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SEP 191979 my 41 FacE 55® September 11, 1979 MEMO TO: ��Booaard of County Commissioners FROM: "`"Davin Marsh, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Wabasso Beach Park Improvements This memo is intended as a supplement to the August 6, 1979 memo to the County Administrator (attached). It should be noted that this department has attempted to incorporate those suggestions submitted by the interested parties from the North County. The only recommendation which was not followed was the proposed relocation of the Relief Station to the northern portion of the park. It is the staff's opinion that this facility should remain in a centralized location. Some additional areas which deserve attention include the recent damage to the beach and bluff line caused by hurricane David. Provisions should be made to replenish the bluff line with substantial amounts of sand fill to prevent further erosion. Other needed improvements which would be best accomplished in con- junction with the proposed Phase I development include: 1) Repair or replacement of the lifeguard tower 2) Additional barbeque grills, tables and waste containers 3) restroom and shower facilities/with storage room As discussed in the August 6, 1979 memo, there is the possibility of utilizing the $25,000. budgeted for improvements as a matching commitment for a future DNR Recreation Development Assistance Grant, Bureau'of Outdoor Recreation or other program. It is our understanding that funds are available and that the County can apply for a $35,000. grant through this particular program. Generally beach front park development is considered as high priority for applicable federal and state grant programs. Finally, it should be noted that some refinements in the overall plan will likely need to be made prior to actual development. Provisions for fencing, landscaping and additional cable,ties,and poles will need to be added in order to allow for safe, efficient traffic circulation and parking areas,security for physical improve- ments, and closing in of vehicular areas to insure that cars, dune buggies and cycles cannot encroach on the bluff line or the beach. Please note the attached general cost estimates which were developed on the basis of verbal estimates obtained by Bob Berg back in April of 1978. These new estimates allow for a 20% inflation factor. Should you have any questions or comments, please advise. DM : j t Enclosures