installed for JROTC rope District 2 1b1 FY16 JROTC - ACPS Chinquapin PARKnership course competitions. Lucresha Murphy Waiting oon ACPS to sign agreement. Active Dedicated and Planted 32 Trees at Local VATech students are watering District 2 1b1 FY16 VaTech Tree Plantings at Chinquapin Park Chinquapin PARKnership Chinquapin Lucresha Murphy trees. Temporary grove sign has been installed. Still Active Install Water Fountain outside Mount Jen Walker donated $ for water fountain Jen Walker donated water fountain. Scheduled to be District 2 1b1 FY18 Vernon Rec Center Mount Vernon PARKnership installation at Mount Vernon Rec. Dana Wedeles installed by end of February. Installation paid from Active
Colasanto Splashground Site Community Matching Fund Project to deck Money to be requested to be moved to sprayground District 2 1b1 FY19 Improvements Colasanto Community Matching Fund over Colasanto Pool for plaza Dana Wedeles project. Active Community Matching Fund Project to Construction began on 4/30/2019. Demolition is District 2 1b1 FY19 Nancy Dunning Garden Colasanto Community Matching Fund renovate Nancy Dunning Garden Dana Wedeles complete. Active Beautification of area around park sign and Meeting with group and the City's Horticulturlist to District 2 1b1 FY19 Alexandria City Police (SWAT) Charles Hill Park PARKnership monthly clean-ups through adopt-a-park Lucresha Murphy determine appropriate plantings Active District 2 1b1 FY19 Eagle Scout Benches-Dan Melcure Charles Barrett PARKnership Installation of player benches and trees. Lucresha Murphy Coordinating signature for Eagle Scout project/ Active Eagle Scout Little Free Library-Evan Installation of Little Free Library at Charles District 2 1b1 FY19 Sarchio Charles Hill Park PARKnership Hill Park. Lucresha Murphy Need to identify location of Library. Active District 2 1b1 FY19 Girl Scouts - Plantings- St. Mary's Troop Hooffs Run Dog Exercise Area PARKnership Planting and fundraising for vegatative Lucresha Murphy In the process of fundraising Active Host free senior Parkour classes at Ben District 2 1b1 FY19 Parkour Partnership Ben Brenman Park PARKnership Brenman and free pop-up parkour using Lucresha Murphy Active United Way will provide ground stencils for District 2 1b1 FY19 United Way Trail Stencils 3550 Commonwealth Ave PARKnership free and provide volunteers to install Lucresha Murphy Waiting on proofs of signage. Active
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Planning District Strategic Plan # FY Title Park Sites Project Type Project Description Project Manager Update Status
Install kayak launch at the end of District 2 1b1 FY20 Four Mile Kayak Launch Four Mile Run Park PARKnership Commonwealth Ave Dana Wedeles Exploring potential funding options Active District 2 1b1 FY20 Eagle Scout Little Free Library-Evan Hooffs Run Dog Exercise Area PARKnership Installation of Little Free Library at corner of Lucresha Murphy Beneificary needs to sign agreement for Eagle Scout Active District 2 1b1 FY20 Four Mile Run Farmers Market Four Mile Run Park PARKnership Farmers Market located on Commonwealth Lucresha Murphy Needs volunteers. Active Conservatory group has expressed interest in tree Four Mile Run Park Conservatory On-going partnership to address projects plantings. Lucresha is working with Bob to see if this District 2 1b1 FY20 Foundation Four Mile Run Park PARKnership and programs in Four Mile Run Park. Lucresha Murphy is possible. Active District 2 1b1 FY20 Learn to Bike program w/ BPAC Leonard Chick Armstrong PARKnership Learn to bike program during summer camp Lucresha Murphy Met with Cisco at the rec and BPAC to Active interior design project - painting, murals, Just met with interior designer to get an idea of District 2 1b1 FY20 Rebuilding Alexandria Leonard Chick Armstrong PARKnership storage Lucresha Murphy imporvements. Active Agreement between City and Master Gardeners for maintance and use of District 2 1b1 Simpson Master Gardeners Simpson Park PARKnership Simpson Garden Dana Wedeles Agreement to be renewed Nov. 2019. Active ACDS-Working Together to Welcome ACDS has been provided $4,000 to the City. The District 2 1b1 Monticello Environmental Education Monticello Park Community Matching Fund Warblers Project-CMF Project Lucresha Murphy City is completing the procurement process for Active
