Item #07 Approval of Playground Equipment to be Installed at Beech Center
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: April 3, 2007
Item # 1.
Contact Name:
Contact Number:
Jeffrey Hayes
407 -905-3180
Reviewed By:
Department Director:
City Manager:
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Subject: Purchase of playground equipment to be installed at the Beech Recreation Center.
Background Summary:
The Parks and Recreation Department has budgeted $50,000 for the purchase of playground equipment in the
2006-07 budget. It has received a proposal from Playmore Recreational Products & Services in the amount of
$46,830.94 priced according to a state contract with the City of Jacksonville (SC-0511-06). The proposal includes
the cost of the equipment and installation, and the installation of poured-in-place resilient surface material. The
price quoted for the play equipment is a sale price which will expire on March 31, 2007, however the manufacturer
has extended the sale price to April 4, 2007 for the Parks and Recreation Department. The equipment which is
designed to accommodate the 5 to 12 year old age level and complement the existing 2 to 5 year old play
equipment will be installed at the Beech Recreation Center complex.
Issue:
Should the City Commission approve the purchase of the playground equipment and resilient surface material
from Playmore Recreational Products & Services in the amount of $46,830.94 as priced according to the state
contract with the City of Jacksonville (SC-0511-06).
Recommendations
Staff recommends that the City Commission approve the purchase of the playground equipment and resilient
surface material from Playmore Recreational Products & Services in the amount of $46,830.94 as priced
according to the state contract with the City of Jacksonville (SC-0511-06).
Attachments:
Financial Impact:
The total cost of the equipment, surface material and installation will be $46,830.94.
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Public Hearing
_ Ordinance First Reading
_ Ordinance Second Reading
Resolution
_ Commission Approval
Discussion & Direction
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_ Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk
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Reviewed by Finance Dept.
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