Cincinnati Board of Park Commissioners CINCINNATI Board Meeting Agenda July 15, 2021 9:00 AM 950 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202

Order of Business PARKS

I. Call to Order

A. Public Comments B. Approval of June 17, 2021 Meeting Minutes*

II. Action Items

A. Rule 25 – Swings, Hammocks, & Slacklines* Crystal Courtney, Division Manager B. FY 2022 Budgets* Kara Kish, Director 1) Capital - Recommended Parks’ Infrastructure Rehabilitation Budget Adjustment 2) Capital - City-Issued Capital Projects 3) Commissioners Fund - Recommended Operational Budget 4) Commissioners Fund - Consideration of Capital Expenses

III. Discussion

A. Clifton Dog Park Discussion Kara Kish, Director B. Capital Improvement Plan Quarterly Update Steven Schuckman, Division Manager

IV. Staff Comments

V. Commissioner Comments

VI. Executive Session Purpose: To Consider the Employment, Discipline, or Compensation of a Public Employee.

VII. Next Regular Meeting Date: August 19, 2021

VIII. Adjournment

*Board Action Requested BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS June 17, 2021 CALL TO ORDER

A meeting of the Cincinnati Board of Park Commissioners was held on this day at 950 Eden Park Drive. Commissioners present: President Jim Goetz, Vice President Linda Lee Thomas, Commissioner Susan Castellini, Commissioner Brad Lindner, and Commissioner Molly North. President Goetz called the meeting to order at 9:02 A.M.

President Goetz announced modifications to the agenda. He explained the Park Board will go into Executive Session at 11:00 A.M. to accommodate legal and other professional staff. He amended the order of the agenda, moving Item V. Staff Comments to New Business after Items II.A. and II.B., Items II.C. and II.D to the end of New Business, and Item III.B. Clifton Dog Park Discussion will follow Item II.E. Deer Management Plan.

Acknowledgement of Public Comments

President Goetz noted the public will be invited to attend meetings in person in the next few months as the City reopens. He announced comments were submitted to the Park Board from Cincinnati Urban Deer Advocates and other individuals, pertaining to needs at Miles Edwards Park, safety concerns at Mt. Echo Park, the Clifton Dog Park agenda item, and planned demolition of the Owl’s Nest Pavilion. He acknowledged the Park Board has received the comments which will be published with the meeting Minutes.

Approval of May 20, 2021 Meeting Minutes

Vice President Thomas noted a correction in the last paragraph on page 2, in which a comment made by Vice President Thomas was incorrectly attributed to Commissioner Castellini. The correction was made.

Commissioner Lindner motioned to approve the meeting minutes from May 20th. Vice President Thomas seconded. The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.

NEW BUSINESS

Presentation: Pickleball Courts at Sawyer Point

Steven Schuckman explained staff have been working with Pickleball enthusiasts on a project to repurpose the tennis courts at Sawyer Point. He introduced Gary Lessis who has lead the effort and has been working with the the Parks Foundation on fundraising.

Mr. Lessis provided background on Pickleball and its popularity and local history, including the need for pickleball facilities in Cincinnati. He described the success of original overlay pickleball courts at Sawyer Point and funding raised for its expansion. He presented plans, community impact, and economic impact of additional pickleball courts at Sawyer Point.

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2 Commissioner North asked about the number of courts and tennis activity at Sawyer Point. Mr. Lessis explained there will be 12 dedicated pickleball courts and 4 tennis courts with overlays for 8 overflow pickleball courts. Lou Sand, Regional Manager at Riverfront explained pickleball has rejuvenated the tennis court area of Sawyer Point and there has not been negative feedback about the court conversions. Plans for resurfacing and portable nets were discussed.

Director Kish explained this initial presentation was to inform the Board and assess their support should funding become available for the project. Vice President Thomas emphasized the need to ensure plans were agreeable with the tennis community as well, noting the present condition of the courts may have been what hindered tennis activity as opposed to popularity of the sport. She said she was supportive of exploring the idea.

Commissioner Lindner and President Goetz expressed support and Mr. Goetz expressed the idea of having a world class facility. He echoed Ms. Thomas’ sentiments regarding tennis and asked staff to keep the Park Board informed if the tennis community feels they are being infringed upon.

Commissioner Castellini asked if total cost was determined. Mr. Schuckman explained preliminary sub surface tests indicate a starting cost of about $250,000, which is in the City Manager’s proposed FY22 budget.

The maintenance history of the courts was discussed. Mr. Schuckman explained they have not been resurfaced since Park acquired them in 2011 and he is unsure if they had been prior. He explained it has been an ongoing need prior to the pickleball concept.

President Goetz announced there was an overall consensus of support to continue pursuing the concept and developing plans for pickleball courts at Sawyer Point.

Presentation: Special Events

Lou Sand, Regional Manager of Riverfront, Downtown, and Special Events presented on Parks’ community programming. He presented the mission of enjoyment, enlightenment, and enrichment, and explained goals including community-based partnerships, activating parks and community gathering places, and improve neighborhoods. He described support provided by the AMPT funding source. Mr. Sand continued with descriptions of community partnered events at Stanbery Park, Kennedy Heights, Olden View, Rapid Run, Mt. Echo, Ault Park, Mt. Airy, and new initiatives at Piatt, Laurel, and Alms Parks. He explained the Groesbeck Fund funded events at Burnet Woods specifically. Mr. Sand provided an overview of programming that took place in 2020 and plans for 2021. He described partnered events which will be up and running again in 2021 including events at Stanbery, Kennedy Heights, Olden View, Rapid Run, Mt. Echo, Ault Park, Piatt Park, Alms Park, Laurel Park, Westwood Town Hall, and Burnet Woods.

Director Kish referenced staff’s role in helping to produce community programming. Mr. Sand spoke to the assistance provided with permitting and navigating City processes, as well as helping to facilitate planning.

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3 Commissioner North asked if programming was accessible for partners who want to participate and organize events. Mr. Sand explained partnership and fee waiver options for programs free and open to the public. Other parks and communities that staff desired to initiate programming was discussed, including Avondale and MLK Park. Vice President Thomas asked about how best to engage with communities that do not have existing community councils or active programming, which contribute to overall safety in underserved communities and parks. Mr. Sand indicated communities or community councils can contact Parks staff to determine what level of support they need for programming. He explained staff works mainly with the Park Advisory Councils.

STAFF COMMENTS

Rocky Merz commented further on ways staff is looking to provide extra support for community programming and activating more underused parks.

Mr. Merz presented staff updates. He announced the Kyle Plush Pavilion grand opening was on June 5th and the newest section of the John G. and Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park was opened on June 14th. He provided dates for upcoming ribbon cuttings and dedications, including Tom Jones Commons on July 23rd, Marian Spencer Statue Dedication on June 27th, and Inwood Playground Dedication with a community cookout on August 12th.

Mr. Merz explained volunteer merchandise have been purchased which will encourage long term and returning volunteers. He announced final numbers from the Mayor’s Corporate Challenge included 19 organizations, 326 volunteers at 19 project sites, totaling 1,304 hours. He explained the volunteer program is already off to a great start coming out of the pandemic.

He announced July is Parks and Recreation Month and the theme set by National Recreation and Parks Association is “Our Parks and Recreation Story,” which will provide an opportunity to engage with the community about the importance of parks. Staff are asking for community and staff participation in telling their stories through video testimonials.

Mr. Merz announced the Administration Building will reopen to the public June 21st, although many customer services processes which have been digitized will continue to be available online.

He announced over 60 seasonal staff have been onboarded to supplement critical work over the summer. He mentioned many of them are employed through Parks’ youth employment program which has been re-envisioned by Natural Resources staff in partnership with Groundwork Ohio River Valley’s Green Team. He explained a presentation will be provided at a future meeting.

Mr. Merz introduced the parks Foundation Executive Director Jennifer Spieser to present a partnership with P&G and Pampers in celebration of Father’s Day. Ms. Spieser explained the Women’s Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation worked with the City of Cincinnati to pass legislation to make diaper changing stations available regardless of gender. She explained P&G/Pampers through the Women’s Fund are donating 27 changing tables which will go into men’s comfort stations in the parks.

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4 Vice President Thomas expressed her support of this initiative and asked if there would be a way for park users to locate available changing tables online. Director Kish explained exact locations have not yet been identified, but the information can be made available when they are installed.

Deer Management Plan

Director Kish introduced the deer management proposal, a five-year plan for the deer management program which has historically been presented on an annual basis.

Crystal Courtney and Land Manager Garrett Dienno were introduced to present the deer management proposal. Ms. Courtney described key aspects of developing the plan, including compiling all internal information and data from Ohio Department of Natural Resources into one comprehensive document. She noted the significance of developing a five-year plan is establishing research methodology through a partnership with UC Biology Department, to determine success of the program over time. Ms. Courtney described the in-depth, front-facing document which includes answers to frequently asked questions and allows those interested in the program to have access to the information. Ms. Courtney explained public feedback is always welcomed and referenced the positive response to keeping trails open during hunting. She explained Laboiteaux Woods and Caldwell Nature Preserve have been added to the program and the deer program and invasives species management will focus more on nature preserves.

There was discussion regarding historical community feedback for the program. Ms. Courtney explained many of the criticisms were focused on trail closures and restricting access to park areas designated for hunting. She noted limiting closures during hunting season, was a recent improvement of the program. She also noted concern regarding the humanity of lethal deer culling and explained current practices are best practice for managing deer population for ecosystem health.

The intended audience of the deer management proposal document was discussed. Ms. Courtney explained the comprehensive plan was for anyone who wanted to dive deeper into the details of the program and that she envisions a more public-facing presentation of the information on the Parks website in the future. Vice President Thomas suggested adding an Executive Summary to the proposal document, gathering feedback from other focus groups including hunters, as well as reviewing the document from the perspective of safety. Rocky Merz described outreach efforts regarding trail impacts during hunting and educating the public on the program. President Goetz suggested distributing the Executive Summary to community councils.

Commissioner North asked about coyote population and its impact on the deer population and commented on concerns regarding shared use of trails amongst hunters and hikers. She asked what was working with the plan and what was not. There was discussion about indicators set by ODNR for measuring success of the program, including forest health. Target deer populations and the need to have static year-to-year research methods to have quantifiable evidence of success rather than anecdotal evidence, was also discussed. Ms. Courtney explained although the program may not have a great impact on city-wide deer population, it will have a positive impact on ecological health within parks and nature preserves if managed long-term. Mr. Dienno expressed the vision for this to be a long-term program so it will be effective.

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5 Commissioner Castellini asked if there are any other approved deer population control methods aside from bow hunting. Ms. Courtney explained bow hunting is the ODNR approved method and there is a permitted deer sterilization research project has been permitted in Clifton. Mr. Dienno explained even nationally, there is no approved deer sterilization method for free ranging deer herds. There was discussion regarding the efficacy of sterilization methods in general and in urban environments.

Mr. Dienno commented on urban coyote populations which can adapt to urban environments and may have an impact on slowing growth of deer populations.

The study in Clifton was discussed. Ms. Courtney described the study which includes darting, anesthetizing, and sterilizing. She explained it has been extended for an additional three years. Mr. Dienno commented it is experimental and there is not a determination on efficacy yet.

Commissioner North asked for an annual report on statistics and information from the Clifton study. Vice President Thomas agreed this was important.

President Goetz asked about the safety record for the bow hunting program, especially now that more trails will remain open. Ms. Courtney explained on the front end, staff work to educate the public on safety and awareness, including signage on site, while in the parks during active bow hunting. She explained the only issue was a single instance of a person experiencing homelessness climbing into a deer stand, consuming alcohol, and falling from the stand. She expressed the hunters are required to remove deer stands when not in use. Mr. Dienno commented hunters are asked to only discharge their bows within 15 yards, so they will be able to clearly see their target. Repercussions for bow hunters who do not follow the rules were discussed and include being banned from Parks’ program and could extend wider to Great Parks of Hamilton County and other programs. Mr. Dienno confirmed removal from Parks’ program is stated in the proposal. National consistency of best practices for bow hunting programs was discussed.

