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Kingsburg reviews scope and funding for Phase 5 inclusive playground
Summary
Staff reviewed the planned Phase 5 inclusive playground design and grant support, noting an initial play-structure cost of about $287,000 and approximately $414,000 in park impact fees; staff said parking and restrooms are not included and that the commission may need to adjust scope to match funding.
Adam presented a map and scope update for the Phase 5 inclusive playground project, which the commission previously approved in concept. He said the item is an inclusive playground — not a full-scale inclusive park — because budget constraints and the site’s location in a subdivision limit amenities such as parking and restrooms.
Adam said a grant through vendor partners (identified in the meeting as GameTime and MRC) helps fund parts of the project. He reported a quoted cost of about $287,000 for the play structure alone and that the city had approximately $414,000 in impact fees earmarked for the park. Staff described discussions with building and planning staff, public works, and city management about how to align available funds with the structure quote; Adam said staff will follow up with the vendor to explore where numbers can be adjusted and, in the worst case, return to the commission to remove elements to fit the budget.
Adam said counterparts from another city that recently installed an inclusive park with the same vendors had offered to share their experience. No formal action was taken at the meeting; the item was informational and staff will continue negotiating scope and cost with the vendor before returning to the commission.
