CC MEETING: March 17, 2015
DATE: March 10, 2015
TO: Leonard Martin, City Manager
FROM: Kim Bybee, Athletics Manager & Scott Whitaker, Parks and Recreation Director
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Consider Approval Of The Purchase Of Two (2) Replacement Playgrounds By Webuildfun, Inc. Through An Inter-Local Agreement With BuyBoard In An Amount Not To Exceed $105,000.00.
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BACKGROUND:
This project is part of the Park Amenities Fund, which was approved by City Council for the FY2014-15 budget. Playgrounds and other park amenities were evaluated using set criteria to determine current conditions and to aid staff in prioritization of projects. Each amenity was given a grade and a preliminary list of projects was presented to Council for completion in 2015 using the initial funds provided. The Del Santer Park and Rosemeade Recreation Center Preschool playgrounds were given a grade of F and D+, respectively. New playgrounds were designed for both locations by Webuildfun, Inc. to better serve the needs of the playground users.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The playgrounds will be funded using Park Amenity Funds out of the following account.
ACCTG UNIT ACCOUNT BUDGET AMOUNT
854360 115370399 $105,000
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends approval of the playground replacements for Del Santer Park and Rosemeade Recreation Center by Webuildfun, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $105,000 using the City's existing agreement with BuyBoard.