2015 Historic Hudson Community

Association Richard J Lott (614)915-6280 lott.2@buckeyemail.osu.edu

[NORTH STREET PARK REDEVELOPMENT GRANT] To redevelop the North Street Park into a professionally designed and safe public open space which incorporates an improved play space for children, a meeting space for the community, areas for group activities, and a physically built environment that’s focused on fostering community relations.

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The Historic Hudson Community Association (HHCA)

December 5th 2014

Ms. Megan Evans Grants Administrator

Licking County Foundation R.E. Letter of Intent

30 N Second St. P.O. Box 4212 North Street Park

Newark Ohio, 43085-4212 Hudson Historical Com

Dear Ms. Hawk:

The Historic Hudson Community Association, a 501(C) (3) organization, seeks a grant of

$105,883 dollars from the Licking County Foundation for the redevelopment of the North Street

Park in Newark Ohio. We are grateful for the support that the Licking County Foundation has

shown to our community in the past and think this new proposal may be of comparable interest

to your Foundation. We think the project is very much aligned with the Foundations goals of

enhancing and enriching the quality of life for the citizens of Licking County and the City of

Newark. In particular this project meets your interest and the community’s needs of; promoting

economic development, improving the health and welfare of children by restoring active

childhood play, and creating a safe and community orientated park with a well-planned

landscaped environment and urban greenspace.

Since 1996 the Historic Hudson Community Association (HHCA) has provided service to the

residents of the National Registered Historic Hudson Area through; a homeowners resource

group, a series of educational program of quest speakers, neighborhood beautification and

cleanups, and by fostering an appreciation and sense of pride in the neighborhood. Recently we

were and continue to be honored to work with the City of Newark in developing a gateway into

the HHCA community. Information on the redevelopment of State Route 161 and 13 and the

Hudson gateway can be provided if requested.

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The redevelopment of the North Street Park will make a difference in the lives of the residents

of Newark by providing a safe and well maintained place to gather, to work, and to play. The

project a joint partnership between the City of Newark and the HHCA will be completed in

multiple stages over a 3 year period and is expected to cost about $254,000 to complete. The

project will be completed through a series of grant support, corporate and private

contributions, in-kind donations, and with volunteer help. We are submitting a full proposal

with additional information for your review.

Sincerely,

Richard J Lott - Beautification Chair and HHCA Resident

544 Hudson Avenue Newark OH 43055 / (614) 915-6280 / lott.2@buckeyemail.osu.edu

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The Historic Hudson Community Association (HHCA)

Grant Proposal Executive Summary:

Project Title: North Street Park Redevelopment Project

Applicant Information: Historic Hudson Community Association

P.O. Box 5211 / Newark, Ohio 43058 / EIN: 31-1385224 / Ruling Year: 1993

Mission Statement: The purpose of the Historic Hudson Community Association is to enhance

recognition of the historic Hudson Ave area as a valuable historic community within the city of

Newark and to promote and protect its development and revitalization. This is especially vital

since a portion of the area has already achieved recognition by the National Trust for Historic

Preservation as a designated National Historic District.

Problem Statement: Due to improper maintenance and neglect the North Street Park in

Newark Ohio has fallen into a state of disrepair, and disuse it has problems with access due to

broken sidewalks, potholes, improper way-finding signs and a lack of lighting. The failure to

adequately maintain the park has also rendered it into an unsafe place for children to play and

for community activities to occur. If the situation does not improve, the park will only continue

to be a gross blight upon the community, both economically and socially.

Goal: To redevelop the North Street Park into a professionally designed and safe public open

space which incorporates an improved play space for children, a meeting space for the

community, areas for group activities, and a physically built environment that’s focused on

fostering community relations.

Expected Results: Once redevelopment is completed, local residents and city officials will see

enhanced community socioeconomic development, higher property values, increased tax

revenues, greater public participation in community events, and a higher quality of life for all of

the residents of the Historic Hudson Community and the City of Newark.

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Our Investment: The Hudson Historic Community Association will work with partners to

contribute in-kind work for much of the manual labor required to complete the park’s

redevelopment, and will organize a community build for the shelter house and playground. In

addition, the HHCA will contribute valuable landscape design, and the City of Newark Ohio will

contribute engineering expertise for site improvements.

