During the January Regular Council Meeting, the Town Council discussed allocating carry-forward funds from the previous fiscal year. Among these, were the allocation of $391,670 towards the Miami Lakes Optimist Park Master Plan project, among others. While this project and others discussed are important and consistent with the Town's Comprehensive and Strategic Plan, there are others that merit similar attention. Among these are Picnic Park West Playground Repairs, and West Lake Reforestation Project Phase III. With regards to Picnic Park West Playground, there are uneven surfaces due wear and tear throughout the park which creates a hazard for families using the grounds. Regarding West Lake Forestation, this project, which was approved by council and two phases have been completed, has been placed on hold due to lack of funding. In order to address these two items I propose a reallocation from the Miami Lakes Optimist Park Master Plan Project in the amount of $175,000, of which up to $75,000 should be allocated for resurfacing of Picnic Park West Playground and $100,000 for completion of the West Lakes Reforestation Project Phase III.

Fiscal Impact: $175,000