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Presenter proposes replacing wood chips at Little Owls playground; quotes $81k–$90k
Summary
Staff proposed replacing the Little Owls playground surface (approx. 4,500 sq ft) to reduce splinter and sanitation issues, citing two estimates: about $90,000 for rubber padding and about $81,000 for artificial turf. The subcommittee asked staff to explore funding sources and bring additional bids.
S3 told the committee that children at the Little Owls playground were tracking wood chips into classrooms and risking splinters, and proposed replacing the surface with a more sanitary option. S3 provided two preliminary estimates: “If we wanna go with the lumber padding, it's $90,000 If we wanna go with the artificial turf, it's $81,000.”
S5 suggested the committee consider using savings from other projects (for example, hardscape differentials from the roofing budget) to fund the playground work. S3 said staff will obtain at least two additional vendor proposals and return the cost-comparison and hardscape funding recommendations to the subcommittee.
Next steps: staff to solicit additional bids, compare materials (durability, sanitation) and funding sources, and return with a recommendation for the board.