Funding Request: stage one and two of the North Street Park redevelopment project, the grant

request is $105,883 to aid in the purchase of equipment, materials, surfacing, and site

development.

Contact Person: Richard J. Lott (614)915-6280, or email lott.2@buckeyemail.osu.edu

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The Historic Hudson Community Association (HHCA)

North Street Park Problem Statement, Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes:

Introduction: According to the Briefing “How Cities Use Their Parks for Economic

Development”, a paper by the American Planning Association (2002), “parks provide intrinsic

environmental, aesthetic, and recreational benefits to our cities”. They are a source of positive

economic benefit that enhance property values, increase municipal revenue, and are a good

financial investment for a community. All around the U.S. real estate brokers and homebuilders

are advocating parks as one of the top residential selling points. In a 2001 survey by the

National Association of Realtors (NAR) 57 percent of the respondents choose a home close to

parks and open space. In addition 50 percent of the respondents indicated they would pay 10

percent or more for a house located near a park. It then seems evident that the desire to live

near a clean, safe, and accessible open space translates into real economic benefits for local

communities.

The North Street Park in Newark, Ohio, is a traditional American park called a “pocket park”. It

has served the residents of the Historic Hudson Community for more than 100 years. According

to the United States Census bureau which provides estimates from the American Community

Survey, the Hudson historical community area is comprised of 3 census blocks within US Census

Tract 7519. While it is clear that the North Street Park lies within reach of some 1099

households and more than 579 children. Like many older parks across America the North Street

Park is no longer a place in which children play, or where the community gathers, but instead a

collection of weeds, trash, and broken down equipment. More specifically the community has

become a play desert a neighborhood with many children and no place outside to play. In April

2010, the Centers for Disease Control reported that only one out of five children in the United

States lives within a half-mile of a park or playground. An additional factor which makes the

park a play desert is the quality of the play space, equipment that is in poor condition, with

boring, poorly-maintained or minimal play equipment, a park that is underutilized. This is the

situation at the North Street Park and in the Hudson Historic Community Area.

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MISSION STATEMENT OF THE HUDSON HISTORIC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (HHCA)

Purpose:

The purpose of the Historic Hudson Community Association is to enhance recognition of the historic

Hudson Ave area as a valuable historic resource within the city of Newark and to promote and protect

its development and revitalization. This is especially vital since a portion of the area has already

achieved recognition by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a designated National Historic

District.

Objectives:

1. To encourage an understanding and appreciation of historic preservation and architectural heritage

within the Association area and the community at large.

2. To preserve the Association area which reflects a cultural, social, political and architectural history of

the City of Newark?

3. To enhance and protect the buildings within the Association area while recognizing the necessity of

economically adaptive uses for the present.

Goals:

1. To strengthen, stabilize and improve property values by coordinating efforts of the Association with

various entities regarding the following issues:

a) Crime prevention

b) Health & building codes

c) Landlord/tenant relations

d) Zoning

e) Building rehabilitation

f) Area beautification

g) Funding and fundraising

2. To develop and promote: cultural, educational and social programs, and events of interest to

residents of the Association area and the community at large.

3. To foster within the residents of the Association an appreciation of the area and a sense of pride in

the neighborhood though establishment of:

a) A homeowner resource group

b) A recreational park within the Association

Revised November, 2001

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Problem Statement:

Due to improper maintenance and neglect the North Street Park

has fallen into a state of disrepair, and disuse. Residents who are

familiar with the park have had problems with access due to

poor road access, broken sidewalks, potholes, improper way-

finding signs and a lack of lighting. The Playground equipment is

broken poorly maintained and has been judge an unsafe hazard

by playground experts. If the situation does not improve, the

park will only continue to be a gross blight upon the community,

both economically and socially.

Goals and Objectives:

Goal: To redevelop the North Street Park into a professionally designed and safe public open

space which incorporates an improved play space for children, a meeting space for the

community, areas for group activities, and a physically built environment that’s focused on

fostering community relations. The ideal goal is to create a park that promotes socioeconomic

development, higher property values, increased tax revenues, and a higher quality of life for all

of the residents of the Historic Hudson Community and the City of Newark. The members of the

Hudson Historic Community Association will accomplish this using the following objectives in

the next 6 to 24months.

Objective: improve access into the park through an improved gateway by enhancing and

expanding the existing roads and parking, improving way-finding capacity, and installing curb

cuts and sidewalk replacements.

