REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Consideration of the Homeridge Park Updated Site Plan and Schematic Design for the Playground Construction Project
Report
BACKGROUND
In September 2013, Council adopted a goal to enhance community sports and recreational assets. In particular, older playgrounds that do not meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requirements were made a priority for rehabilitation. Funding for playgrounds was identified and allocated in FY 2017-18 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) #3178-Playground Construction (Project). The playground and park amenities at Homeridge Park located at 2985 Stevenson Street were constructed in 1962. The current park condition index including the playground is 47, or "critical", and the building condition index is 23, or "poor" (Kitchell, 2017 - April 24, 2018 Council Item 18-091).
In August 2017, the City contracted with Gates & Associates, Inc.in the amount of $94,870 to work with the Parks & Recreation Department to solicit community input on the preferred park elements, to prepare a revised Park Site Plan, to develop playground construction plans specifications and cost estimate (PS&E) and to provide bid, construction, and post-construction services for the rehabilitation of the playground at Homeridge Park.
DISCUSSION
After extensive public input, including a community meeting and on-line survey, on March 20, 2018, the Park and Recreation Commission reviewed and recommended Council approval of the proposed Homeridge Park Site Plan Update and the preferred Homeridge Park Playground Schematic Design. The Plans address all of the Project design principles:
* use research based principles for play and inclusionary/universal design;
* include the seven elements of play that will accommodate additional community use;
* incorporate the community preference for a "Tree Fort" themed playground that is appropriate for ages 6-12 and 2-5, and provides required fall hei...
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