Ready to move forward with agreement waiting on further instruction from Matthew on public art at Pat District 2 1b1 Pat Miller Square Pat Miller Square PARKnership Seating at Pat Miller Square and public art Lucresha Murphy Miller Square. Active District 2 1b1 Potomac Green Dog Waste Station Potomac Greens Park PARKnership Potomac Greens Home Owners Association Lucresha Murphy Continuous Active Simpson Triangle with Beautification Beautification Commission is interested in developing District 2 1b1 Commission Simpson Park Community Matching Fund Renovate Simpson Triangle Lucresha Murphy a design for the right of way area north of the soccer Active The SPDOG is a group of local volunteer citizen dog owners interested in SPDOG scheduled meeting with Department for District 2 1b1 SPDOG Partnership Simpson Park PARKnership improvements, preservation, and Lucresha Murphy updates on the new dog park. Active The HOA has entered into a PARKnership agreement District 2 1b1 Potomac Yard median strip at Custis Potomac Yard PARKnership Suzanne Bouchard to maintain and plant the median. Active District 2 1b2 Fiona Green-Eudora Ballet Company William Ramsay PARKnership Provide free dance instruction at William Lucresha Murphy Bond release is signed off. Active
District 2 1b2 Adopt-a-Garden - E. Shaw Cameron Run Linear Park Adopt-a-Garden 5070 Grimm Drive Suzanne Bouchard Gardens opened Fall 2018 Active Phase III, the north pond, is under District 2 1b3 Maintenance Bond Release - North Pond Potomac Yard Planning & Studies maintenance bond. Beth Znidersic A site walk is scheduled in the fall for final inspection. Active District 2 1b3 Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Potomac Greens Park Planning & Studies This project will install an inline metro station Beth Znidersic Public outreach for the station and park resdesign is Active
District 2 1b3 Mt. Jefferson Renovation/Oakville Triangle Mount Jefferson Planning & Studies Small Area Plan, including Mt Jefferson Park Dana Wedeles Meetings on VA Tech Campus will begin in Spring Active District 2 1b3 FY14 Barrett School Playground Charles Barrett ACPS ACPS to renovate Charles Barrett School Erika Gulick not fully funded. Design to begin Active ACPS determining how to handle capacity Potential need for relocatable in future - to be District 2 1b3 FY15 Barrett Capacity Needs Charles Barrett ACPS issues Erika Gulick coordinated with RPCA if determined needed Active District 2 1b3 FY16 Charles Barrett Floor Repair / Replace Charles Barrett ACPS This project funds carpet replacement in the Erika Gulick Active District 2 1b3 FY17 Cora Kelly Flooring Repair / Replace Cora Kelly ACPS This project will replace carpet. Erika Gulick Active District 2 1b3 FY17 Cora Kelly Kitchen / Cafeteria renovation Cora Kelly ACPS This project funds contingency for kitchen Erika Gulick Active Cora Kelly Site Hardscape Repair / This project will (1) repair the rusted and District 2 1b3 FY17 Replacement Cora Kelly ACPS borken bench, (2) repair cracked and Erika Gulick Active
District 2 1b3 FY17 GW Renovation of 1st Floor Classrooms GW Middle School ACPS Erika Gulick Active
District 2 1b3 FY18 HVAC Repair/Replacement Matthew Maury ACPS Replacement of RTUs Erika Gulick Spring BReak 2019 Active District 2 1b3 FY18 HVAC Repair/Replacement Mount Vernon ACPS Erika Gulick School only Active
District 2 1b3 FY18 Matthew Maury "Face-lift" Renovation Matthew Maury ACPS Exterior painting and windows Erika Gulick Summer 2019 Active This project funds kitchen upgrades as District 2 1b3 FY18 Matthew Maury Kitchen Renovation Matthew Maury ACPS recommended in the B&D assessment. Erika Gulick Active
This project funds kitchen upgrades as District 2 1b3 FY18 Mount Vernon Kitchen Renovation Mount Vernon ACPS recommended in the B&D assessment. Erika Gulick Active Mount Vernon Plumbing / Restroom This project will replace the group wash District 2 1b3 FY18 Upgrades Mount Vernon ACPS fountain system. Erika Gulick Active
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Planning District Strategic Plan # FY Title Park Sites Project Type Project Description Project Manager Update Status
This project is to complete phase 3 of the Mount Vernon Renovations & needed work based on the November 2018 District 2 1b3 FY18 Reconfigurations Mount Vernon ACPS assessment. Erika Gulick Active
District 2 1b3 FY18 Mount Vernon Roof Repair / Replacement Mount Vernon ACPS This project will repair / replace the roof. Erika Gulick Active Mount Vernon School Partial Roof Phase 1 to be completed in June. Full completion in District 2 1b3 FY18 Replacement Mount Vernon ACPS Erika Gulick August. Active
District 2 1b3 FY18 Mt. Vernon Playground renovation Mount Vernon ACPS Erika Gulick Active
