THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

1987 06 04 ; JUN 8 - “87

REPORT
TO: BR. Kirk, City Administrator

FROM: K. danna Taylor, Parks & Reereation Director

SUBJECT: Bronco Diamond. ~ Thompson Park

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Recommendation:

That the additional $16,000 required for underground drains be
taken from the parks reserve.

Background & Comments:

In 1986 the Parks & Recreation Department started the construc-
tion of the bronco diamond in Thompson Park. During the
construction stage many problema were encountered with water
springs. These problems were not originally anticipated and we
had to put in @ tremendous amount of drains. The majority

of the work was completed in late 4986. It was decided not to
seed until the dry weather came in 1987. Upon inspection of the
outfield by the Parks Superintendent during the dry weather he
noted that the ground was still extremely wet and unsuited for

seeding.

The Parks Superintendent has met with the company who installed
the drains in the fail and they have recommended that more
drainage is required. Mr. Hoogendoorn, Parks Superintendent, in
conjunction with the company who are installing the drains are of
the opinion that the additional drains, at a cost of $16,000,
will solve the problen. The company has been requested to start
the’ installation immediately in order for the ground to settle
and be ready for seeding in the fall.

Monies were not placed in the budget for additional work as we
had not anticipated any further problems; however, it is
absolutely essential that the work be done now so that we can
seed the area in the fall and have the diamond ready for Spring,
1988. The City Treasurer has informed me that there is
sufficient money in the *old® parks reserve to cover the cost.

Tye hh

K. nna Taylor,
Parks & Recreation Director.

KJT/bh

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