Board debates playground surfacing options: wood fiber, painted rubber or turf with wide price range
Board reviewed playground replacement estimates: wood fiber ~$23,000 (excludes removal), painted rubber ~$54,000, and turf options ranging from ~$144,000 to $169,000; members discussed maintenance, disposal of ground tires, and possible phased redesign to reduce surface area and costs.
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The board discussed multiple quotes and tradeoffs for replacing elementary playground surfacing and some equipment. Administration reported a quote to put wood fiber over the existing surface would be about $23,000 (not including removal), while painted rubber surfacing was estimated around $54,000 and an artificial‑turf option came in at about $144,000 (another quoted figure was $169,000 from a different vendor).
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