TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
Mark Leyman, Parks and Recreation Director
Eve Kelso, Recreation Services Manager
SUBJECT:Title
Consideration of the Request from the Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden for Fee Waivers/Refunds for Permitting Fees for the Construction of a Tool Shed (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council discuss and provide direction on the request from the Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden for fee waivers/refunds for permitting fees for the construction of a tool shed.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
The Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden is requesting refunds from the City in the amount of $1,928.55 for previous payment of the following permits (Attachments 1-3):
* Building Permit: $1,679.65
* Electrical Permit: $ 124.45
* Plumbing Permit: $ 124.45
* Total amount paid: $1,928.55
BACKGROUND:
The Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden (MBBG) is a nonprofit public education organization dedicated to promoting Earth-friendly gardening techniques, encouraging the use of drought-tolerant and native plants, and conserving our natural resources. Their mission is to promote environmentally conscious gardening for the conservation of water, wildlife and the well-being of our community. MBBG has maintained the 2/3 acre parcel of land on the west end of Polliwog Park since 1992.
The MBBG has funded improvements over the years, including the addition of a water feature, informational signs, amphitheater area, drinking fountain, and sitting areas. Permits were not required for these projects, only approval by the Parks and Recreation Department Head and a review of the plans by the Community Development Department.
The MBBG also provides ongoing services to the community, including free classes on sustainable landscaping, composti...
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