1. O. J. Watson Train Replacement and Park Improvements
Park and Recreation Department Recreation Division
September 15, 2015

2. O. J. Watson Improvements
Miniature Train Overview
Over 25,000 annual raving fans
Essential for programming (Polar Express, Spooky Train Ride, Cowboy/Cowgirl class, etc.)
Premier park attraction and revenue source

3. O. J. Watson Improvements
Miniature Train Overview (cont.)
#1 choice throughout O. J. Watson Master Plan Community Engagement Process
Great investment – train engine
Built in 1984
Lasting over 30 years

4. O. J. Watson Improvements
O. J. Watson Train Replacement
New locomotive train engine
Additional middle coach
Addition of crossing signal

5. O. J. Watson Improvements
Why is Replacement Needed?
Mounting maintenance costs
Annually out of service at least one month each season
Non functioning amenities result in poor customer service
Loss of potential revenue

6. O. J. Watson Improvements
Fleet Charges for Existing Train

7. O. J. Watson Improvements
Additional Amenities and Improvements in the coming years
Renovate miniature golf course
Playground benches
Kayaks

8. O. J. Watson Improvements
Additional Amenities and Improvements (cont.)
Wayfinding signage
Boat dock shade structure
Existing train overhaul
2015 Approval of CIP plan for
O. J. Watson amount is $3,559,390 over 10 years

9. O. J. Watson Improvements
It is Recommended that the City Council
Adopt the bonding resolution
Authorize initiation of the project and
Authorize all necessary signatures
Questions?

10. Park and Recreation Department Recreation Division
O. J. Watson Train Replacement and Park Improvements
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