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Council approves Center Park construction, other park contracts and emergency bridge repair
Summary
Council approved three procurement items: Center Park construction (not to exceed $88,192.93), a vendor contract not to exceed $39,000, and emergency bridge repairs at Brookdale Park not to exceed $54,680; Council also approved other park-related procurement as presented by Parks & Recreation.
The City Council approved several parks and public-works contracts on March 3, including construction work for Center Park and an emergency bridge repair at Brookdale Park.
Center Park construction
Shalore Pinkett, director of parks and recreation, asked the council to approve construction services for Center Park to coincide with ordered playground equipment. Council member Schrodterer moved to approve construction of Center Park not to exceed $88,192.93; the motion was seconded and passed on voice vote.
Vendor approval and emergency bridge repair
Council approved a separate vendor contract not to exceed $39,000 (motion seconded and carried). The council also approved an emergency bridge repair at Brookdale Park using Trex decking to address ADA and durability concerns, authorizing up to $54,680 for the work. The mayor and council members commented on timeline and ADA compliance.
Nut graf: Council approved multiple park-related procurement items to align installation timelines for new playground equipment and to address accessibility and safety concerns at city parks.
Ending
Parks staff said the playground equipment deliveries are due in time for spring installation and that the bridge repair and other work should improve long-term durability and ADA compliance.