District 2 1b3 FY18 School Roof Repair/Replacement Matthew Maury ACPS Partial roof replacement Erika Gulick Summer 2019 Active Project consists of renovation o the TC Williams Stadium complex: press box, bleachers, track, turf District 2 1b3 FY19 Stadium and Press Box TC Williams ACPS Erika Gulick field, concessions and lights. Active District 2 1c1 FY16 Chinquapin Rec Center Elevator Upgrade Chinquapin CIP Project Laura Durham Design SOW to go out to bid soon Active Chinquapin Rec Center Fixed District 2 1c1 FY16 Casework/Sauna Replacement Chinquapin CIP Project Laura Durham Developing SOW Active This project will replace the skylights at District 2 1c1 FY16 Chinquapin skylight replacement Chinquapin CIP Project Chinquapin. Laura Durham Negotiations with A/E Active GS still needs to provide key access for Gym District 2 1c1 FY16 Charles Barrett Gym Door Replacement Charles Barrett CIP Project Stephen King emergency exit doors Active
District 2 1c1 FY16 Charles Barrett HVAC Re-Commission Charles Barrett CIP Project HVAC air balance and misc repairs Stephen King out to bid Active Charles Barrett Interior Painting and Floor interior painting and floor replacement at District 2 1c1 FY16 Replacement Charles Barrett CIP Project Charles Barrett Stephen King Active
Chinquapin Aluminum Window This project provides for window District 2 1c1 FY16 Replacement Chinquapin CIP Project replacement at Chinquapin. Stephen King Active
Chinquapin Building Control System District 2 1c1 FY16 Upgrade Chinquapin CIP Project Upgrade building control system Stephen King Active Chinquapin Ceramic Floor Tile - Pool Area This project provides for the replacement of District 2 1c1 FY16 Replacement Chinquapin CIP Project the ceramic floor tile in the pool area at Stephen King Active
Chinquapin Rec Center Flooring District 2 1c1 FY16 Replacements Chinquapin CIP Project Stephen King GS Developing SOW Active This project provides for upgrading the room District 2 1c1 FY16 Chinquapin Room Signage Upgrade Chinquapin CIP Project signage at Chinquapin. Stephen King Active This project provides for replacing the District 2 1c1 FY16 Chinquapin Exterior Door Replacements Chinquapin CIP Project exterior doors at Chinquapin. Stephen King Active This project will address erosion issues in FY16 - $10,000, First phase complete - planting 750+ District 2 1c1 FY16 Improve Hillside Park Planting beds Hillside Park CIP Project the park. Suzanne Bouchard restoration plugs and 4" native plants. Second phase Active
District 2 1c1 FY17 Chick Armstrong Roof Replacement Leonard Chick Armstrong CIP Project Stephen King Project to take place spring/summer 2019 Active
District 2 1c1 FY18 Mount Vernon Tennis Court Repairs Mount Vernon CIP Project Minor repairs to court surface and fence. Beth Znidersic Work Completed. Need to process invoice. Active Mount Vernon Fire Alarm Panel GS still developing the SOW; Will need to coordinate District 2 1c1 FY18 Replacements and Strobes Mount Vernon CIP Project Fire Alarm and panel replacement Stephen King with ACPS because systems tied together. Active
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Planning District Strategic Plan # FY Title Park Sites Project Type Project Description Project Manager Update Status
District 2 1c1 FY18 Mount Vernon Restroom Upgrades Mount Vernon CIP Project fixture and tile replacement in the restrooms Stephen King Project Complete Active Meter upgrade, irrigation extension and turf Project planning in progress, plans complete and District 2 1c1 FY18 Mount Vernon Field Irrigation Mount Vernon CIP Project renovation Suzanne Bouchard proposals for irrigation and turf received. Water Active Four Mile Park Park Edison Entrance Improve entrance to Betty King entrance at Plans are complete and a construction purchase District 2 1c1 FY19 Furniture Four Mile Run Park CIP Project Four Mile Run Park. Beth Znidersic order was issued. Work will be scheduled in the Active
District 2 1c1 FY19 Colasanto Bathroom Upgrade Colasanto CIP Project Stephen King Project to be completed by April Active
District 2 1c1 FY19 Colasanto Center Electrical Upgrades Colasanto CIP Project Stephen King Colasanto Center Electrical Upgrades Active
