REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: AARON A. AGUIRRE, Director
Parks, After School, Recreation & Community Services Department
BY: EDWARD CHINEVERE, Assistant Director
Parks, After School, Recreation & Community Services Department
SUMMER ROOKS, Projects Administrator
Parks, After School, Recreation & Community Services Department
SUBJECT
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Approve the First Amendment to the 2024 Playspace Agreement with KABOOM! Inc. in the amount of $181,765, for a total increased contract amount of $474,413, and to change the proposed project location. (Council District 4)
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends City Council approve the First Amendment to the 2024 Playspace Agreement with KABOOM! Inc. in the amount of $181,765, for a total increased contract amount of $474,413, and to change the proposed project location from University Park to Cary Park, and authorize the Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services (PARCS) Director or designee to execute the amendment on behalf of the City of Fresno (City).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On November 17, 2022, Council approved a resolution authorizing the PARCS Director or designee to submit a grant application to KABOOM! to fund and implement community engagement, project management, design and community organizing for the construction of a new play structure at University Park. PARCS was awarded the grant and subsequently entered into an agreement with KABOOM! to complete the project at University Park in an amount not to exceed $292,648. After additional property research, it was identified that University Park was no longer an appropriate location for the project due to an existing deed restriction prohibiting the construction of play apparatus at this park. In consultation with the District Office, City Administration, and KABOOM! Cary Park was subsequently selected as an appropriate alternative to complete the project. Due to the increase in project square footage, additional funding in the a...
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