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Board approves $67,520 Westview Park playground purchase; staff to identify funding source
Summary
Trustees approved purchase of a new playground for Westview Park (option selected from vendor proposals) for $67,520, and discussed funding options including capital fund balance and future borrowing.
The Village of Cross Plains Board approved purchase of a replacement playground for Westview Park at a board meeting on April 3, selecting the parks committee’s recommended option and authorizing the installation contract.
Parks staff and committee recommended an option from Lee Recreation using Burke equipment; the selected package cost $50,000 for equipment plus approximately $17,520 for installation, for a total of $67,520. Staff explained playground equipment prices have risen substantially since earlier projects; trustees noted that replacement costs for neighborhood playgrounds are trending higher and that future capital planning will need to account for multiple park replacements.
Trustees discussed funding sources. Staff said park‑specific improvement funds are restricted to the park for which they were collected; the board considered using general fund balances or capital fund balances to cover the difference. Trustees approved the purchase; staff said they will finalize the funding plan (capital fund balance, fund transfer or inclusion in capital borrowing) and proceed with procurement and installation arrangements.
