City Council
MEETING DATE: 4/11/2018
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Authorization for the Repair & Replacement of Panorama Park Playground Equipment
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FROM:
Tami E. Scott, Administrative Services Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $118,000 for the repair and replacement of the Panorama Park playground equipment and soft surface due to fire damage. A reimbursement of all but $25,000 will be received from the City's insurance carrier.
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BACKGROUND:
On 01/27/18, the playground equipment and soft surfacing at Panorama Park was vandalized by fire. Subsequently, the claim was submitted to the City's insurance carrier for evaluation of coverage.
DISCUSSION:
The original playground equipment was purchased from Miracle Recreation Equipment Company many years ago. Although the original assessment of damage appeared to be minimal, the high heat of the fire may have caused structural steel damage the extent of which cannot be determined without dismantling the entire playground. As such, Miracle, nor any other playground equipment provider, cannot warranty partial re-assemblage of the playground. In an effort to secure bids, other playground companies either would not bid on the project or would provide a bid but would not provide a warranty against some else's equipment.
In discussions with Alliant, the City's insurance carrier, it was agreed the entire deck system would need to be replaced along with the immediate and partial surrounding soft surface area. Alliant has agreed to move forward with Miracle Recreation Equipment Company for the repairs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Net Impact to the City's Park Facilities Fund is $25,000.
ATTACHMENTS:
Playground Pictures