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• Providing an off -leash area clearly benefits pet owners; and other park patrons in terms of <br />reducing conflicts between dogs and people <br />• A designated dog park can enhance the social experience for dog enthusiasts by <br />providing a place to meet <br />• Code enforcement may be easier within the park system when there is a place for off - <br />leash activity <br />In terms of moving this concept forward, the project has not been <br />iide identified inst the a t a l <br />Improvement Program; however, the scope of work and cost are <br />fencing and gates can be installed for less than $7,000 for commercial grade chain link fencing <br />with bottom tension wire. Because of the return on value that this concept provides, staff is <br />recommending that the project be considered by City Council at this time. The recommended <br />funding source would be the same source that provided for the outfield fencing — the Lawful <br />Gambling Fund. At their regular November meeting, the Park and Recreation Commission also <br />recommended this proposal be approved by Council. <br />Operational impact: <br />Aside from an additional trash can to empty and `Mutt Mitt' dispenser to refill, the annual <br />operating costs are minimal. <br />Funding Source: <br />The funding source for the $7,000 in fencing and gates would be the Lawful Gambling <br />Improvement Fund, which has a balance of approximately $215,000. <br />Council Action: <br />Based on discussion/Authorize staff to construct an off -leash area at Alpine Park at a not -to- <br />exceed cost of $7,000 funded by the Law 1 Gambling Improvement Fund. <br />CC: 11/25/08 <br />Reviewed by: <br />City Administrator <br />Public Works Director /Principal City Engineer <br />Finance Officer <br />Police Chief <br />