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                                           COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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         MEW                           DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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                                               Rachel Carson State Office Building
                                                          P.O. Box 8555
                                                   Harrisburg, PA 17105-8555
                                                         August 21, 1995
         Bureau of Land and Water Conservation                                          717-787-2529




         Neil K. Qhristerson, Program Specialist
         Coastal Programs Division - OCRM
         SSMC4 Room 11209 (N/ORM 3)
         1305 East-West Highway
         'Silver Spring, MD 20910

         RE: DEP File No. CZ1:A(94)

         Dear Neil:

              Enclosed with this letter are two copies of the final report for the Borough of Bristol
         River Park Improvements Project (94PD.03). This project was completed with funds provided
         by a financial assistance award in the Coastal Zone Management Program for the fiscal
         year 1994.

                                                          Sincerely,

                                                                  L


                                                          Robert S. Edwards
                                                          Environmental Planner 11
                                                          Division of Coastal Programs

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                                   FINAL REPORT
                                          FOR
                    COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT GRANT
                                  NO. CZ1:94.03 PI)




                       IMPROVEMENTS TO
              BRISTOL RIVERFRONT PARK



                     A                          STREET
                               WHARF



                                      PREPARED BY



                          DEPALLO DESIGN AND PLANNING
                                 320 FAYETTE STREET
                                 CONSHOHOCKEN,, PA
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                                      AUGUST 1, 1995






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               PROJECT DESCRIPTION


                       Introduction
                       Bristol Riverfront Park is located Bristol Borough, Bucks County, PA adjacent to the
               Delaware River and the historic central business district of the Borough. The park, once a
               bustling river port, services the local and regional communities. Locally, the park receives daily'.
               year-round, passive-recreational use. Regionally, the park attracts thousands of people for
               seasonal, organized events. In recent years the park has undergone a revitalization program
               through the joint efforts of the Borough, Grundy Foundation, Lion's Club and state funding
               agencies such as RIRA, LWCF and CZM.

                       This particular project is third in a series of CZM funded efforts. The improvements were
               for surface treatments of a recently reconstructed wharf. These included specialty paving,
               concrete paving, handicap access, site furnishings, permanent sign, and a sculpture.

                       The project was awarded $35,000 from CZM for construction that was matched
               by the Grundy Foundation for $30,000 and $5,000 from the Borough. Additional monies for the
               project were supplied through a Community Development grant.

                       Project Coordination
                       The project was administered for the Borough by DePallo Design and Planning (DDP),
               consultants to the Borough. In addition to overseeing the project's construction, DDP had
               designed the project through Grundy Foundation funding, and secured necessary permits for the
               project. It was determined that the surface treatments to the wharf qualified under the original
               Army Corps permit for the construction of the wharf.

                       A major element in the design of the project was toward a sculptural element. DDP
               initiated and conducted a search to find an appropriate piece of sculpture for the project, but had
               little success in finding a piece that was already constructed and would fit design requirements. In
               light of this, requests for resumes and work samples for the selection of an artist to construct a
               piece that met design requirements were solicited. The sculptor, Ray King Studios, Ltd., was
               unanimously selected by members of the design team at DDP, and approved by Borough Council.
               Mr. King's work exemplified the qualities of verticality and light that was essential to the piece.

                        Two alternative schemes were presented to Borough Council for their review, and one
               scheme selected. The use of Mr. King in the project generated quite a bit of local press. Copies
               of articles are included in the report.

                       In overseeing the project, the consultant was required to conduct the bidding process and
               submit all required items to CZM and Community Development. The project was awarded to
               Road-Con, Inc. of West Chester, PA, the low bidder. Landscaping and several benches were
               deleted from the project to keep within the budget.









                      Construction Progress
                      Because Road-Con had several projects pending, the contractual procedure was
              completed in record time. Road-Con completed most of their work ahead of schedule. For this
              reason, there were few in-progress photos taken during the course of plaza construction.
              Scheduling of the entire project was close to the schedule submitted to CZM on 12/5/94 with the
              first quarterly report. A revision of this schedule is included with the final report to demonstrate
              how close the project came to completing the project within the projected schedule.

