Approve the recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee meeting made on March 29, 2022, approving the creation of a temporary dog park area within Fairway Park.

During the January 20, 2021 City Commission meeting, Commission passed a referral to the Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee to discuss creating a dog park in Fairway Park.

At the March 29, 2022 Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee meeting, the Committee motioned to approve the creation of a temporary dog park within Fairway Park.

A need for a dog park was identified at Fairway Park (201 Fairway Drive) and has been included in the scope of work for Phase II of the Fairway Park Improvements Project. Phase I of the Fairway Park Improvements Project was completed, and Phase II of the Fairway Park project is programmed to be spilt funded in FY 2023 and FY 2024. Based on the expected capital project funding schedule, the permanent dog park can be created during FY 2024 or later.

Currently, a dog park exists within a 10-minute walking distance at the intersection of Rue Vendome and Biarrtiz Drive. Other nearby dog parks are located at North Beach Oceanside Park (Collins Avenue and 81^st Street), and at Stillwater Park (8440 Hawthorne Avenue).

During the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee meeting on March 29, 2022, the Committee approved the creation of the temporary dog park, which will include providing a fenced-in area, dog waste station, trash & recycling bins, signage and permitting costs. Implementation will not include water fountains, as this area is temporary and will be later developed during Phase II of the Fairway Park project.

The Parks and Recreation Department will cover the cost of the temporary dog park with available funds in their FY 2021-2022 operating budget.

Total cost to City: $24,500.00

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