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Review BMX Park Feasibility Study and Discuss Next Steps
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To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Recreation and Park Commission
From: Amy Wooldridge, Recreation and Parks Director
Re: Review BMX Park Feasibility Study and Discuss Next Steps
BACKGROUND
A BMX Bike Park, envisioned at Alameda Point and adjacent to the Cityview Skate Park, was first discussed by the Recreation and Parks Commission (Commission) on July 8, 2021 based on a request from a resident.
On February 10, 2022, the Commission approved a list of recreation facility projects funded by the General Fund with limited funding from the Alameda Sports Complex Fund. This list was based on initial discussions with the Commission, staff input and a community survey. The BMX Bike Park Feasibility Study (Feasibility Study) was included in the approved project list, in the amount of $25,000.
CBG was engaged to complete the Feasibility Study, given their long-time experience and knowledge with all civil engineer aspects of Alameda Point. The Feasibility Study is included as Exhibit 1.
DISCUSSION
The Feasibility Study reviews existing conditions for the location immediately west of the Cityview Skate Park. This site is located within the future Alameda Point Regional Sports Complex. This area would be subject to inundation during King Tide events with anticipated sea level rise by the year 2050.
There are utilities available in the adjacent West Redline Avenue and the Veteran's Administration (VA) Outpatient Clinic and Columbarium project is anticipated to replace all main utilities in that corridor in future years. The existing utilities at the site were originally constructed by the Navy, however they are active and can service the BMX Park. The Feasibility Study states that utility replacement is not necessary to support the BMX Park. Required utilities include storm drainage, domestic water and electrical.
Monarch Street bisects the BMX Park into two sections. This stree...
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