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Town of Erie
File #: 21-159    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/15/2021 In control: Town Council
On agenda: 4/27/2021 Final action:
Title: A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Erie Approving an Agreement with Star Playgrounds for the Replacement of Playground Equipment at Country Fields Park
Attachments: 1. Resolution No. 21-051, 2. Agreement, 3. Playground Design
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SUBJECT:  Consent Agenda

Title

A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Erie Approving an Agreement with Star Playgrounds for the Replacement of Playground Equipment at Country Fields Park

 

Body

DEPARTMENT:                     Parks & Recreation

 

PRESENTER:                     Patrick Hammer, Director of Parks & Recreation

                                                               Luke Bolinger, Special Projects Manager

 

TIME ESTIMATE:                      n/a

only required for non-consent items

 

FISCAL SUMMARY:

Cost as Recommended:                                           $115,668.00

Balance Available:                                                                 $135,000.00

Budget Line Item Number:                       100-50-810-605000-100147

New Appropriation Required:                       No

 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation

Resolution approving said agreement, and authorizing the appropriate Town Officer to execute the agreement and authorizing staff to expend budgeted funds

 

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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:

The Town has taken a proactive approach to budgeting annually for the replacement of outdated playground equipment located in our neighborhood park system, which has 13 parks maintained by the Parks and Open Space Division. This replacement method ensures residents have access to safe and relevant play equipment within a walkable distance from their homes. The 2021 approved budget includes funds to replace playground equipment in Country Fields Park. This playground is 20 years old and meets the replacement criteria established by the Town’s Certified Playground Safety Inspector.

To address the situation in Country Fields Park, staff recommends executing the agreement with Star Playgrounds to remove the outdated equipment and install a new playground. This project is scheduled to begin in late May and will be completed by mid-June.  

The design for this playground has been a collaboration involving extensive input from the community, with responses and input from the online platform Engage Erie, the Town’s social media platforms, recommendations from the Parks, Recreation, Open Space & Trails Master Plan, and insight from staff. New playground equipment includes two large multi-aged play structures, a climbing structure, swing set, and spinning toy. The project will also include new safety surfacing and increased shade cover. The project will feature two large shade canopies over each play structure to compliment shade provide by the existing mature trees.

In partnership with Star Playgrounds, the Parks & Recreation Department is planning a community build event for this project on Saturday, June 5. The community build is an opportunity for residents to assemble the new playground on location under the supervision of installers. More information on the community build will be available in the coming weeks.

 

Board Priority(s) Addressed:

ü                     Attractive Community Amenities

ü                     Engaged and Diverse Community

ü                     Small Town Feel

ü                     Safe and Healthy Community

ü                     Effective Governance

ü                     Fiscally Responsible

 

 

ATTACHMENTS:                      

1.                     Resolution No. 21-051

2.                     Agreement

3.                     Playground Design