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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo Smith ParkAGENDA MEMO (0910712004AG E N DA) DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: August 27, 2004 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Gerry Bradley, Director of Parks Smith Park Playground Replacement Program BACKGROUND: For the past few months, staff has been working with UP residents to develop conceptual drawings for the replacement of older playground components at Smith Park. The playground committee has been working with representatives of Southwest Parks and Playgrounds, which the city has contracted with in the past to replace playground components at Burleson Park, Caruth Park, Coffee Park and Caruth Park. The new playground design will provide activities for both toddlers (ages 2-5 year olds) and older children (ages 5-12 year olds). The design layout of the playground has also incorporated all recommendations regarding the American Disability Act (ADA) and guidelines provided from the Consumer Product Safety Council (CPSC). Play structure components include: A Swing Set, Rock Climber, Log Roll, Merry- Go- Round, Slides, Tic-Tack-Toe Board, A Children's Backhoe, Tot Slide and Climbers, Vertical Climbing Features and Resilient Shredded Wood Surfacing. Support features will include: additional concrete containment curbs, concrete walkways, picnic tables, seating benches and a playground drainage system. The total project cost for the Smith Park playground upgrade is estimated at $69,174.25. Funding for the Smith Park playground project has been identified as follows: · UP Civic Foundation Budget $31,000.00 · Capital Project Funds- Playground Renovations $38,174.25 Total $69,174.25 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205 TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644 C:\Documents and Settings~nwilson. UNIVPARK~Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK3\Smithparkplayground (2).doc 4:52 PM 09/03/04 The time frame for the playground project is estimated to be completed approximately 3 to 4 months after materials have been ordered. The Park Advisory Board unanimously supported the project based on their review during the August 26, 2004 board meeting. RECOIVl M E N DATION: Staff is requesting that City Council approve the concept design of the Smith Park playground and give staff the authority to purchase the playground components and installation portion of the project as listed on the cooperative purchasing agreement listed on the Buy Board. ATTACHMIENTS: Smith Park Playground Concept Plan. 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205 TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644 C:\Documents and Settings~nwilson. UNIVPARK~Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK3\Smithparkplayground (2).doc 4:52 PM 09/03/04