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CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
APPROVE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FACILITY
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 44-911
CABRILLO AVENUE AND KNOWN AS THE PALM DESERT
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER.
CATHERINE WALKER, SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST
DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
47-950 DUNE PALMS RD.
LA QUINTA, CA 92253
JULY 12, 2007
AWARD LETTER
DSUSD APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
By Minute Motion, that the City Council:
1. Approve the implementation of facility improvements to the property
located at 44-911 Cabrillo Avenue with all improvements to be
implemented by the Desert Sands Unified School District.
No appropriation of funds necessary.
Executive Summary:
The Desert Sands Unified School District has applied for and been awarded Facilities
Renovation and Repair funds in the amount of $20,000, by the California Department of
Education for facility improvements to the Palm Desert Early Childhood Education
Center located at 44-911 Cabrillo Avenue. The improvements include a shade structure
over existing play equipment, and the replacement of fall -safe bark, which is also under
existing play equipment. The attached representation of the shade structure is a
proposal provided by DSUSD. This structure is subject to standard City review for
design, approval, and permitting. The City Council's approval is necessary for any
property alterations per section 5.3 (b) of the Lease Agreement. Approval of staffs
recommendation will allow for implementation of the improvements.
Discussion:
On January 11, 2007, the City of Palm Desert assumed an existing lease, between the
Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency and Desert Sands Unified School District for the
Staff Report
Approve Implementation of Facility Improvements to 44-911 Cabrillo Avenue
July 12, 2007
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property located at 44-911 Cabrillo Avenue. The School District currently utilizes the
facility for Early Childhood Educational Programming, which includes services to low
income students. As per the Lease Agreement, DSUSD must appropriately maintain
the condition and service the property.
In efforts to maintain the facility and current programming, DSUSD Early Childhood
Education Programs has committed to the ongoing pursuit of funding. In May 2007, they
applied for the Facilities Renovation and Repair funds (FRR) made available through
the California Department of Education. FRR provides assistance with efforts to
maintain healthy, safe, and accessible environments for children participating in state
subsidized childcare and development programs. DSUSD was awarded $20,000 for the
construction of a shade structure over existing play equipment, and the replacement of
fall -safe bark under existing play equipment.
The City approved the application for the funding with the understanding that if an
award was received, a request for property alteration/construction would be brought
back for City Council approval. As per section 5.3 (b) of the Lease Agreement, owner
consent is necessary for any alteration or modification to the property. Staff requests
approval of the improvements to the property, as they represent no implementation cost
to the City of Palm Desert.
Submitted By:
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Catherine Walker
Senior Management Analyst
Approval:
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Carlos L. Orteg4, Executive Director
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