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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Daniel Anderson, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation
DATE: October 28, 2014
SUBJECT:
Resolution Authorizing the purchase of (2) playground units from GameTime c/o Cunningham Recreation of Naperville, IL for $49,967.92 for the 6th Ward/Saville.
PURPOSE:
The Parks Department seeks authorization to purchase (2) two playgrounds units on behalf of the Ward 6 Committee. The equipment will be installed in 2015 at two new neighborhood parks, one on the 600 block of Iowa Avenue and the other at the northeast corner of Grand Avenue & Plum Street.
BACKGROUND:
Several years ago, Alderman Michael Saville and the Ward 6 Committee received approvals to begin acquiring land for two small neighborhood parks. In 2012, they hired Martin Design to design both parks while they sought grants and other partnerships to make the parks become a reality. The land acquisition and design is complete and Alderman Saville and the Ward 6 Committee indicate that they have secured the funding to move forward the construction of the parks in 2015.
DISCUSSION:
Total cost for the parks is estimated at $250,000, this includes approximately $90,000 for the playground equipment and installation and $160,000 for construction. Ward 6 has recently received a grant from the State of Illinois for $50,000 and a grant from Kane County for $38,125. Alderman Saville has budgeted ward funds to cover the remaining project costs.
It is an advantageous time of the year to purchase playground equipment as manufacturers try and clear room for next year's equipment through various sales and grants. "GameTime" playground manufacturer is currently providing a matching dollar for dollar grant if their playground structures are purchased by November 15th (they have extended the deadline for the City of Aurora). Alderman Saville and Ward 6 has the funds for this purchase in account 316-4440-451.73-43.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Parks and open space pro...
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