Outcome: Residents will have better access to the park.

Objective: Complete grading and Install Landscaping, and physical hardscape such as masonry

and concrete work utilizing a professional landscape design as a guide to development.

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Outcome: Provide a well-planned environment both natural and manmade for residents to

enjoy.

Objective: Install or implement security features such as pole lighting, fencing, and crime

deterrence security measures.

Outcome: Make the park safe for residents and other users.

Objective: Replace or repair the existing playground equipment and install shelter house,

recreational pathway, pick nick tables, and activities areas.

Outcome: Increased number of residents and children coming in to use the park’s facilities.

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Objective 1: Site preparation 3- 6 months City of Newark_____

• Activity 1.1 Removal of existing parking lot, basketball court and playground equipment.

• Activity 1.2 Site grading and installation of water, sewage and electrical.

• Activity 1.3 Install and pave road, walking path and new parking facilities.

Objective 2: Site Installation 3-6 months Community Build___

• Activity 2.1 Installation of New Playground Equipment

• Activity 2.2 Construction of Shelter House

• Activity 2.3 Installation of New Landscape

• Activity 2.4 Install new park lighting system

Objective 3: Additional Access Installation 9-12 months City of Newark_____

• Activity 3.1 Install Curb cuts and new sidewalk segments on North Street

• Activity 3.2 Install Wayfinding signs along routes to park.

• Activity 3.3 Install shared-lane marking or sharrows from park to downtown and to Everett Park.

• Activity 3.4 Install road from Mt Vernon road to North Street Park.

The Historic Hudson Community Association (HHCA)

Methods- Stages of Development:

Work Plan for June 2015 to December 2017

Objective and Activity Estimated Duration Responsibility

NOTE: Currently the Hudson Historic Community Association and the HHCA beautification

Committee are in talks with: the Career & Technology Education Centers of Licking County (C-

tec ), the Boy Scouts of America, the Central Ohio Technical College, Kokosing Construction

Company Inc, Holophane, Owens Corning, Armor Source, the City of Newark, Walmart, Home

Depot, and other local businesses and organizations to contribute in-kind materials and labor

towards site preparation, infrastructure development , site construction and community build

on the playground equipment and shelter house.

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Evaluation:

Process Evaluation:

The Hudson Historic Community Association will upon completion of the project continue to

identify community needs via the “Historic Hudson Neighborhood District Community Survey”

(see attached) and by inviting residents to our monthly open house meetings of the HHCA

where issues related to the park can be addressed in a democratic format. In addition the

Hudson Historic Neighborhood District Community Survey will be modify after the 1st and 2nd

year of development to better changes in the park and written to obtain community feed so as

to better understand the needs of the community in regards to activities and views on the Park

Development. To ensure full project accountability the Hudson Historic Community Association

will conduct internal and external evaluations.

Outcome Evaluation:

The Hudson Historic Community Association will examine the end result of the redevelopment

of the North Street Park through the creation of a final survey to measure reaction and obtain

feedback on the redevelopment to the North Street Park. This survey will allow us to collect

data on the number of users in the North Street Park during operating hours and to collect data

on the number of residents registering to use the park for special events.

Impact Evaluation:

Impact Evaluations measurements will be made by the HHCA to measure the effectiveness of

the schedule programs and activities that occur within the park. In addition Hudson Historic

Community members will perform regular scheduled checkups to inspect and document

needed repairs and maintenance to the park.

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Historic Hudson Neighborhood District Community Survey

The Hudson Historic Community Association (HHCA) is working with local partners and your neighbors to

redesign and redevelop the North Street Park. We value your opinion and seek your input into

completing this survey.

1. In considering a redesign of the North Street Park, rate on a scale of 1-10 how important it is for you

to have the following things included in the redesign (0=Not important to 10=Very Important):

___Play Ground Equipment ___Outdoor Exercise Equipment ___Sitting Area

___Picnic Tables & Grills ___Shelter House ___Fire Pit

___Sand Volley Ball ___Basketball Court ___Parking

___Community Garden ___Walking Path ___Lighting

___Dog Park with Bag Stand ___Restroom ___ADA Accessible

___Drinking Fountain ___Electric ___Fencing

2. Are there other things that you would like to see in the park, if so, what?

3. Is the North Street Park accessible by multiple means of transportation (wheel chair, walking, bike,

car, etc.)? ____Yes ____No

4. Does the park have sufficient lighting for safety and visibility? ____Yes ____No

5. Is there sufficient equipment and other amenities to keep you engaged? ____Yes ____No

6. Is the park kept clean and well maintained? ____Yes ____No

7a. Have you recently taken your children to the Park? ____Yes ____No

7b. If so, how long ago since your most recent visit ______________and for what purpose did you go?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

