HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 8400 RESOLUTION 8400
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT AND SITE WORK AT
GROVELAND PARK
WHEREAS, the playground equipment at Groveland Park is 20 years old and in
need of replacement; and,
WHEREAS, Public Works Staff and the Parks and Recreation and Forestry
Commission have reviewed options for the playground; and,
WHEREAS, Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground of Golden Valley, Minnesota
prepared a proposal for the playground equipment layout for Groveland Park which
includes a Power Scape play unit for ages 5-12, a new Primetime swing and a new
toddler swing as well as refurbishing some of the old components, concrete border, and
engineered wood fiber material for a total cost of$59,665.63; and,
WHEREAS, additional work involving site grading, turf restoration as well as
removal of some of the old playground components will be performed by Public Works
Staff at an estimated cost of$2,980.00.
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 proposal submitted by
Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground to furnish and install three playground
components, concrete border, and fiber media fill at Groveland Park for
$59,665.63 is hereby accepted by the Council.
2. Public Works Staff will perform the site preparation and removal of some of
the old playground equipment, Staff is estimating a cost not to exceed
$2,980.00
3. A 5% contingency of $3,282.28 is approved in the event that additional work
or unforeseen work is required to complete this project.
4. Monies for the above said work shall be funded by the park Dedication Fund
(451-4470-7050) for an amount not to exceed $65,645.63.00.
5. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to
execute all appropriate documents to effectuate the actions contemplated by
this resolution.
6. The Mayor and City Administrator, staff and consultants are hereby
authorized and directed to take any and all additional steps and actions
necessary or convenient in order to accomplish the intent of this Resolution.
Adopted this 27th day of April, 2015.
J Flaherty, Ma • -.0"
ATTEST: <` l "A'J
James Ericson, City Administrator
(Seal)