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Board directs staff to develop park-renovation proposal after vendor presentation
Summary
Vendor Playcraft representative presented designs and cost options for three parks; Janis estimated Reuben Park all-in $306,000 and Carromano about $336,000 and explained tradeoffs between engineered wood fiber and poured-in-place surfacing for ADA access; board directed Director Riggs to return with steps to begin the project.
A vendor presentation on potential playground replacements and surfacing options prompted detailed discussion of design, accessibility and cost. Steve Janis outlined a three-park approach (Reuben Park, Carromano/Carroll Manor Park, Gordon Fountain Lake Park), showed renderings and explained surfacing choices. Janis said poured-in-place unitary surfacing provides better wheelchair access but costs substantially more; a wood-fiber option is less expensive but limits mobility-device access.
Janis gave example pricing: Reuben Park all-in approximately $306,000; Carromano Park about $336,000; Gordon Fountain Lake Park was described as larger with square footage around 7,200 and higher overall cost. A board motion asked Director Riggs to return at the next meeting with the necessary steps to start the project; the motion was made and passed. Board members discussed grant opportunities (Texas Parks and Wildlife small-community grants, H-GAC programs) and phasing the work to reduce budgetary pressure.
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