President Goetz referenced Cincinnati Urban Deer Advocates, a group of advocates against bow hunting as a humane deer population management method. He acknowledged their perspective regarding contraception methods and expressed respect for their opinion and passion. He expressed appreciation to staff for their data driven approach and close work with ODNR on best practices. He noted deer contraception continues to be studied nationally, but as of 2019 ODNR provided specific guidance to Parks that they were not interested in approving deer contraception methods.

President Goetz asked for a motion to approve the five-year deer management program with the caveat it be reviewed and reported on annually before the start of the bow-hunting season. Commissioner North motioned to approve. Commissioner Lindner seconded. Vice President Thomas expressed support but requested inclusion of an Executive Summary and procedure for removal from the program in the event a hunter does not follow protocol, as well as cosmetic clean- ups of the document. The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.

Easement—Eden Park Electric Line

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6 Cindy France presented the staff recommendation for an easement at the Playhouse in the Park for rerouted electric as part of the Playhouse construction.

Commissioner Lindner motioned to approve the staff recommendation. Vice President Thomas seconded. The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.

President Goetz asked about a Cincinnati Bell easement discussed by CRC for Avon Woods related to Paddock Road. Ms. France indicated a coordinated report is being circulated through the City and will be presented to the Park Board in the future.

Cincinnati Parks Foundation Grant—Laurel Park Tree Watering

Craig Sherman presented the request for the approval and acceptance of a grant from the Cincinnati Parks Foundation for up to $7,000 for maintenance/watering of trees planted in Laurel Park with the help of volunteers in 2020 made possible by MadTree Brewing and the Parks Foundation.

Vice President Thomas motioned to approve the staff recommendation. Commissioner North seconded.

The method for watering was discussed and staff presumed gator bags would be utilized.

The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.

OLD BUSINESS

Monthly Capital Project Updates: Playground Updates

Steven Schuckman presented updates on Parks’ three newest playgrounds at Mt. Echo, Burnet Woods, and Inwood Park. He explained upgrading playgrounds is not just updating equipment but also increasing play value and accessibility for physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities. Mr. Schuckman presented images of the playgrounds and described equipment, highlighting accessible features.

President Goetz asked about which other playgrounds are in the pipeline for upgrades or replacement. Mr. Schuckman explained Rapid Run Park, McEvoy Park, Area #3 in Mt. Airy, Jackson Hill Park, and Hoffner Park will be replaced in the next two fiscal years.

Commissioner Castellini asked how hot the artificial turf gets. Mr. Schuckman answered it is not much hotter than other play surfaces, but patrons are warned. Vice President Thomas asked if a wheelchair could roll on the artificial turf to access the accessible spinner and Mr. Schuckman answered yes. Plans to post location of accessible play equipment online was discussed.

The qualities of engineered wood fiber was discussed.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

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7 President Goetz announced the Park Board’s intention to enter into Executive Session and explained he anticipates further action when the Board reenters the public meeting. He addressed the remaining agenda items and expressed uncertainty regarding the length of time needed for the Executive Session.

President Goetz motioned to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (G) to consider the employment and discipline of a public employee. Vice President Goetz seconded. The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.

The Board entered into Executive Session at 11:05 A.M.

The Board reentered the public meeting at 12:27 P.M.

President Goetz asked if there was a motion as a result from discussion during Executive Session. Director Kish provided background on Park Board actions taken regarding Y. Laketa Cole. She explained action was taken to place Ms. Cole on paid administrative leave, followed by action to place her on unpaid administrative leave and the request that an investigation and hearing take place as she is a Classified employee. Director Kish explained the internal hearing has been completed and the hearing officer submitted a recommendation to Ms. Kish for dismissal, which she supports. Director Kish presented the recommendation for dismissal of Ms. Cole.

Commissioner Lindner motioned to approve the recommendation. Commissioner North seconded. The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. Vice President Thomas asked about the effective date and Ms. Kish explained it will be effective immediately, and for administrative purposes June 18, 2021.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

President Goetz proposed tabling the Clifton Dog Park Discussion until a future meeting and asked Director Kish to follow up with the Park Board on meeting plans. Mr. Goetz encouraged the Commissioners to review the Commissioners Fund Budget materials provided and speak with Director Kish independently in preparation for its inclusion on the July 15, 2021 Park Board meeting agenda. He tabled the Commissioners Fund Budget Discussion.

Commissioner North addressed the community’s concerns regarding the Owl’s Nest Pavilion. She expressed funding and time are invested in new spaces, but Parks has not been a good steward to existing infrastructure. She asked about the Park Board’s authority in the decision to demolish park assets and under what conditions a demolition would be presented for Board approval. Director Kish acknowledged concerns and explained the demolition of Owl’s Nest Pavilion was included in the FY22-23 budget discussion earlier this year. She expressed the topic was discussed, however there is a need for staff to ensure the Commissioners and community are aware of future similar plans. She explained the demolition has been halted until staff can meet with community representatives to discuss the future of the Owl’s Nest Pavilion site. She expressed restoration is not a viable option but would like to review options for stabilization and possible replacement.

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8 Ms. North asked what forum the Park Board has to discuss demolition projects in general. President Goetz agreed with Ms. North’s concerns and expressed need for discussion beyond the project being listed in the budget as well as further consideration of how these types of projects should be brought to the Park Board. He expressed demolition of a City-owned building should be an agenda item and requested the Owl’s Nest Pavilion plans be brought before the Park Board before action is taken.

Director Kish expressed this item had been approved by a previous composition of the Park Board. Commissioner Castellini confirmed this and restated the inquiry regarding the Park Board’s role in discussing and determining demolition of Parks structures. Ms. North commented on the need for a staff recommendation for demolitions so the Park Board understands the community response and could make an assessment about whether the structure has value to the Park Board.

Commissioner Castellini asked if this decision would need to go before City Council and President Goetz answered it would not as its within the authority of the Park Board. Ms. Castellini restated the Owl’s Nest Pavilion demolition was discussed by a past Park Board and the building, although beautiful, is of little value now.

President Goetz reiterated the need to discuss the project as a Board prior to final action. The plans for staff to speak to community representatives was restated. Vice President Thomas expressed the need to establish a process moving forward to address building and demolition of park assets. Director Kish expressed as it stands, the Park Board interacts with projects which have value over $50,000 and there is need to determine a process. Ms. North commented the demolition of a building has implicit value over that amount and should be discussed, especially so the Park Board can take accountability for major decisions and projects. President Goetz echoed this sentiment.

ADJOURNMENT

President Goetz adjourned the meeting at 12:42 P.M.

ATTEST:

______PRESIDENT

______DIRECTOR

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BOARD OF PARK PARKS

COMMISSIONERS Date: July 15, 2021

James Goetz To: Board of Park Commissioners President

Linda Lee Thomas From: Crystal Courtney, Division Manager Vice President

Susan F. Castellini Subject: CPB Rule 25 Change – Swings, Hammocks, and Slacklines

Brad Lindner

Molly North

Background

CPB Rule 25 – Swings, currently states “no one shall put up or use any

swing or hammock in any park except on posts or other placed designated by the Park Board for this purpose.” Staff have reviewed this

policy as it relates to best management practices, including regulations employed by surrounding park systems, and is recommending this rule be

Kara S. Kish updated to allow hammocks/slacklines, given that specific conditions are Director met.

Jenny Mobley Deputy Director Description

Crystal Courtney Division Manager Over the past season, staff has seen an increasing number of patrons

Rocky Merz hanging hammocks throughout the system as these passive recreational Division Manager tools have become more accessible. This has led to questions,

Steven L. Schuckman comments, and concerns from the public over the justification of the ban, Division Manager which have prompted a review our current policy to determine if

Craig Sherman alterations should be made. Division Manager

Findings

As a result, staff has worked with Law to develop the proposed improvement to Cincinnati Park Board Rule 25, as follows:

Rule 25 – Swings, Hammocks, and Slacklines

No one shall put up or use any swing on CPB property except use of

provided play equipment in designated playground areas.

The use of hammocks and slacklines are permitted, bearing that the user abides by the following guidelines: 950 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Phone (513) 352-2604 Fax (513) 352-4096 www.cincinnatiparks.com 10 #cincyparks

1. Hammock/slackline shall only be attached to trees. Special care shall be taken to preserve the integrity of the tree, surrounding vegetation, and the safety of the user: a. Prior to setting up hammock/slack line, user shall inspect the tree to ensure that it is in good standing. Inspection shall ensure there are no dead limbs above the use area and no cavities or fungal fruiting bodies along the trunk or at the base of the tree. b. Trees and surrounding vegetation shall not be altered in any way to facilitate hanging hammock. c. Trees must be well established with furrowed/rough bark (not smooth) and shall be a minimum of 12 inches in diameter (about the diameter of a basketball). d. Straps for hammock/slackline must be a minimum of one inch thick to displace the weight of the user on the tree trunk. e. Hammock/slackline shall not be used on identified memorial or legacy trees or tree groves. 2. Hammock/slackline shall not be set up in nature preserves or special event zones. 3. Hammock/Slackline shall be set up on a clear flat natural surface, no more than 4 feet above the ground, and shall not be within a landscaped bed or above a water body (including at a waterfront, lake, river or stream). 4. Hammock/slackline shall not be within 30 feet of structures, roads, trails or playgrounds. 5. Hammock/slackline shall not be left unattended. 6. Hammock/slackline shall not be “stacked” one above another. 7. Hammock/slackline shall not interfere with normal park activities.

Users of hammock/slackline assume all risks and are responsible for any personal injury or property damage resulting from the use of hammock/slackline on Cincinnati Park Board property, whether or not the above rules are followed.

Implementation

Staff will create an informational video to instruct the user on tree identification and proper usage of hammocks and slacklines. Signage and/or a QR code will be placed at select locations to communicate the Rule and link to the video.

Recommendation

Staff respectfully requests the Board approve the change in Cincinnati Park Board Rule 25 as proposed.

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BOARD OF PARK PARKS

COMMISSIONERS Date: July 15, 2021

James Goetz To: Board of Park Commissioners President

Linda Lee Thomas From: Kara Kish, Director Vice President

Susan F. Castellini Subject: FY22 Recommended Revised Capital Budget

Brad Lindner

Molly North Background

City Council has passed the FY22-23 capital budget. Because the appropriated

amount is not equal to the Board’s request, the Board will need to approve a revised allocation of the Parks’ Infrastructure Rehabilitation budget (CIP) for

FY22.

Description

Kara S. Kish Director The overall Parks’ capital budget for FY22 is $5,355,000.

Jenny Mobley Deputy Director The CIP budget represents a portion of those dollars. The Board’s CIP budget recommendation included $3,481,050 for FY22 with additional exceptions of Crystal Courtney Division Manager $843,000, and requested $3,501,500 for FY23 with additional exceptions of $1,313,000. The approved Parks’ CIP budget appropriation is $2,055,000 for Rocky Merz Division Manager FY22 and $2,065,000 for FY23.

Steven L. Schuckman Division Manager The Board also requested and received $1.5 million for phase 2 of Smale Riverfront Park Expansion on Lot 23. Additionally, several projects requested by Craig Sherman Division Manager the Board were partially funded including $1,050,000 for Mt. Airy trails expansion and $500,000 for park trails expansions. Finally, $250,000 for improvements to

the Sawyer Point tennis courts was included. (See Attachment A).

Findings

The task before the Board now is to determine which projects are of highest priority to retain within the FY22 CIP budget and determine if projects should be

funded from another source or deferred. A spreadsheet has been prepared to compare the Board’s requested budget with staff’s recommendation for allocation 950 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 of the FY22 CIP budget. (See Attachment B). Phone (513) 352-2604 Fax (513) 352-4096 www.cincinnatiparks.com #cincyparks

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Recommendation

Staff respectfully requests the Board approve the project recommendations for the Park’s CIP FY22 budget.

Attachment A—City-Issued Capital Projects - Summary of Recommended Expenditures Attachment B—Recommended Revised Capital Budget

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City-Issued Capital Projects - Summary of Recommended Expenditures

Mt. Airy Trails Expansion - $1,050,000

1. $300,000 - Paved multi use path extending from the MTB skills course at area 23 to the Oval a. Over the course of the past year this area has been closed to vehicular traffic. Park patrons have come to thoroughly enjoy the open walking access, which has increasingly activated this part of the park. The original plan was to create a four-mile walking path around this central section of Mt. Airy, but due to budget constraints the plan is to build this connection point to the oval and open this area of the park once the skills course is built out. This will allow for park patrons to walk and drive this side of the park.