                      Changes in the construction included: installation of PVC pipe under the paving to the.
              sculpture base as a precautionary measure for lighting. This cost was offset by the additional
              concrete poured under the light fixtures and the elimination of the curb on the outer part of the
              ramp. The ramp had been poured as a monolith, and an actual curb deleted for 8 feet. The
              Vietnam Veteran's memorial plaques that had been set in the demolished wall around the removed
              flagpole were set in the concrete paving.

                      The CMU wall was changed to poured concrete at the pre-construction meeting. Because
              there was so much concrete already in the project, it was easier for the contractor to do and
              provided a stronger wall. The precast pavers had initially been set in the wrong pattern. Because
              they were set in stone dust with no cement added (per pre-construction meeting), it was easy for
              the contractor to remove and replace properly.

                      During the course of construction the Lion's Club approached the Borough to have the
              removed flagpole and plaques replaced. Although the Lions had been contracted prior to the bid
              process, no decision was returned about the removal of this item that had been purchased and
              installed by the Lion's. Because some money remained in the project, the 40' pole was able to be
              reinstalled about 25 feet away from the project area. The Lions will assume responsibility for the
              construction of a wall containing the plaques around the flagpole.

                      Upon completion of the plaza, Borough Council expressed dissatisfaction with the quality
              of some work by the Contractor. This included the curb around the sculpture, uneven precast
              pavers, and stress cracks in the paving. All issues were resolved by the July 4 holiday, including
              the removal of the curbing and replacement with precast pavers, at no extra cost to the Borough.

                      On June 13 the sculpture was installed by Ray King on the site. Most of the piece was
              assembled in 12" sections in the studio, and then these were assembled on the site. The Borough
              electrician, as specified, was available to make the lighting connection to the sculpture.

                      As-built drawings of the project are included with this report as required.









                       Budget

                       Cost breakdowns for the project are as follows, and can be compared with the contract
               budget (Exhibit Q that is included at the end of this report:

                       Project Work Elements*
                       Administration Expenses & Arch. Fees                  $ 6,468.30
                       Construction of Plaza: Road-Con, Inc.                   49,979.00
                                              Ray King Studios, Ltd.           15,000.00
                                              R.F. Butterworth, Inc.             1,500.00
                                              B. Bailey, Bor. Elec.                152.70

                       Total                                                 $73,100.00


                       Funding Source
                       CZM Funds                                             $35,000.00
                       Grundy Foundation                                       30,000.00
                       Bristol Borough                                           5,000.00
                       Community Development (additional funds)                  3,100.00

                       Total                                                 $73,100.00

                       Object Categories
                       Architectural consultant                              $ 6,468.30
                       Construction contractor(s)                              66,631.70

                       Total                                                 $73,100.00

                 Indicates total payments made to each CZM subcontractor. Includes payments pending from
               final CZM invoice no. 7.



                       Summary
                       This project has enjoyed considerable success throughout the course of its development.
               The design phase saw a tremendously successful collaboration between landscape architect and
               sculptor to arrive at a unique piece that is perfectly sited. The piece represents a beacon from the
               water and symbolizes a torch of light conu-nemorating those Bristol veterans who died in Vietnam.
               This successful collaboration would not have occurred without the cooperation and approval of
               CZM to consider the artist and his work.








                     During the course of construction many people commented on the plaza and how
              wonderful the riverfront park is looking. A group of older men who call themselves the Old
              Geezer Club (complete with sign), kept watch over the curing concrete to make sure no one left
              their mark. Borough Council is now planning the installation of a plaque noting the name of
              sculptural piece (as yet unknown), artist and members of council. This speaks to Council's
              satisfaction with the project.

                     Finally, the riverfront park was submitted to the local chapter of the American Society of
              Landscape Architects and received a Certificate of Merit for the ongoing work that has occurred.
              A copy of the plan submitted for the award is attached to this report. CZM has been involved in
              the funding of three projects associated with the award.