District 2 1c1 FY19 Colasonto Thermostats Upgrades Colasanto CIP Project Stephen King Project to be completed by April Active Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Ceiling Tile opened bids week of 3/4 - determing which alternates District 2 1c1 FY19 and Carpet Replacement Leonard Chick Armstrong CIP Project Stephen King to pick up Active Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Interior opened bids week of 3/4 - determing which alternates District 2 1c1 FY19 Lighting Upgrade Leonard Chick Armstrong CIP Project Stephen King to pick up Active Four Mile Run Park / Simpson This project provides funding for the District 2 1c1 FY20 Field Improvements at Four Mile Run Park Park CIP Project conversion of existing natural turf fields to Beth Znidersic Active Restroom renovation of the restroom District 2 1c1 FY20 Four Mile Restrooms Four Mile Run Park CIP Project between Frank Mann Field and Field #2 in Beth Znidersic Project scoping and cost estimating in progress. Active Improve perimeter trees to create "Green District 2 1c1 FY20 Four Mile Run Landscape Improvements Four Mile Run Park CIP Project Alleys" Beth Znidersic Active Four Mile Run Park Commonwealth Four Mile Run Park Commonwealth Avenue District 2 1c1 FY20 Avenue Parking Lot Four Mile Run Park CIP Project Parking Lot Beth Znidersic Project scoping and cost estimating in progress. Active This project will address maintenance facility District 2 1c1 FY20 Four Mile Run Park Maintenance Facilities Four Mile Run Park CIP Project needs at Four Mile Run Park. Beth Znidersic Project scoping and cost estimating in progress. Active This project provides for the Commonwealth District 2 1c1 FY20 Four Mile Run Parking Lot Improvements Four Mile Run Park CIP Project Avenue Parking Lot - Phase 2 - pavement Beth Znidersic Active Geotech borings and analysis for future path District 2 1c1 FY20 Goat Hill Trail Study Goat Hill Park CIP Project work per the Neighborhood Park Plan. Beth Znidersic Draft scope of work in progress. Active District 2 1c1 FY20 Hooffs Run Basketball and Tennis Courts Hooffs Run CIP Project Minor repairs to court surfaces and fences. Beth Znidersic Work Completed. No Punch List. Need to submit Active Install a natural barrier along the dog park Project is being coordinated with Girl Scout Troup for District 2 1c1 FY20 Hooffs Run Dog Area Hooffs Run CIP Project perimeter. Beth Znidersic a spring 2019 installation. Active District 2 1c1 FY20 Hooffs Run Furniture Replacements Hooffs Run CIP Project This project will install new park furniture per Beth Znidersic Furniture quote has been sent for purchse order. Active This project will include renovating the trail District 2 1c1 FY20 Hooffs Run Park Trail Hooffs Run CIP Project between Maple and Linden Streets, adding a Beth Znidersic Active District 2 1c1 FY20 Landover Entrance Improvements Landover CIP Project This project will implement the Beth Znidersic Proposed improvements have been vetted by RPCA Active The project shall provide ADA access to The project design scope is complete and will be District 2 1c1 FY20 Landover Park Access Ramp Landover CIP Project achieve the 2016 Neighborhood Park Plan Beth Znidersic released upon funding from Warwick Pool. Active District 2 1c1 FY20 Landover Park Shade Structures and Landover CIP Project This project will install shade structure(s) Beth Znidersic Construction drawings are in progress. Active This project provides for the demoltion the District 2 1c1 FY20 Simpson Park Building Demolition Simpson Park CIP Project "blue building" at Simpson Park due to its Beth Znidersic Active Simpson Park Monroe Avenue Access This project provides for an access ramp District 2 1c1 FY20 Ramp Simpson Park CIP Project which will be a wheelchair accessible Beth Znidersic Active
District 2 1c1 FY20 Four Mile Run Park Field Improvements Four Mile Run Park CIP Project Dan Roush Four Mile Run Park Field Improvements Active
District 2 1c1 FY20 Colasanto Pool Design Colasanto CIP Project Colasanto Pool is anticipated to be designed Dana Wedeles Active
Bridge to connect Four Mile Wetlands to the Community Meeting held 4/30/2019. Bridge expected District 2 1c1 FY20 Four Mile Run Connector Design and EA Four Mile Run Park CIP Project ballfields Dana Wedeles to be installed by 10/1/209 Active
This project will involve creating a trail including stairs to allow safe access up the slope and connect the playground and open District 2 1c1 FY20 Goat Hill Park Trail Goat Hill Park CIP Project lawn sections. Daniel Unkle Active
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Planning District Strategic Plan # FY Title Park Sites Project Type Project Description Project Manager Update Status Construction to stabilize the footbridge On hold until design is complete. Construction TBD. District 2 1c1 FY20 Forest Park Bridge Construction Forest Park CIP Project behind MacArthur School Judy Lo Staging to occur from Douglas MacArthur School Active Design to address erosion beneath the Scope of work under development, to be released to District 2 1c1 FY20 Forest Park Bridge Design Forest Park CIP Project existing footbridge located behind MacArthur Judy Lo vendors in March Active
