Christchurch City Council
SHIRLEY/PAPANUI COMMUNITY BOARD AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
To allocate the Board's Project Funds for 1998/99
TUESDAY 3 MARCH 1998
AT 5.00 PM
IN THE BOARD ROOM, PAPANUI SERVICE CENTRE,
CNR LANGDONS ROAD AND RESTELL STREET
Community Board: | Mrs Yvonne Palmer (Chairperson), Mrs Judith Bruce, Mrs Anne Carroll, Mr Graham Condon, Mr Newton Dodge, Mr Gordon Freeman, Mr Garry Moore, Sue Wells, Mr Steve Wright. |
INDEX
1. APOLOGIES
2. DRAFT BUDGET 1998/99
3. 1997/98 DISCRETIONARY FUND BALANCE
4. 1997/98 RE-ALLOCATION OF SURPLUS PROJECT FUNDS
5. 1998/99 PROJECT FUNDS -- $300,000
6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
7. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
8. COMMUNITY PROJECTS
9. COMMUNITY FACILITIES
10. PARKS
11. ROADING/TRAFFIC
1. APOLOGIES
2. DRAFT BUDGET 1998/99
The Community Manager reports:
Each year the Board has the difficult task of having to allocate its $300,000 Project Funds to a list of projects, which far exceed this amount.
In order to assist the Board, the following are suggestions on how this process could be approached.
In looking at the Board's Vision and the direction the Board has taken over the past two years, the following would appear to be priority areas (not in any order):
One suggestion the Board may wish to take up is the provision of one major facility in each ward, for example a skateboard facility. The needs of young people in the 13 - 18 age group has been identified as an issue to be addressed. This age group is more difficult to provide for than younger children and facilities and activities tend to be more costly.
Skateboarding and rollerblading appear to be long term interests for a large number of youth and the Council has provided some funding to build facilities in the city.
The Board could allocate $35,000 each for a large permanent skateboard facility in each ward on a reserve. Discussion on design and type would need to be held with the skateboarding fraternity. Also provision for different skateboarder age groups. Siting in proximity to residential properties is also an issue to be considered.
Circulated separately is a memo from Suzanne Weld giving background information on skateboard facilities and costs. The $35,000 suggested may be able to be reduced, however, for permanent facilities there would be landscaping, design and management fees to be included.
The balance of Project Funds could be directed to more minor community works/projects rather than contributing towards high cost projects and works, which could be considered next financial year as project proposals.
The following lists contain a number of works which were included on the Project Proposals list, but not picked up by the Business Units. Also some projects may be deleted by the 1998 Plan Working Party during its considerations in the week 23-27 February, and these will be tabled.
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$15,000 |
4. 1997/98 RE-ALLOCATION OF SURPLUS PROJECT FUNDS
A progress report of 1997/98 Project Funds is attached for consideration.
Re-allocation of any excess funds could meet some of the currently non-funded items.
Youth Projects Shirley/Papanui | $10,000 |
Year 2000 Projects | $10,000 |
Funding could be put aside over the two years towards events, projects etc. | |
Asian Research Follow-up | $5,000 |
-To follow up recommendations of Research | |
Community Networking | $2,000 |
-To provide networking/liaison opportunity in local communities (eg St Albans Community Forum) | |
Research | $7,500 |
Kath Jamieson's study indicates Casebrook as an area of 'poverty' in the city. An in depth study of needs in the area is warranted. |
9. COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Skateboard Facilities in Each Ward $70,000
Edgeware Pool Upgrading - Seal Carpark
This matter was discussed during consideration of the project proposals and has been discussed with LACSU. Refer Appendix C.
The following options have been received:
Option 1: $39,750 | ||
Landscaping and trees | 7,295 | |
Grass | 3,600 | |
Metal course | 20,200 | |
Chipseal | 6,155 | |
Cycle stands and judder bars | 2,500 | |
45,050 | ||
Option 2: $38,265 | (max) | |
Landscaping and trees | 7,295 | |
Grass | 3,600 | |
Metal course | 15,240 | |
Chipseal | 3,950 | |
Cycle stands and judder bars | 2,500 | |
Plus design fees - whatever option | $5,700 |
Edgeware Pool - Toddlers' Pool $25,000
With the review of Council pools, it is the long term plan to upgrade Papanui pool and eventually to re-evaluate Edgeware's future following operation of the new Centennial. In the meantime if the expected life of Edgeware is, say, ten years, it could be worthwhile to have a toddlers' pool included in the complex
Belfast Pool - Annual Grant $5,000
Spencerville Domain Full Sized Tennis Court and Fencing $16,000
The Residents' Association has requested this facility and has funding to put towards the project of $6,818 from the Styx Community Cultural & Recreation Fund.
