Meeting Summary
The City Council approved the purchase of new playground equipment for Stevenson Park, totaling $719,334. This equipment, funded by ARPA dollars, is a key component of the park's multi-million dollar renovation, which is anticipated to be completed and reopened in the upcoming spring. The new design emphasizes accessibility and includes modern play structures.
Key Decisions & Votes
Purchase of Stevenson Park Playground Equipment
00:00The Council approved the purchase of new playground equipment from Landscape Structures for Stevenson Park, costing $719,334. The equipment, including a 25-foot-high play structure and accessible poured surfaces, is funded by ARPA dollars and will be acquired via a state contract.
Financial Matters
Purchase of playground equipment for Stevenson Park
Funding for the new playground equipment at Stevenson Park, sourced from ARPA dollars allocated for parks in qualified census tracts.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Reopening of Stevenson Park in the upcoming spring
Agenda Summary
Approval of purchase of playground equipment for Stevenson Park from Landscape Structures on state contract naspo sw0111l for $719,334.
Casey Moore, interim Parks director, presented plans for new playground equipment at Stevenson Park. The proposal includes two large play structures (one 25 feet high), three bays of swings, a teeter-totter, and an interactive music play toy, all designed with an accessible poured surface. The equipment is funded by ARPA dollars and was unanimously recommended by the Parks Board.