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Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager Council Meeting Date: June 28, 2010
Purchase of Park Benches
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
$5,000 $5,122.01 Park Fund
Recommendation:
Motion to authorize the purchase of eight Parkshore Contemporary style park benches in the amount of $5,122.01
from Kirby Built Quality Products.
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Supportin� Documents:
1. Memorandum dated June 28, 2010 from Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager
2. Parkshore Contemporary style bench photo and information
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 28, 2010
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Patrick Klaers, City Administrator
FROM: Michelle Olson, Parks and Recreation Manager
SUBJECT: Purchase of Park Benches
Back�round
At their October 20, 2009 meeting, the Parks Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC)
unanimously recommended that a park bench implementation plan be created. The
Committee felt strongly that the City's parks and trails system could utilize more benches.
The City Council approved the addition of a four year park bench implementation plan and
included it in the 2010 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The City Council directed
staff to select a consistent bench style when replacing or adding benches. Staff researched
various bench styles during the Park Bench Donation Frogram review. The style chosen
was the Parkshore Contemporary Bench. This style is a comfortable design made entirely
of recycled materials, including the frames. This is an in-ground desig�, which makes it
very sturdy and maintenance free. This particular bench is found at multiple vendors and
should be available for years. However, if it is ever discontinued, it is a standard design
that can be replaced by a similar model. The benches are six feet in length with cedar
colored benches and black frames. The Public Works staff will install with standard
concrete footings. The PTRC worked with staff last fall to establish locations for
additional benches and staff will utilize this for placement along parks and trails.
Bud et
The CIP includes $5,000 designated for each year from 2010-2013 from the Park Fund.
The low pricing for this bench was found at three different manufacturers with Kirby Built
Quality Products having the lowest price at $545.00 per bench. With eight benches,
including tax and shipping, the total purchase price is $5,122.01. Shipping is estimated to
be 2-3 weeks from purchase date.
Action Requested
Motion to authorize the purchase of eight Parkshore Contemporary style park benches in
the amount of $5,1 �2.01 from Kirby Built Quality Products.
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