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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A RECREATIONAL SPLASH PAD FOR VETERANS WAY PARK; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: As part of the approved 2017 Parks Budget, $215,000 has been allocated for the installation of a splash pad at Veterans Way Park, of which $140,000 will be funded by the Parks Fund, and $75,000 has been donated by the Hudson Kiwanis. Council granted authorization for the purchase of the splash pad materials and components at the March 21, 2017 Council meeting in the amount of $40,256. Staff now wishes to proceed with the splash pad installation in the amount of $157,880.00.
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Legislative History
Resolution No. 16-190 Authorized staff to seek pricing on goods and services.
Resolution No. 16-204 Accepted $75,000 from the Hudson Kiwanis on behalf of the Parks for installation of a splash pad at Veterans Way Park.
Resolution 17-53 Authorized staff to purchase splash pad materials.
Purpose & Explanation
As per the 2017 approved Parks Department budget, Parks staff has solicited pricing for the installation of the splash pad at Veterans Way Park. Utilizing U.S. Communities Cooperative Pricing Program contract #110179, the cost of installing splash pad and associated components is $157,880.00. The splash pad installation will be completed by GameTime, c/o David Williams & Associates, Inc.
The estimated annual maintenance expense for the splash pad and associated components is $4,000 - $5,000 for scheduled service, system cleaning, and winterization.
Timing Considerations
Staff wishes to move forward quickly with the installation to have the equipment installed and operating as soon as possible.
Budget Amount - $215,000
Previously purchases components $ 40,256
Construction Bid $157,880
Construction Contingency (10%) $ 15,788
Total Project Cost $213,924
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an installation agreement with GameTime, c/o David Williams & Associates, Inc., 1510 W. State St., P.O. Box 3315, Alliance, Ohio 44601, for the splash pad materials and components for installation at Veterans Way Park at a total U.S. Communities Cooperative purchase contract #110179 price of $157,880.00 plus a 10% contingency of $15,788, for a total of $173,668.00.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank J. Comeriato, Jr., Assistant City Manager - Operations
Trent Wash, Assistant Public Works Director