2. $750,000 - Trail system masterplan (via contract) for the entire park that would incorporate the interest of all stakeholder groups (hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, and equestrians); design/build/rehabilitate portions of the trail system; and stone step redevelopment. a. Trail system masterplan – 30 Mile trail redevelopment planning in partnership with key stakeholders. (Estimated Cost: $75,000) i. Embrace the historic features of the established trail system, while working to design a purposed system that is more sustainable, effectively minimizing long-term maintenance requirements. ii. When complete, utilize the plan to guide future development and fund- raising efforts. b. Trail Design/Build/Rehabilitation (Estimated Cost: $625,000) c. Stone step redevelopment (Estimated Cost: $50,000)

Park Trails Expansion - $500,000

1. $250,000 - Northern Cincinnati new natural-surface hiking trails and linkages a. Establish new natural-surface trails to link the Mt. Airy, College Hill and Northside neighborhoods. Trails would connect from the Mill Creek Trail to the nature preserves at Parkers Woods, Buttercup Valley, LaBoiteaux Woods, Greeno Woods with a link to Aiken High School, to Bradford Felter Tanglewood and connect these trails to Mt. Airy Forest. Beyond building this linkage, we would incorporate an improved design and build for LaBouitaux Woods, which has been identified as one of the most degraded trails in our system. i. Some of the greatest project constraints/considerations that will need to be budgeted for is the pedestrian crossing at Hamilton Avenue, Kirby Road, and Colerain Avenue. Easement connection

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with Spring Grove between Buttercup Valley and LaBouitaux not yet negotiated.

2. $150,000 - New natural-surface hiking trail and linkage between Rapid Run to Dunham Recreation Area a. The community has worked to re-envision connections from Lick Run, to Rapid Run, and Dunham Recreation Complex. Currently, the trail improvements we are looking at here would just be for improving the natural surface trail connections between Rapid Run and Dunham. The current trail system at Rapid run is very small, severely underutilized and in need of redevelopment, therefore this would give us the opportunity to enhance the current assets and connect to a broader community. Beyond this CPB is tasked with care of Potters Field, a unique cultural and historical asset that bridges the gap between Rapid Run and Dunham Recreation center. Overall, there is roughly 40 acres to design and build within. At an estimated 1 mile per 10 acres, we would be looking at a potential for a 4-mile trail connection from Glenway Ave to Dunham. i. Some of the greatest project constraints/considerations that will need to be budgeted for is the pedestrian crossing at Gurley Road, the sensitive nature of Potters Field and the non-negotiated easement connection between Potters Field and Dunham Rec Facility with a single parcel owner (KCP REAL ESTATE LLC) who owns the apartment complex off of Gurley Road.

These projects represent an estimated $400,000, leaving a remainder of $100,000, which will be used to address any unforeseen expenses, easement costs, etc. If the estimated budget met the needs of these three projects, then the remainder would be utilized to improve degraded trails and improve small connections though out the trail system.

Smale Riverfront Park - $1,500,000

1. $1,500,000 - Smale Riverfront Park a. To be applied to construction of Phase 2/Expansion on Lot 23.

Sawyer Point Tennis Courts Improvement - $250,000

1. $250,000 - Sawyer Point Tennis Court Improvement a. To be applied to construction of Sawyer Point tennis court improvements.

15 Attachment B Original Proposed CIP Proposed CF Source for CF Proposed Other Source for Other FY 2022 Projects Recommended in Budget Recommended Spending Spending Spending Spending Spending Funding IBuildings La Boiteaux Nature Center - HVAC upgrades $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 Tennis Building - HVAC upgrades $ 10,000.00 $ - $ 10,000.00 318 Ault Park Service Building - HVAC upgrades $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 Bettman Nature Center - HVAC upgrades $ - $ - $ 30,000.00 430 - Bettman *Ault Park Pavilion - Replace water heater $ 2,500.00 $ - $ 2,500.00 430 - Ault *Ault Park - Caretaker house upgrades (Park Office) $ 85,000.00 $ - $ 85,000.00 430 - Ault *California Woods Nature Center - Plumbing upgrades $ 21,000.00 $ 21,000.00 *California Woods Nature Center - LED upgrades $ 6,000.00 $ 6,000.00 Mt. Airy Area 23 - Comfort station renovation $ 150,000.00 $ - $ 150,000.00 752 Emergency repairs/ vandalism $ 150,000.00 $ 150,000.00

Water Features General Repairs $ 250,000.00 $ - $ 150,000.00 329

Circulation *Mt. Airy Forest High Point - Parking repairs $ 41,000.00 $ 41,000.00 *Mt. Airy Forest Pine Ridge - Road and parking repairs $ 81,000.00 $ 81,000.00 *Mt. Echo Park - Road and curb repairs $ 185,000.00 $ 185,000.00 *Sawyer Point - Parking lot restoration $ 100,000.00 $ -

Utilities Utility/ stormwater general repairs $ 450,000.00 $ 400,000.00 Park site lighting repairs $ 200,000.00 $ 200,000.00 *Alms Park - Site lighting replacement $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00

Structures Signs/furnishings/fences/railings $ - $ - $ 40,000.00 430 - Fleischman Sculpture cleaning and restoration $ - $ - $ 5,000.00 430 - Miles-Edward

Playgrounds Play set/safety surface repair and replacement $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 Jackson Hill Park - Play set replacement $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 Mt. Airy Forest - Area 3 play set replacement $ 125,000.00 $ 125,000.00 Replace 2 swing sets $ 34,000.00 $ 34,000.00 Play equipment repairs $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00

General ADA Work Transition Plan Implementation $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 Mt. Airy Forest Area 22- Site Work $ 72,000.00 $ - *Parkers Woods - ADA path to play set $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00 *Burnet Woods Millionares Club - ADA path to playset $ 9,000.00 $ 9,000.00 Mt. Airy Forest Area 23 - Bike skills area ADA walkway $ 110,000.00 $ - $ 100,000.00 752

Design/ Planning Environmental Services, Testing, Engineering, Design $ 166,300.00 $ 150,000.00 Staff Reimbursement $ 893,000.00 $ 324,400.00 Construction Contingency $ 65,250.00 $ 50,000.00

Total Budget Request $ 3,481,050.00 $ 2,051,400.00 $ 162,500.00 $ 410,000.00

*Items listed in the Infrastructure Study as Poor/Fair condition Reimbursement lowered - Portions incorporated in 2020 infrastructure & less 2 months for Senior Architect and Senior Landscape Architect

16 CINCINNATI

BOARD OF PARK PARKS COMMISSIONERS Date: July 15, 2021

James Goetz To: Board of Park Commissioners President

Linda Lee Thomas From: Kara Kish, Director Vice President

Susan F. Castellini Subject: FY22 Commissioners Fund (430) Recommended Budget &

Brad Lindner Considerations for Capital Expenses

Molly North

For the purposes of discussion and approval, the Commissioners Fund

430 FY22 recommended budget is presented in two categories: operations and capital.

The Park Board Staff have developed a FY22 Commissioners Fund

recommended operational budget. The budget process started in December 2020 with Operations performing a needs assessment. Staff

identified gaps between their current conditions and desired conditions. Kara S. Kish The assessment identified the need to add equipment, purchase Director horticultural supplies, and purchase other supply needs such as signs, Jenny Mobley garbage cans, etc. Additionally, the process created a clear distribution of Deputy Director funds for the respective managers. Crystal Courtney Division Manager The Park Board Staff have developed recommendations for FY22 Rocky Merz Commissioners Fund capital expenses. These recommendations have Division Manager taken into account resources needed to supplement the Parks’ Steven L. Schuckman Infrastructure Rehabilitation budget, advance transformational projects Division Manager and major operational needs. Craig Sherman Division Manager To aid in discussion, Staff have prepared a summary of all financial resources available to the Board, including the Commissioners Fund,

Trusts, Restricted City Funds and external resources. (See Attachment A).

950 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Phone (513) 352-2604 Fax (513) 352-4096 www.cincinnatiparks.com #cincyparks

17 Commissioners Fund - Operations Recommend Budget

The following represents a summary of the Staff recommended budget for Operational expenses totaling $1,922,815. The FY22 budget is $263,767 greater than FY21, reflecting a conscious effort by Staff to target regular operational needs including playground surfacing, parking lot striping, the ReLeaf program, etc. Staff have also included a detailed budget. (See Attachment B).

The FY21 approved budget was $1,659,048 and increased throughout the year due to reflect external financial contributions, primarily from the Cincinnati Parks Foundation. The total budget increased to $1,934,861. Staff have prepared a summary of budgetary details.

FY21 Adjusted Expense Type FY21 Budget Budget FY22 Budget Advertising $ 25,600 $ 25,600 $ 30,600 Equipment $ 2,500 $ 2,500 $ 47,650 Inventory $ 150,000 $ 109,999 $ 150,000 IT $ 20,000 $ 15,000 $ 20,000 Office Supplies $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Supplies $ 588,454 $ 597,687 $ 714,729

Horticulture Supplies $ 251,456 $ 390,107 $ 447,076

Professional Services $ 363,500 $ 536,429 $ 354,360 Rental $ - $ - $ 11,000

Salaries $ 201,538 $ 201,538 $ 87,400

Taxes $ 21,000 $ 21,000 $ 25,000 Travel & Meal Expense $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000

Grand Total $ 1,659,048 $ 1,934,861 $ 1,922,815

Commissioners Fund - Capital Expense Recommendations These items are not represented in the Summary spreadsheet of Capital Projects. Once projects are considered/selected, Staff will adjust the Summary to reflect any additional projects.

The following represents Staff recommended Capital expenses, to be considered by the Board in whole or in part. This approach is new to the Board and reflects an overall desire of the Board to utilize available resources to make an impact in the parks. To determine the recommended projects, Staff reflected on urgent needs as well as input received from the Park Board. The Board has consistently spoke to a need to invest resources on projects identified in the Infrastructure Study which are in poor/fair condition, trails and transformational projects. Some of the recommendations include capital projects which were originally recommended to be funded by Parks’ Infrastructure Rehabilitation budget where financial resources are no longer available.

$724,000 - Fleet: Purchase of vehicles and equipment - Unrestricted

Park Board Staff performed a fleet review in 2021 and determined a significant need to replace an aging fleet. Cincinnati’s central Fleet Services has to make strategic decisions about which vehicle needs to finance, which is causing a significant delay in receiving replacement vehicles for our aging

18 fleet. Below is a list of the most needed replacements: (See Attachment C).

Vehicle Type QTY Cost Ranked Vemeer Skid Steer 1 $ 25,000 1 Packer Truck 1 $ 142,000 2 Isuzu Landscape truck 2 $ 144,000 3 Ford Escape 1 $ 25,000 3 F 350 w/liftgate 2 $ 84,000 4 F 250 w/liftgate 4 $ 160,000 5 Isuzu Landscape truck 2 $ 144,000 6

Total $ 724,000

$500,000 - Comprehensive Trail Signage - Unrestricted & Restricted Included in the FY22 City Manager’s Performance Management Agreement

Parks’ Division of Natural Resources has been steadfast in review of the existing trail system identifying maintenance issues, filling in the blanks on missing data, and reviewing the signage needs. From an investigation that began in May 2021, our trail technician has completed inventory of about 50% of the trail system. The primary focuses of signage would include signage at trail heads, trail intersections, trail markers, kiosks at key points of interest (such as parking lots) and trail maps to assist users in their hiking adventures.

$150,000 - Clifton Dog Park - Unrestricted

Resources would be applied to the construction of a dog park in the Clifton community.

$25,000 - Mt. Airy Arboretum Revitalization - Unrestricted Included in the FY22 City Manager’s Performance Management Agreement

The Arboretum’s horticulturalist would begin a targeted focus on the Arboretum through the development and enhancement of the collection, a sensory garden and tree and plant identification. Parks’ would also establish a walking tour and enhance the Arboretum entrance.

$258,000 - Krohn Conservatory - Restricted (Krohn) Repairs originally included in the recommended Capital Budget.

