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Finance committee approves $48,758 purchase of cardio equipment for recreation centers

3190537 · March 17, 2025
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Summary

The City of Charleston Finance Committee approved Resolution 25-25 authorizing purchase of 11 pieces of cardio equipment from SportsArc totaling $48,758 to be placed across four recreation centers under a competitively sourced contract.

The City of Charleston Finance Committee on March 17 approved Resolution 25-25 authorizing the mayor and city manager to purchase cardio equipment from SportsArc for Parks and Recreation.

Mister Michaud, a city staff member, told the committee the city would buy 11 pieces of equipment for a total of $48,758 under the same competitively sourced contract used for last year’s purchases. "This would be buying a total of 11 pieces of equipment to be dispersed among the 4, recreation centers, MLK or Charleston, Canal City, and as well," Michaud said.

The equipment is intended for distribution among the city’s four recreation centers. Committee members asked where units purchased last year had been placed; Michaud confirmed Canal City received two treadmills last year and is slated to receive three pieces this year. No additional budget details or other funding sources were specified during the discussion.

Committee Chair (unnamed) called for a motion, and the committee adopted the resolution by voice vote; the chair declared "ayes have it." The motion on the record was "Move for approval of the resolution." The mover and seconder were not specified in the transcript and the vote was a voice vote with counts not recorded.

The resolution authorizes Parks and Recreation to proceed with the purchase under the existing competitively sourced contract with SportsArc. No amendments or conditions were recorded during the committee discussion.