Item 4D
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
M E M O R A N D U M
December 12, 2017
To: Shana K. Yelverton, City Manager
From: Chris Tribble, Director of Community Services
Subject: Approve purchase of playground equipment and shade structure for Bob
Jones Park from Play & Park Structures in an amount not to exceed
$264,526
Action
Requested: City Council approval of the purchase of playground equipment and
shade structure for Bob Jones Park from Play & Park Structures
through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing contract in an
amount not to exceed $264,526
Background
Information: The purpose of this item is to seek City Council approval to
purchase playground equipment and a shade structure for Bob
Jones Park from Play & Park Structures through the BuyBoard
Cooperative State Purchasing Contract of which the City of
Southlake is a member.
The design and installation of a new playground and shade
structure at the Bob Jones Park soccer fields was a
recommendation of the Southlake 2030 Parks, Recreation & Open
Space/Community Facilities Master Plan. In addition, during an
annual inspection last year, the playground did not meet minimum
safety standards and some play elements had to be removed.
On December 12, 2017, Play & Park Structures submitted a quote
for materials and installation of the playground equipment and
shade structure, meeting the City’s specifications and design for the
project, in the amount of $264,526.
Funding for the project in the amount of $500,000 is approved in
the FY 2018 CIP through the SPDC and Park Dedication Budgets.
In addition, the City is the recipient of the “Community Heroes”
grant from Play & Park structures in the amount of $110,000, which
will offset costs for the playground equipment. A copy of the quote
and grant award certificate is attached to this memo.
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Shana Yelverton, City Manager
Meeting Date – December 19, 2017
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Financial
Considerations: This request is funded through the FY 2018 Capital Improvement
Project budget.
Strategic Link: Approval of the purchase is linked to the City’s Strategy Map
related to the focus area of Quality Development and meets the
corporate objectives to provide attractive and unique spaces for
enjoyment of personal interests and invest to provide & maintain
high quality public assets. It also addresses the City’s critical
business outcomes by improving the quality of life through
progressive implementation of Southlake’s Comprehensive Plan
recommendations.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: Installation of a new playground and shade structure at the Bob
Jones Park soccer fields was a recommendation of the 2030 Parks,
Recreation and Open Space/Community Facilities Master Plan.
SPDC and City Council consideration December 19, 2017
Legal Review: None
Alternatives: Alternatives may include:
City Council approval of purchase as presented
City Council approval of purchase with modifications
City Council decision not to approve purchase
Supporting
Documents: Quote from Play & Park Structures
Copy of Community Heroes Grant Award Certification
Staff
Recommendation: City Council approval of the purchase of playground equipment and
shade structure for Bob Jones Park from Play & Park Structures
through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing contract in an
amount not to exceed $264,526
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