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Ron Weber 1445 Truman Court 11/16/82 Page -3- who will design some flower beds; also a suggestion was made that a family tree plant- ing day be implemented - a family donate a tree and name it after the family or the children. Mrs. Singer felt this would not only benefit the homewoners in the Hillsborough West subdivision, but all the people living on the Mesa. Eventually when it is completed as planned by Mr. Hioco, the park would bene- fit the entire City. Her request of Council was funding for a fence around the playground area, making it safe for the children, and the sand to go underneath the playground equip- ment. In the future, it was their hope, when funding was available, that Council give their project consideration. Stated that he supported everything that Mrs. Forrest and Singer had presented and was a neighbor of theirs. Mr. Weber stated strong concern that a child could be killed or severely injured because the children are playing in the street. He had been approached by other homeowners and was inquiring of Council where the funds were that were realized from 282 homes @ 40~ per sq. ft. amounting to ap- proximately $169,200.00. The City ordinance adopted in 1977 stated the funds were to be utilized in the area where they originated. If a park is approved and developed and the people in the area provide most of the labor, a park will be developed for l/lOth of the $169,200.00, which will leave $159,200.00 which has been donated to the general parks and recreation area for all the parks. He realized that the people in Hillsborough West used the pool and all the parks within the City and need to pay their fair share. How- ever he felt some of the funds should revert to the Mesa; felt it would be only fair and fitting of Council to provide that type of funding in the next couple years. Especially when there is a community effort which is willing to donate many, many man hours in labor which is a significant cost of any project. The labor would include the moving of rock, soil, contouring of the land which would be time consuming yet would be donated by the residents. This would be a sizeable savings to the City by providing a small amount of funding and utilizing a vast amount of donated time.