Funding would be utilized for the repair of electric panels, wiring, exhaust fans, and replacement of sanitary piping.

19 Recommendation

Staff respectfully requests the Board approve the recommended Commissioners Fund FY22 operations budget and consider/approve capital expenses.

Attachment A—Available Resources Attachment B—Commissioner Fund Operations Budget Detail Attachment C—Fleet Summary

20 Attachment A Available Resources:

Commissioners Fund:

Available dollars reflect the funds remaining after the removal of the FY22 budget, FY21 remaining expenses and the addition of unrealized gains. Projected restricted balance is $4.3M and unrestricted is $1.4M.

Prelim June 30, 2021 Comm. Fund $ 7,728,331 Balance Ezzard Charles Project $ (100,000) Inwood Project $ (143,000) OnBase Project - Meyer Fund $ (140,000) Projected Revenue FY22 $ 786,086* Unrealized Gains $ (556,460) Budget Expenses FY22 $ (1,922,815) Projected Remaining Fund Balance $ 5,652,142 *FY22 Trust distributions were received in June 2021.

The Board returned dollars to three trusts in 2018 and those dollars are available for withdraw.

Trust Amount Returned Fountain Square - Restricted to Fountain Square $ 350,000 Geier - Unrestricted Fund $ 425,000 Bettman - Restricted to Bettman Nature Center $ 325,000 Total $ 1,100,000

City Restricted Funds:

Available dollars reflect the funds remaining after the implementation of reserve balances.

Fund Name Available Dollars Sawyer Point - Restricted to Sawyer Point for operational 318 needs and capital improvements $ 888,873 Park Donations and Special Activity 326 - Unrestricted $ 1,018,847 Cincinnati Riverfront Park - Restricted to Smale Riverfront for 329 operational needs and capital improvements $ 3,060,348 Park Lodge/Pavilion Deposits - Restricted to lodges and pavilions for 330 operational needs and capital improvements $ 880,049

21 Attachment A Krohn Conservatory - Restricted to Krohn Conservatory for 332 operational needs and capital improvements $ 109,043 Permanent Capital Improvement 752 - Unrestricted $ 1,915,022 Total Available $ 7,872,183

Other Restricted Funds:

The Park Board is the beneficiary of external resources including the Cincinnati Parks Foundation and the Greater Cincinnati Foundation.

22 Attachment B

FY2022 Commissioners Fund Budget Tracking Statement

202-1000 Operations Administration DESCRIPTION FUNDING SOURCE Funding Number LJNE 2022 Budget Travel/Training Admin Overhead (1001) 1001 J2150 $ 25,000 Hort Supplies Miles-Edwards (5160) 5160 J2151 $ 30,000 Playground Mulch Meyer (1059) 1059 J2152 $ 100,000 Supplies Meyer (1059) 1059 J2155 $ 130,000 Equipment Miles-Edwards (5160) 5160 J2157 $ 20,000 Parking Lot Striping Meyer (1059) 1059 J2153 $ 25,000 Testing Backflows Meyer (1059) 1059 J2156 $ 15,000 Carousel Payment Admin Overhead (1001) 1001 J2160 $ - Total 202 - 1000 $ 345,000

202-2000 Waterfront Parks DESCRIPTION FUNDING SOURCE LJNE 2022 Budget Sawyer -Maint/Supplies Waterfront Parks (2082) 2082 J2251 $ 40,000

I I I Total 202 - 2000 $ 40,000

7/8/2021 Commissioner's Budget FY 2020 Page23 1 Attachment B

FY2022 Commissioners Fund Budget Tracking Statement I I 202-3000 Operations East (now combined with Central) DESCRIPTION FUNDING SOURCE LJNE 2022 Budget Ault Park Maint/Supplies Ault Park (3007) 3007 J2350 $ 5,700 Plant Material Ault Park (3007) 3007 J2351 $ 0 Torr Pkwy Supplies City Gard Torr Pky (3017) 3017 J2352 $ 4,500 Fleischmann Maintenance Fleischmann (3033) 3033 J2353 $ 50,000 Beautification Contractual French Park (3035) 3035 J2354 $ - Geier Espionoage Maintenance Geier (3036) 3036 J2355 $ 10,000 Hort Supplies Meyer (3159) 3159 J2356 $ 3,000 Blank 1001 J2360 $ - Hort Supplies Lazarus (3055) 3055 J2358 $ 1,000 Hort Supplies Comisar Overlook Alms 1061 J2357 $ 914 Hort Supplies Jacobs Hyde park Fountain Fund 1063 J2359 $ 500 Hort Supplies Ault Park (3007) 3007 J2360 $ 25,000 Hort Supplies Meyer (1059) 1059 J2252 $ 18,500 Hort Supplies Eden (1030) 1030 J2253 $ 5,000 Hort Supplies Eden (1030) 1030 J2254 $ 5,000 Hort Supplies Fleischmann (3033) 3033 J2255 $ 12,730

Total 202 - 3000 $ 141,844

202-3300 Storeroom DESCRIPTION FUNDING SOURCE LJNE 2022 Budget Supplies Drabner (1027) 1027 J2501 $ 20,000

Total 202 - 2000 $ 20,000

7/8/2021 Commissioner's Budget FY 2020 Page24 2 Attachment B

FY2022 Commissioners Fund Budget Tracking Statement

202-3100 Operations Krohn and Warder DESCRIPTION FUNDING SOURCE LJNE 2022 Budget Orchid Supplies Dornette (3126) J2370 $ - Floral Shows Contingency Geier (3036) 3136 J2371 $ - Krohn Gift Shop Purchases Krohn (3137) 3137 J2372 $ 150,000 Krohn Gift Shop Sales Tax Krohn (3137) 3137 J2373 $ 25,000 Butterfly Support Krohn (3137) 3137 J2381 $ 75,000 Foral Support Krohn (3137) 3137 J2382 $ 75,000 Contractual Labor Kapela (3149) 3149 J2374 $ 0 Floral Shows Contingency Meyer (3159) 3159 J2376 $ - Educational Programs Miles-Edwards (5160) 3168 J2377 $ 0 Educational Programs Krohn Adm (3151) 3151 J2378 $ 0 Krohn Support Schriber (3173) 3173 J2379 $ 0 Floral Shows Show Sponsors (3175) 3175 J2380 $ 100,000 Hort Supplies - Warder Money Meyer (1059) 1059 J2455 $ 20,000 Park Supplies - Warder Money Meyer (1059) 1059 J2158 $ 20,000

Total 202 - 3100 $ 465,000

7/8/2021 Commissioner's Budget FY 2020 Page25 3 Attachment B

FY2022 Commissioners Fund Budget Tracking Statement I I 202-3200 Central Parkways DESCRIPTION FUNDING SOURCE LJNE 2022 Budget Beautification Central Pkwy City Gard Cent Pky (3214) 3214 J2390 $ 13,078 Hort Supplies Lytle Park (3257) 3257 J2392 $ 40,000 Maintenance Contract Piatt Park (3267) 3267 J2393 $ 5,700 Hort Supplies Piatt Park (3267) 3267 J2394 $ 17,000 Supplies Piatt Park (3267) 3267 J2395 $ 12,700 Rental Piatt Park (3267) 3267 J2396 $ 2,500 Sooty Acres Sooty Acres (3276) 3276 J2397 $ 24,000 Levy Clock Supplies Meyer (1059) 1033 J2398 $ 3,000 Total 202 - 3200 $ 117,978

202-4000 Operations West DESCRIPTION FUNDING SOURCE LJNE 2022 Budget Equipment Geier (3036) 3036 J3447 $ 10,000 Hort Supplies Greeno (1040) 1040 J3448 $ 5,000 Hort Supplies Drabner (1027) 1027 J3449 $ 23,532 Suuplies Geier (3036) 3036 J3450 $ 4,250 Supplies Diggs Foundation Burnet Woods 1011 J3453 $ 1,750

Mt Storm Project Parks Foundation 1062 J3454 $ 40,000 Burnet Woods Lake Mgmt Geier (3036) 3036 J3452 $ 6,500 Total 202 - 4000 $ 91,032

7/8/2021 Commissioner's Budget FY 2020 Page26 4 Attachment B

FY2022 Commissioners Fund Budget Tracking Statement

202-4200 Arboretum DESCRIPTION FUNDING SOURCE LJNE 2022 Budget Hort Supplies Vasey (4080) 4080 J2601 $ 2,850 Hort Supplies Wilson Wildflower fund 1062 J2602 $ 475 Hort Supplies Dasiy Jones Garden 4032 J2603 $ 6,013 Supplies Geier (3036) 3036 J2604 $ 900 Equipment Geier (3036) 3036 J2605 $ 650 Rental Geier (3036) 3036 J2605 $ 1,000 $ - Total 202 - 3200 $ 11,888

202-5000 Facility Maintenance DESCRIPTION FUNDING SOURCE LJNE 2022 Budget Supplies Drabner (1027) 1027 J3169 $ 3,629 Rental Geier (3036) 3036 J3170 $ 7,500 Professional Services Miles-Edwards (1060) 1060 J3171 $ 31,660 $ -

Total 202 - 8000 $ 42,789

7/8/2021 Commissioner's Budget FY 2020 Page27 5 Attachment B

FY2022 Commissioners Fund Budget Tracking Statement

202-5100 Land Management DESCRIPTION FUNDING SOURCE LJNE 2022 Budget Wildflower Seeds & Plants Meyer (5159) 5159 J2550 $ 1,900 Trail Improvements Geier (3036) 3036 J2552 $ 15,000 Land Management Supplies Geier (3036) 3036 J2553 $ 1,000 Trail Crew Materials Dornette - Mt Airy Hiking 3126 J2556 $ 25,000 Trail Crew Materials Greeno (1040) 1040 J3158 $ 25,000 Trail Crew Equipment Miles-Edwards (1060) 1060 J3159 $ 2,500 Releaf Program Releaf (5177) 5177 J2554 $ 6,208 Releaf Program Admin Overhead (1001) 1001 J2555 $ 14,792 Maintenance Contract Dornette - Mt Airy Hiking 3126 J3455 $ 17,000 Burnet Wds Ruth Wagner (Burnet Wds -1071) 1071 J3168 $ 150,000 Total 202 - 5100 $ 258,400

202-5200 Interstate Greenspace

DESCRIPTION FUNDING SOURCE LJNE 2022 Budget Beautification Contractual Fount Sq-Hauck (3234) 3234 J2391 $ 50,000 Supplies Fount Sq-Hauck (3234) 3234 J2392 $ 10,000 Ft. Washington Way Bridge Planters City Gard Fort Wash (3215) 3215 J2398 $ 10,690

Total 202 - 5100 $ 70,690

7/8/2021 Commissioner's Budget FY 2020 Page28 6 Attachment B

FY2022 Commissioners Fund Budget Tracking Statement

202-8000 Smale Riverfront Park DESCRIPTION FUNDING SOURCE LJNE 2022 Budget Hort Supplies Smale Riverfront Park 8047 J2401 $ 54,194 Beautification Anniversary Garden Smale Riverfront Park 8047 J2402 $ 3,500 Gift Shop Purchases Carousel Gift Shop (8013) 8013 J2880 Sales taxes Carousel Gift Shop (8013) 8013 J2881 $ - I I Total 202 - 8000 $ 57,694

202-9200 Parks Entertainment DESCRIPTION FUNDING SOURCE LJNE 2022 Budget Sawyer Point P&G Pavilion Waterfront Parks (2082) 2082 J2250 $ 54,500 $ -

$ - I I Total 202 - 8000 $ 54,500

Total 202 $ 1,716,815

7/8/2021 Commissioner's Budget FY 2020 Page29 7 Attachment B

FY2022 Commissioners Fund Budget Tracking Statement

203-1000 Admin DESCRIPTION FUNDING SOURCE Funding Number LJNE 2022 Budget Travel/Training Admin Overhead (1001) 1001 J3150 $ 5,000