8. If you have taken children to the park, was it an enjoyable experience? ____Yes ____No

9. If you have not used the North Street Park facilities recently, why not?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

10. What programs would you like to see available at the North Street Park?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

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11. How much of your own time would you be willing to contribute to help re-design the park?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

12. Are there special skills or services you would be willing to help with the redesign (i.e.: Landscape

design, planting plants, carpentry, masonry, grading, gardening, paving, etc.)?

____Yes ____No if so, what: ____________________________________________________________

13. Would you be willing to donate materials or finances for the redesign (i.e.: Stone, Lumbar,

Pavement, Plants, Trees, Professional Grade Volley Ball Court, Sand, etc.)? __Yes __No

If so, what: ___________________________________________________________________________

14. Other thoughts/ideas about what you would like to see done with the park?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

15. Number of household members between the ages of:

0-12 ____; 13-18____; 19-25____; 26-40____; 41-59____; 60-79____; 80+____

16. Gender of Respondent ____Male _____Female

17. Marital Status: ____ Married ____Divorced ____Widowed ____Separated ____ Single

If you would like to volunteer or make contributions please provide:

Name: ______________________________ Address: _______________________________

Phone: _____________________________ Email: _________________________________

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Check all that apply: Please contact me for: __Volunteer Opportunities; __Financial Contribution; __Donation of Materials; __Other________________________________________________________

FORWARD SURVEY TO: Richard Lott 544 Hudson Avenue, Newark, Ohio 43055

QUESTIONS / THOUGHTS / IDEAS / CONCERNS: Call Richard Lott (614) 915-6280

Make Tax Deductible Contributions Payable to: Historic Hudson Community Association & note that it is for the North Street Park Redevelopment

Historic Hudson Community Association P.O. Box 5211

Newark, Ohio 43058

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The Historic Hudson Community Association (HHCA)

Budget: Landscaping Materials and Cost Estimate

Plant Materials Description Size Cost per ea. Cost Estimate

1 Japanese Blood-good Maple 6-7”, B&B, @ $150 $150

2 Hybrid-type locust 2” cal., B&B, @ $125 $250

3 Hybrid-type White Dogwood 1.75 cal., B&B, @ $125 $375

4 Hybrid-type Pink Dogwood 1.75 cal., B&B, @ $125 $500

4 Canadian hemlock 6-7” cal., B&B @ $125 $500

5 Ivory Silk tree 1.75” cal., B&B, @ $100 $500

5 Aristocrat Flowering Pear Tree 2” cal., B&B, @ $125 $625

11 Emerald Green Dwarf Arborvitae 6-7”cal., B&B, @ $75 $825

11 Micro Biota Shrubs #3 cont., @ $20 $220

30 Assorted Perennials #2 cont., @ $10 $300

30 Assorted Ferns #2 cont., @ $15 $450

Total Cost for Plant Materials: $4,695

Cost of Planting Plants, an “in-kind” Cost figure shared by applicant: $2,817

Planting Materials Cost Estimates:

4 40 lb. Bags Of 12-12-12 Fertilizer, @ $20 ea. $80

20 Cubic Yards of Hardwood Mulch, @ $30 ea. $600

6 16 lb. Containers of Preen Pre-emergent Herbicide, @ $25 ea. $150

10 gal. Round-Up-type /2-4D Mix Herbicide, @ $5 ea. $50

Total Cost of Planting Materials: $880

Total Cost for landscaping and Materials: $8662

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Playground Cost Estimate: Quantity Cost per ea. Cost Estimate

