HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-05-23 - AGENDA REPORTS - UPGRADE PLAY EQUIPMENT (2)AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
Rick Putna
CONSENTCALENDAR
DATE: May 23, 1995
SUBJECT: Upgrade Play Equipment at Four City Parks
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department had planned to replace Bouquet
Canyon Park's playground equipment in fiscal year 1996-97. However, this process was
accelerated when staff discovered rotting timbers. The playground structures were no longer
in compliance with current safety standards. Subsequently, all playground equipment was
removed, with the exception of a swing. In addition, the depth of existing sand was determined
to be substandard.
As a result of the early removal of the play equipment, staff is attempting to reorganize its
capital improvement schedule to purchase play equipment for four park sites and to begin work
on Bouquet Canyon Park this fiscal year. Funding for the playground equipment would be from
Proposition A discretionary funding. Staff anticipates going to bid by June 1995.
The following parks will receive new playground equipment:
Valencia Glen - Replace old wooden equipment;
Valencia Meadows - Replace old wooden swing;
Santa Clarita - Install equipment to address 2-6 year old age group.
Parks Building Maintenance staff will install the equipment at the above three park sites, with
a target completion date of February 28, 1996. Bouquet Canyon Park will be installed by a
licensed contractor and should be completed by July 30, 1995.
Staff recommends that one manufacturer of playground equipment be utilized for the
rehabilitation and upgrading of the four park sites. The Parks and Recreation Commission has
previously recommended the use of Iron Mountain Forge equipment for park playgrounds. This
equipment is of a high quality and complies with all safety and ADA requirements and
regulations. Staff is requesting waiver of the bidding process because Iron Mountain Forge is
the sole supplier of the desired equipment. The City is therefore able to purchase equipment
directly from the manufacturer's representative, eliminating contractor overhead costs in the
purchasing process.
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Upgrade Play Equipment at Four City Parks
May 23, 1995
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1. The City Council approve the appropriation of $75,000 in Proposition A - Safe Park Bond
Act funds to account number 24-99036-227, and increase estimated revenues, account
.number 24-3583, by the same amount, to start construction on upgrading playground
equipment during fiscal year 1994-95 and ending by February 28, 1996; and
2. Waive the bidding process and authorize the purchase of Iron Mountain Forge
playground equipment.
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