2018-177 Quakertown Water and Bathroom ServiceDate: December 7, 2018 Report No. 2018-177
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Water service and bathroom facilities at Quakertown Park.
BACKGROUND:
In response to an inquiry regarding water availability and the construction of the bathroom facility
in Quakertown Park, the Parks and Recreation Department’s (PARD) is providing this report on
park water connections and bathroom operations.
The Park Maintenance Division is responsible for the care and maintenance of Quakertown Park
and work diligently to assess and provide the services needed in this multi-use area. Water
connections located in the parks and adjacent to the recreational facilities are installed and
primarily used to provide a source of water for park maintenance activities. The connections are
also used as a water resource for special events held in the park. In general, the water connections
are not intended for public use. The connections are secured to conserve usage, control costs, and
prevent damage. Water fountains providing drinking water are available to park visitors in park
areas.
Every year, water supplied to the parks is shut off from November 15th to March 15th for
winterization. Bathroom facilities are also closed for annual maintenance, repair, and
winterization. The bathrooms at North Lakes Park, South Lakes Park, and Fred Moore Park
remain open to serve programs and events that continue throughout the winter.
The bathroom facility planned for Quakertown Park is part of a Community Block Development
Grant. The project must follow federal grant requirements in the acquisition and construction of
the facility. The project has been out to bid twice with no bidder response. Parks is currently
working with Community Development and Purchasing to determine next steps and available
options for moving the project forward. A new timeline for construction will be developed once
a course of action is determined. In the interim, the provision of one ADA compliant portable
restroom would result in a monthly rental fee of $70.00 with an additional cost of $45.00 for bi-
weekly waste removal and cleaning. The estimated cost for the remainder of the fiscal year is
approximately $1,265 for one unit and $2,530 for two units.
DISCUSSION:
Parks currently budgets for and provides portable restrooms at Carl Gene Young Sr. Park, Lake
Forest Park, and the disc golf course at North Lakes Park. Additional funding will be secured to
provide one ADA compliant bathroom in Quakertown Park. Staff will monitor use and
maintenance of the facility to determine if additional units are needed.
Date: December 7, 2018 Report No. 2018-177
STAFF CONTACT:
Drew Huffman
Park Superintendent
Drew.Huffman@cityofdenton.com