Custom Challenger Play structure 1 $52,900 $52,900

8’ Single Post Swing Assembly 1 $1,639 $1,639

8’ Post Add-A-Bay Swing 1 $1,110 $1,110

Infant Seat w/Gal Chain 8’ Top Rail 1 $155 $155

Belt Seat w/Gal Chain 8’ Top Rail 2 $86 $172

ADA Accessible Swing Seat 1 $690 $690

Cozy Cocoon Revolve -ZZXX0483 1 $2,457 $2,457

Drum Set - ZZUN5049 1 $1,140 $1,140

Sidewinder Cycle - ZZXX0583 1 $1,191 $1,191

Sidewinder Cycle with Sidecar - ZZXX0584 1 $1,973 $1,973

Home Dome -ZZXX0365 1 $6200 $6200

Custom Risk Sign - ZZXX0155 1 $1,524 $1,524

Wear Mat 9 $107 $963

Poured in Place Surfacing area 1 $17,500 $17,500

Poured in Place Surfacing Swing area 1 $16,700 $16,700

8’ Border Timbers 43 $2800 $2800

Spikes *Free of Charge 129

ADA Timber Ramp 1 $887 $887

Freight & Delivery $5400 $5400

Installation of Play Structure, Timbers, Wood Fiber, and etc.1 $16000 $16000

Total Equipment Cost Estimate: $116,038

1 • Installation options, including professional installation, supervised builds, and community builds

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Site Preparation Cost Estimates: Cost Estimate

Excavation

Drainage

Containment

Materials

Freight

Labor

Permits

Total Cost of Site Preparation:

Site Hardscape Installation Cost Estimates: Cost Estimate

Sidewalk Installation

Concrete, Gravel, Sand etc.

Sidewalk Materials Misc.

Materials Water and Electrical

Road Paving Misc.

Materials Paving

Sidewalk, Water, Electrical, Paving Labor

Shelter House Materials

Shelter House Labor

Shipping

Permits

Administrator/Contractor Fees

Total Cost of Hardscape Installation:

Total Cost for Site Preparation and Installation: (estimate) $100,000

Sub Total Project Cost: $224,700

Subtract In-Kind Contribution -$118,817

TOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTED $105,883

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The Historic Hudson Community Association (HHCA)

Budget Narrative: This Proposal request a sponsor investment of $105,883 dollars or 47%

of the total project Costs. The remaining $118,817 or 53% Percentage of the cost will be shared

by the applicant and In-kind donations as evidence of the Hudson Historic Community

Associations commitment to the project. The requested funds will be used to purchase

Playground equipment, landscaping materials, and miscellaneous construction cost for the site

development. The following section clarifies the basis for the calculation of the budget items.

Budget: Landscaping Materials Explanation

Plant Materials Description Size Cost Per Cost Estimate

1) 1 Japanese Blood-good Maple, 6-7”, B&B, @ $150.00 ea. 150.00

'Blood-good' Japanese maple has a round shape with a height and spread of

about 20 feet, making it nicely suited to landscapes (Figure 1). Leaves stay red

for most of the summer. The multiple trunks are muscular-looking, picturesque,

grey, and show nicely when lighted at night. Fall color is reddish and less striking

than other Japanese maples. The globule canopy shape looks best when it is

allowed to branch to the ground. Thin Lower foliage branches to display the

attractive bark and trunk structure.

2) 2 Hybrid-type Sunburst locust, 2” cal., B&B, @ $125.00 ea. 250.00

Sunburst Honey Locust Trees: This tree attains a mature height of 30-40 feet,

with a spread a bit less than that (Figure 2). The new foliage starts out yellow,

then morphs to a still attractive greenish-yellow, before assuming a more

pedestrian light green shade in summer. When it's time for the fall-foliage

display, the leaves return more or less to the yellow color that marked them in

spring. This tree offers good foliage color for two different seasons of the year.

Figure 1: Blood-good Maple

Figure 2: Sunburst Honey Locust

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Plant Materials Description Size Cost Per Cost Estimate

3) 3 Hybrid-type White Dogwood: 1.75 cal., B&B, @ $125.00 ea. 375.00

The White Dogwood grows to a compact size of 15 to 25 feet tall (Figure 3). Deep

green leaves turn scarlet in fall, and in the spring between March and June the tree

presents with a profusion of white flowers! This tree is an excellent choice to plant

along streets, near large buildings, next to patios or as a property border. An eye-

catching tree when planted in rows or when used to create contrast by planting near

red and pink dogwoods, or a backdrop of evergreens.

