File #: 23-0044    Version: 1 Name: Historic Carousel Evaluation Study
Type: Briefing Status: Filed
File created: 2/10/2023 In control: City Council Work Session
On agenda: 2/22/2023 Final action: 2/22/2023
Title: Historic Carousel Option Evaluation Study
Indexes: , Community Recreational Enhancements, Hampton History Museum, Recreation
Attachments: 1. Consultant Presentation, 2. Staff Presentation
Related files: 23-0176

Title

Historic Carousel Option Evaluation Study

 

Purpose

PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:

This Evaluation Study provides an overview of the relocation of the carousel, and provides high level advantages and disadvantages of options for consideration.  Current Location:  Leave the carousel at its current location.  Mill Point Park:  Relocate the carousel to the site in Mill Point Park as recommended by the Implementation Plan.  Buckroe Beach:  Relocate the carousel to a site at Buckroe Beach. 

 

Discussion:

 

This study addresses several aspects of the relocation, including (1) how the location of the carousel supports downtown revitalization; (2) ease of access to, and use of the carousel by residents and visitors; (3) protection and preservation of the historic carousel; and (4) costs of relocation, both short term and long term.

 

Impact:

 

The cost will range by option up to $2.82 million. 

 

Recommendation:

Rec

Briefing only.  No action required.