Systemwide Improvements Recommended for Funding Project Description Project Budget                                           Measure DD -Lake Merritt Systemwide Budget Recommended Funding from Measure DD Comments
Series A (03-06) Series B (06-10)
6,250,000
Landscaping, Street Furnishings, Signage and Kiosks    Funds would be used for landscaping, site lighting; trash receptacles; picnic tables; benches and integrated seating; informational, directional and interpretive signage.  Kiosks would be used to display park related events and notices; history markers would be placed along perimeter path and at neighborhood nodes to denote historic events and locations.   $2,600,000 1,880,000 720,000 Landscaping, signage, kiosks, amenities and furnishings will be incorporated into the 12th Street, Lakeshore and Lakeside Drive park border expansion projects identified in the Measure DD Capital Expenditure Plan for Series A and B to maximize improvement benefits to the public. 
Fire Protection Provide adequate fire protection to facilities within Lakeside Park including Children's Fairyland Structures, the Garden Center and the Sailboat House. $900,000 245,000 520,000 Budget based on estimate PWA received from EBMUD ($300 per foot x 3,000 feet).  Remaining funds would potentially come from the Sailboat House Renovation project or the City's Capital Improvement Program.  Budget does not include any interior piping that might be required within Fairyland.
Public Docks Rebuilding of docks including posts, decking, railings.  Add accoutrements such as lights, banners, signage, plaques, and benches. 
12th Street  $   178,000 0 120,000 Scope of work would be incorporated into 12th Street project
East 18th Street The majority of work associated with this project is proposed to be funded within the Lake Merritt Retaining Walls funding category and as a part of the East 18th Gateway
Grand Avenue  $   163,000 0 0 New project
Municipal Boathouse  $   163,000 120,000 Scope of work would be incorporated into Municipal Boathouse Street project
Lake Merritt Hotel  $   163,000 50,000 0 Majority of funds for this dock were raised by the Lake Merritt Breakfast Club. Dock structure complete.  Railings, seating and lighting remain to be completed.
Lake Merritt Master Irrigation Plan
Central Irrigation System Controller 200,000 0 Station location would be incorporated into one of the Lake Merritt expansion projects identified in the Measure DD Capital Expenditure Plan for Series A
Lakeshore Pergola/Colonade Historic structure restoration $847,000 430,000 0 Structure contains extensive dry rot.  Can be viewed as an extension of the El Embarcadero Greenlink Project funded in Series A (2003-2006) or as a standard alone maintenance project.
Cleveland Cascade Renovation of the area including crosswalk, railings, fountain, lighting, planting and irrigation $921,000 300,000 0 Citizens Task Force is working with Councilmember Nadel's Office to move project forward.  Design services for a concept design were provided for the project.  Public Works Maintenance has particular concerns about O&M costs of fountains.
East 18th Gateway Design and installation of gateway (streetscape) elements in the 18th Street approach including art elements, hardscape, plantings and irrigation $1,700,000 125,000 650,000 Funds can be leverage with Central East Oakland Redevelopment District Funds recommended for this area
Restrooms Improvements to existing and new facilities $1,630,000
12nd Street (New) and Municipal Boathouse (Replacement) 0 450,000 Scope of work would be incorporated into 12th Street project and the Municipal Boathouse project 
Garden Center       0 440,000  
Grand Total    $9,265,000 6,250,000 3,350,000 2,900,000  
Unfunded Systemwide Improvements                               (Recommended in Lake Merritt Master Plan) Project Description Project Budget                                            (Per Lake Merritt Master Plan) Recommended Funding from Measure DD Comments
Series A (03-06) Series B (06-10)
Lakeside Park
Interior Promenade Walkway Renovation of the central park area including a mid park promenade, formalized outdoor theatre area, playground relocation, planting and irrigation $4,460,000 0 0 New project
McElroy Fountain Renovation of the area including fountain, pump house, lighting, pathways, planting (reforestation) and irrigation) $2,500,000 0 0 New Project
Lake Merritt Garden Center New Perimeter fencing and entry gates, lighting and expanded botanical plantings $2,520,000 0 0 New project. 
Pine Knoll Renovation of the park including perimeter retaining wall, staircase, lighting, planting and irrigation $593,000 0 0 New Project
Dog Run Unknown 0 0 New Project
Athol Park Renovation of park including new play area, restroom, plaza, lighting, bus shelter, planting and irrigation $1,261,000 0 0 Further enhances East 18th gateway into Eastlake community
Restrooms Improvements to existing and new facilities $1,633,000 0 0
Pine Knoll Demolish existing facility due to poor location, inappropriate use and neglect Unknown   0 0 New project
Grand Total   $12,967,000   0 0