4) 4 Hybrid-type Pink Dogwood: 1.75 cal., B&B, @ $125.00 ea. 500.00

The Pink Dogwood is similar to the white flowering dogwood, but slightly smaller and

slower growing. Bears light pink flowers in May and obtains a Height of 20'(Figure 4).

An eye-catching tree when planted in rows or when used to create contrast by

planting near red and pink dogwoods, or a backdrop of evergreens.

5) 4 Canadian hemlock: 6-7” cal., B&B @ $125.00 ea. 500.00

Slow-growing and long-lived, Canadian hemlock trees (picture) in the wild may reach

80 feet tall or higher, with a spread of 25' to 30' (for information on compact

cultivars developed for landscape usage, see below). These fragrant plants are

pyramidal or conical in shape, and their small needles give them a fine texture. The

needles are dark green on top and light green underneath. The bark of Canadian

hemlock trees at maturity may be cinnamon-red or reddish brown.

6) 5 Ivory Silk tree: 1.75” cal., B&B @ $100.00 ea. 500.00

Although a Lilac, this member of the species is quite different in appearance

than those with which most are more familiar with (Figure 6). Its upright habit

varies from symmetrical to irregular. Cultivars including `Ivory Silk' and

`Summer Snow' could be used for more consistent habit and more flowers.

`Ivory Silk' has an oval or pyramidal form when young but spreads to a

Figure 3: White Dogwood

Figure 4: Pink Dogwood

Figure 5: Canadian Hemlock

Figure 6: Ivory Silk Tree

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5 Ivory Silk tree continued:

rounded shape as it grows older. This is a very large shrub or small tree, reaching a

height of about 20 to 30 feet with a 15-foot-spread. The huge clusters of creamy white

flowers, borne in early summer for about two weeks, are the main ornamental feature

but lack the fragrance of the spring-blooming Lilacs -- this Lilac's fragrance is more

suggestive of Privet.

7) 5 Aristocrat Flowering Pear Tree: 2” cal., B&B, @ $125.00 ea. 625.00

"Cleveland Select" pear trees (Figure 7) belong to the Callery pear family,

noted for their early spring bloom and glossy green leaves. This particular

variety grows 25 to 35 feet tall and 15 feet wide. "Cleveland Select" has an

attractive, narrow, pyramidal shade, making it a better fit for narrower

spaces than the wider "Bradford" pear. The Aristocrat Pear can tolerate

heat and pollution, which makes it suited in the yards and along the streets

of urban areas. It flowers densely in spring with white blooms and its leaves

turn a striking red-orange color in fall. According to University of Connecticut, it is considered

the finest selection for contemporary use.

8) 11 Emerald Green Dwarf Arborvitae : 6-7”cal., B&B, @ $75.00 ea. 825.00

'Emerald Green' arborvitae is an evergreen in the Cypress family (Figure 8).

Though technically, tall shrubs, they are commonly referred to as "trees."

'Emerald Green' arborvitae usually reaches just 12'-14', with a spread of 3'-

4'. Its foliage comes in flat sprays and, if you look closely, the needles

appear covered in scales. It's not the fastest grower in its group (that would

be the 'Green Giant' cultivar), but the trade-off is that its size is often just

about right for a privacy hedge.

Figure 7: Aristocrat Flowering Pear

Figure 8: Emerald Green Dwarf Arborvitae

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9) 11 Micro Biota Decussate Shrubs: #3 cont., @ $20.00 ea. 220.00

Micro Biota plants work as Low evergreen radiating mats that are adaptable to

poor dry soils in sun and windy exposed areas. The shrubs become a bronze

color in fall and winter and are useful shrub for difficult slopes or as an

alternative to Junipers. The Micro Biota’s are extremely cold hardy as they are

native to Siberia.

Plant Materials Description Size Cost Per Cost Estimate

10) 30 Assorted Perennials, #2 cont., @ $10.00 ea. 300.00

11) 30 Assorted Ferns, #2 cont., @ $15.00 ea. 450.00

Note: Need to obtain quote of prices for seasonal flowers and other plants.

Information provided by ACORN FARMS INC, 7679 Worthington Road, Galena, OH 43021

Phone: 614-891-9348 / 614-891-9348 / Fax: 614-891-1002 / acornfarms@acornfarms.com

Figure 9: Micro Biota Shrubs

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The Historic Hudson Community Association (HHCA)

Budget: Playground Equipment and Materials Explanation

The playground represents the result of a community

survey that inquired preference choices among both

adults and children about what they would like to see

placed into the North Street Park. The colors and the

choice of a Theme represent the outcome of that survey.

