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RESOLUTION NO. 23R-06-146: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AUTHORIZING THE PIGGYBACK OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MANATEE COUNTY TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS PARK AMENITIES AND PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR RENAISSANCE PARK, WEST KEN LARK PARK AND VETERAN’S PARK FROM THE VARIOUS VENDORS INDICATED; IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $534,346.28; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM VARIOUS BUDGET CODE NUMBER(S) UTILIZING COMMUNITY BLOCK DEVELOPMENT GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).
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Request Action:
State the action requested of the Commission and why the action is necessary. What is the expected outcome of the action?
Request the Commission to approve the piggyback purchase of park amenities and park playground equipment for Renaissance Park, West Ken Lark Park, and Veteran's Park from approved vendors based upon bids solicited by the School District of Manatee County.
Need:
Why is there a need for this action?
There is no existing playground equipment for ages 5 to 12 in Renaissance Park and the West Ken Lark Park playground canopy cover needs to be replaced. Also, the two pavilions at Veteran's Park have outlived their lifespan and need to be replaced.
Summary Explanation/ Background:
Provide a summary/background of this agenda request.
Providing new playground equipment at Renaissance Park will provide a new, safe, and innovative play space that will provide children play opportunities that will promote physical health and imagination. Providing a new canopy at West Ken Lark Park will enable the Parks Department to renovate the canopy and provide needed shade for the youth using the playground equipment.
Attachments:
Number all attachments consecutively.
1. School District of Manatee County Invitation of Bid
2. List of Qualified Vendors
3. Renaissance Playground Quote
4. West Ken Lark Park Canopy Quote
5. Veteran's Park Pavilion Quote
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements
Funding from various CDBG Accounts.
1. Renaissance Park Playground - $281,152.85
2. West Ken Lark Park Shade Canopy - $32,795.00
3. Veteran's Park Pavilion - $220,398.43
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Master Plan:
Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption
Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities
Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ x ] Increase participation in youth sports [ x ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes
Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas
[ ] Increase commercial tax base [ ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses
[ ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas
Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities
[ ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs [ ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced
[ ] Increase proportion of single family homes and owner occupied housing
Goal 6: Efficient and Effective City Government, Customer Focused & Values Diversity
[ ] Improves City efficiency [ ] Increase use of Information Technology
[ x ] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live