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Andover approves $645,273 amendment with Crossland for Thirteenth Street Sports Park playground
Summary
Council approved a $645,273 amendment to the Thirteenth Street Sports Park project with Crossland Construction using Family Future Forward funds to build a shaded playground; the amendment was presented as the final immediate project in the initiative.
The Andover City Council on Jan. 28 approved an amendment in the amount of $645,273 with Crossland Construction to complete the playground portion of the Thirteenth Street Sports Park project, part of the Family Future Forward initiative.
"This would be the last of the more immediate projects for the Family Future Forward Fund," staff member Rick told the council, noting that Phase 1 and 2 of the Thirteenth Street Sports Park were "pretty much complete" and Station 2 of the fire department is occupied. Rick said the city will pause after this project to evaluate revenues and remaining needs for the final piece of the initiative.
The playground will include a shade structure over play features; staff described the park as the city's first public playground south of U.S. 54. Rick said the project will incorporate previously donated used play features from a commercial site; those components have been removed, stored by the city and will be installed at no cost to the project. Staff did not provide exact square footage for the playground or a firm construction timeline during the meeting.
Council member Jody moved to approve what was described on the agenda as a "g max a 0.3 amending the Thirteenth Street parks sports park project in the amount of $645,273 with Crossland Construction." The motion was seconded and carried 5-0.
