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Kirtland reviews splash-pad plans and sewer implications before moving forward
Summary
Town Engineer Dan Flack presented splash-pad options and cost estimates, explaining a 10% contingency for nearly finished designs and 15% for pass-through arrangements. Councilors requested additional information and public bidding options and expressed concerns about maintenance and sewer impacts.
Town Engineer Dan Flack told the council there were no major sewer-line breaks but raised technical and cost questions about a proposed splash pad. He said Exerplay provided the only firm quote; other vendors supplied estimates. Flack explained the difference in contingency—10% for projects where the design is nearly complete versus a 15% contingency for pass-through contracts—and said pass-through pricing affects costs and responsibilities.
Councilor Trujillo and Councilor Warner asked whether other vendors could be solicited; Flack said he bid the work through CES but could request additional options. The council discussed whether surplus funds could be used for ongoing maintenance of the splash pad; Flack said surplus funds could not be used for maintenance. Mayor Uhl suggested alternate approaches, such as using a tank system to irrigate nearby grass, and the council asked staff to provide more information on option two and on publicly bidding the project before making a decision.
No formal motion was taken to commit funds for construction; the council requested more detailed cost breakdowns, potential maintenance responsibilities, and clearer bidding options at a future meeting.
