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Council approves $10,000 engagement with Unlimited Play to design inclusive playground
Summary
Council voted unanimously to spend $10,000 to hire Unlimited Play to design a fully inclusive playground, produce grant and marketing materials and guide a local fundraising committee; Parks Director Lori Fetherolf said the Park Board will host community input meetings.
Councilmembers voted on Aug. 12 to authorize a $10,000 contract with Unlimited Play to develop designs and fundraising materials for a fully inclusive playground.
Councilmember McManamon summarized the consultant's scope, saying the fee would cover design, a sponsor catalog, training for the local committee and grant-writing assistance. "The consulting fee, as we heard three weeks ago, for us to hire these folks, is $10,000 period," McManamon said. Parks and Recreation Director Lori Fetherolf said she has spoken with OMEGA as part of a related marina grant process and that the Park Board will hold two community meetings in September and October to collect input for park projects.
Members discussed typical fundraising matches and whether the city would need to contribute. Fetherolf said she expects the department to cover the $10,000 design fee if Council approves. On a motion from Mr. McManamon, seconded by Mr. Albaugh, Council authorized the engagement; Karly Haley recorded an all-aye roll call and the motion carried.
