CONSENT AGENDA - Nate Monahan, Recreation Manager
Title
ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FOR REPLACEMENT PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000 FROM MINNESOTA/WISCONSIN PLAYGROUND FOR WESTWOOD PARK
Background
Westwood Park Playground equipment is 22 years old and is need of replacement. The cost of this playground with installation will be $30,000. The funds for this playground will come from the Capital Improvement Fund interest that City Council approved for the improvements of mini and neighborhood parks in the amount of $200,000 a year over the next four years.
Staff exercised the purchasing cooperative of U.S. Communities Government Alliance and chose the playground equipment line manufactured by GameTime and supplied by Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground. This improvement will also include playcurb, fiber, and benches.
The Park Board reviewed the plans, equipment choices, and cost and has recommended them for City Council approval. If approved, playground installation will be completed by June of this year.
Attached is the design and detail of the playground.
Recommendation
By motion, accept the proposal from Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground for playground equipment purchase and installation at Westwood Park in an amount not to exceed $30,000.