Memorandum

City of Lawrence

City Manager’s Office

TO:	Mayor and City Commission
FROM:	David L. Corliss, City Manager
DATE:	July 1, 2014
RE:	Rock Chalk Park Monument Sign

Background

The Development Agreement for the development of Rock Chalk Park and the City’s new recreation center – Sports Pavilion Lawrence – provides, in part, the following:

“Section 8.05   Park Entrance Signage.   The City, Bliss Sports and RCP will negotiate in good faith concerning the design and construction, for a cost included in the Infrastructure Improvement Costs, of a possible monument entrance sign for the Property, which, if approved by all three parties, shall comply with all applicable City codes and requirements and all design criteria, approval and other provisions of the Stadium Lease.”

The attached drawing for a park entrance sign has been approved and provided by Bliss Sports and RCP.  The sign will be placed at the entrance to the park near George Williams Way and Rock Chalk Drive.  The sign will be illuminated.    City staff has reviewed the sign and determined that it complies with all applicable City codes.   Bliss Sports has provided the attached cost estimate for the sign.  City staff recommends approval of the sign by the City Commission.

Recommendation:    Approve proposed Rock Chalk Park entrance signage, as proposed by Bliss Sports and RCP.  

Staff Recommendation and Action

Approve proposed Rock Chalk Park entrance signage, as proposed by Bliss Sports and RCP.