A | Consideration and Approval of Cooperative Contract: Approve the Cooperative Purchase Contract with Exerplay, Inc. for replacement playground equipment for Cheshire Park. | ||||||
Parks Manager Amy Hagin provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following: CHESHIRE PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT HISTORY, MAPS, DESIGNS, AND FORUM RESULTS VICINITY MAP LAYOUT OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT CONCEPT DESIGN Mayor Evans asked about the adaptability of the equipment. Ms. Hagin stated that the design is adaptable for all with low lying access and low approach to the equipment. Councilmember Aslan asked about the age of the park and how it is determined that it is too old. Ms. Hagin stated that the park is 22 years old. The determination is based on parts availability and public safety. As equipment ages it becomes difficult to find replacement parts which can make repairs and maintenance very difficult. Without proper replacement a structure can be deemed unsafe and therefore unusable; closing parks for continued or long term maintenance can be problematic. The Parks Section keeps old structures in their maintenance yard so parts for aging equipment are able to be repurposed if possible. Councilmember Aslan asked how many parks are nearing the 20-year mark. Ms. Hagin stated that there are about five that were installed in the late 1990s and a few others installed in early 2000. Councilmember Whelan asked about any plans to install a more permanent restroom facility at the park. Ms. Hagin explained that there are no current plans but it is something that could be looked at in the future. Mayor Evans stated that regardless of the age, the advancements that have been made for accessibility for people of various abilities allows a broader use of the parks for all kids. That is an element that should be considered heavily as well. |
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Moved by Councilmember Regina Salas, seconded by Councilmember Jim McCarthy to approve the Cooperative Purchase Contract with Exerplay, Inc. for replacement playground equipment for Cheshire Park. | |||||||
Vote: 8 - 0 - Unanimously | |||||||