Project on hold pending confirmation that lights are District 2 1c1 FY20 Hume Springs Light Replacements Hume Springs CIP Project Replacement of existing light fixtures Judy Lo not Dominion responsibility Active New plantings to slow runoff into existing Coordinating with horticulture,natural resources and District 2 1c1 FY20 Hume Springs Rain Gardens Hume Springs CIP Project yard inlets Judy Lo TES stormwater Active This project will involve replastering and District 2 1c1 FY20 Chinquapin Pool Repair Chinquapin CIP Project updating lane lines. Laura Durham Active
District 2 1c1 FY20 Chinquapin Road Sign Light Chinquapin CIP Project road sign light replacement at Chinquapin Laura Durham Active
Concepts were presented at the February 4 This project will address erosion and community meeting. Refined concepts will be District 2 1c1 Simpson Dog Park Berm Stabilization Simpson Park CIP Project drainage issues in Simpson Park. Beth Znidersic presented in April. Active This project will address stormwater filtration District 2 1c1 Simpson Dog Park bio-filters Simpson Park CIP Project needs in Simpson Park. Beth Znidersic DPI is creating design development drawings. Active
District 2 1c1 Monticello Park Forest Restoration Monticello Park CIP Project Bob Williams Monticello Park Forest Restoration (Phase 1 of 2) Active Install trail mile markers in Simpson Park. The markers shall be coordinated with T&ES District 2 1c1 Simpson Park Mile Markers Simpson Park CIP Project and other FY2018 mile marker projects to Dan Roush Active
Closeout items are being addressed by the artist. District 2 1c1 Simpson Public Art Simpson Park CIP Project Public art co-located with the playground Diane Ruggiero Park anticipated to reopen 3/1. Active Replacement of the Warwick Pool consistent with City Council action on January 30, Project completed. Pool opened for the 2018 pool District 2 1c1 Warwick Pool Renovation Warwick Pool CIP Project 2016: Jack Browand season. Pending final closeout. Active Patrick Henry Recreation Center Project consisists of new recreation center & Recreation Center Opened January 22, 2019. District 2 2a2 FY18 Renovation Patrick Henry CIP Project site amenities. Jack Browand Pending final close out. Active Charles Barrett Rec Playground District 2 2a3 FY15 Construction Charles Barrett CIP Project Construction to renovate existing playground Judy Lo Engineering contract to be awarded in March Active A guide to playspace design in Alexandria Reimbursement request forms sent 3/25/19. Follow District 2 2a3 FY19 Playspace Design Resource Manual Citywide Planning & Studies for public/private providers Judy Lo up with DCR sent on 5/1/2019. Active Concept design to be released to community in January. Engineering contract to be awarded in District 2 2a3 FY20 Fort Ward ADA relocation of playground Fort Ward CIP Project Relocation of existing playground to Area 5 Judy Lo February Active New community garden located at Dale District 2 2b1 Dale St Community Garden Four Mile Run Park PARKnership Street, behind Cora Kelly Suzanne Bouchard Project Complete Active Ramsay English Classes PARKnership To provide English language and literacy District 3 1b1 FY18 Agreement Ramsay PARKnership education for adults at William Ramsay. Lucresha Murphy Renewed for another year. Active District 3 1b1 FY19 ASA Storage Ben Brenman Park PARKnership ASA will rent storage space in Ben Brenman Lucresha Murphy Active Formulate agreement for the Potomac Potomac Marlin Swim Team Facility Marlins Swim Team facility rental at Completed agreement and emailed to leadership at District 3 1b1 FY19 Rental Chinquapin PARKnership Chinquapin. Lucresha Murphy the center. Waiting for feedback and signatures. Active
District 3 1b1 FY19 West End Farmers Market Ben Brenman Park PARKnership Farmers Market - Ben Brenman Park Lucresha Murphy Need to renew agreement for upcoming year. Active District 3 1b1 FY20 Parkour Park Ewald Park PARKnership Project to install parkour equipment in Ewald Dana Wedeles TC Student currently designing equipment. Once Active Flyminds STEM program offered free at Wiliam Ramsay and Patrick Henry William Ramsay/Patrick Henry Recreation Center. STEM Expo offered at District 3 1b1 Flyminds STEM Program Recreation Centers PARKnership Patrick Henry. Lucresha Murphy Working on agreement. Active
Provide and After-School arts focused District 3 1b1 Momentum Media Inc. Ramsay PARKnership program at five centers Lucresha Murphy Running... Active
