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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM SA STAFF ORIGINATOR: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director MEETING DATE: March 24, 2025 TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 25-35, Approving Contract with Northland Recreation Inc. for Behm's Park and Shenandoah Park Playground Equipment VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority INTRODUCTION Staff is requesting council consideration to approve a contract with Northland Recreation Inc. for the Behm's Park and Shenandoah Park Playground Projects. The project consists of design services, supply and delivery of the equipment, and the provision of a certified playground installer to assist the Parks Department. IT411Z�91 HO The Park Board recommended that the playground equipment be replaced as part of their 2025 goals. The existing playground equipment at Behm's Park was installed in 1999 and at Shenandoah Park in 1998. Public Services Department staff will undertake the removals process and perform the necessary site work. Staff is recommending entering into a contract with Northland Recreation, Inc. via Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) for the Behm's Park and Shenandoah Park Playground projects in the amount of $80,000 for each site. Sourcewell is a public corporation serving as a municipal contracting agency for government and education agencies. Sourcewell serves member agencies under the legislative authority established and granted by Minnesota Statute 123A.21. This agreement fulfills the competitive solicitation and contract process required of governmental agencies The concept plan for Behm's Park is attached. Regarding Shenandoah Park, we are evaluating the potential of reusing some of the components (posts, climbers, rails, etc.) by sandblasting and repainting on -site. New decking and other play events would be added to give the playground structure a fresh new look. Recommended funding is from the Park and Trail Fund.