HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo Smith ParkAGENDA MEMO
(0910712004AG E N DA)
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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
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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
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