District 3 1b1 Holmes Run Community Garden Holmes Run PARKnership Maintenance and Use Agreement Suzanne Bouchard Expires 9/2019, agreement updates in progress Active
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Planning District Strategic Plan # FY Title Park Sites Project Type Project Description Project Manager Update Status
District 3 1b2 Adopt-a-Garden - B. Sharkey 2 E Glendale Adopt-a-Garden Suzanne Bouchard Complete Active
District 3 1b2 Adopt-a-Garden - Haborside HOA Windmill Hill Park Adopt-a-Garden Suzanne Bouchard Active
District 3 1b2 Adopt-a-Garden - Potomac Greens HOA Potomac Greens Adopt-a-Garden Suzanne Bouchard Active Project will widen Eisenhower Avenue, Project is expected to be under construction for 18 District 3 1b3 FY20 Eisenhower Avenue Widening Eisenhower West Planning & Studies provide stormwater managment facilities and Beth Znidersic months once started and is managed by DPI. Active
Update to the Landmark Mall Site Plan and DSUP amendment approved in April 2019. CDD District 3 1b3 FY20 Landmark/Van Dorn Small Area Plan Landmark/Van Dorn Planning & Studies CDD. Jack Browand development in process. Active
Restore space between Tucker and Restore and solve the muddy spaces District 3 1b3 FY14 Boothe Boothe Park ACPS between Tucker and Boothe Erika Gulick Looking at partnership opportunity Active
Francis C. Hammond Exterior Sports This project will upgrade the exisiting tennis District 3 1b3 FY17 Areas Francis C. Hammond ACPS courts to a multi-use grid court. Erika Gulick Active
This project will replace HVAC equipment District 3 1b3 FY17 Francis C. Hammond HVAC Replacement Francis C. Hammond ACPS which has reached the end of its life-cycle. Erika Gulick Active
Francis C. Hammond Interior / Exterior District 3 1b3 FY17 Painting Francis C. Hammond ACPS This project will perform life-cycle painting. Erika Gulick Active
Francis C. Hammond Renovations & This project will repair leaking windows in District 3 1b3 FY17 Reconfigurations Francis C. Hammond ACPS the cafeteria. Erika Gulick Active Francis C. Hammond Renovations & This project will add LED lighting to main District 3 1b3 FY17 Reconfigurations Francis C. Hammond ACPS and auxiliary gym. Erika Gulick Active District 3 1b3 FY17 Francis C. Hammond Site Hardscape Francis C. Hammond ACPS This project replaces pole-mounted light 400 Erika Gulick Active
District 3 1b3 FY17 Gym Addition Ferdinand Day ACPS Erika Gulick In design phase with construction next year Active
District 3 1b3 FY18 Hammond Court Hammond ACPS Multi-use Court Erika Gulick In budget for 2020 Active
District 3 1b3 FY18 Hammond EFIS Repair Hammond ACPS Erika Gulick To be completed over spring break Active
District 3 1b3 FY18 Hammond Skate Rink Hammond ACPS Erika Gulick MOU signed; mobilizing on site in nexxt few weeks Active District 3 1b3 FY18 James K. Polk Restroom Upgrades James Polk ACPS This project replaces D2014.3 bay stainless Erika Gulick Active This project involves caulking, polyurethane, District 3 1b3 FY18 John Adams Building Envelope Repair John Adams School ACPS 1/4" x 1/4" Erika Gulick Active This project funds contingency for kitchen District 3 1b3 FY18 John Adams Kitchen Renovations John Adams School ACPS upgrades as recommended in the B&D Erika Gulick Active District 3 1b3 FY18 John Adams Kitchen/Cafeteria renovation John Adams School ACPS Erika Gulick Design in progress; construction 2020 Active
District 3 1b3 FY18 John Adams Pre-K Renovation John Adams School ACPS Erika Gulick Construction summer 2019 Active
John Adams Renovations & This project will replace painted walls and District 3 1b3 FY18 Reconfigurations John Adams School ACPS ceilings. Erika Gulick Active This project consists of partial roof replacement based on roofing assessment: a total of 55,774 SF of roofing in the worst District 3 1b3 FY18 John Adams Roof Replacement John Adams School ACPS condition. Erika Gulick Active Planned for summer 2019. Will only impact one of District 3 1b3 FY18 Playground Renovation James Polk ACPS Replacement Erika Gulick two playgrounds Active District 3 1b3 FY18 Site Hardscape/Replacement James Polk ACPS Erika Gulick Over sping break 2019 Active
District 3 1b3 FY18 William Ramsay BBall Court Renovation Ramsay ACPS Erika Gulick ACPS re-surfacing court and replacing hoops. Active District 3 1b3 FY19 Samuel Tucker Fire Alarm System Samuel Tucker ACPS This funding will replace the fire alarm Erika Gulick Active
