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Council gives staff go‑ahead to pursue covered play structure at Deerpoint Park; vendor requires 20% deposit to start engineering
Summary
Council directed staff to pursue a covered play/basketball structure at Deerpoint Park and, after discussion of costs, timeline, parking and noise, authorized staff to move forward with a vendor deposit to begin engineering; the full purchase and installation was estimated at $300,000–$350,000.
City staff asked the council for direction on whether to pursue a covered play structure (a roofed shelter over a basketball/play court) at Deerpoint Park. Staff said the vendor’s purchase price for a manufactured shelter is $94,945 and that the vendor requires a 20 percent deposit to begin engineered drawings and design review. Staff estimated full site purchase, footings, installation and related site work at roughly $300,000 to $350,000.
Council discussion focused on funding, timing, parking and noise. Staff said there is existing general fund contingency and contingency carryover from the prior biennium that could cover a deposit; councilors noted the item’s timing relative to the budget cycle and the need to finalize a funding plan. Several councilors cited neighborhood noise and parking concerns but said the route forward was to proceed with detailed design and permitting now, and to handle project funding through the upcoming budget process.
Councilors also discussed potential impacts on trail connectors, the need to coordinate with utilities and nearby development work, and whether a roofed structure would amplify or reduce highway noise; several speakers said a properly sited roof might deflect sound. Staff recommended launching design and permitting work immediately to meet a summer construction schedule if approved.
Council consensus was to proceed with the vendor deposit so staff can obtain engineered drawings and complete land‑use review; staff said the deposit would be approximately $19,000 (20 percent of the $94,945 vendor price) and that the remaining installation and site work would be budgeted during the next biennial budget cycle.
Ending: Staff will place the 20 percent deposit with the vendor, proceed with engineered drawings and planning review, and return with contract and budget details as part of the budget process and permitting updates.