                     The Borough now looks forward to similar improvement of the existing wharf at the end
              of the restored, historic pavilion. Public restrooms are also a much needed facility for this well-
              used park.














                                               PROJECT COMPLETION SCHEDULE


                                                Bristol Riverfront Park Improvements
                                                         Market Street Wharf
                                                             CZ1:94:03 PD


                                                           December 5, 1994

                                                                           Date of                         Date of
                                                           Date to be      Actual          Date to be      Actual
                                                           Initiated       Initiation      Completed       C m letion
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            1. Permit Requirements                         8/l/94          811194          10/1/94         11129194

            2. Wharf Plaza:
                   Final Design                            8/l/94          811194          ll/l/94         1015194
                   Construction Documentation              11/15/94        10115194        12/31/94        319194
                   Bid Package Issue                                                       2/l/95          319195
                   Construction/Construction Admin.        3/15/95         4124195         6/30/95         711195


            3. Sculptural Element:
                   Design                                  9/l/94          1124195         1/31/95         318195
                   Construction and Installation           2/l/95          318195          6/30/95         6115195


            4. Draft Final Report                          6/15/95         615195          8/1/95          7114195

            5. Final Project Report                        8/15/95         7/28/95         9/l/95          811194






                   Schedule Notes
                   The above schedule is that submitted at the start of the project. Actual dates have been inserted in
            italics after the proposed dates. The primary cause for lateness in items was the sculptural issue and the time
            required to obtain sole source status, Borough approval and funding for the piece. In spite of this issue, the
            project was completed ahead of the required schedule.








                                                       EXHIBIT C:
                                                 BUDGET INFORMATION
                                                     Bristol Borough
                                              Riverfront Park Improvements



                 PROJECT WORK ELEMENTS


                 Administrative expenses and
                 Architectural/engineering fees                                    S      6,000
                 Construction                                                           64,000


                                                                                   S    70,000



                 FUNDING SOURCE


                 CZM funds                                                              35,000
                 Local funds                                                            35,000


                                                                                   S    70,000



                 OBJECT CATEGORIES


                 Engineering consultant                                            $      6,000
                 Construction contractor                                                64,000


                                                                                   $    70,000















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   Bristol Borough Council proceeds with caution into aesthetics
   Two                               By Russell Gold                    What's turned the eight council mem-          swirling currents of modern art, the coun-     sculpture?
                                 INQUIRER CORRESPONDENT               bers, who are more accustomed to discuss-       cil agreed this month to use grant money         Kelly searched the Philadelphia area
   grants will           BRISTOL BOROUGH - Ever so cautious-          ing financing ambulance squads and levy-        to pay for a model so they could see what a    for a sculptor and found Ray King. a
                       ly, the Bristol Borough Council members        ing taxes, into art critics is a state grant    proposed sculpture will look like              Philadelphian who works mostly in glass
   pay for a           are testing the temperamental waters of        for the improvement of the Delaware               The overall plan for the wharf ar*ea was     and metal. In a slide presentation in Octo-
   waterfront          the art world in their search for a sculp-     River waterfront.                               prepared by the borough's planning con-        ber, he showed the council a contempo-
                       ture to serve as the focal point of a rede-      Bristol Borough has received $35,000          sultant, Kathy Kelly of DePallo Design &       rary body of work. King was recently
   sculpture.          signed Market Street wharf.                    from the state Department of Environ-           Planning in Conshohocken. Her idea in-         selected to build four 40-foot columns
   A model               In a vote this month, the council de-        mental Resources in a coastal zone man-         cludes coXering the wharf with cement in       made of granite, stainless steel and lami-
                       cided to commission a model from a Phila-      agement grant for improvements to the           a pattern of concentric circles. A sculp-      nated glass at the southern end of the
   first,              delphia artist, but the question of what       wharf area. A matching $35,000 grant is         ture, on a slight rise, is planned for the     Avenue of the Arts in Philadelphia.
                       the sculpture should look like is still        coming from the Grundy Foundation.              center.                                          His idea for Bristol Borough is more
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   g the youths to           was a 12-feet high flame made          garnered a lot of support from         The flame, according to King,
   ard on borough            out of hundreds of pieces of           council as well, was a spherical       will serve as a sort of
   Council vowed to          one-half-inch-thick float glass.       shape called a dodecahedron.           ', lighthouse" for the Bristol
   a meeting for the         According to the sculptor, who         Inside the five-feet high sculp-       Wharf, a "welcoming beacon
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   Lou Persichetti Jr. to    work on the entryway to the            off colored light by nig or            erans memorial may also be
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                                                                                                                                                         AWARDS ISSUE
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        MERIT AWARD
        Bristol Borough's Lion's Park
        Category: Landscape Architectural Design

