ITEM: 12.2 ADMINISTRATION- Nate Monahan, Program Supervisor
Title
ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FOR REPLACEMENT PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000 FROM MINNESOTA/WISCONSIN PLAYGROUND FOR LITTLE BIT PARK.
Background
Little Bit Park playground equipment is 15 years old and recently the slide was removed due to unsafe conditions and replacement parts are no longer available for the remaining equipment from the manufacturer. The replacement of the playground equipment was then included in the 2013 Capital Fund Budget. The budgeted amount for this playground equipment is not to exceed $30,000 and includes equipment, installation and associated costs.
Staff exercised the purchasing practice of U.S. Communities Government Alliance and chose the playground equipment line manufactured by GameTime and supplied by Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground. Staff was able to get a play structure that was on a 2013 close out deal. The improvement will also include a swing set, playcurb, free standing pieces, and fiber.
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 November 15, 2013.
Recommendation
By Motion, accept the proposal for playground equipment in the amount not to exceed $30,000 from Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground for Little Bit Park.