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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving an Agreement for Services with Star Playgrounds for the Reliance Park Playground Replacement Project
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving an Agreement for Services with Star Playgrounds for the Reliance Park Playground Replacement Project
Department
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Luke Bolinger, Director of Parks & Recreation
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Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 0 minutes
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $335,218.00
Balance Available: $350,000.00
Fund General Fund
Line Item Number: 110-50-810-605000-100367
New Appropriation Required: No
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
This project involves removing and replacing the Reliance Park playground equipment. This is a budgeted expenditure and thus has minimal policy impact.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Resolution.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
* Approval authority for expenditures of $100,000 or greater requires Town Council approval.
* The replacement of playground equipment at Reliance Park project was appropriated for in the 2025 Budget.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Town budgets annually to replace outdated playground equipment within the neighborhood park system, which includes 13 parks maintained by the Parks and Open Space Division. This proactive approach ensures residents can access safe, modern play equipment within walking distance of their homes. The 2025 Budget allocates funding to replace the 25-year-old playground at Reliance Park, which meets the replacement criteria established by the Town's Certified Playground Safety Inspector.
Staff recommend approving an agreement with Star Playgrounds to remove the existing equipment and install new playground equipment. Star Playgrounds will begin work in October and finish by December 2025.
Community input, the Parks, Recreation, Open Space & Trails (PROST) Strategic Plan, and staff and contractor expertise will influence the final design. The new playground will feature equipment for multiple age groups, comply with ADA requirements, and emphasize inclusivity through accessible routes, sensory features, and opportunities for social interaction. The design allows children of all abilities to play, learn, and connect.
The Town approved this project as a capital improvement during the 2025 Budget cycle and allocated $350,000 for completion. Staff identified Star Playgrounds as the most qualified vendor and will officially award the contract upon approval of the resolution.
priorities
TOWN COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
? Attractive Community Amenities
? Engaged and Diverse Community
? Small Town Feel
? Safe and Healthy Community
? Effective Governance
? Fiscally Responsible
attachments
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution 25-147
2. General Services Agreement