            "Solid design and great improvement," commented the jury on this
        restoration and redesign project for a 10-acre, Delaware Riverfront
        Park.
            DePallo Design & Planning of Conshohocken, PA developed a
        design that expanded the overall size of and brought unity to this much
        deteriorated park. Restoring an historic pavilion and the Market Street
        Wharf as well as redesigning the park's reclaimed open space were all
        involved in the process.
            "The right thing to do and well executed," the jury further com-
        mented. "Can't wait for its completion." The completion date for the                    Model of

            The park is currently used in the evenings for passive recreation and
        project is set for 1996.                                                                proposed
                                                                                                sculpture by
        concerts, and in the summer for large-scale events.                                     Ray King.
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                                                                                                lit from within
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        improvements plan.                                                                                                                               reclamation beyond.
        The overall size of the
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                  executed ... can't wait for its
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                                   FINAL REPORT
                                           FOR
                    COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT GRANT
                                  NO. CZ1:94.03 PD




                       IMPROVEMENTS TO
              BRISTOL RIVERFRONT PARK



              MA                         T STREET
                               WHARF



                                      PREPARED BY



                         DEPALLO DESIGN AND PLANNING
                                320 FAYETTE STREET
                                CONSHOHOCKEN,, PA
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                                      AUGUST 1, 1995






                       Pennsylvania Coastal Zone Management Program

                              [INSERT TITLE/NAME OF PROJECT]
                              Rivzr@mvv+ Park, - Marke4 5t. WVIA4-
                      [INSERT MONTH, YEAR OF PROJECT COMPLETION]



                         DER Grant/Contract No.  CZ1: 9-4-03 ?D
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        A REPORT OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
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               PROJECT DESCRIPTION


                      Introduction
                      Bristol Riverfront Park is located Bristol Borough, Bucks County, PA adjacent to the
               Delaware River and the historic central business district of the Borough. The park, once a
               bustling river port, services the local and regional communities. Locally, the park receives daily'.
               year-round, passive-recreational use. Regionally, the park attracts thousands of people for
               seasonal, organized events. 'In recent years the park has undergone a revitalization program
               through the joint efforts of the Borough, Grundy Foundation, Lion's Club and state funding
               agencies such as RERA, LWCF and CZM.

                      This particular project is third in a series of CZM funded efforts. The improvements were
               for surface treatments of a recently reconstructed wharf. These included specialty paving,
               concrete paving, handicap access, site furnishings, permanent sign, and a sculpture.

                      The project was awarded $35,000 from CZM for construction that was matched
               by the Grundy Foundation for $30,000 and $5,000 from the Borough. Additional monies for the
               project were supplied through a Community Development grant.

                      Project Coordination
                      The project was administered for the Borough by DePallo Design and Planning (DDP),
               consultants to the Borough. In addition to overseeing the project's construction, DDP had
               designed the project through Grundy Foundation funding, and secured necessary permits for the
               project. It was determined that the surface treatments to the wharf qualified under the original
               Army Corps permit for the construction of the wharf.                               I

                      A major element in the design of the project was toward a sculptural element. DDP
               initiated and conducted a search to find an appropriate piece of sculpture for the project, but had
               little success in finding a piece that was already constructed and would fit design requirements. In
               light of this, requests for resumes and work samples for the selection of an artist to construct a
               piece that met design requirements were solicited. The sculptor, Ray King Studios, Ltd., was
               unanimously selected by members of the design team at DDP, and approved by Borough Council.
               Mr. King's work exemplified the qualities of verticality and light that was essential to the piece.