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Planning District Strategic Plan # FY Title Park Sites Project Type Project Description Project Manager Update Status This project will replace HVAC equipment District 3 1b3 FY19 Samuel Tucker HVAC Replacement Samuel Tucker ACPS which has reaches the end of its life-cycle. Erika Gulick Active This project will install new carpet in various District 3 1b3 FY19 William Ramsay Flooring Repair / Replace William Ramsay ACPS spaces. Erika Gulick Active William Ramsay HVAC Repair or This project will replace and upgrade District 3 1b3 FY19 Replacement William Ramsay ACPS RTUs/AHUs and may include controls and Erika Gulick Active William Ramsay Roof Repair or District 3 1b3 FY19 Replacement William Ramsay ACPS This project will repair / replace the roof. Erika Gulick Active Buddie Ford Nature Center Electrical District 3 1c1 FY14 Room Modifications Buddie Ford CIP Project Stephen King Project to be completed soon Active District 3 1c1 FY18 Minnie Howard Access Improvements Minnie Howard CIP Project David Ghezzi A design kick off is scheduled for the 25th of March Active ROMTEC facility in production. Design team has District 3 1c1 FY18 Minnie Howard Restroom Replacement Minnie Howard CIP Project Oscar Mendoza received NTP. Active
District 3 1c1 FY18 Ramsay Fire Alarm Upgrade Ramsay CIP Project Fire Alarm upgrade Stephen King may defer this project till next year Active
District 3 1c1 FY18 Ramsay Roof Repair Ramsay CIP Project Stephen King Should not impact anything interior Active District 3 1c1 FY19 Ben Brenman Dog Park Lights Ben Brenman Park CIP Project Install solar lights at the Ben Brenman Dog Beth Znidersic Lights installed. Punch List ongoing. Active Provide improvements to create accessible Project design regrading for ADA compliance is in District 3 1c1 FY19 Ben Brenman Picnic Area ADA Path Ben Brenman Park CIP Project pathway, grills, and picnic facilities, based Beth Znidersic progress. Project will be on hold June-September Active District 3 1c1 FY19 Ewald Pool Demolition Ewald Park CIP Project This project will demolish the bathhouse and Beth Znidersic Hazardous Material Report received with no major Active The project will install trees per the District 3 1c1 FY19 Ben Brenman Park Border Tree Planting Ben Brenman Park CIP Project recommendations of the 2014 Citywide Bob Williams The City arborist will install the trees in spring 2019. Active Install trail mile markers in Ben Brenman District 3 1c1 FY19 Brenman Mile Markers Ben Brenman Park CIP Project Park, The markers shall be coordinated with Chris Watson Active The City received $100,000 through RPCA & P&Z have completed the public process and development contributions to be used are recommending installation of trail lighting along District 3 1c1 FY19 Brenman/Boothe Improvements Ben Brenman Park Developer Contribution towards improvements in Brenman and/or Jack Browand Backlick Run. Active
District 3 1c1 FY19 Cameron Station Pond Retrofit Ben Brenman Park CIP Project Oscar Mendoza 3500000 Active This project will include repairs to the pedestrian District 3 1c1 FY19 Fort Ward Park Bridge Emergency Repairs Fort Ward CIP Project Oscar Mendoza bridge per the engineer's report. Active ceiling tile replacement at William Ramsay District 3 1c1 FY19 William Ramsay Ceiling Tile Replacement William Ramsay CIP Project Recreation Center Stephen King Active District 3 1c1 FY20 Wilkes Street Park Wilkes Street Planning & Studies Develop plan for Wilkes Street Park in Ana Vicinanzo Active District 3 1c1 FY20 Holmes Run Dog Area Improvements Holmes Run CIP Project This project will renovate the dog park to Beth Znidersic Construction documents are in final draft. Active District 3 1c1 FY20 Chambliss Park Barrier Trees Chambliss Park CIP Project This project will provide for trees which will Bob Williams Active District 3 1c1 FY20 Eisenhower Trail/Holmes Run Mile Holmes Run CIP Project Install trail mile markers in Holmes Run Park Dan Roush Mile markers installed. Park Planning will coordinate Active This project involves an ADA ramp addition District 3 1c1 FY20 Chambliss Park ADA Ramp Chambliss Park CIP Project at Chambliss Park Dan Unkle Active Chambliss Park Entrance and Pervious This project will include creating a pervious District 3 1c1 FY20 Trail Chambliss Park CIP Project trail from Scott Street to the park, along with Dan Unkle Active OHA has completed the current phase of all District 3 1c1 FY20 Archaeological Investigations Fort Ward CIP Project Dinesh Tiwari archaeological investigations at Fort Ward. Additional Active District 3 1c1 FY20 Fort Ward Management Plan Interpretive Fort Ward CIP Project Dinesh Tiwari FY16 - $150,000 Active Ft Ward Phase 1 interpretive trail OHA is still working with the consultants and the District 3 1c1 FY20 