SUBJECT:
Title
A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving an Agreement for Services Under Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Star Playgrounds for Playground Equipment at Coal Miner Park
Department
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Luke Bolinger, Director of Parks and Recreation
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Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 0 minutes
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $540,000
Balance Available: $540,000
Fund General Fund
Line Item Number: 110-50-810-605000-100147
New Appropriation Required: No
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
Per the Town’s Purchasing Policy, the Council must approve contracts of this amount.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Resolution
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS:
Staff requests Council approve an agreement with Star Playgrounds to replace the 25-year-old Coal Miner Park playground, a $540,000 budgeted 2026 Capital Project that will deliver a new ADA-compliant and inclusive play area through a Cooperative Purchase Agreement.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Town of Erie annually budgets for the replacement of outdated playground equipment within its neighborhood park system, which consists of 13 parks maintained by the Parks and Open Space Division. This ongoing approach helps ensure residents have access to safe, modern playground equipment within walking distance of their homes. The 2026 Budget includes funding to replace the 25-year-old playground at Coal Miners Park, which meets the replacement criteria established by the Town’s Certified Playground Safety Inspector.
Staff recommends entering into an agreement with Star Playgrounds to design and install the new playground. Construction is anticipated to begin in August 2026 and be completed by December 2026.
The playground design stems from community input, recommendations from the Parks, Recreation, Open Space & Trails Master Plan, and the expertise of staff and the contractor. The new playground will include equipment for multiple age groups, comply with ADA requirements, and emphasize inclusive play through accessible routes, sensory features, and opportunities for social interaction. The design will support a play environment where children of all abilities can play, learn, and connect together.
Fiscal Impact: The Town approved this project as part of the 2026 Capital Improvement Program and allocated $540,000 for its completion. The contract with Star Playgrounds comes through a Cooperative Purchase Agreement. Star Playgrounds has an established track record with the Town and has partnered on several successful playground projects throughout the Town’s park system.
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ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution
2. Agreement for Services Under Cooperative Purchase Agreement