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Council authorizes $104,849.55 playground replacement at Barleyfield Park after debate on park priorities
Summary
Council approved purchase and installation of new playground equipment at Barleyfield Park for $104,849.55. Staff said the existing playground is 18 years old (industry replacement standard 15 years); several council members urged delaying replacement in favor of developing undeveloped parkland for neighborhoods lacking nearby parks.
The Pflugerville City Council approved the purchase and installation of new playground equipment at Barleyfield Park for $104,849.55 and authorized the city manager to execute the purchase agreement.
Parks staff told council Barleyfield Park is approximately 0.5 acre and the playground is about 18 years old, exceeding the industry standard replacement life of 15 years. Parks staff described routine maintenance and safety inspections and said the play structure had passed recent safety checks but was…
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