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Cheverly authorizes up to $10,500 for fence at 5701 Landover Road park
Summary
After a presentation on fence designs and ADA considerations for the 5701 Landover Road parcel, council authorized the town administrator to spend up to $10,500 to install chain‑link (with black vinyl/strip) fencing and gates, pending notice about an ADA grant; the motion passed 6‑0.
Public works staff presented fence options and access plans for the park parcel at 5701 Landover Road, including a 4‑foot chain‑link fence with black vinyl coating, a pedestrian gateway (5 feet) and a 10‑foot vehicular gate. Staff outlined pedestrian circulation, a reachable ADA route on the least‑sloped side, and hardware options that would allow locking the vehicular gate when required.
Town staff recommended a continuous fence along the Landover side and emphasized that a 4‑foot fence provides a visible boundary and an enforceable posted hours policy (dawn to dusk). Staff also noted the project exceeded the town’s $10,000 purchasing authority and recommended authorizing up to $10,500 pending notification about an ADA grant.
Council moved to authorize the town administrator to expend up to $10,500 on the fence (motion by Council Member Wade, seconded by Council Member Leglowahek). The motion passed 6‑0. Council members and members of the public suggested adding signage (hours and enforcement) and discussed the possibility of searchable park naming at a future meeting.
Staff will proceed with contract authorization consistent with the funding and grant notification and will return with installation scheduling and signage details.
