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Council committee backs $48,618 emergency appropriation to repair Patriot Playground
Summary
Finance committee recommended moving an emergency resolution to second reading that would appropriate $48,618 from Parks Capital to replace a failing subsurface and install synthetic turf at Patriot Playground; staff said the playground is closed for safety and materials carry a 4'to'6-week lead time.
The Finance Committee voted to send Resolution 2025-R-18 to the full council on second reading after hearing that Patriot Playground must remain closed while crews replace a failing subsurface beneath the synthetic turf.
"We have closed the playground temporarily until we can get that replaced," Director Carr told the committee, saying testing showed the pad beneath the surface was not in good shape in several spots. Carr said staff had budgeted $48,000 for the surface but needed an additional $48,618 from Parks Capital to cover subsurface replacement and contingency costs. Carr estimated a material lead time of about four to six weeks and said staff were trying to expedite delivery so the playground could reopen by July if possible.
Finance Committee Chair Neugebauer noted the estimate included a 10% contingency and recommended the committee advance the item so the city could restore public access quickly. Several council members agreed, saying they wanted to minimize the period the playground is closed. The measure will be considered at second reading during the regular council meeting.
