City staff told the Palm View City Council they discovered and moved quickly on playground equipment being sold at auction from the UTRGV stadium. Staff said they procured the equipment for an amount reported as less than $3,000 for the equipment itself, then hired a third‑party installer for removal, transport and installation. The combined removal, transportation and installation cost reported in the meeting was about $18,800, for a total expense reported as under $21,000.

Staff said the auction opportunity had a narrow window and that the installer used had worked for the city previously, enabling an expedited removal and installation. Council members asked about warranties; staff replied that the equipment is used and that a warranty was not provided, though the installer had represented the equipment to be in very good condition. Council directed staff to confirm any installer guarantees and warranty details and to monitor the equipment after installation.

Council then ratified the purchase and related work by voice vote. Staff confirmed the equipment has been installed in the main park between two existing play areas and that the procurement saved the city a substantial amount versus the cost of new equipment, where staff estimated new playground components with delivery and installation could exceed $80,000–$100,000.

Ending: Staff will verify warranty details with the installer, inspect and document the installed equipment for safety, and report back to the council if any additional action is needed.