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DPYS 2023 Grove Patterson and Glenwood Park Playgrounds $100,000
Parks, Recreation & Community Enrichment
Karen Ranney Wolkins (x2326)/Joe Fausnaugh (x3884)
Revised
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Authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $100,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for replacement and expansion of playground equipment at Grove Patterson and Glenwood Parks; authorizing the Mayor to award contracts for said purpose; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes expending up to $100,000 to replace playground equipment at Grove Patterson and Glenwood Parks. An evaluation of the play equipment at these parks identified missing and worn equipment in need of replacement. New equipment has been selected that will increase the capacity, quality of play, accessibility, and the safety of neighborhood children visiting this park. Funds for this project are included in the proposed 2023 mid-year budget adjustment to the Capital Improvement Fund.
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. The expenditure of an amount not to exceed $100,000 is authorized from the Capital Improvement Fund Account Code 5040-40100-8CP2337PRKIMP for the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Grove Patterson and Glenwood Parks.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to utilize Omnia Source purchasing consortium and enter into a contract for the purchase of the playground equipment and to accept bids and award contracts for installation and site work, upon terms and conditions as acceptable to the Director of Law and the Director of Parks and Youth Services.
SECTION 3. That the Finance Director is authorized to draw warrant or warrants against the above account code in payment of the above authorized obligations in amounts not to exceed $100,000 upon presentation of the proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that the same is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and property and for the further reason that this Ordinance must be immediately effective in order to timely improve the playgrounds for proper and safe use.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas _____, nays _____.
Passed: _________________, as an emergency measure: yeas _____, nays _____.
Attest: ________________________ __________________________________
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: _____________________ __________________________________
Mayor
I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance passed by Council ________________________.
Attest: ________________________
Clerk of Council