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Discussion on the Inclusive Park and the Park Locations for this Playground.
Brief Description: With the delay in funding from the Federal Government’s Budget, the City staff began looking at alternative locations and parks in Hudson that will provide the necessary amenities to support the playground and at the request of the Park Board.
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Legislative History
Purpose & Explanation
The City of Hudson currently has received $680,000 from the One Time Strategic Community Investment Planning Fund by Sen. Weinstein and Sen. Roegner. The City has also received $430,000 from Summit DD/ARPA for the playground equipment and the City is currently storing this equipment which is to be installed when the location is approved. The City has budgeted $400,000 for this playground improvement and the private citizen group has raised money through Hudson Community Foundation to help fund this playground.
The City staff will go over the two locations identified by the Hudson Park Board including Hudson Springs Park and Barlow Farm Park locations for the proposed playground. We will provide the pros and cons of each site, a matrix and cost estimates.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
__ Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program (State bid)
Professional Services
Other [provide explanation]
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
The City Staff will follow through on the direction of Council on this project.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Kevin Powell, Public Works Director
Trent Wash, Asst. PW Director