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File #: 2021-0105    Version: 0 Name: 2021 Playground Renovations - Purchase and Installation
Type: MOTION Status: IN BOARD OF TRUSTEES
File created: 2/3/2021 In control: Board of Trustees
On agenda: 5/17/2021 Final action:
Title: /Name/Summary 2021 Playground Renovations - Purchase and Installation
Attachments: 1. Playground Upgrades, 2. AGMT-Contract (Contractor)
Title/Name/Summary
2021 Playground Renovations - Purchase and Installation

History
In 2020, seven (7) playgrounds were selected for renovation based on data outlined in the ”2019 Village Park Assessment” and geographical location. The scope of the renovations included improvements to playgrounds, site amenities and ADA accessibility. Based on the available budget, renovations were targeted for only half of each playground at Bill Young, Cameno Real, Discovery, Pulte, Spring Creek, Estates Wedgewood Estates and Village Square Parks. Playgrounds are typically separated into two (2) areas based on age ranges, so this approach was taken primarily to allow for a portion of the playgrounds to remain open during construction for at least one of the designated age groups.

The FY2021 Public Works Department budget includes nearly twice the funding for playground renovations as in 2020. Similar to 2020, the selection of playgrounds to be renovated was based on assessment scores, geographical location and work previously initiated in 2020. As such, a total of nine (9) playgrounds were selected for renovation in 2021. In summary, the renovation of the second half of the playgrounds at Bill Young, Cameno Real, Discovery, Pulte, Spring Creek, Estates Wedgewood Estates and Village Square Park is proposed. As well as the complete renovation of the playgrounds at Cachey, Ishnala Woods and Marley Creek Parks.

The full scope of work includes new playground equipment, new engineered wood fiber (mulch), improve edge restraints, new site amenities and ADA improvements. A description of proposed playground improvements, and a map of the location of these parks, are provided as an attachment to this report.

Public Notification of Proposed Improvements
To notify residents of the proposed playground improvements, letters were sent to the 1,411 residents who live within 500 feet of the parks where improvements were proposed. Letters included general information about the proposed im...

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