The colors chosen for the powder coating of the main

play unit structure of the North Street Park were Copper,

sand, and Beige. The plastics such as slides and rock

climbers and theme elements were Tangerine,

brownstone, and chocolate. The use of the plastic

playwood and tin recalling the days of youth when tree

houses and club forts were predominate before the age

of the electronic game system.

Budget: Playground Equipment Explanation cont.

Challenger Treehouse 14-14623B

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1) Cozy Cocoon: Cozy Cocoon Revolve: -ZZXX0483 orange and Beige $2,457

An inclusive Play Activity specially designed for those with

autism spectrum disorders. The enclosed space allows for one

child to escape the playground when s/he becomes over

stimulated. The interior textures & molded-in features allow for

tactile exploration and the unit comes with windows on both

sides to allow for adult visibility. Helpful grips provide easier

entrance/exits for child.

2) 8’ Single Post Swing Assembly w/Add-A-Bay Arch: $1,639 & $1,110 $2749

The Single Post Swing saves on affordability, space, and is easy

for volunteers to install, the addition of the added bay allows for

a 2-swing which will include an infant unit and a handicap seat

Features a 5" (12,7cm) O.D. posts and a 3.5" (8,9cm) O.D. top

rail. Two black belt swing seats included. Complete with

galvanized swing chains.

3) Accessible Swing Seat: $607

The ADA swing seat comes with a rollercoaster-style safety

harness lifts for entry and snap-fits into place between legs for

security and is load-tested to up to 750 lbs. (341kg). Complete

with galvanized swing chains. The colors will be tangerine and

beige and will fit the 8' (2,44m) top rail versions.

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4) Home Dome Climber: -ZZXX0365 $6200

This unique climber combines the physical challenges

of a climbing dome with the features of a play house.

Home Dome is not just a scaled-down version of a

“big kids” climbing dome, every feature has been

specifically designed for the developmental needs of

children ages 2-5 and includes interior features like

the growth chart, crawl thru flaps and room dividers.

5) Sidewinder Cycle: - ZZXX0583 $1,191

Sidewinder Cycle is a Spring-based design that offers a safe,

thrilling ride. The panels are Surface mounted on alloy steel

springs and made of twin-paneled high-density plastic. The

motion played item Features cast aluminum footrests and

molded plastic seats with backrests for comfort.

6) Sidewinder Cycle with Sidecar: - ZZXX0584 $1,973

This Spring-based design offers a safe, thrilling ride with a side

mounted car on alloy steel springs and made of twin-paneled,

high-density plastic. Like the Sidewinder Cycle this item is made

of cast aluminum footrests and molded plastic seats and backs for

back support and comfort.

Note: That we have been notified that these prices reflect the 2014 cost and there will be a 4%

increase in price in 2015.

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7) Drum Set: - ZZUN5049 $1,140

Music is by its very nature universal and the three bongo-style

drums in varying tones are developmentally fun and socially

sustainable creating an environment that is useful to all people

including people with disabilities, diverse cultures, and the

elderly these drums are excellent at encouraging social

interaction.

Budget: Playground accessory Explanation:

8) Custom Risk Sign: - ZZXX0155 $1,524

Custom Signs will be used to post playground rules on one side and to thank our sponsors on

the other the signs are ground level stand-alone versions.

9) Wear Mat: -ZZXX038 $963

These rubber mats will help to minimize erosion in the high traffic playground areas.

10) Poured in Place Surfacing Area: $17,500

This safety surfacing offers a unique natural surface area that provides shock absorbing

properties in accordance with the procedures outlined in ASTM standards. The surfacing is long

lasting and durable with minimal maintenance needed to maintain appearance and safety.

11) Poured in Place Surfacing Swing Area: $16,700

See line item 10 above for a description of this budget item.

12) 8’ Border Timbers : $2800

These items are used to help create a curb and serve as containment for the recreation area.

