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Council authorizes up-to $164,009 for Lower Sellmeier playground after survey of 235 residents
Summary
Following a community survey of 235 responses and park-board recommendation, the council authorized purchase of the preferred playground option (vendor GameTime/Cunningham option E with alternate) for up to $164,009 plus 5% contingency; the motion carried 6–0.
City staff presented five vendor options and community-survey results for the Lower Sellmeier Park playground project; staff said the park board and survey results favored options with longer synthetic‑turf warranties. "We received 235 responses," the staff presenter (speaker 11) told the council, and the park board recommended GameTime/Cunningham option E, which the council approved that evening.
Council member (speaker 5) moved to authorize the purchase at an amount not to exceed $164,009 including the chosen option and the alternate; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote, 6–0. The resolution authorizes the city manager (or designee) to execute procurement documents and includes a 5% contingency. Staff noted the budgeted project in the Facilities Development CIP had a $165,000 target and that Parks would demo existing equipment to reduce costs.
Staff also highlighted lifecycle considerations: GameTime/Cunningham offered a 15‑year turf warranty versus Craftsman’s 8‑year turf warranty, and vendors differed on useful‑life estimates for surfacing and play elements — a factor that the parks board and some councilors said weighed in favor of the GameTime/Cunningham option.
