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Council approves smart restroom purchase for Aga Park using CDOT grant
Summary
Council authorized a sales agreement with Urban Blue not to exceed $365,000 to install a self‑cleaning smart restroom at Aga Park; CDOT granted $250,000 and the city’s required match is $115,000.
Fountain City Council approved a sales agreement on July 22 with Urban Blue for the purchase and installation of a self‑cleaning smart restroom at Aga Park. The contract amount was not to exceed $365,000; the city will use a $250,000 CDOT grant and contribute a $115,000 local match.
Parks staff said Urban Blue’s units include self‑cleaning cycles and vandal‑resistant features that reduce staff time and water use. Gordy (parks director) told council the company’s vandal‑protection and automated cleaning were a primary reason for selection.
Why it matters: the unit is intended to improve accessibility and reduce maintenance needs at a high‑use park; the design also allows modular “blade” inserts so informational panels can be updated without replacing the entire structure.
Key details: the council approved Resolution 25-029 by a 7-0 vote. Staff said the project must meet CDOT grant timelines; installation scheduling targets mid‑October pending fabrication and the park splash pad shutdown. Staff also said they will coordinate ADA parking adjustments at Aga Park and are working with the city’s ADA coordinator on path and parking improvements.
Next steps: after contract execution staff will schedule demolition of the existing restroom, order the unit and coordinate installation with splash‑pad downtime and ADA parking improvements. Staff recommended monitoring vandalism and maintenance needs and said the unit selected is in use at other Colorado sites as a comparative model.