                       Two alternative schemes were presented to Borough Council for their review, and one
               scheme selected. The use of IN& King in the project generated quite a bit of local press. Copies
               of articles are included in the report.

                      In overseeing the project, the consultant was required to conduct the bidding process and
               submit all required items to CZM and Community Development. The project was awarded to
               Road-Con, Inc. of West Chester, PA, the low bidder. Landscaping and several benches were
               deleted from the project to keep within the budget.









                     Construction Progress
                     Because Road-Con had several projects pending, the contractual procedure was
              completed in record time. Road-Con completed most of their work ahead of schedule. For this
              reason, there were few in-progress photos taken during the course of plaza construction.
              Scheduling of the entire project was close to the schedule submitted to CZM on 12/5/94 with the
              first quarterly report. A revision of this schedule is included with the final report to demonstrate
              how close the project came to completing the project within the projected schedule.

                     Changes in the construction included: installation of PVC pipe under the paving to the
              sculpture base as a precautionary measure for lighting. This cost was offset by the additional
              concrete poured under the light fixtures and the elimination of the curb on the outer part of the
              ramp. The ramp had been poured as a monolith, and an actual curb deleted for 8 feet. The
              Vietnam Veteran's memorial plaques that had been set in the demolished wall around the removed
              flagpole were set in the concrete paving.

                     The CMU wall was changed to poured concrete at the pre-construction meeting. Because
              there was so much concrete already in the project, it was easier for the contractor to do and
              provided a stronger wall. The precast pavers had initially been set in the wrong pattern. Because
              they were set in stone dust with no cement added (per pre-construction meeting), it was easy for
              the contractor to remove and replace properly,

                     During the course of construction the Lion's Club approached the Borough to have the
              removed flagpole and plaques replaced. Although the Lions had been contracted prior to the bid
              process, no decision was returned about the removal of this item that had been purchased and
              installed by the Lion's. Because some money remained in the project, the 40' pole was able to be
              reinstalled about 25 feet away from the project area. The Lions will assume responsibility for the
              construction of a wall containing the plaques around the flagpole.

                     Upon completion of the plaza, Borough Council expressed dissatisfaction with the quality
              of some work by the Contractor. This included the curb around the sculpture, uneven precast
              pavers, and stress cracks in the paving. All issues were resolved by the July 4 holiday, including
              the removal of the curbing and replacement with precast pavers, at no extra cost to the Borough.

                     On  June 13 the sculpture was installed by Ray King on the site. Most of the piece was
              assembled in 12" sections in the studio, and then these were assembled on the site. The Borough
              electrician, as specified, was available to make the lighting connection to the sculpture.

                     As-built drawings of the project are included with this report as required.









                      Budget

                      Cost breakdowns for the project are as follows, and can be compared with the contract
              budget (Exhibit Q that is included at the end of this report:

                      Pro -ject Work Elements*
                      Administration Expenses & Arch. Fees                  $ 6,468.30
                      Construction of Plaza: Road-Con, Inc.                    49,979.00
                                             Ray King Studios, Ltd.            15,000.00
                                             R.F. Butterworth, Inc.              1,500.00
                                             B. Bailey, Bor. Elec.                 152.70

                      Total                                                 $73,100.00


                      Fundinp- Source
                      CZM Funds                                             $35,000.00
                      Grundy Foundation                                        30,000.00
                      Bristol Borough                                            5,000.00
                      Community Development (additional funds)                   3,100.00

                      Total                                                 $73,100.00

                      Ob  -ject Categories
                      Architectural consultant                              $ 6,468.30
                      Construction contractor(s)                               66,631.70

                      Total                                                 $73,100.00

                 Indicates total payments made to each CZM subcontractor. Includes payments        pending from
              final CZM invoice no. 7.



