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Council authorizes up to $19,678.68 for playground repairs, directs administrator to secure funds and bids
Summary
The Town Council approved the Recreation Committee's recommendation to repair playground equipment with purchases and contractor bids not to exceed $19,678.68, directing the town administrator to first use rec-committee funds and then a Rhode Island Foundation fund if needed.
The Little Compton Town Council approved a Recreation Committee recommendation to repair and purchase parts for the town playground, setting a not‑to‑exceed amount of $19,678.68.
The town administrator explained the committee conducted a full assessment and provided a parts list and potential contractors. Funding will come first from the recreation committee budget; any overage will be drawn from a fund at the Rhode Island Foundation associated with the playground and overseen (per transcript) by Mercury O'Toole. The council voted to direct the town administrator to obtain necessary funds and to solicit contractor bids for installation and repairs. A motion to authorize contracting and proceed to bid was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Council discussion clarified that because some funds come from a private foundation, the town is not required to follow the town's public-bid rules for that portion of the work, though the administrator said she would still request at least three estimates from contractors.
The council also noted the Recreation Committee's willingness to close the playground temporarily if repairs could not be completed before spring to ensure public safety.
