ITEM: 5.3 NEW BUSINESS- Nate Monahan, Program Supervisor
Title
Recommendation for Replacement Playground Equipment at Little Bit Park
Background
Providing replacement playground equipment at Little Bit Park was approved by the City Council with Funds use from the 2013 Capital Fund. Little Bit Park playground (OLDEST PARK IN OUR SYSTEM) 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. 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 budgeted amount for this playground equipment is not to exceed $30,000 and includes equipment, installation and associated costs. If recommended and approved by City Council, Playground installation will be completed by November 15, 2013.
Recommendation
By motion, recommend the City Council accept the new replacement playground equipment plan for Little Bit Park proposed by Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground at a cost not to exceed $30,000.