Total 203-1000 $ 5,000

203-2000 Financial Services DESCRIPTION I FUNDING SOURCE I LJNE 2022 Budget Staff Reimbursement Bettman (2009) 2009 J3253 $ 15,000 Staff Reimbursement Ault Park (3007) 3007 J3254 $ 10,000 Staff Reimbursement PBV Gardens (2066) 2066 J3261 $ 8,500 Staff Reimbursement Piatt Park (2067) 2067 J3262 $ - Staff Reimbursement Vasey (2080) 2080 J3263 $ - Staff Reimbursement Krohn (3137) 2037 J3264 $ 40,000 Staff Reimbursement Greenspace (2041) 2041 J3265 $ - Staff Reimbursement Fleischmann (1033) 1027 J2161 $ 5,000 Staff Reimbursement City Gard Torr Pky (2017) 2017 J2360 $ 1,000 Staff Reimbursement City Gard Cent Pky (3214) 3214 J24011 $ 5,900 Staff Reimbursement City Gard Fort Wash (3215) 3215 J2398 $ 2,000 IT Software & Equipment Miles-Edwards (2060) 2060 J3271 $ 20,000 Office Supplies Miles-Edwards (1060) 2001 J3250 $ 5,000 Hazardous Waste Removal Meyer (2059) 2059 J3252 $ - Total 203-2000 $ 112,400

7/8/2021 Commissioner's Budget FY 2020 Page30 8 Attachment B

FY2022 Commissioners Fund Budget Tracking Statement

203-6000 Business Services DESCRIPTION FUNDING SOURCE LJNE 2022 Budget Public Relations/Sponsorships Miles-Edwards (2060) 2060 J3266 $ 5,000 Marketing/Media Meyer (2059) 2059 J3267 $ 11,500 Equipment Meyer (2059) 2059 J3268 $ 14,500 Marketing of Inner City Fleischmann (2033) 2033 J3269 $ 5,000 Website & Marketing Miles-Edwards (2060) 2060 J3270 $ 9,100 Volunteer Supplies Miles-Edwards (1060) 1027 J2154 $ 2,000 Operational Support/Volunteer Fleischmann (1033) 1033 J2152 $ 5,000 Volunteer Support Miles-Edwards (1060) 1060 J2159 $ 11,000

Total 203-4000 $ 63,100

203-5000 Plannning & Design DESCRIPTION FUNDING SOURCE LJNE 2022 Budget Park Improvements Piatt Park (1067) 1067 J3153 $ - General Capital Improvements Waterfront Parks (1082) 1082 J3155 $ - Benches/Picnic Tables Meyer (2059) 1033 J3161 $ - $ - Supplies Drabner (1027) 1027 J3169 $ - Supplies Meyer (2059) 2059 J3170 $ - Brumm Arbor Replacement Ault Park (3007) 3007 J3171 $ - Total 203-4000 $ -

7/8/2021 Commissioner's Budget FY 2020 Page31 9 Attachment B

FY2022 Commissioners Fund Budget Tracking Statement

203-4000 Nature Education DESCRIPTION FUNDING SOURCE LJNE 2022 Budget Sundry Materials& Supplies Bettman (4009) 4009 J3451 $ 15,500 Program Supplies Nature Next Door 4100 J3452 $ 10,000 Materials & Supplies Avon Woods (4008) 4008 J3453 $ - Materials & Supplies California Woods (4012) 4012 J3454 $ -

Total 203-4000 $ 25,500

Total 203 $ 206,000

Overall Total $ 1,922,815

7/8/2021 Commissioner's Budget FY 2020 Page32 10 Attachment C Cincinnati Parks Fleet Proposal

We currently have 84 pieces of large equipment on our Fleet List. This includes trucks, (Pick up, Dump, Landscape) Small Garbage Packers, Cars and Wheel Loaders. This breakdown does not include mowers, medium equipment, or small equipment.

• 55% of Parks Fleet are 10 years old or older • 23% of Parks Fleet will need replaced due to milage or age within the next 3 years.

In total more than 75 % of Parks Fleet is in need or will be in need to be replaced by 2024.

The City of Cincinnati has a replacement fleet schedule; however, it varies from year to year on how many or what can be replaced due to allocated budgets fluctuating and the needs for the whole city. This year we have been awarded 3 vehicles and 5 mowers to be replaced. It was a good year for replacement allocation. A large portion of the Capital Fleet dollars are granted to the Police and Fire Departments. Fleet made a point to allocate more dollars to other departments while still covering the needs of Police and Fire.

We are grateful for what the dollars that we have received, however Parks is in a dire situation to replace our old and existing Fleet. The functionality of Parks is being affected by vehicles being taken out of service either for repairs or permanently due to the high cost of the needed repair. The constant rescheduling or redesigning of normal operations causes a huge impact on effectiveness and productivity. In addition, the cost for rentals will rise taking operational dollars from each Region.

Proposed Plan My goal would be to have a more reasonable number to request through the Capital Fleet. A large investment would need to be made for the next 3 years to finally reach that target. The charts below show the percentages of Fleet by age group 10 + years (Red), 7-9 years (yellow) and less than 7 years (green).

Current Fleet

< 7 Years, 18, 21%

10 + years, 47, 56%

7 - 9 years, 19, 23%

■ 10 + years ■ 7 - 9 years ■ < 7 Years

33 Attachment C Below are charts to show how Parks Fleet would change with a three-year investment plan.

Replacing 16 Vehicles 2021 Replacing 10 Vehicles 2022 (3 of which are From City Dollars) 10 + years 24 28% < 7 years, 31, 37% 10 + years, 34, 40% < 7 years 49%

7 - 9 years 7 - 9 years, 23%

19, 23% ■ 10 + years ■ 7 - 9 years ■ < 7 years 10 + years 7 - 9 years < 7 years

Replacing 10 Vehicles 2023

10 + years, 25, 30%

< 7 years, 51, 61% 7 - 9 years, 8, 9%

■ 10 + years ■ 7 - 9 years ■ < 7 years

34 Attachment C The Breakdown of Fleet in 2024 will allow Parks to have a more realistic replacement schedule which will allow Parks to be in a better position for Capital Fleet Request/Replacements.

Vehicle Breakdown 2024

2014, 3, 5% 2013, 0, 0% 2023, 10, 18% 2015, 6, 11%

2016, 4, 7%

2022, 10, 18% 2017, 6, 11%

2018, 1, 2%

2019, 2, 4% 2020, 0, 0% 2021, 13, 24%

• 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018

■ 2019 ■ 2020 ■ 2021 ■ 2022 • 2023

Investment

The investment amounts would vary from year to year with 2021 being the largest. The replacement plan shown below are focusing on our greatest needs and include some high dollar vehicles such as Landscape trucks and a small garbage Packer. In future years there would not be a need to replace the high dollar vehicles at one time and the City Capital allocation would cover more vehicles.

2021 Proposed Investment – 13 vehicles

Isuzu Landscape Truck 4 $72,000 $288,000 Packer Truck 1 $142,000 $142,000 F 250 w/liftgate 4 $40,000 $160,000 F 350 w/liftgate 2 $42,000 $84,000 Ford Escape 2 $25,000 $50,000

$724,000

35 CINCINNATI

BOARD OF PARK

COMMISSIONERS Date: July 15, 2021 PARKS

James Goetz To: Cincinnati Board of Park Commissioners President

Linda Lee Thomas From: Kara Kish, Director Vice President

Susan F. Castellini Subject: Clifton Dog Park Analysis

Brad Lindner

Molly North This report is in follow-up to the discussion held at the April 15, 2021

Board meeting about community engagement Park staff conducted on a community proposal to install a dog park at Dunore Park. This

proposal generated a significant amount of interest and feedback within the surrounding community. After the results were presented

and discussed at the meeting, the Board asked Staff to identify, investigate and further engage stakeholders on potential dog park

sites located within an existing Clifton area park, or at other viable locations in the area. Kara S. Kish Director This research has been completed and the Staff is presenting this Jenny Mobley Deputy Director information and seeking additional feedback from the Board to narrow the number of sites for final consideration. Crystal Courtney Division Manager Site Identification Rocky Merz Division Manager In order to identify potential locations, Staff developed basic criteria for Steven L. Schuckman Division Manager the attributes a site should contain to be considered as a potential dog park. Ideally, sites for consideration should include the following Craig Sherman Division Manager attributes:

• Relatively flat. • City-owned, reducing the difficulty and cost of site acquisition. • At least 10,000 sf, the approximate the size of the new dog park at

Westwood Town Hall Park and considered a minimum size for a hard surfaced dog park.

• While walking distance to neighborhood residences is desirable; a site adjacent to and/or very close to homes is not.

950 Eden Park Drive • Contain parking nearby, on site, or able to be developed on site. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 • Non-intrusive. A dog park at the site would not disrupt and interfere Phone (513) 352-2604 Fax (513) 352-4096 with other uses and/or plans for the site or the character of the site. www.cincinnatiparks.com • Have access to water. #cincyparks

36 All city-owned sites (Parks and CRC) potentially available and suitable for use as a dog park were initially identified within a 1.75 mile radius to ensure the breadth of possibilities was captured. After several sites were eliminated due to their distance from Clifton or other site issues, 7 sites have been selected for consideration.

The chart below demonstrates the proximity to Clifton and surrounding geography of each site being brought forward for discussion:

DOTE Fairview Park CPS Dunore CPS 15,000 Losantiville Triangle CPS & CRC 62,000 Burnet Woods-SW CPS Burnet Woods-NE CPS Burnet Woods-Valley CPS 20,00

37 Analysis

These 7 sites have been reviewed to assess their feasibility using the basic criteria. A complete listing of characteristics may be found as Attachment A. Based on Staff’s technical review of viable sites, a comparison chart (below) was created for reference (See also Attachment B).

Losantiville Burnet Woods Burnet Woods Burnet Woods MLK Fairview Dunore Triangle Southwest Northeast Valley

76,000 sq ft. 24 ,000 sq ft. 15,000 sq ft . 62,000 sq ft. 37 ,000 sq ft . 20,000 sq ft .

Adjacent to No conflicts. Site sometimes Currently Not accessible. playground , Across from used for events wooded , quiel Conflicts with Site Fit No conflicts sports fields and dog daycare & general corner of park shelter use picnic area center recreation

I CU F, Clillon CUF, Clifton Neighborhood Clifton Clifton Corryville CU F & Clifton & Corryville & Corryville

Street parking Park road Park road & Park road & Park road & Parking Street parking Street parking Room for parking street parking street parking street parking parking lot

Away From Homes

Water Access

Staff also developed sketches to get a visual sense of how a dog park would be situated on each of the sites (See Attachment C).

To additionally inform this study, Staff has worked with representatives from the Community Councils and Parks Advisory Councils serving this areas to receive their feedback. They were given the opportunity to provide feedback via a Zoom meeting as well as through e-mail and phone calls. These organizations include:

• Clifton Town Meeting • Corryville Community Council • CUFNA (Clifton Heights, University Heights and Fairview) • CUFCPAC • Burnet Woods Advisory Council (BPAC) • Mt. Storm/Dunore/Bowdle Park Advisory Council • Mt. Auburn Community Council

38 Next Steps

This analysis is being provided in response to Board direction provided at the April 15th Park Board meeting for your consideration and discussion. Once the Board has had the opportunity to consider, discuss and weigh in, Staff will narrow the sites remaining under consideration to no more than 2. Then, additional engagement opportunities for the sites remaining under consideration will be organized by Staff.

After reviewing all of the feedback, analysis and considerations Parks Staff will plan to bring a final recommendation to the Park Board at the regular July 15th meeting.

Following selection of a suitable site, final determination will need to be made regarding design, budget and a funding source for construction and on-going maintenance. Depending on the site selected, departmental responsibility may also have to be determined. Cost is a significant factor. A small dog park with hard surface man-made materials is about $27 sf so at 10,000 sf would be $270,000. A larger dog park using natural surfaces would cost significantly less depending on its design and size, and depending on site needs and if water needs to be brought to the site.

Recommendation

Staff is seeking Board feedback to assist in narrowing down sites for further investigation and final consideration. With a smaller set of sites, staff would conduct further viability assessments and solicit community opinions.

