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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=395455919-03012008>Just some further
info on the Lippitt Park fountain: This fountain is similar to the Bagnotti
Fountain which was repaired/reactivated a few years ago. I'm not sure on details
but, for one thing, a vault would have to be installed under the ground.
That, plus whatever else is necessary, would cost somewhere around
$100,000. The fountain is historical and so grants from somewhere might help
finance the renovation. Issues of liability mean the fountain would have to have
chlorinated water and that someone would have to come each day that the fountain
was on and be sure it was clean and free of glass. This would seem to be a huge
issue because glass-free in the morning doesn't ensure glass-free after lunch.
Senior citizens have been hired for a couple of hours a day to do such
maintenance. The fountain could be turned on only at special times, or times of
day, or for special events, thus cutting down on negatives. I have spoken with
Bob McMahon (a Summit resident) of the Parks Department and he volunteered to
speak and work with the neighborhood association or fountain group. He has
information, plans used for the Bagnotti Fountain, etc. While he has the
above-mentioned, and important, concerns, he did offer hope. With enough money,
and maybe extra money to endow some sort of upkeep, a working fountain is
possible.
Liz</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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