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Council approves $50,000 pilot for adjustable shade at Party Plaza
Summary
Parks staff proposed and the council approved a $50,000 budget amendment to prototype an adjustable, removable shade system for Party Plaza using sleeves and removable poles; staff will test a PVC mock‑up before any permanent work.
The Dixon City Council approved a $50,000 budget amendment on May 6 to prototype an adjustable shade system for Party Plaza. Parks staff described a non‑marring attachment strategy that uses clamps on the existing metal gable, removable sleeves embedded in turf to hold poles, and fabric sails that can be moved seasonally; staff said unused materials would return to the general fund.
Staff emphasized the approach is intended to be flexible and low‑impact: a PVC mock‑up will be built in‑house and tested before any sleeves are cemented. Council members and public commenters recommended simple field testing (PVC pipe and string) to check sun angles; the council approved the motion by roll call and asked staff to report back on pilot results.