Attachment A—Site Characteristics Attachment B—Site Comparison Chart Attachment C—Site Sketches Attachment D—Site Photos Attachment E—Site Location Maps

39 Attachment A

Clifton Area Dog Park Site Characteristics

Right-Of-Way Property, MLK Jr. Drive at Dixmyth Ave.: This large site is managed by DOTE and is excess right-of-way not needed for roadway purposes. The site sits below King in a grassy area and is separated from the back of residences by hillside and a buffer of trees. It is within Clifton and is walkable for much of the neighborhood. Parking is limited to adjacent Whitfield Ave. • Size: 76,000 sf • Location - In Clifton • Parking - On street only and somewhat limited • Proximity to residences - Not close to residences • Site Fit - Vacant site. Would not interfere with other uses • Access to water - None on site

Fairview Park: There is space in an open field between a soccer field, picnic area and playground across from the park's main overlook. Some residences border the far north end of the site and the west side of the site but topography, wooded hillsides and distance mitigate proximity. • Size: 24,000 sf • Location - Not in Clifton. In CUF • Parking - Parking available along adjacent park road • Proximity to residences - Not close to residences • Site Fit - Could be located adjacent to basketball court, picnic area, playground and soccer field. • Access to water - Drinking fountain on site

Dunore Park: There is space in this small park for a dog park which could be located near the small play area and away from the traffic on Ludlow. A cemetery is across the street and there are nearby residences. • Size: 10,000 sf • Location - In Clifton • Parking - Parking on street • Proximity to residences - There are residences on the east side of the site and on the northwest side of the site. Residents close to the site have opposed this location. • Site Fit - Could be located to the west of the play area leaving most of the park open • Access to water - None on site

Losantiville Triangle: This is a CRC-managed, Park Board site with open lawns and shade trees. It is a triangular site bounded by Burnet Ave and Reading Road and has CRC tennis courts at its north end. It is in Corryville. Parking is on-street but CRC desires parking on site to serve the tennis courts and if built could service a dog park too. • Size: 62,000 sf • Location - Not in Clifton. In Corryville.

40 Attachment A

• Parking - Parking on street. Ample room for a parking lot on site which would also service the tennis courts on the north side of the site • Proximity to residences - One apartment building across street from site though units do not face the street • Site Fit - Could be located at south side of site and not interfere with tennis courts. • Dog daycare center located across street from site • Access to water - Drinking fountain on site

Burnet Woods, Southwest Corner of Park: This is the only large open flat area in the park and now gets little use. It is at the busy corner of Clifton Avenue and King Blvd. Parking would be on street though UC students park on Brookline by buying parking permits from Parks. • Size: 37,000 sf • Location - In CUF but considered overlap area with Clifton • Parking - On street on Clifton Ave, Brookline Drive and King Blvd. Would compete with current parkers (UC, general park users, disc golf players) • Proximity to residences - Not close to residences • Site Fit - No current uses on site to interfere with though a dog park here would eliminate the one open and flat area in the park that could be used for a variety of programs/events • Access to water - None on site

Burnet Woods, Northeast Corner of Park: This is a rolling and wooded site at Ludlow and Brookline. It is across from the branch library but adjacent to a large residential building and across the street from apartment buildings. • Size: 21,000 sf • Location - In Corryville but considered overlap area with CUF and Clifton • Parking - Limited. On street and on Brookline in park. These spaces are usually taken by park users, fishermen, visitors to Trailside and groups using the Valley shelter • Proximity to residences - Near residences • Site Fit - Would not interfere with existing uses but would disrupt a wooded, quiet part of the park that people are now enjoying since several picnic tables have been located here. • Access to water - None on site

Burnet Woods, Valley Area: This area sits below the grades of Ludlow and Brookline and is an area sheltered by wooded hillsides. A heavily used picnic area and large shelter are on site as are swings. The site is just north of Trailside Nature Center. • Size: 20,000 sf • Location - In CUF but considered overlap area with Corryville and Clifton • Parking - Limited. On street on Brookline and on Ludlow. Heavy competition for spaces by park users, fishermen, visitors to Trailside and groups using the Valley shelter • Proximity to residences - Not near residences

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• Site Fit - Might be seen as interfering with picnic area and shelter use. Area is also often wet and would require some grading. Entire site is within future storm water management area where stream will be daylighted. Site not accessible. • Access to water - Drinking fountain on site

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Monthly Reports July 2021

62 CINCINNATI

BOARD OF PARK PARKS

COMMISSIONERS Date: July 15, 2021

James Goetz To: Board of Park Commissioners President

Linda Lee Thomas From: Steven Schuckman, Division Manager Vice President

Susan F. Castellini Subject: Monthly CIP/Planning & Design Update

Brad Lindner

Molly North Sawyer Point Courts: Soil sampling was carried out and the results and

conclusions will be in a report to be delivered later this month.

Administration Building Renovation: Office configuration changes and ADA improvements to the restrooms.

Budget: $170,000 Funding Source: FY20

Start Date: 6/20 Completion Date: 11/21 (The project was bid twice) Kara S. Kish Director The Contractor is working on putting together a construction schedule Jenny Mobley nd Deputy Director based on lead times. The projected start date for the project is August 2 . One toilet room will remain open for staff use throughout the duration of Crystal Courtney Division Manager the project.

Rocky Merz Division Manager Hauck/ French/ Administration Building Exterior Painting: These park buildings are all in need of painting for aesthetic reasons and to prevent Steven L. Schuckman Division Manager their condition from declining. Budget: $226,000 Craig Sherman Division Manager Funding Source: FY18 & FY20 Start Date: 9/20

Completion Date: TBD (The project was bid twice)

Work is scheduled to start the second week of July at the Administration Building. Hauck House will follow. Due to workload and staff shortages,

Park’s facilities staff is no longer able to assist with the carpentry work associated with painting French House. We are working with Purchasing

to determine the best way to procure this part of the scope of work to complete the painting project. 950 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Phone (513) 352-2604 Fax (513) 352-4096 www.cincinnatiparks.com #cincyparks

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SRP River Edge: An engineer will develop a schematic design and cost estimate for this hard edge to stabilize the riverbank at Smale Park between the Roebling Bridge and Elm Street. The engineer, KZF will work with Sasaki on the design parameters of the project. Budget: $100,000 Funding Source: State Grant Start Date: 6/21 Completion date: 11/21

The kick-off meeting for the project was held on 7/2 and design work is expected to take four months to complete.

Burnet Woods Disc Golf Course: Improve and expand the course. Includes installation of concrete pads to replace natural surface tees. Budget: $25,000 Funding Source: Capital, 182018 and Fleischmann Completion Date: 11/21

A new course design was developed with staff and with the disc golf community. The expansion is part of the master plan for the park. It is a well-used feature of the park and the course is in need of renovation as recently requested by the community. A price was obtained from the City contractor but Purchasing then determined that bids had to be solicited from more contractors. This is now out to bid.

Mt Airy Bike Trail Parking at Shepard Creek and Diehl Road: Provide additional parking to serve the new bike trails in Mt. Airy. Budget: $140,000 Funding Source: FY20 Start Date: 10/20 Completion date: 6/21

Work was completed at both sites.

Mt Airy Retaining Wall Project: The retaining wall adjacent to the Mt Airy Service Building needs to be replaced. Budget: $140,000 Funding Source: FY20 Start Date: 10/20 Original Completion date: 7/21

The Park Board approved the award of this work to Universal Contracting at the April Board meeting. Certifying funds and obtaining the purchase order was long delayed. A pre- construction meeting was held and a Notice of Commencement issued. It will take time for the contractor to mobilize. Work is now expected to start by 8/21 and be completed by 10/21.

64 Little Duck Creek Restoration: Restoration of the creek in Bramble Park to prevent further erosion. This project is funded with a grant from the State of Ohio. Budget: $173,075 Funding Source: $130,000 State Grant / $43,075 Private Start Date: 6/20 Completion date: 8/22

The RFP for this design/ build project closed on 6/7/21. It was originally bid as an RFQ and there were no successful bidders. It was then determined to restructure it as an RFP. Unfortunately, there were no bidders for the RFP. Staff has conferred with contractors and determined what project changes might bring bidders to the project. It has now been sent to Purchasing for rebidding.

Bike Skills Center: There was a well-attended site meeting with stakeholders in June. The designers will be providing the first concepts for the project in the middle of July. After reviews and comments by stakeholders a 2nd set of concepts will be developed in August and the final design will be presented to the Board in September or October.

Boat Dock RFP: Responses were due on June 24th. Currently under review by DEI and Purchasing.

Architect and Landscape Architect Positions: The first set of interviews took place and 10 candidates were interviewed out of 20 total applicants. Follow-up interviews are being scheduled with the selected top candidates.

Installation of Barriers at Key Locations: Staff reviewed sites at several parks where cars have been driving off of roadways to access shelters and picnic areas. A strategy is being developed to create physical barriers to prevent this from happening plus adding signs prohibiting vehicles from driving on the grass since this is a dangerous activity which can also damage grounds.

Owls Nest Park Pavilion: This structure is severely deteriorated and was scheduled for demolition. It is currently fenced off. The community councils of East Walnut Hills and Evanston, neighbors, and other stakeholders have for the Park Board’s consideration to renovate the building rather than proceed with demolition. Demolition was put on hold and staff discussed the issue at a meeting of the East Walnut Hills Community Council attended also by members of the Evanston Community Council and various stakeholders on June 30th.

The condition of the building, past efforts to renovate it and the high cost of renovation ($800,000) were all presented by staff. Discussion then ensued about the desirability of retaining the historic structure or replacing it. Director Kish suggested that a small committee of community members be formed to discuss the issue further with staff.

SRP/Lot 23: The park officially opened and staff was trained on operations and maintenance of the electrical and lighting system, irrigation and care for the artificial turf. Also, MEMI had the stage erected in preparation for the first concert on the performance lawn.

65 PARK BOARD CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Fund Number Project Name Orig. Budget Expenditures Encumbrances Remaining Completion Date Rev. Comp. Date Status Study Rating Comments/ Issues I 152015 Lytle Park Improvements $ 2,670,178 $ 257,931 $ 2,412,247 $ - Construction contract was awarded in 2019. Additional funds needed from Western-Southern and appeals need to be Human Nature $ 60,795 I I Iresolved. Prus Construction $ 2,351,453 C6 I 162016 Yeatman's Cove Walkway Improvements $ 850,000 $ 763,820 $ 86,180 $ 0 concrete repairs $ 9,209 7/21 C6 scheduling work

162015 Smale Riverfront Park- State of Ohio Capital Funds $ 500,000 $ 7,500 $ 99,400 $ 393,100 Engineering Consultant Services for River Edge $ 99,400 10/21 D11 Project Underway. I I IGrant money restricted to river edge & match to future Federal funds I 172001 Smale Riverfront Park $ 1,500,000 $ 201,433 $ 149,529 $ 1,149,038 I I IFunding for the construction of the Boat Dock. I 172010 Ault Park Improvements $ 297,000 $ 285,759 $ 11,241 $ 6,445 Forevergreen/ cherry trees $ 1,345 5/21 I C6 I Icompleted Adleta Concrete $ 4,796 8/21 I C6 I IAdleta has a number of open purchase orders and they are scheduling the work as soon as possible. I 182000 Park Infrastructure Rehabilitation- FY18 $ 1,666,000 $ 1,323,589 $ 377,580 $ 269,155 Owls Nest Shelter Replacement $ 221,588 $ 221,588 TBD Potential Replacement Rapid Run pond caulking $ 45,000 9/21 C7 poor Emergency Request, work has begun Walworth Ave Retaining Wall Repairs $ 12,000 Emergency Request, completed Friendship Park- install 6 inclinometers emergency $ 48,620 Emergency Request- work completed

$ 48,620 I 182008 Bellevue Park Improvements $ 83,000 $ 60,000 $ - $ 23,000 Step/ Trail Repair $ 23,000 TBD No bids received for Masonry Term Contract. Determining course of action.