installation Fort Ward CIP Project Dinesh Tiwari stakeholder groups to complete the Fort Ward Active Restore Former Ft Ward Maintenance Restoration of the former maintenance yard is on District 3 1c1 FY20 Yard Fort Ward CIP Project Dinesh Tiwari hold pending completion of the Fort Ward Interpretive Active Renovation of existing paths and parking to Scope of work to be released to vendors. Bids due in District 3 1c1 FY20 Ewald Access Improvements Ewald Park CIP Project meet ADA requirements Judy Lo March Active Design of accessible route and parking to District 3 1c1 FY20 Fort Ward Access Improvements Design Fort Ward CIP Project the picnic shelter Judy Lo RFQU award anticipated in March Active
Fort Ward Athletic Facility and Loop Rd Repaving of existing loop road and parking Request for quotes will go to vendors to repair District 3 1c1 FY20 Improvements Fort Ward CIP Project areas Judy Lo parking areas in March Active Remediation of non-compliant ADA parking District 3 1c1 FY20 Fort Ward Park Pavement Improvement Fort Ward CIP Project spaces Judy Lo Request for quotes will go to vendors in March Active Install two baseball dugout structures and Dugout scope was sent to Poligon for quote District 3 1c1 Stevenson Dugout Replacement Stevenson CIP Project associated grading and stormwater Beth Znidersic December 18. Active Stevenson Park Picnic Area and Water This project will renovate the picnic facilities District 3 1c1 Fountain Stevenson CIP Project and address ADA access to grills and tables. Beth Znidersic Construction documents are in progress.Active This project will add park features that are District 3 1c1 Stevenson Park Teen Area Stevenson CIP Project appropriate for teens. Beth Znidersic Construction documents are in progress. Active Construction/Improvements to the soft District 3 1c1 Stevenson Trail Stevenson CIP Project surface parks trail/path system Beth Znidersic Project will being in Spring 2019. Active
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Planning District Strategic Plan # FY Title Park Sites Project Type Project Description Project Manager Update Status District 3 1c1 Widen trail connection between the two Taney Ave CIP Project Judy Lo This is a TES Bike/Ped project that is on hold due to Active District 3 1c1 Van Dorn Street Median Renovations Right of Ways CIP Project Oscar Mendoza Van Dorn Street Median Renovations Active Project reduced to completion of Lathan St. Completion scheduled for August 21, 2019. Synthetic District 3 2a2 FY18 Patrick Henry Outdoor Improvements Patrick Henry CIP Project amenities due to MacArthur Swing Space Jack Browand Turf Field delayed until summer 2024. Active This project will provide a staus report and District 3 2a2 FY19 Athletic Field Master Plan Citywide Planning & Studies recommendations to meet approved Athletic Ana Vicinanzo Early cost estimates recieved. Active District 3 2a2 FY20 Hensley Park Renovation Hensley CIP Project This project is to renovate Hensley Park Beth Znidersic Project panning and scheduling for final phase of the Active District 3 2a3 FY18 Emergency Playground Repairs FY2018 Citywide CIP Project Play equipment repairs and replacement Judy Lo Design RFQU to be awarded in March. Construction Active District 3 2a3 FY20 Four Mile Run Playground Renovation Four Mile Run Park CIP Project Relocation and renovation of the existing Judy Lo Equipment options are being reviewed. Active 1b2 Chinquapin Organic Gardens Chinquapin Park PARKnership Maintenance and Use Agreement Suzanne Bouchard Active 1b3 FY19 Kitchen Renovations Leonard Chick Armstrong ACPS Cafeteria to be renovated over summer Erika Gulick Active 1b3 FY20 Floor Replacements, Fire Alarm Upgrades George Mason ACPS Erika Gulick Active 1b3 Front entrance vestibule renovations TC Williams ACPS Erika Gulick Active
1b3 Garage Stair Renovation TC Williams ACPS Erika Gulick Active 1b3 Ramsay Building Envelope Repairs Ramsay ACPS Erika Gulick Active
This project will provide for tree planting and 1c1 FY19 Renovations of Median Landscapes Citywide CIP Project care for trees within median landscapes. Suzanne Bouchard Active
Hire a consultant to assist in plan update in 4th 1c1 Dog Park Master Plan Citywide Planning & Studies Update to the 2002 Dog Park Master Plan Jack Browand Quarter FY 2020. Active
4c1 FY19 Business Plan Update Citywide Division/Dept Initiative Annual Work Plan Development Jack Browand Expires 7/2019, agreement updates in progress Active
4c3 FY19 Naming Policy Citywide Division/Dept Initiative Dana Wedeles Summer 2019 Active
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