Edgeware Village - Mainstreet Development $10,000
Small projects to progressively implement plan, street tree planting, seating, landscaping.
Avebury House $15,000
A report from the Community Activities Officer is attached.
10. PARKS
The Parks items marked with an * are new projects not put before the Board previously. These should probably have a lower ranking.
Champion Street Play Equipment $15,000
The Board will recall that this equipment was provided for in the 1997/98 Plan. However, it was swapped to Sheldon Park (near Pentland Estate end) as Champion was not ready to proceed. This was done on the understanding it would be reinstated in 1998/99.
St James Park - Play Equipment $25,000
Renewal of equipment programmed beyond 2002/2003.
Rutland Reserve -- Minor Landscaping and Signage $5,000
It will be some time before major development commences. The Board needs to consider the value of putting a small amount into this Reserve at this stage.
MacFarlane Park Cycleway/Path Improvements $15,000
11. ROADING/TRAFFIC
Purchas Street - Manchester Street | |
Intersection - Splitter Islands. Safety works. | $ |
Langdons Road - 154 to Railway | $ |
Sealed footpath along Firestone frontage. | |
Grimseys Road | $ |
New footpath at Owen Mitchell Park | |
Heyders Road | $ |
Extend footpath from No 12 to No 22. | |
Stapletons Road/North Avon Road | $ |
Upgrading of threshold treatment | |
Madras Street - Connetics Frontage | $10,000 |
Tree planting. Board members visited the site to discuss with Connetics. Community would like tree planting to enhance the site. Strongly supported by the Friends of Packe Street Park.
12. DISCRETIONARY FUNDS 1998/99
Community Assistance Fund $2,000
To be transferred to Papanui Service Centre as a discretionary fund for community requests for assistance for items of a minor nature of less than say $200.
Good Neighbour Awards $1,200
To continue during 1998/99.
13. MISCELLANEOUS
Banners in Shopping Areas
There has, from time to time, been interest expressed in putting banners up in the small suburban shopping areas. The cost for 10 banners is approximately $5,000, plus fittings. The life of the banners is approximately six months.
Shirley Community Centre -- Facelift
Property Unit to investigate. Possibly something could be done when structural strengthening undertaken in 2001/02.
Community Festivals
These would be in addition to the community days and be special purpose, eg youthfest, familyfest, or various themes.
The following table is included for information only to show the response from the Business Units:
DESCRIPTION | BUDGET | PRIORITY | YEAR PROGRAMMED |
ROADING | |||
Gardiners Road/Sawyers Arms Road
- Roundabout (Safety Works) |
60,000 | 1 | Not Programmed |
Connemarra/Kildare/Purakanui
- Roundabout (Neighbourhood Improvement Works) |
20,000 | 1 | Need LATMS |
Tomes Road/Rutland Street Platform Neighbourhood Improvement Works |
60,000 | 1 | Not Programmed |
Main North Road /Kainga Road Intersection Improvements - Safety Works |
- | 2 | Likely 1998/99 |
Prestons Road at Marshlands School Removed of the crest of a vertical curve in the road. (Safety Works) |
- | 2 | Not Programmed |
Amos Place at Marshland Road Threshold Treatment (Neighbourhood Improvement Works). |
40,000 | 3 | Not Programmed |
Chrystal Street Neighbourhood Improvement Works |
60,000 | 3 | Not Programmed |
Grassmere Street -- Grants Road
(Rural Section) New footpath (New Construction/New Kerb and Channel/Paths) |
- | 3 | Not Programmed |
Lower Styx Road Traffic calming measures in the Spencerville Village area. (Neighbourhood Improvement Works) |
- | 3 | Not Programmed |
Seddon Street Reconstruction of the road as part of the development of Kainga/Brooklands/Spencerville (Six year plan). |
- | 3 | Not Programmed |
Stapletons Road/North Avon Road | - | 3 | Not Programmed. |
Tomes Road and Paparoa Street
School Gate - Platform (Neighbourhood Improvement Works) |
60,000 | 3 | Not Programmed |
Warrington Street/Flockton Street Traffic Lights |
- | 3 | Not Programmed |
Edgeware Development of the Edgeware Village precinct (Neighbourhood Improvement Areas) |
140,000 | 1 | Not Programmed |
Sheldon Park -- Upgrading of main entrance - Major site rehabilitation projects. |
30,000 | 1 | Not Programmed |
St Albans Area -- Dog exercise areas | 20,000 | 3 | Not Programmed |
St Albans Park -- Pathways Formation | 13,000 | 3 | Not Programmed |
Rutland Reserve -- Development | 80,000 | 3 | Not Programmed |
St Albans -- Enhancement of Waterway | 20,000 | 4 | Not Programmed |