Budget Request 2019-2020
Detailed Decision Package
Public Works - Parks Maintenance
Playground and Park Furniture Replacement
Enhancement and
replacement of playgrounds and park furniture located in City parks.
Background
During the last
biennial budget process, Public Works submitted a request to City Council for $75,000
annually for playground and other park furniture upgrades and replacement.
During adoption of the 2017/2018 Budget, the amount was reduced to $25,000 per
year.
Current situation
With many of the
City’s parks still containing original equipment, there is an immediate need to
replace older equipment and furniture that no longer meet current safety
regulations. In addition to play equipment areas that are addressed with this
budget request, also included is fall protection enhancement, bleachers, park
benches, picnic tables and replacement or addition of other furniture.
Currently, staff
labor is used to prepare sites for replacement and installation of new
equipment and furniture. This method
provides for the maximization of the current $25,000 budget; however, this takes
staff time away from other identified service needs.
Proposed solution
Increased the budgeted
amount to $75,000 annually to allow Parks Maintenance to meet compliance needs,
eliminate hazardous conditions, and mitigate known liabilities.