HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7980 RESOLUTION 7980
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT AT LAMBERT PARK
WHEREAS, the playground equipment at Lambert Park is over 20-years old and in
need of replacement; and
WHEREAS, the playground equipment at Silverview Park was proposed and
budgeted to be replaced in 2012, but city staff and the Parks and Recreation and Forestry
Commission (Commission) recommend delaying the replacement to 2013 and, instead,
replace the playground equipment at Lambert Park in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground of Golden Valley, Minnesota prepared
a proposed playground equipment layout for Lambert Park that includes three playground
units (toddler, age 5-12, and swing set), concrete border, and engineered wood fiber media
for$72,744.67; and
WHEREAS, city staff and the Commission recommend that the City Council approve
the proposed playground layout by Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground for said price; and
WHEREAS, monies are available in the 2012 Budget for the above said work under
the Park Dedication Fund (451-4470-7050).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. The playground equipment layout and quote proposal submitted by
Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground to furnish and install three playground units, concrete
border, and fiber media fill at Lambert Park for $72,744.67 is hereby accepted by the
City.
2. The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the
City, to enter into agreement with Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground for said playgound
at said price.
3. A 5% contingency of $3,650 is approved in the event that additional related or
unforeseen work is required to complete the work. The use of contingency monies will
require pre-approval by the Director of Public Works.
Adop this 13th day of Augu a 12.
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ATTEST:
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)