                      Summary
                      This project has enjoyed considerable success throughout the course of its development.
              The design phase saw a tremendously successful collaboration between landscape architect and
              sculptor to arrive at a unique piece that is perfectly sited. The piece represents a beacon from the
              water and symbolizes a torch of light commemorating those Bristol veterans who died in Vietnam.
              This successful collaboration would not have occurred without the cooperation and approval of
              CZM to consider the artist and his work.









                     During the course of construction many people commented on the plaza and how
              wonderful the riverfront park is looking. A group of older men who call themselves the Old
              Geezer Club (complete with sign), kept watch over the curing concrete to make sure no one left
              their mark. Borough Council is now planning the installation of a plaque noting the name of
              sculptural piece (as yet unknown), artist and members of council. This speaks to Council's
              satisfaction with the project.

                     Finally, the riverfront park was submitted to the local chapter of the American Society of
              Landscape Architects and received a Certificate of Merit for the ongoing work that has occurred.
              A copy of the plan submitted for the award is attached to this report. CZM has been involved in
              the funding of three projects associated with the award.

                     The Borough now looks forward to similar improvement of the existing wharf at the end
              of the restored, historic pavilion. Public restrooms are also a much needed facility for this well-
              used park.














                                              PROJECT COMPLETION SCHEDULE


                                                Bristol Riverfront Park Improvements
                                                         Market Street Wharf
                                                             CZ1:94:03 PD


                                                           December 5, 1994

                                                                           Date of                         Date of
                                                           Date to be      Actual          Date to be      Actual
                                                           Initiated       Initiation      Completed       Cqm
                                                                                                              @Ietion

            1. Permit Requirements                         8/l/94          811194          10/1/94         11129194

            2. Wharf Plaza:
                   Final Design                            8/l/94          811194          ll/l/94         1015194
                   Construction Documentation              11/15/94        10115194        12/31/94        319194
                   Bid Package Issue                                                       2/l/95          319195
                   Construction/Construction Admin.        3/15/95         4124195         6/30/95         711195


            3. Sculptural Element:
                   Design                                  9/l/94          1124195         1/31/95         318195
                   Construction and Installation           2/1/95          318195          6/30/95         6115195


            4. Draft Final Report                          6/15/95         615195          8/l/95          7114195

            5. Final Project Report                        8/15/95         7/28/95         9/l/95          811194






                   Schedule Notes
                   The above schedule is that submitted at the start of the project. Actual dates have been inserted in
            italics after the proposed dates. The primary cause for lateness in items was the sculptural issue and the time
            required to obtain sole source status, Borough approval and funding for the piece. In spite of this issue, the
            project was completed ahead of the required schedule.








                                                        EXHIBIT C:
                                                 BUDGET INFORMATION
                                                     Bristol Borough
                                              Riverfront Park Improvements



                 PROJECT WORK ELEMENTS


                 Administrative expenses and
                 Architectural/engineering fees                                    S      6,000
                 Construction                                                           64,000


                                                                                   S    70,000



                 FUNDING SOURCE


                 CZM funds                                                         $    35,000
                 Local funds                                                            35,000


                                                                                   $    70,000



                 OBJECT CATEGORIES


                 Engineering consultant                                            $      6,000
                 Construction contractor                                                64,000