13) ADA Accessibility Timber Ramp: $887

This Wide ramp helps to meet the requirements of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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The Hudson Historic Community Association (HHCA)

Sustainability:

Through a neighborhood incentive and reflective of its bylaws the Hudson Historic Community

Association (HHCA) will adopt the North Street Park and in partnership with the City of Newark

Parks Department will take responsibility for managing or delegating all aspects of its

maintenance and upkeep. In addition the HHCA will work with City of Newark officials and

corporate partners to establish a permanent fund with the Licking County Foundation for

donors to contribute to the parks financial well and thus provide a continuing fund for all future

financial needs of the park. The HHCA will also seek out grants whenever needed to help cover

cost of repairs, and replacements as needed. In addition the Hudson Historic Community

Association (HHCA) will work with Dawes Arboretum and other horticultural specialist to

manage the parks landscape and flora; gardens, trees, perennials and annuals. The effort to

find financial sustainability will no doubt allow the HHCA to bolster the public image of the City

of Newark as a desirable place to live and will play an integral part in helping to promote

improved property values and tax revenues for the city.

The Hudson Historic Community Association will also review and exam the issue of social

sustainability as we work with those residents throughout the year who participate in our

educational programming. Such program will be increased as we work towards establishing an

online presence through social media and improving and increase web capabilities. These

efforts to improve social sustainability will no doubt have a multiplier effect well beyond the

grant period itself.

With the improvement of the North Street Park in later stages and the Hudson Historic

Community Association (HHCA) hopes to begin plans towards additional programs in

community and urban gardening in other locations. The purpose is to develop service delivery

programs that allow participants to utilize produce from these gardens for course work offered

by the HHCA in cooking and Healthy nutrition.

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…“Another project involves revitalizing the

neighborhood’s North Street Park. Cass said she’s

hoping the park will bring residents of the street

and the surrounding streets together.”…

-Newark Advocate November 1, 2014

The Historic Hudson Community Association (HHCA)

Dissemination:

The Historic Hudson Community

Association (HHCA) will Continue to

work with local media such as the

Newark Advocate and local radio such

as WCLT 100.3 to “get out the news”

about the parks redevelopment. The

HHCA will salon Utilize public displays

and presentations at the Licking

County Library, schools and local

businesses. As mentioned earlier the

HHCA will also begin to maintain a

higher standard of use of social media

to create presence on the web and on

such locations as Facebook, Google,

and Twitter. The development of an

online presence will allow the HHCA to

establish an improved relation with

local residents and the broader

community so as to discuss the parks

development and its service delivery

programs and events. Such events will

continue to be our traditional,

spaghetti, progressive, and our beef and noodles dinner, the biannual neighborhood cleanups,

yard sales, and home and garden tours. The HHCA will also continue to hold workshops to

attract residents who during these events may be interested in providing feedback and

participation on the North Street Park project.

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The Historic Hudson Community Association (HHCA)

Ms. Megan Evans Grants Administrator

Licking County Foundation

30 N Second St. P.O. Box 4212

Newark, Ohio 43085-4212

Dear Ms. Evans,

I am excited and honored to have the opportunity to work with your organization on the

Redevelopment of the North Street Park. With over one hundred years of history the residents of this

community have been campaigning to improve the beauty and safety of our neighborhood and city.

Recently the Historic Hudson Community Association (HHCA), a 501(C) (3) organization, has been

presented with several new and exciting projects, the “gateway” into the Historic Hudson District from

Downtown and the planning of the redevelopment of the North Street Park. The HHCA is an

organization that is dedicated to the improvement our community, and as such continues to look for

ways to give back to the community and to help those in need. However, without the hard work and

dedication of Newark’s local businesses, residents, and HHCA members, none of this would be possible.

It is that selfless dedication which, has and will continue to inspire change and growth within our

community as we strive to preserve its historical integrity its buildings and to promote the wellbeing of

its residents.

As we know, change and growth by their very nature are not static; consequently, the community will

always find improvements to be made, projects to undertake, and assistance to be given. However, the

main obstacle of any undertaking is funding, and without which we would not be where we are today.

As a community it takes the collaboration of each member to support the whole, thus we are reaching

out asking for your financial support in developing an enriched community and a fresh new look at our

neighborhood. As the founder JC Penney’s Department Stores, James Cash Penney once said; “Growth

is never by mere chance – it is the result of forces working together.” So let’s work together to make this

a neighborhood that we can continue to be proud to call home.

Sincerely,

Sherry Cass

Sherry Cass, 2014 HHCA President

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Preliminary Landscape Design:

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