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Adelanto council accepts $500,000 parks grant, approves design contract for Bellflower Park
Summary
Adelanto officials accepted a $500,000 state grant and approved a $74,990 contract to design initial work on Bellflower Park, approving a phased plan that will develop about 1 acre now and seek additional funding for later phases toward an eventual concept estimated at about $15 million.
Adelanto city leaders voted Oct. 9 to accept a $500,000 grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation and to award a $74,990 professional services agreement to Infrastructure Architect to prepare design and construction documents for Bellflower Park.
City Manager Jesse Flores reported the city recently received reimbursements and new grant awards, including the $500,000 for the Bellflower project and a separate reimbursement for Chamberlain Park. "We are beginning to receive reimbursements from various state agencies," Flores said, noting the city previously paid for Chamberlain Park and is now receiving partial reimbursement.
Saba, a city grants staffer, told the council the $500,000 grant will fund Phase 1 design work and that with current funding the city plans to develop approximately 1 acre of the 5-acre site initially. "Since we have, right now, only $500,000 available, this will be the phase 1 of the park, and we will only develop 1 acre out of the whole park," Saba said. Staff said concept plans for a fully built park could total on the order of $15 million, and further phases would proceed as grants and other funding become available.
Councilmembers discussed amenities and layout options. Mayor Gabriel Reyes urged a balanced approach to facilities and praised staff for securing the funding. "Two parks in the last four years for the city of Adelanto is huge," Reyes said, thanking staff for the work.
Members of the public urged multipurpose fields, an indoor pool and sufficient parking. Magda Turellis, a resident, suggested an indoor pool to serve seniors and children; staff said an existing pool is remodeled but has not opened because lifeguards have not yet been certified.
The council voted by voice to accept the grant, approve the design contract for $74,990 and authorize the city manager to sign the agreement. Staff said the design consultant will prepare construction documents so the city can advertise for bids once funding for construction is secured.
The action follows earlier discussion in the meeting of reimbursements for Chamberlain Park and a $54,000 Caltrans reimbursement for the local roadway safety plan. The city said Chamberlain Park is nearing completion and a grand-opening will be scheduled with council input.
The council’s next regular meeting is Oct. 23 at 11 a.m.
