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Parks Board endorses RFP to replace playscape at Martinese Community Park, asks council for approval
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Summary
The Wimberley Parks Board unanimously recommended the city advertise and forward an RFP to replace the playscape at Martinese Community Park, asking for design options (single vs. two structures), surfacing alternatives, stakeholder review and budgeting steps.
Staff presented an RFP packet for the "Martin East/Martinese Community Park Playground" with legal edits and asked whether the board wanted to recommend the bid process and timing for advertising. Board members discussed preferred play configurations — one large structure versus two age‑separated structures — surfacing options (permeable pour‑in‑place vs. wood mulch), and the project budget thresholds that trigger an RFP process.
Board members noted Keep Wimberley Beautiful offered to contribute funds and asked to participate on the RFP review team. Staff confirmed advertising timing may be affected by holiday schedules and recommended a realistic schedule that would bring recommendations back to the board and then to council after the new year. One board member reminded colleagues that the project is not currently budgeted and that council approval would require a subsequent budget amendment and identification of grants or partner contributions.
After discussion, the board voted unanimously to encourage city council to move forward with the RFP process and to support the board’s recommendation that the city advertise and solicit proposals. "Aye," the board recorded in a unanimous voice vote. The board asked staff to include optional pricing for surfacing and accessory items so members can evaluate trade‑offs during review.
Next steps: staff to finalize the RFP language (including clarifying footprint options), confirm advertising timing, include optional pricing for surfacing, and bring review recommendations back to the Parks Board before council action.
