FYI – related to now allowing use of the park for car shows with the Association agreeing to pay extra for ensuring that the turf would be reinforced and topped off after every car show. This could be a precedent
for every park depending on its use. Thanks to staff for their research and for holding firm on what was needed to be done and to SACA for agreeing.
Marlon
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Marlon Brown City Manager, City of Sarasota Phone:
(941) 263-6402 Email:
Marlon.Brown@Sarasotafl.gov 1565 1st Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
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From: Candie Pedersen <Candie.Pedersen@sarasotaFL.gov>
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2024 2:28 PM
To: Marlon Brown <Marlon.Brown@sarasotaFL.gov>; Pat Robinson <Pat.Robinson@sarasotaFL.gov>
Cc: Jennifer Jorgensen <Jennifer.Jorgensen@sarasotaFL.gov>; Jerry Fogle <Jerry.Fogle@sarasotaFL.gov>; James Wormley <James.Wormley@sarasotaFL.gov>
Subject: FW: turf reinforcement in St. Armands Circle Park
Greetings All,
I need to bring City Executives and Management up to speed on where we (Parks & Rec/SACA) with respect to the inquiry made by St. Armand’s Circle Association to continue to have car shows, our deep dive into how
that could be done, and finally, their (SACA) acceptance of our proposal to remedy future decline. I’m pleased to say everyone is in agreement and we are ready to launch this project once the last event (May 25th weekend) has come and gone. Please
see Rachel Burn’s email below.
Additionally, our contracted turf expert recommended a remedial top-dressing of the grassed area after each car show. The Board has voted to pay that additional fee too.
@James Wormley – I’ll call you to discuss the mechanics of how this might get added to the fee schedule.
Best regards,
Candie Pedersen
General Manager, Parks and Recreation Department
Phone:
(941) 263-6230
Mobile:
(941) 259-7274
Email:
candie.pedersen@sarasotafl.gov
2100 East Laurel St, Sarasota, FL 34236
From: Rachel Burns <rachel.starmands@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:24 PM
To: Candie Pedersen <Candie.Pedersen@sarasotaFL.gov>
Cc: Kelly Defebo <kdefebo@visitsarasota.org>; Rick Konsavage <Rick.Konsavage@longboatkeyclub.com>; Scott Macdonald <Gatormac@me.com>;
St. Armands Residents Association <st.armands.residents.assn@gmail.com>; Hugh Fiore Jr. <capthugh@hotmail.com>; Casey Gonzmart <CaseyG@crg1905.com>;
Lexi Huelsman <Lexi@yourobserver.com>; Matt Grover <mgrover@daiquirideck.net>; Andrew Vac <Andrew@andrewvac.com>
Subject: turf reinforcement in St. Armands Circle Park
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Good afternoon Candie,
On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the St. Armands Circle Association Board of Directors met for their May meeting. They discussed the City of Sarasota Parks and Recreation Department proposal
to add reinforcement to the turf of the Circle Park, so that our Association could continue hosting car shows in the future. I want to thank you and your team for the time that went into uncovering a cost-effective solution. Although car shows and other
events are an important part of the tourism and destination marketing strategy of St. Armands Circle, without keeping costs low, our Association could not have afforded to move forward in this endeavor.
Although one board member was absent, the remainder unanimously voted to pay $4,421.24 to reinforce the turf along the "entrance" of the park, along with a recurring cost of $308
for every car show that takes place within the park.
This past weekend, The St. Armands Circle Association and Howard Alan Events were happy to host our 22nd Annual Art & Craft Festival. I appreciate you letting me know that the
Circle Park was left in good condition. Although we made modifications to how we use host art & craft festivals, it seems to be working out well for the artists, the vendor, and for protecting the City park.
On the weekend of May 25 & 26, the Paragon Art Festival, hosted by DSEA, will be in the Circle Park. And the St. Armands Circle Association is anticipating hosting Exotic Cars
on the Circle on September 7. Meaning that there are no scheduled events in June, July, or August.
Once you have a timeline of repairs, if you could please share with me, so I can keep my members informed. Thank you for your continued partnership, I look forward to hearing from
you soon.
Rachel Burns
Marketing & Events Director | St. Armands Circle Association
941-388-1554 |
dir@StArmandsCircleAssoc.com | www.StArmandsCircleAssoc.com
facebook.com/StArmandsCircleAssociation | instagram.com/St.ArmandsCircle
#StArmandsCircle
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Cost to Reinforce and Repair Turf at Entrance into St. Armand's Circle |
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Reinforcement Cost |
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Product Description |
Cost |
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NDS EZ Roll Grass Paver - EZ4X24 - 4' x 24' Roll |
$ 911.24 |
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1 1/2 cubic yards of 57 stone (Limerock) |
$ 120.00 |
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400 sq. ft. of Celebration Bermuda Sod |
$ 290.00 |
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Labor |
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Task |
Cost |
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Cramer Services - excavate area 8' x 24' x 8" |
$1,600.00 |
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City Labor - Haul and dispose excess soil, install grass paver, install sod |
$1,500.00 |
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Total for Reinforcement |
$4,421.24 |
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After Event Repair Cost |
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Aeration Equipment Rental |
$ 128.00 |
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Top Dress Material |
$ 80.00 |
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Labor to Aerate and Top Dress |
$ 100.00 |
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Total for After Event Repair |
$ 308.00 |
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