I 182009 French Park Improvements $ 20,000 $ - $ - $ 20,000 French House- paint exterior $ 20,000 TBD C6 Working with Purchasing on procurement. I 182010 Mt Airy Forest Improvements $ 80,000 $ 34,388 $ 45,612 $ - Retaining Wall $ 28,300 7/21 9/21 C6 scheduling work I 182011 System Wide Masonry Improvements $ 120,000 $ - $ - $ 120,000 Stanbery Pillar Repairs 6/21 TBD No bids received for Masonry Term Contract. Determining course of action. French House Wall Repair 6/21 TBD California Shelter Floor Repair 6/21 TBD Alms Drystack Wall 6/21 TBD Eden Park Wall near poolhouse 6/21 TBD Mitchell Triangle Wall and Seasongood Square wall 6/21 TBD Seasongood Square Wall 6/21 TBD Waterfront Pavers 6/21 TBD SRP Pavers 6/21 TBD

66 PARK BOARD CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

I 182012 Mt Echo Improvements $ 30,000 $ 13,638 $ - $ 4,863 Completion date revised. Originally we expected the cost to be under $5,000. Because it's over $5,000, the procurement Engineering Services $ 11,500 5/21 10/21 D9 process has more steps to it. The funds should be certified by August, design should take a few months to complete. Design work has begun. Terrace Repair $ 4,863 10/21 3/22 Date revised because of extended time to get an Engineer in place. I 182013 Piatt Park Improvements $ 100,000 $ 3,734 $ 16,044 $ 80,223 work underway, work is being performed by facility maintenance staff and is performed as it can be coordinsted with other Lighting $ 13,327 5/21 TBD responsibilities and tasks. Drinking Fountain Replacement $ 30,000 8/21 investigating Paver Replacement/ Leveling $ 6,450 8/21 scheduling work I 182014 Hauck Garden Improvements $ 50,000 $ - $ 50,000 $ - Hauck House, paint $ 20,000 7/21 C6 scheduling work completion date revised to accommodate multiple concrete and asphalt projects that were released at the same time to the Concrete Repairs/ Replacement $ 30,000 4/21 6/21 C6 same Contractor. I 182015 Lytle Park Improvements $ 50,000 $ - $ - $ 50,000 Play Set Replacement $ 50,000 TBD This supplements the Lytle Park Budget I 182016 Mt Storm Improvements $ 26,230 $ 19,260 $ 6,970 $ - concrete work $ 6,970

4/21 I 5/21 I I Icompleted. I 182017 Drabner Funded Infrastructure Improvements $ 250,000 $ 52,250 $ 37,796 $ 159,954 Sinton Building Roof Repairs $ 20,000 9/21 poor putting together a work order request, Poor condition per assessment Admin Building Painting $ 30,000 7/21 C7 work underway Bellevue Steps $ 5,000 6/21 TBD No bids received for Masonry Term Contract. Determining course of action.

6/21 6/22 Mt Echo Comfort Station $ 50,000 Building Renovation. Requires architectural design services. Will begin design work when Senior Architect position is filled.

6/21 6/22 Inwood Comfort Station $ 40,000 Building Renovation. Requires architectural design services. Will begin design work when Senior Architect position is filled.

I 182018 Fleischmann Funded Infrastructure Improvements $ 425,000 $ 301,056 $ 22,054 $ 93,484 New Concrete Contract was awarded, Purhasing determined the contract could not be used for multiple remote pours and

Burnet Woods Disc Golf Tees $ 20,000 6/21 9/21 directed us to get three quotes instead. Bids due next week. Administration Building Roof $ 73,484 12/21 1st bids rejected, put together a work order request for this project Inwood Play Set $ 123,390 5/21 C7 work underway (partial funding) I 192000 Park Infrastructure Rehabilitation- FY19 $ 2,077,001 $ 1,701,415 $ 371,786 $ 1,976 Friendship Park- Additional Inclinometers and Borings $ 31,512 5/22 inclinometer install completed/ readings still scheduled Mt Storm concrete repairs $ 12,878 4/21 5/21 completed Bellevue Fence Repair $ 859 scheduling work Gibson House painting consultant $ 4,250 6/21 C7 bidding docs completed. Swing Set Replacement FY21 project Oak Ridge $ 17,911 6/21 8/21 C6 swing set material will ship at the end of July, competion date moved to August.

67 PARK BOARD CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Tom Jones pergola lumber and signage $ 11,690 6/21 C7 completed Twin Lakes Climbing Ladder $ 845 9/21 certifying funds Mt Airy Retaining Wall Project special inspections $ 4,500 11/21 C6 scheduling work Blue Spruce Road Special Inspections $ 3,683 5/21 completed Tom Jones Commons special inspections $ 3,742 5/21 6/21 completed I 192007 Inwood Park Improvements $ 500,000 $ 284,531 $ 109,972 $ 105,498 Inwood Benches $ 15,980 7/21 I I C5 I I Inwood bench pads $ 3,340 7/21 certifying funds Inwood wellington sidewalk $ 5,000 9/21 putting together a proposal. Purchase order was not received until 3/22 due to bonding issues with the Contract. Contractor will commence Inwood playset, lower park area $ 69,477 5/21 7/21 C6 construction after the main play set at the top of the park is complete and after they receive materials. Will not get material until beginning of July. Inwood ADA Walks $ 21,315 5/21 8/21 C7 mostly completed, remaining is on hold until the lower Inwood play set is finished to best coordinate the trades. I 202000 Park Infrastructure Rehabilitation $ 2,009,000 $ 539,749 $ 877,340 $ 50,169 Mt Airy Blue Spruce Road restoration $ 374,705 6/21 completed.

Mt Airy Bike Trail Parking Diehl Road $ 64,411 5/21 7/21 completed.

Mt Airy Parking Lot Shepard Creek $ 72,922 5/21 7/21 completed.

Mt Airy Retaining Wall Project $ 139,677 7/21 9/21 C6 work will begin 8/2 Tom Jones swingsets and play surfaces $ 42,867 6/21 completed Consuting for Electric Arc Flash Surveys $ 66,955 2/22 D10 scheduling work Trailside Nature Center- replace condensing units/ heat pump $ 42,725 7/21 C5 poor scheduling work Hauck/Administration/French House Painting $ 156,397 7/21 C6 scheduling work Maple Ridge Garage Roof Replacement $ 12,317 10/21 completed. Tom Jones Commons Benches $ 10,693 7/21 C5 Administration Building Renovation Work $ 168,351 11/21 C6 work will begin 8/2 Lytle Park Trip Hazards $ 15,000 9/21 putting together scope of work Laurel Park geotech services $ 6,300 10/21 certifying funds Rapid Run barrier for retaining wall $ 9,869 9/21 completed Mt Echo concrete walk repairs near play set $ 15,000 7/21 getting a proposal Replace Rapid Run Play Set FY 21 project $ 137,766 8/21 C6 materials ordered Gibson House Roof and Gutter Repairs $ 21,094 10/21 certifying funds Staff Reimbursements for FY21 $ 528,557 $ 57,394

68 PARK BOARD CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

I 202005 Bramble Park Streambank Restoration $ 172,300 $ - $ - $ 172,300 No bids received for the RFP. The language was modified on the documentation to open up the requirements and $ 129,225 8/22 D6 resubmitted to Purchasing to readvertise the RFP. I 202006 Sawyer Point Park Gateway $ 229,510 $ 111,329 $ 118,181 $ - BN Design Work $ 111,329 $ 118,181 Design work completed. I 202008 Smale Riverfront Park Extension $ 6,975,000 $ - $ 6,312,800 $ 662,200

I 202011 Sawyer Point Fishing Pier $ 773,000 $ 587,000 $ 185,000 $ 1,000 Prus Construction $ 587,000 $ 185,000 12/20 7/21 C7 Construction suspended due to high water. Work will commence 7/21. I 212000 Park Infrastructure Rehabilitation $ 2,001,000 $ 19,452 $ - $ 1,981,548 Owls Nest building demo $ 37,666 7/21 TBD Demo awarded to a Contractor. On hold. French House - new water line $ 250,000 French House- engineering services $ 10,000 Burnet Woods ADA improvements around new play set $ 20,000 10/21 putting together a scope of work Seasongood Pavilion Roof Replacement $ 42,400 10/21 C4 certifying funds All bids rejected by DEI 5/18. Project rebid on 7/2. Submitting the bids to Purchasing for review. Completion date revised Twin Lakes replace pond pumps $ 69,000 11/21 2/22 as a result. Inwood remove play set and asphalt $ 15,000 9/21 putting together scope of work Rapid Run Pavilion Gutter Repairs $ 15,000 10/21 getting a proposal Miles Edwards stormwater cleanout $ 15,000 Victory Parkway Roof Repairs $ 22,000 10/21 certifying funds Tom Jones Commons Change Order $ 28,000 Additional work associated with the project. Eden Park ADA improvements at upper overlook picnic $ 20,000 12/21 getting a proposal Eden Park Fulton Steps repair landings $ 20,000 12/21 getting a proposal Eden Park Cliff Drive potholes $ 10,000 11/21 getting a proposal Drake Park trip hazards $ 15,000 12/21 getting a proposal Hauck House Roof Repairs $ 20,000 12/21 putting together a scope of work Sinton Service Building/ Infrastructure Renovations $ 200,000 12/21 Renovation and code compliance. Architect being retained. Mt Echo Terrace Repairs $ 75,000 10/21 3/22 Engineering required, to subsidize 182018 Administration Building retaining wall repair $ 40,000 6/22 masonry term contract work Administration Building Roof $ 10,000 12/21 Use with fund 182018 Admin Building/ Hauck furniture for additional staff $ 25,000 putting together a scope of work Rapid Run walk replacement $ 120,000 12/21 putting together a scope of work Gibson House exterior painting and carpentry $ 150,000 10/21 Consultant needs to develop specs for bidding this project Gibson House- exterior painting and carpentry phase 2 $ 100,000 6/22 window replacement Drake/Alms/Fechheimer- replace DF with an ADA fixture $ 24,000 6/22 poor Poor condition per assessment La Boiteaux- LED lights, road and parkng repair $ 40,000 6/22 poor Poor condition per assessment Kennedy- ADA walk repairs, stair repairs $ 30,000 6/22 poor Putting together a proposal, Poor condition per assessment Alms road resurface $ 111,000 12/21 poor putting together a proposal, Poor condition per assessment Alms resurface play areas $ 48,000 8/21 poor poor condition per assessment Sinton Building Roof Replacement $ 125,000 9/21 poor putting together a work order request, Poor condition per assessment Laurel Park- geotechnical $ 5,000 certifying funds Staff Reimbursements for FY 21 $ 355,000 As needed to cover staff costs. $ 5,000 I I I I I $ 2,072,066 I 212006 Parks Operations Center $ 57,750 $ 57,750 KZF Design $ 57,750 D9 certifying funds, work may commence 8/21. Requires city approval to proceed. I 212009 Ezzard Charles Statue in Laurel Park $ 100,000 $ 100,000 Chaatrik Architecture $ 10,000 D11 Design complete. Bid by 8/21.

