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RESOLUTION NO.19-13
APPROVING CONTRACT WITH NORTHLAND RECREATION INC. FOR
SUNRISE PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the playground at Sunrise Park was installed in 1998 and is need of
replacement; and
WHEREAS, the Park Board recommended the Sunrise Park playground equipment be
replaced as part of the 2018 Parks and Trails Capital Projects Program; and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending entering into a contract with Northland Recreation,
Inc. via Sourcewell (formerly NJPA). 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; and
WHEREAS, Sourcewell fulfills the competitive solicitation and contract process
required of governmental agencies; and
WHEREAS, recommended funding is from the Park and Trail Improvement Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the City Council hereby authorizes staff to
enter into a contract with Northland Recreation Inc. in the amount of $95,000 for the
design, equipment, border, safety surface, and installation of the Sunrise Park Playground
Project.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 28t' day of January, 2019.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council
Member
Maher and was duly seconded by Council Member Stoesz
upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Maher, Sloe z,,Rafferty, Manthey, Reinert
The following voted against same:
none
ATTEST:
Juli e Bartell, Ci CIA -
and
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 5B
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director
MEETING DATE: January 28, 2019
TOPIC: Consideration of Resolution No.19-13 Approving Contract with .
Northland Recreation Inc. for Sunrise Park Playground Equipment,
Rick DeGardner
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
Staff is requesting council consideration to approve a contract with Northland Recreation Inc. in .
the amount of $95,000 for the design, equipment, border, safety surface, and installation of the
Sunrise Park Playground Project.
BACKGROUND
The playground at Sunrise Park was installed in 1998 and is need of replacement. The Park
Board recommended the Sunrise Park playground equipment be replaced as part of the 2018
Parks and Trails Capital Projects Program.
Public Services Department staff will undertake the removals process and perform the necessary
site work. The project cost will include design work, playground equipment, concrete border,
engineered wood fiber, and installation.
Staff is recommending entering into a contract with Northland Recreation, Inc. to provide the
design and equipment for the Sunrise Park Playground Project via Sourcewell (formerly NJPA).
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.
Staff utilized this process with the successful 2018 Birch Park Playground Project. Also,
Northland Recreation, Inc. provided the playground equipment and park shelter at NorthPointe
Park.
Recommended funding is from the Park and Trail Improvement Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 19-13.