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   Bristol Borough Council proceeds with caution into aestheticï¿½
   Two                               By Russell Gold                     What's turned the eight council mem-         swirling currents of modern art, the coun-      sculpture?
                                  INQUIRER CORRESPONDENT               bers, who are more accustomed to discuss-      cil agreed this month to use grant money          Kelly searched the Philadelphia area
   grantsWill            BRISTOL BOROUGH - Ever so cautious-           ing financing ambulance squads and levy-       to pay for a model so they could see what a     for a sculptor and found Ray King. a
                       ly, the Bristol Borough Council members         ing taxes, into art critics is a state grant   proposed sculpture will look like.              Philadelphian who works mostly in glass
   pay for a           are testing the temperamental waters of         for the improvement of the Delaware              The overall plan for the wharf area was       and metal. In a slide presentation in Octo-   i
   waterfront          the art world in their search for a sculp-      River waterfront.                              prepared by the borough's planning con-         ber, he showed the council a contempo-
                       lure to serve as the focal point of a rede-       Bristol Borough has received $35,000         sultant, Kathy Kelly of DePallo Design &        rary body of work. King was recently
   sculpture.          signed Market Street wharf.                     from the state Department of Environ-          Planning in Conshohocken. Her idea in-          selected to build four 40-foot columns        1
                         In a vote this month, the council de-         mental Resources in a coastal zone man-        cludes covering the wharf with cement in        made of granite, stainless steel and lami-
   A model             cided to commission a model from a Phila-       agement grant for improvements to the          a pattern  .of concentric circles. A sculp-     nated glass at the southern end of the
   first,              delphia artist, but the question of what        wharf area. A matching $35,000 grant is        ture, on a slight rise, is planned for the      Avenue of the Arts in Philadelphia.
                       the sculpture should look like is still         coming from the Grundy Foundation.             center.                                           His idea for Bristol Borough is more
   please.             under debate.                                     Instead of plunging headlong into the          But the question, remains: What kind of                 See SCULPTURE on BC5



                                                                                                                                                                   @"Council hedges
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                                                                                                                                                                           SCULPTURE from BC1
                                                                                                                                                                   40"Zodest. At the October meeting,
                                                                                                                                                                   Rt4(lng shOWeda - rough. sketch. of an
                                                                                                                                                                   eternal flame" -@- a spiraling, glass.
                                                                                                                                                                   T-encased 12400t column of light that
                                                                                                                                                                   `-ends in a point.
                                                                                                                                                                   4 The council was impressed, but not
                                                                                                                                                                   overwhelmed,
                                                                                                                                                                    "I thought it looked like a rocket
                                                                                                                                                                   ship," Saia@kcouncij member Charles
                                                                                                                                                                   Quici, sounding dubious. He sitid he
                                                                                                                                                                   had in mind a more clasï¿½ical, sym-
                                                                                                                                                                   metrical design with, maybe, a
                                                                                                                                                                   sphere on top.
                                                                                                                                                                    At a council meeting earlier this
                                                                                                                                                                   month, the council voted unani.
                                                                                                                                                                   Is m0uslY to use $1,soo of the state
                                                                                                                                                                   Vmoney to have King develop a modi.
                                                                                                                                                                   Zfied model. If the new design Meets
                                                                                                                                                                   66 with the council's approval, then
                                                                                                                                                                   GKing will get additional money to
                                                                                                                                                                   "---complete thesculpture.
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   merchants who were
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   ost Annex, 400 Mill
   where Berger was
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   keeper was shot three
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   a struggle with Gib-
   court ruled.
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                                                                                                                            Bob Castell
   ders                                          "'Vest-A-Cop" Committee
                             Bristol Borough Council President Joe Coffman has appointed a "Vest-a-Cop"  Committee in
                             order to raise money for bullet-proff vests for 14 police officers.  The members of the committee
   space                     are (from left):  State Representative Tom Corrigan, Mary Gary Tosti, Coffman, officer Robert
                             Lebo, Chief Frank Peranteau,  and retired officer Allen Lebo. Local banker Terry Redinger is not
                             photographed. All money left over will be spent on future vest purchases. To contribute, send
   r sports                  checks to Bristol Borough Vest-a-Cop, c/o Joseph Coffman, 721 Garden Street, Bristol, PA
                             19007. Make checks payable to "Bristol Borough Vest-a-Cop.
    erous
   employees came and
   ramps away which         Council okays flame sculpture
   ad spent days to
   more, they have been     to enhance the Bristol Wharf
   away from that
   und and other areas      by David Jwanier                       will refract sunlight during the    broke a tie and selected the
   they skateboard,          Bristol Borough Council               day and artificial light at night.  flame. The dodecahedron ap-
   ag the Mill Run          found itself with two fascinat-        When completed, the artwork         peared to capture council's im-
   ient   Community         ing choices last week when art-        will grace the wharf in the area    agination as a more dynamic
   lot and behind First     ist Ray King presented                 behind the Bristol Riverside        artwork, but it was also deemed
   Bank on Radcliffe        proposals for the $15,000 art          Theatre and CoreStates Bank.        somewhat less durable than the
                            work slated for unveiling this         Coastal Zone Management             flame. To replace a single pane
   the "L" word, was        summer at the Mill Street              grant money will be used to pay     of holographic glass for the do-
   on borough council       Wharf.                                 for the piece.                      decahedron was estimated at
    being hesitant in        The one selected by council           The second choice, which            $200.
   g the youths to          was a 12-feet high flame made          garnered a lot of support from      The flame, according to King,
   ard on borough           out of hundreds of pieces of           council as well, was a spherical    will serve as a sort of
   Council vowed to         one-half-inch-thick float glass.       shape called a dodecahedron.        "lighthouse" for the Bristol
   a meeting for the        According to the sculptor, who         Inside the five-feet high sculp-    Wharf, a "welcoming beacon
   ders with Recreation     has been commissioned for              ture was a star that would shoot    to the port. " In addition, a vet-
   Lou Persichetti Jr. to   work on the entryway to the            off colored light by night or       erans memorial may also be
   ssible solutions.        new Avenue of the Arts in Phil-        day. It would've also had a         worked into the piece of art.
   nan Charles Caucci       adelphia (currently Broad              five-feet high base.
   ee page 20               Street), the 1,000-pound flame         In the end, Mayor Gary Tosti
                                                                        Merchant's plight
                                                                            a sign of times
                                                                    Boroughh codes forced                                                         
                                                                      removal of billboards
                                                                                                                                           
