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Council approves Evans Park playground change order to add wheelchair-accessible foam surfacing
Summary
The Cresco City Council approved change order #1 for the Evans Park playground to revise sidewalk alignment and replace estimated surfacing with wheelchair-accessible foam; staff said the change raises the project cost but did not specify a final dollar amount during the meeting.
The Cresco City Council on July 6 approved change order #1 for the Evans Park playground project after staff explained adjustments to sidewalk dimensions and surfacing required to protect trees and improve accessibility.
Administration told the council the revised design adds a concrete edging and a foam surfacing in areas where previous designs had wood chips or different materials. Staff said the foam surfacing will allow walking and wheelchair access and provide a softer fall surface. The change order increases the project's cost above the previously estimated amount, but staff did not read the final change-order dollar figure at the meeting.
Council members moved and seconded the change order and approved it by roll-call vote. The administration said it will provide documentation of the updated costs and contract adjustments to the council at a future meeting.
Quote: "So instead of having just concrete or, like, the other ones have wood chips, they'll have that foam. So you can walk on it. You can use wheelchairs on it as well," administration said while explaining the change.
Why it matters: The change alters accessibility and safety features for the neighborhood playground, and the final change-order amount will affect the parks budget and may require accounting in the next budget amendment or reporting cycle.
Next steps: Parks/Public Works and administration will finalize and present the change-order documentation, including the exact increased contract amount, at an upcoming meeting.
