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Board approves special purchase to order Fetters Alley playground equipment ahead of full construction funding
Summary
The Parks Board approved a special purchase request to order custom, nature‑themed playground equipment for Fetters Alley now to avoid lead‑time delays and secure government pricing discounts; the board relied on Indiana special‑purchase allowances and a projected $53,240 bulk discount.
The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Board on Wednesday approved a special purchase to order custom playground equipment for the Fetters Alley project before the entire construction package is fully funded.
Staff said the full project remains about $1.44 million short of construction funding but recommended ordering the long‑lead, custom equipment now because vendors offered warehouse storage at no charge and…
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