Public Hearing:  YES ☐     NO ☒                                                  Department: Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs                                      
 
SUBJECT:  Approval of the NH Scott Park Master Plan
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Commission District(s): Districts 3 and 6
Approval of the NH Scott Park Master Plan
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Information Contact: Chuck O. Ellis, Director RPCA
Phone Number: 404-371-2475
 
 
PURPOSE:
The Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Department seeks the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the master plan for NH Scott Park.
 
 
NEED/IMPACT:
The NH Scott Park master plan project consists of a visioning plan for the park in collaboration with The Friends on NH Scott Park Group, Park Pride, and the greater community.  The plan includes a multi-use field, restrooms, picnic shelters, paved trails, playground, fitness equipment, dog park and a community garden.  The original plan also contained of a natatorium with a competition-size pool that may be incorporated into future phases.  The current pool upgrades at the park are part of RPCA SPLOST projects.
 
 
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact for approval of the plan; estimated project budget for current plan:  $4.7M.
 
 
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the NH Scott master plan and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents.