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Board flags playground and gym priorities as insurers and aging systems push costs higher
Summary
Board and staff discussed immediate playground repairs that may require moving equipment due to safety setbacks and high fall‑padding costs; other priorities include heating/cooling upgrades, aging gym floors, worn tile and outdated camera systems.
Presenter (S1) said several older building systems—heating, cooling and flooring—are nearing end of life, and that playground structures face insurer scrutiny that could force removal and relocation. "Once you pull it out of the ground, you're in trouble," Presenter (S1) said, describing how replacement triggers new fall‑padding and setback requirements and significant expense.
Staff member (S4) provided a rough replacement estimate, saying work they're looking at is "anywhere from 80 to a 150,000." The group also discussed long‑term replacement sequencing for HVAC units and a gym floor that has "huge warps" and may require refinishing or replacement; staff will return with ballpark unit costs to help prioritize projects for the board goals and budget planning.
