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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Giovanni Santana, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation
DATE: 10/14/2024
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the expenditures with Gametime totaling $91,462.00 for renovations of the playground at Bishop Bonner Park
PURPOSE:
To authorize expenditures relating to the renovations of Bishop Bonner Park located at 158 N Loucks in Ward 7.
BACKGROUND:
The City purchased the property located at 158 N Loucks in ward 7 back in 1999 and used the lot to install a neighborhood mini park. The current park configuration includes playground equipment for ages 5-12. And two spring toys, the surfacing of the playground is composed of playground mulch. The playground equipment is over 20 years old. In 2023 the City received a grant from Cunningham Recreation for new playground equipment consisting of playground equipment ages 2-5, equipment for ages 5-12 as well as an arch swing that was purchased in 2023.
DISCUSSION:
Part of the proposed renovations include removal of the current equipment with installation of the two new playgrounds as well as the arch swing cost for installation ($41,475.00).
In addition to the installation of the new equipment, the renovations also include pouring a new concrete curb to reconfigure the playground use zone as well conversion from playground mulch to poured-in-place (PIP) rubber surfacing cost for surfacing ($49,987.00). The conversion to the PIP surfacing will not only make the playground ADA accessible, but also reduce the cost for annual maintenance and addition of playground mulch. The total of the proposed renovations is $91,462.00.
Budgeting for park improvements was funded through a previously approved multi year decision package. Funding for these projects is available in the following accounts:101-4440-451.38-05 and 340-4440-451.73-43.
All bids received for this project are from OMNIA co-operative contract.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Approval of this resolution would allow for renovations to take place, and denial of resolution would continue to limit ADA accessibility as well as prohibit much needed renovations to the playground located at this neighborhood park location.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
We recommend that the proposed resolution authorizing renovations to Bishop Bonner Park be approved.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the expenditures to Gametime in excess of $50,000 for renovations of Bishop Bonner Park.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, This is a City of Aurora owned park, under the care of the Parks Division; and
WHEREAS, The park is in need of renovations and improvements including new playground equipment along with ADA accessible surfacing; and
WHEREAS, Gametime participates with the Omnia Cooperative Contract Program, Contract 2017001134; and
WHEREAS, Funding is available in accounts 101-4440-451.38-05 and 340-4440-451.73-43)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: the resolution authorizing renovations with Gametime in excess of $50,000 for improvements to Bishop Bonner Park be approved.