Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of replacement equipment for the Junior Service League Splash Pad in Long Branch Park from Heartland Play in the amount of $143,738.75.
Summary
DATE: June 21, 2022
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Joseph Brown, Executive Director of Recreation Services
SUBJECT: Junior Service League Splash Pad Renovation
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Recreation Services (RS) is seeking to resurface and replace broken and outdated features, to include placement of shade canopies at the Junior Service League Splash Pad that is located in Long Branch Park. The splash pad was originally funded between the Junior Service League and the City of Killeen in 2009. The standard life expectancy of splash pad elements is ten (10) years with a UV ray canopy protecting the elements. The splash pad is a free quality of life park amenity that is very popular and heavily used during the summer months. Replacing the broken and outdated features, to include adding designed shade canopies, will increase the user experience. This proposed project aligns with our adopted Parks Master Plan as we aim to reactivate this public gathering area within Long Branch Park.
RS has received quotes from various BuyBoard companies. Heartland Play was selected for a total cost of $143,738.75. Heartland Play is a member of the Tx BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative, which satisfies the state competitive bidding requirements. The quote includes resurfacing 4,100 square feet and replacing broken and outdated features with five (5) new features and includes installing three (3) cantilever shades. The purchase will include all labor, parts and site preparation. Once approved and ordered, we expect to conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 4, 2022.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Option 1: Do not approve the purchase for replacement of broken and outdated features at the splash pad.
Option 2: Approve the purchase to replace broken and outdated ...
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