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Council reviews increased purchase order for Oak Grove Park accessible restroom after building‑code change
Summary
Council considered a resolution to increase a purchase order for a prefabricated restroom at the Oak Grove Park inclusive playground after the manufacturer and staff found fold‑down adult changing tables would not meet Ohio building code; the change raises cost and triggers an emergency ordering timetable to meet a planned June opening.
Council discussed a resolution amending Resolution 25‑171 to increase an existing purchase order for a prefabricated restroom structure for the Oak Grove Park inclusive playground and declared an emergency to speed procurement.
The councilor presenting the item said staff ordered the restroom early to meet the playground opening timeline but learned during review that Ohio building code requires adult changing tables that cannot be the fold‑down style the architect had specified. "The manufacturer actually caught that error from our architect, and this is to pay for the extra size that we need for these 2 restrooms," the councilor said, explaining the need for a larger unit and the associated additional cost.
Staff said the restroom would be trucked to the site and installed in time for the planned June opening of the inclusive playground. The measure was discussed at the workshop and is on the council's upcoming agenda; no formal vote took place at the Jan. 13 workshop.
Next steps: staff will finalize the increased purchase order and seek formal council action on the amendment and emergency declaration at the regular meeting.
