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Parks&Recreation
NATIONAL GOLD MEDAL WINNER
AND ACCREDITED AGENCY
September 11, 2020
David Littlejohn
Alternative Transportation Coordinator
City of Carmel
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
Re.: West Park/1161h Street Perimeter Path
Dear David,
This letter is to confirm Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation's commitment to construct the extension of the
116th Street perimeter path to the western border of West Park by or before 12/31/2022, subject to
approval of budget appropriations from the Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation (Park Board),
Common Council of the City of Carmel, and/or Clay Township Board. We will also work with the City of
Carmel on placement of a crosswalk to provide connectivity to the existing perimeter trail on the south
side of 116th Street, a shared goal of both CCPR and the City to enhance access to the park from the
west.
The core project in West Park, currently under review for permitting, is being funded jointly by Clay
Township and the Park Board. This project is focused on redevelopment of the original 75 acres of West
Park, including replacement of the destination playground and splash pad that have exceeded their
anticipated lifespans. Plans also include installation of an asphalt trail between the eastern and western
entrances to the park where a paved, multipurpose trail currently does not exist. This will ensure a
perimeter trail is available in all developed areas of the park. Bids for the core project exceeded
available funding, which required some value engineering to bring the project back within budget. We
unfortunately do not have sufficient funds at this time to extend the trail in areas of the park that
currently remain undeveloped.
It is fully anticipated that funding will be available and approved for extension of the trail in 2022. We
look forward to working with the City to enhance trail connectivity within our community.
Sincerely,
Michael W. Klit ing, CPRE
Director of Parks and Recreation/CEO
cc: CCPR Administration & Planning Division for West Park file
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