                                                                   by David Jwanier                    for small businesses such        as
                                                                    A Sixth Avenue business-            hers to succeed.                     
                                                                   woman said the fragile state of      "I've talked to other people
                                                                   her shop is the sign of the times   who said they want to start
                                                                   in Bristol Borough.                 businesses in Bristol Borough
                                                                   Her problem?                        but decided against it because
                                                                   Operating a        handcrafted      they didn't feel they would get
                                                                   home decorations       specialty    cooperation from Bristol Bor-
                                                                   store on a side street with little  ough," she said. "I feel that if
                                                                   traffic is a tough road to hoe.     they would accommodate out
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                                 David Jwanier (right) for the Larry Morris Fund. 7he check was the result of a
                                 successful subscription drive earlier this year during which the Pilotpledged money
                                 to thefundfor each new subscriber. Larry Morris is also photographed.


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        MERIT AWARD
        Bristol Borough's Lion's Park
        Category:       Landscape Architectural Design

            "Solid design and great improvement," commented the jury on this
        restoration and redesign project for a 10-acre, Delaware Riverfront
        Park.
            DePallo Design & Planning of Conshohocken, PA developed a
        design that expanded the overall size of and brought unity to this much
        deteriorated park. Restoring an historic pavilion and the Market Street
        Wharf as well as redesigning the park's reclaimed open space were all
        involved in the process.
            "The right thing to do and well executed," the jury further com-
        mented "Can't wait for its completion." The completion date for the                     Model of
        project is set for 1996.                                                                proposed
            The park is currently used in the evenings for passive recreation and               sculpture by
        concerts, and in the summer for large-scale events.                                     Ray King.
                                                                                                Glass "flame" is
                                                                                                lit from within
                                                                                                and is
                                                                                                representative
                                                                                                of a beacon
                                                                                                from the water,
                                                                                                a memorial to
                                                                                                the Vietnam
                                                                                                Veterans of
                                                                                                Bristol who died.





                                                                                       






                                                                                



            LIONS PARK

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        Existing and proposed                                                                                                                             open space
        improvements plan.                                                                                                                                reclamation beyond.
        The overall size of the                                                                                         
        park has expanded
        and became more
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                  executed ... can't wait for its
                  completion."
                                                                                                                             




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