Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/11/2024

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Park and Recreation Commission 5.3. Meeting Date: 04/11/2024 By: Mark Riverblood, Engineering/Public Works Information Title: Recommend a$350,000 Budget and Playground Installation for The Hollow Purpose/Background: A 243 lot residential subdivision was approved by the City in 2021 entitled Riverstone South—and is generally south of Hwy's#10 &#169 and north of the Bowers Drive residential area. As part of the planning process in 2020-21 it was determined that Park Dedication for the new plat would consist of one acre for a neighborhood park, and$350,000 in cash for the park's development. The purpose of this case is to formally recommend to City Council the overall plan and budget for the park, and specifically the large and unique playground consistent with the concept plans that the Commission previously approved. Notification: Substantial public engagement,workshops and Public Hearings occurred in 2020 and 2021 leading up to the plat's approval. Observations/Alternatives: One of the stated goals for the park in this location was to preserve the existing trees—and then to incorporate the trees with the playground elements. The approved concept plan is the result of considerable planning to achieve these goals and to remain within the $350,000 park development budget. On April 1 st, 2024 the Lump Sum Proposals were due to the city for all the wooden platforms,bridge and elevated boardwalks that the playground elements would be attached to, or interact with. The 300' feet of boardwalk elements with installation is $138,200. The play equipment components to be attached to the boardwalk are available from the State Bid Contract and are $38,705 including shipping and freight. These components will be purchased by the City directly,with the boardwalk contractor attaching and integrating them into the larger elevated boardwalk platforms. The zip line is one of these components that was available from the State Contract, and was installed last Summer($24,949). Additional information will be presented at the meeting, including a revised budget reflecting the detailed numbers above,but remaining within the total of$350,000. Funding Source: The funding source is the $350,000 in Park Dedication fees paid by the Developer of the residential subdivision. Recommendation: Staff recommends proceeding with the construction of the playground at The Hollow as described in this case. Action: