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DATE: February 4, 1992 TO: Falcon Heights Pazk and Recreation Commission FROM: Carol Weisberg, Park and Recreation Commission Member and Parent Volunteer from Brimhall Elementary School RE: Request for $5,000 for Brimhall Elementary School Playground Background Information. Brimhall Elementary School has a student population of 724 children, one-third of whom live in Falcon Heights. Brimhall's playground was installed when the school was built in the late 1950's. As well as being outdated, much of the playground equipment has had to be removed over the years because it had become unsafe or worn out. This has left the children with insufficient and inadequate playground equipment. There has not been money in the Roseville Area Schools capital outlay budget for playgrounds since the eazly 1980's. Lack of funding at that time led to the decision to put as much money as possible into buildings and educational equipment. As a result, the playgrounds have deteriorated, and schools needing to improve or replace their playgrounds have had to raise the money themselves. Action. The Brimhall PTA has been working for the past 18 months to develop and implement a plan for a new playground. The PTA has given this project top priority. It plans to build a new outdoor activity area that will be safe, require rrunimal maintenance, and be accessible to children with physical disabilities. There will be paved paths to the structure for wheelchairs and transfer points for children who have the ability to transfer from their wheelchairs. The azea will include a small amphitheater which will be used during the school day for outdoor lessons. Landscape Structures was selected as the vendor and the playground will be installed this summer (1992). Budget. The total cost for this project is $75,000. This includes equipment, installation, site preparation, and landscaping. The school district has pledged $15,000 to cover the cost of installation and Brimhall is seeking an additional $5,000 from the 623 Foundation, a new fund for which guidelines aze still being established. Brimhall parents have scheduled several fundraising events which aze projected to yield approximately $25,000. The remaining $30,000 is being raised through individual contributions, community service organizations, foundations, and cities. Financial support is being requested of Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, and Roseville. Brimhall Population. There are 724 students at Brimhall as follows: 31 % from Falcon Heights 24 % from Lauderdale 44% from Roseville 1 % from miscellaneous places Anticipated Usage. The playground will be used primarily during the times that school is in session. It will be open to the community whenever school is not in session. To the best of my knowledge, this will be the only playground in our school district that is accessible to children with physical disabilities.