Title
Schussler Park All-Inclusive Playground Cooperative Equipment Purchase
History
On December 18, 2023, the Village Board approved the playground plan (attached) for the Schussler Park All-Inclusive Playground. The playground, along with a pavilion and half-basketball court are phase II elements of the Schussler Park renovation. The restroom/storage building originally planned to be a part of phase II, was completed as a part of phase I utilizing surplus funding from the phase I construction.
The final approved design and manufacturer was the result of feedback from community members, the Recreation Advisory Board, Michael Schofield and Kendal Coyne Scofield and Village staff.
Specific engagement efforts included mailing 823 postcards to homes within 1500 feet of Schussler Park, and utilizing social media to invite residents to participate in presentation and engagement session on October 19, 2023, at the Civic Center.
The presentation included the playground plan noting the individual features and overall goal to provide a comprehensive play environment for all ages and abilities. Overall support was strong with few questions about the design, instead questions were focused fundraising and on when the playground would be constructed.
On November 14, 2023, the concept was presented to the Recreation Advisory Board (RAB). The RAB engaged in a discussion regarding the proposed playground. The RAB tabled the motion requesting two additional swings, and a two to five-year-old slide be added.
On December 5, 2023, a revised concept was presented to the RAB addressing the concerns previously raised. This included adding the additional swings and slides as requested.
The RAB unanimously approved recommending to the Village Board the All-Inclusive Playground as presented in the revised plan.
The Village Board subsequently approved the playground plan on December 18, 2023, as noted above.
In effort to lock-in 2024 pricing, staff secured a quote (attached) fro...
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