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Home My WebLink AboutC24590 - Grant Funding - Montessori School of the DesertContract No. C24590 CITY OF PALM DESERT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF REPORT REQUEST: Approval of Grant Funding for Montessori School of the Desert from the City's Child Care Development Fees Fund 228 for Playground Improvements. SUBMITTED BY: Martin Alvarez, Senior Management Analyst APPLICANT: Montessori School of the Desert 73925 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 DATE: November 10, 2005 CONTENTS: Montessori School Request Letter Improvement Estimates Site PIan/Photograph Recommendation: By Minute Motion: 1. Approve a$43,000 grant to Montessori School for playground and facility upgrades; 2. Appropriate $43,000 from the Child Care Mitigation Fund 228; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the required agreement. Discussion: Childcare mitigation fees totaling $150,000 were collected from Marriott Residence Inn, Courtyard, and Shadow Ridge projects. With interest, Fund 228 has grown to $160,846. Although the original condition of approval specified participation in a scholarship program, AB 1600 specifies that impact fees be spent on facility construction or improvements. To date, the City has issued grant funding to the YMCA, Boehm Childcare Connection, and Tot Stop, Inc. Montessori School of the Desert is located at the south side of Fred Waring, 500 feet west of Portola Avenue. The school submitted a request for grant funding for upgrades to their playground equipment and general outdoor recreation area. Montessori School is a for-profit childcare facility that provides toddler care, preschool, and kindergarten services. G�DevServ�cesVdart�n Alvarez�Wortl Fdes�ChdtlCare GrentslMonlessori',Montessonsr.aoc Contract No. C24590 Staff Report — Montessori School Grant Page 2 of 2 November 10, 2005 The facility has a total of 65 students and offers tuition subsidies for families that qualify. Currently, about 10 percent of the students receive subsidies in the form of scholarships and the assistance ranges from 10% to 40% of the tuition depending on economic need. The grant will assist Montessori School in improving the overal{ safety and learning environment for all students. The specific improvements include the following: • New 2-5 age playground structure • Two new shade structures • Sand box • New swing set • 227 Linear Feet of curbing • 2,500 square feet of wood chip play surface The total cost for these upgrades is $43,000 {see attached letter and estimates). Montessori School is considered a reputab{e childcare facility that has been in operation in Palm Desert since 1991. The center serves parents that are employed by Marriott Hotels. The facility provides a high level of care/instruction with scholarships and subsidized rates. The funding of the improvements will assist Montessori School in maintaining their current subsidy programs. If approved, the City Council will authorize the City Manager to approve an agreement with Montessori School, which will require the facility to provide invoices and documentation of the improvements performed. Once the improvements are complete staff will inspect and issue the reimbursement. rtin Alvarez iior Management Analyst Approval: �� Carlos L. Ortega City Manager Departme Head• f— Homer o ACM for evelopment Services �S �/ �aul Gi n Director of Finance �, �G?ir-�Sifhl � � G.1DevServicesiMaR�n AlvareziWord Files�ChildCere GrentslMonfessomMontessonsr.tloc Submitted B .�E �' � I� �::;� ,- .� A�ontessori Sc1�oo10� the Desert ._. 0 7?�05 ~�w��~ ��'�'��pment Ser�•ice� 73r-9`25 Fr'ed W�1�'bt� Dr1�"e. �1�1t DeS�'t, CA ��,;t�, „f P�;lm Desert TeielM�ones 1�-773-�84 Tax ID �= 9c�4160g24 �ccrtdited b� MRCTE September ?, 2005 City of Palm Desert Parks & Recreation Committee 73510 Fred Waring drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Dear Ladies & Gentlemen, Councilwoman, Jean Benson, refened me to Phii Drell in the Planning Department in our search for funding of our playground. Mr. Dreli requested to put some information together in a packet to submit to the Parks & Recreation Committee. The goat of this information packet is to help in your decision for grantmg financial assistance on our school project. Montessori School of the Desert's playground structure is in need of an extensive overhaul. It is a safety cancern for our children. The parents and staff are taking this project on in an effort to improve our children's school. Enclosed in this information packet: 1. An estimate of work to be done and how much the remodel of the playground wil{ cost for the ltt phase. 2. An esdmate of work to be done and how much the remodel of the playground wili cost for the 2nd phase. 3. A drawing of planned installation of playground equipment and shade structure. 4. Pictures af our current playground. The goal far the Playground Renovation Project is to raise $43,000 to build the I�' phase of the playground. We welcome your involvement in this project and we thank you for your support. In closing I would like to mention that our school does offer scholarships and tuition assistance to families with financiat needs. Montessori also sponsors our teachers hy paying for their extensive training courses. These are two examples of our community invotvement and outreach program. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or comments. Sincerely, Montessori School of the Desert %'%bt.w� �� _ Yvonne Vaz Director ( � � . progressive design playgrounds ' BILLII�iG ADDRESS Montessori of the Desert � 73925 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 Z66s Vista Pacigic Dslve Ocer�dde, CA q�6 w►�►w►.pdpla�.a�oin Q110�'�Ols TERIILS 50% deposit 1TEM DESCAiPTIOI�T FARTHEST TO BUILDING EQUIP & INSTALL + WOpD CHIPS SURFACII�IG PDP Direct Progessive Design Playgrounds 2-5 age recycled plastic play structure Model: Ftor-MD-1 (simiiar to the Florence oa page 26 ofCatalog #13 without rooftops) PDP Direct Progressive Design Playgrovnds Single Bay, 2-Seat Bipod Swings Model: SW-B-82 (similar as shown on page 72 of Catalog # 13) PDP Direct Progressive Design Playgrounds 6'x6' Rotomolded Sandbox without Cover (similar as shown on page 14 of Catalog # 13) PDP Direct Progressive Design Playgrounds 12'x12' with 8' Eave Height Shade Structure Model: SST1212 (similar as shovm on page 67 of Catalog #13) PDP Direct Progressive Design Playgrounds 25'x25' with 8' Eave Height Shade Swcture Model: SST2525 (similar as shown on page 67 of Catalog #13) FiberPlay Area ftuthest from main building — approx. 2500 S.F. of 12" deep FiberPlay engincered wood chips resilient surfacing with 35% compaction factor (price per cubic yard) Fabric Area furti�est from main building -- approx. 2500 S.F. of Filter Fabric fa FiberPlay . Sab-total Labor Installation labor far surfacing and playground equipment and shade structures with in-ground concrete footings Labor Demo, grade, and haul away approx. 125 C.Y. ofexisring fill and playground equipment Labor Approx. 225 L.F. of new 6" W mncrete curb Freight Out Freight for FiberPlay Freight Out Freight for Equipment to Pa1m.Desert Terms: l. 50% deposit with order, balance due u�on completion. 2. Prices quoted are guaranteed for 30 days. Exclusions: 1. Surveying, drainage, sub-base, hardscape, landscape, irrigation, hauling, fencing. equipment, materials and services not clearly outlined in this proposal are excluded. 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