Title/Name/Summary
2025 Park Pavilion Purchase
History
The FY2025 Public Works Department budget includes funding for the purchase and installation of park pavilions. Pavilions provide a place in the shade for residents to congregate, watch their children play, or enjoy lunch. Park pavilions are typically located in close proximity to a playground. The Village currently maintains fifty-six (56) pavilions located throughout the Parks system.
As a part of the “2023 Parks Assessment”, a visual inspection of all fifty-six (56) pavilions was conducted and a ranking system for maintenance or replacement provided. While the 2023 Park Assessment provides recommendations as to where pavilions should be installed, the ultimate location of the pavilions will be discussed and approved during upcoming Recreation Advisory Board (RAB) meetings. Residents will be invited via letters, social media, and the Village’s website to participate in the discussions regarding the pavilion locations.
Per the “2023 Parks Assessment”, a total of two (2) pavilions are scheduled for installation in 2025. One pavilion is scheduled for installation at Doogan Park as a part of the renovation of this park, while the existing pavilion at Helen Park is scheduled for replacement.
Over the past five (5) years, park pavilions have been purchased via the GoodBuy Purchasing Cooperative which provides a 10% discount on material costs. To avoid potential increases in pavilion costs (which have increased 35% since 2021 due to rising steel prices) and to accommodate long lead times (currently 5-6 months), the Public Works Department is requesting approval to purchase the pavilions prior to final park location approval from the RAB. This same approach was taken for the pavilions installed in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Proposal
A co-op proposal for the pavilions described above was provided by Parkreation Inc, of Prospect Heights, IL, who is the local vendor for ICON Shelters. Pricing of the pavilio...
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