[College Hill Topeka] Funds needed to complete Boswell Park projects

[Christi Stewart]

Hi Neighbors. Plan to our attend the next CHNA meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, May 16 on ZOOM. We have lots to talk about.
We have a gazebo update to share. The old structure is still standing tall in the park. Not a surprise, but It looks like the new shelter is behind schedule and over budget - due to many factors. Zach Snethen talked with John Boyd from Parks and Rec about the project.

All the structures they have bid are coming in over budget due to the market conditions. Ours is $64,350 plus the customization for a railing and CH logo added to it. John asked if $20k from the neighborhood was doable. That would get us the enhanced octagon shaped gazebo with the railing.
The other quote on the attached is the standard shelter they put in at other parks. He said they budgeted 30k for those and they came in at 46k. 
The attached drawing is the best I have. This is for a 20' diameter structure.  Keep in mind we'd still have them add a railing on 2 sides and try to incorporate a CH logo into the railing.  
So, think about this - would the neighborhood like to contribute $20,000 of CHNA funds to build the really nice structure - that we voted on at the gazebo meeting?? Or would the neighborhood like to contribute $16,000 towards another structure, that is not as fancy, but still nice. (These $$ amounts are estimates.)
This is a big decision and a lot of money for our group. Spending $20,000 on a park structure would nearly empty the CHNA savings account and there would not be money for projects in the near future. New projects would be accomplished through future fundraising.
Also, it's not likely the new gazebo will be in place by July 4.
Please come to the ZOOM meeting or email Christi Stewart with your thoughts :Yes! spend the moneyHeck No! That's way too much money for a park shelter houseWhatever everyone else wants to do is fine with me
christiastewart at sbcglobal.net
brettjmartin at gmail.com



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