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Kirkland council creates park grant fund, awards sidewalk and accessible-playground contracts
Summary
Kirkland established a Community Foundation Park Grant Fund to accept a $20,000 grant, unanimously passed an ordinance to create the fund, and awarded contracts for a sidewalk and an ADA-accessible merry-go-round, leaving an anticipated local funding gap to be covered by an upcoming appropriation.
Kirkland’s Town Council on May 11 enacted an ordinance to establish a non‑reverting Community Foundation Park Grant Fund to accept $20,000 in grant money for an ADA accessible merry‑go‑round and sidewalk extension at the town park.
The measure, Ordinance 2026‑5‑1, was read into the record and, after a motion to suspend the rules, adopted in the same meeting. Council members said the fund will be used solely for purchase and installation of an ADA merry‑go‑round and the associated poured‑in‑place rubber surfacing and sidewalk extension; unexpended grant funds will revert to the Community Foundation at the close of the grant period.
Council and park staff reviewed multiple procurement quotes tied to the project. For the park sidewalk the council accepted Metzinger Construction’s bid of $4,750. For the ADA merry‑go‑round and required poured‑in‑place surfacing, the council awarded the contract to Willy Goat Toys & Playgrounds for $29,591.
Town officials noted the grant will not fully cover all costs for the merry‑go‑round and surfacing; council members estimated an additional local appropriation of roughly $14,000–$15,000 will be necessary and said they will process that funding in a future meeting. Staff also noted a likely 4–8 week lead time for the playground equipment’s delivery and installation.
Park volunteers and private donors have supported the project: council reported donated benches, toddler picnic tables and trash receptacles, and an anonymous donor provided an AED with pediatric pads and a weather‑resistant LED‑lit cabinet for park installation.
The ordinance and contract awards were approved by voice/hand vote. The council directed staff to prepare the formal appropriation for the remaining local share and to proceed with contractor scheduling and required installation details.