69 Procurement Process Key: There are a number of steps in both the design and construction processes that can be numbered to indicate on a project list what stage any particular project is in at the time as follows:

Design (D) 1. Permission sought to prepare RFQ/RFP. If using existing contract, request names of vendors 2. DEI goals requested 3. Selection committee put together and permission sought for members 4. RFP/Q in preparation 5. Approval to send out RFP/Q sought 6. RFP/Q disseminated 7. Responses to RFP/Q reviewed by Purchasing and DEI 8. Selection committee review 9. Approvals by Board, Purchasing, CM 10. Contract prepared and executed. Funds certified. NTP issued 11. Design underway

Construction (C) 1. Construction documents prepared 2. Wage rates and DEI goals sought 3. Project bid or for existing contracts, cost proposals sought 4. Bids received and reviewed by Purchasing and DEI or for existing contracts, Work Order prepared 5. Approvals as required by Board, Purchasing, CM 6. Contract prepared and executed. Funds certified. NTP issued 7. Construction underway

70 Cincinnati Park Board Financial Presentation – July 2021

BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS

James Goetz - PRESIDENT Linda Lee Thomas - VICE PRESIDENT Susan F Castellini Brad Lindner Molly North

Kara Kish – DIRECTOR Jenny Mobley - Deputy Director Steven Schuckman - DIVISION MANAGER Rocky Merz - DIVISION MANAGER Crystal Courtney - DIVISION MANAGER Craig Sherman - CFO

950 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202 Phone (513) 352-4080 Fax (513) 352-4096 www.cincinnatiparks.com 71 Table of Contents

YTD EXPENSES YTD REVENUE YTD PARK BOARD FUND BALANCES

YTD PARK BOARD STAFFING TRUST BALANCES SUMMARY

72 Year to Date Expenses As of July 2, 2021

Target % Actual % % FUND Fund Name Expenses Budget Spend*^ Spend Variance 8 050 General Fund $ 8,087,217 $ 8,263,254 100.0% 97.9% -2.1% 8 107 Stormwater Fund $ 1,934,669 $ 1,934,860 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 8 301 Hwy Greenspace (Street Construction Mgmt.) $ 317,438 $ 395,240 100.0% 80.3% -19.7%

8 302 Infrastructure Fund (Income Tax-Infrastructure) $ 1,568,128 $ 1,602,580 100.0% 97.9% -2.1% 8 318 Sawyer Point $ 997,609 $ 1,490,820 100.0% 66.9% -33.1% 8 326 Park Donations and Special Activity $ 739,105 $ 805,880 100.0% 91.7% -8.3% 8 327 W.M. Ampt Fund (Free Concerts) $ 7,700 $ 16,000 100.0% 48.1% -51.9% 8 328 Groesbeck Fund (Free Concerts) $ 12,975 $ 16,000 100.0% 81.1% -18.9% 8 329 Cincinnati Riverfront Park $ 958,491 $ 997,840 100.0% 96.1% -3.9% 8 330 Park Lodge / Pavilion Deposits $ 313,204 $ 292,660 100.0% 107.0% 7.0% 8 332 Krohn Conservatory $ 916,532 $ 1,190,890 100.0% 77.0% -23.0% 8 428 Urban Forestry Compensatory Fund $ 84,666 $ 40,000 100.0% 211.7% 111.7% 8 430 Commissioner Fund $ 1,895,700 $ 1,934,861 100.0% 98.0% -2.0% 8 759 Income Tax Transit Fund $ - $ 31,300 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8 792 Forestry Assessment $ 2,838,976 $ 2,215,340 100.0% 128.2% 28.2% Grand Total $ 20,672,411 $ 21,227,525 • Fund 050 – Decrease in utility costs, repair costs and fleet expenses drove the (2.1%) variance • Fund 301 – Down 1 FTE and decrease in supply spend • Fund 318 – Park Finance has prioritized other fund reimbursements before 318 to help preserve Fund 318 fund balance • Fund 332 – Park Finance moved 4 FTEs from Fund 332 to General Fund 050 to help preserve Fund 332 fund balance • Fund 428 – Over target due to old encumbrances that needs to be cancelled • Fund 792 – Increase in spend to catch up on preventative maintenance

73 Unspent dollars returned to the city * Includes expensed and committed dollars ^ Target increases monthly Year to Date Revenue As of June 30, 2021

Target % Actual % FUND_DESC G!l Actual Revenue Budget Revenue^ Revenue % Variance I I I T I T -1 318 - Sawyer Point $391,002 $850,000 100.0% 46.0% -54.0% ~ - .__326 - Park Donations and Special Activity $224,486 $760,000 100.0% 29.5% -70.5%- 329 - Cincinnati Riverfront Park $361,948 $1,062,000 100.0% 34.1% -65.9% ' - 330 - Park Lodge / Pavilion Deposits $218,660 $235,630 100.0% 92.8% -7.2% ~ - I~332 - Krohn Conservatory I $271,514I $1,148,000I 100.0%I 23.7%I -76.3%_J Grand Total $1,467,611 $4,055,630

Restricted Fund Lost Revenue Reimbursement from American Rescue Plan to be added in FY21. Ordinance 0154-2021 passed on 5/5/2021. • 318 – Sawyer Point $650,000 • 326 – Park Donations and Special Activity $500,000 • 329 – Cincinnati Riverfront Park $700,000 • 332 – Krohn Conservatory $500,000

74 ^ Target increases monthly Year to Date Park Board Fund Balances

Account Account Balance as of Balance as of Fund Name 07/02/2021 Fund Name 07/02/2021 318 Sawyer Point $ 772,376 403 Yeatman's Cove Park Trust $ 706,219 326 Park Misc Revenue & Special Activity $ 1,104,023 428 Urban Forestry $ 257,058 327 WM Ampt Free Concerts $ 40,165 430 Commissioner Fund $ 121,000 328 Groesbeck Endowment $ 137,586 706 Ampt Trust $ 138,933 329 Cincinnati Riverfront Park $ 3,202,783 707 Groesbeck Trust $ 50,634 330 Park Lodge/Pavilion Deposits $ 1,115,824 708 Schmidlapp Music $ 54,226 332 Krohn Conservatory $ 353,094 752 Permanent Capital Improvement$ 2,517,022 334 Columbia Parkway Greenway $ 503 792 Forestry Assessment $ 2,295,937

Account Balance FY2021 FY21 Projected Available Fund Name as of 07/02/2021 Stimulus Encumbered Remaining Recommend Dollars 318 Sawyer Point $ 772,376 $650,000 $83,503$ 1,338,873 450,000$ 888,873$ 326 Park Donations and Special Activity$ 1,104,023 $500,000 $185,176$ 1,418,847 400,000$ $ 1,018,847 329 Cincinnati Riverfront Park $ 3,202,783 $700,000 $42,435$ 3,860,348 800,000$ $ 3,060,348 330 Park Lodge/Pavilion Deposits $ 1,115,824 $0 $35,775$ 1,080,049 200,000$ 880,049$ 332 Krohn Conservatory $ 353,094 $500,000 $44,051$ 809,043 700,000$ 109,043$ 403 Yeatman's Cove Park Trust $ 706,219 $0 $0 $ 706,219 706,219$ -$ 752 Permanent Capital Improvement $ 2,517,022 $0 $2,000$ 2,515,022 600,000$ $ 1,915,022 Total Available $ 9,771,341 $ 2,350,000 $ 392,939 $ 11,728,401 3,856,219$ $ 7,872,183

75 Year to Date Park Board Trust Balances Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Fund Name Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance Trustee Bettman $ 2,452,298 $ 2,498,695 $ 2,584,806 $ 2,602,216 $ 2,591,101 Drabner $ 1,244,366 $ 1,265,722 $ 1,309,903 $ 1,298,133 $ 1,317,152 Fleischmann $ 835,943 $ 850,658 $ 880,661 $ 844,636 $ 856,907 Fleischmann $ 2,934,472 $ 2,987,625 $ 3,091,609 $ 3,063,685 $ 3,107,722 Geier $ 1,851,072 $ 1,883,587 $ 1,949,930 $ 1,937,016 $ 1,965,276 Miles-Edwards $ 3,699,596 $ 3,892,704 $ 4,023,120 $ 4,012,217 $ 4,047,626 Levy $ 35,865 $ 37,097 $ 38,700 $ 38,349 $ 39,131 Sub-total $13,053,612 $13,416,089 $13,878,729 $13,796,251 $13,924,915

Beneficiary Only Hauck- Sooty Acres $ 599,351 $ 611,247 $ 631,999 $ 635,605 $ 617,923 Hauck - Fountain Sq $ 1,706,114 $ 1,739,775 $ 1,795,685 $ 1,806,582 $ 1,740,235 Meyer $ 5,367,509 $ 5,473,036 $ 5,647,908 $ 5,683,237 $ 5,482,708 Sub-total $ 7,672,974 $ 7,824,059 $ 8,075,592 $ 8,125,424 $ 7,840,866

Endowment Total $ 20,726,586 $ 21,240,148 $ 21,954,321 $ 21,921,675 $ 21,765,782

Commissioner Fund 430 $ 895,372 $ 835,058 $ 869,289 $ 612,689 $ 121,000 Commissioner Money Market Acct$ 2,605,625 $ 2,651,653 $ 2,692,114 $ 3,209,891 $ 3,387,364 Commissioner Investment Acct $ 3,972,199 $ 4,029,484 $ 4,145,195 $ 4,175,062 $ 4,219,967 Total Commissioner Dollars $ 7,473,196 $ 7,516,195 $ 7,706,599 $ 7,997,642 $ 7,728,331

Grand Total $ 28,199,782 $ 28,756,343 $ 29,660,920 $ 29,919,317 $ 29,494,113

• Fund 430 decreased due to end of year salary reimbursements and large number of invoices were processed in June. 76 Staffing Summary As of June 30, 2021

Full Time Budget Full Time Filled PVAed Full Time Positions* FTEs Status Month Positions Positions Variance Clerk Typist 2 1 FY22 PVA - Currently Holding Jul-20 156 145 11 Asst Supvr of Fleet Services 1 FY21 PVA - Currently Holding Aug-20 156 144 12 Automotive Mechanic-Crew Chief 1 FY21 PVA - Currently Holding Sep-20 156 142 14 Laborer 1 FY21 PVA - Currently Holding Oct-20 156 138 18 Senior Architect 1 FY21 PVA - hiring early FY22 Nov-20 156 138 18 Dec-20 156 131 25 Landscape Architect 1 FY21 PVA - hiring early FY22 Jan-21 156 128 28 Feb-21 156 128 28 Available Vacant FT Positions FTEs Status Mar-21 156 130 26 Administrative Technician 1 Holding Apr-21 156 133 23 Clerk Typist 3 1 Holding May-21 156 134 22 Facility Maintenance Specialist 3 Posted to public Jun-21 156 133 23 Pending City Administration Average 156 135 21 HVAC Specialist 1 approval Laborer 1 Projected hire date 07/11/2021 Pending City Administration Position Status 2017 2018 2019 2020 Maintenance Crew Leader 1 approval Filled 143 137 141 142 Service Crew Leader 2 Awaiting testing Vacant 17 27 24 22 Storekeeper 1 Holding Total 159 164 165 164 Human Resource Managers 1 Holding Supvr Prks/Rec Mnt & Const 1 Holding Tree Maintenance Worker 1 Awaiting testing Truck Driver 2 Interviewing candidates Plumber 1 Holding

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COMMISSIONERS Date: July 15, 2021

James Goetz To: Board of Park Commissioners President

Linda Lee Thomas From: Kara Kish, Director Vice President

Susan F. Castellini Subject: Personnel Actions – June 2021

Brad Lindner

Molly North

Name Title Division Action Joseph Buscani Laborer West Region Filled a Full-time open position

Kara S. Kish Director

Jenny Mobley Deputy Director

Crystal Courtney Division Manager

Rocky Merz Division Manager

Steven L. Schuckman Division Manager

Craig Sherman Division Manager

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2021 SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS Date Description Time Location 8/6 Concerts at Stanbery Park 6:00 PM 9:00 PM Stanbery Park 8/7 Concerts at Olden View 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Olden View 8/7 Sawyer Point Summer Concert Series 2:00 PM 10:00 PM Sawyer Point 8/14 Music at the Esplanade 5:00 PM 7:00 PM Castellini Esplanade at Smale Riverfront Park 8/15 Amped Up Concert Series 5:00 PM 7:00 PM Schott Amphitheatre at Sawyer Point 8/19 Summer Music Festival 6:00 PM 10:00 PM Ault Park 8/28 Music at the Esplanade 5:00 PM 7:00 PM Castellini Esplanade at Smale Riverfront Park 9/3 Concerts at Stanbery Park 6:00 PM 9:00 PM Stanbery Park 9/5 Riverfest West at Mt Echo 2:00 PM 11:00 PM Mt. Echo Park 9/16 Summer Music Festival 6:00 PM 10:00 PM Ault Park 9/18 Concerts at Olden View 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Olden View 9/18 Bonsai Show 10:00 AM 5:00 PM Krohn Conservatory 9/18 - Krohn Conservatory Fall Show “Mounds of 10:00 AM 5:00 PM Krohn Conservatory 10/17 Mums” (Closed Mondays) 9/25 Fall Harvest Festival 10:00 AM 5:00 PM Krohn Conservatory 10/9 Fourth Annual Ezz Fest t.b.d. Laurel Park 10/9 Fungus Fest 10:00 AM 3:00 PM Krohn Conservatory 10/22 Hallow Eve Birthday Bash 6:30 PM 10:00 PM Ault Park

Virtual Recognitions planned or completed in Details conjunction with any in-person events. 7/23 Tom Jones Commons in Eden Park with Tom 10 AM Eden Park at Tom Jones and the Parks Foundation Jones Commons 8/10 Inwood Park Playground 3 PM Inwood Park

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