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Minutes 2-6-97 Page 3 It was moved by Lange, seconded by Holt, and carried unanimously to award the contract for the purchase and installation of play equipment to Miracle Play Systems, Inc., in the amount of $20,$77.00. C. Hill Canyon Regional Recreation Facility 1. Initiation Of Project, Adoption Of Budget And Schedule, And Retention Of The Environmental Impact Report Consultant 2. Designation Of Funding Sources To Be Appropriated For Initial Financing In The Amount Of $250,000 Ward presented an overview of the project, and stated that: the two recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee were approved by the City Council on February 4; the total cost of the design and preconstruction budget is $2 million; the District's share will be through a cash contribution of $250,000, with the balance through a proposed loan from the City; the proposed collateral for the loan is the project property owned by the District; and staff recommendation is to adopt the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee, authorize the expenditures as outlined in the staff memo, with funds to be appropriated from the Lake Sherwood Park Development Funds, Farland House Trust Account and Contingency. Gillette said that an additional MOU (Memorandum of Understanding), relative to the annexation, will be prepared. In response to Gillette's inquiry, Ward said that the estimated total cost of the project is $10 million to $12 million. In response to Holt's inquiry, Ward said that the annexation would necessitate LAFCO's involvement, he identified and discussed the entities involved and the proposed process. Gillette provided historical perspective. Ward said that the project will generate considerable interest and some dissension is to be expected. Jacobsen suggested that the key milestones' time line be modified to reflect all public hearings. Ward concurred that the public review process is an important component of the project and he said that a joint meeting might be appropriate to reaffirm the direction of the project and offer an opportunity for public review and input.