STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: April 9, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 10
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) a three-month service contract to design and install a splash pad at Forest Audelia Park located at 9737 Forest Lane for the Park & Recreation Department with Kraftsman LP dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks through the Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. (TASB) (BuyBoard) cooperative agreement; and (2) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $776,000.00 - Not to exceed $776,000.00 - Financing: Capital Gifts Donations and Development Fund
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BACKGROUND
This service contract will be used for the design and installation of a splash pad at the Forest Audelia Park located at 9737 Forest Lane. This project will enhance critical greenspace in a historically underserved neighborhood.
The Forest Audelia Park is centrally located near an elementary education academy, residential neighborhoods and Audelia Park. The splash pad is one of several planned improvements to the new park, including a neighborhood park with a playground and sports courts, plus an indoor space for a cultural center, recreation center, library, and boxing gym.
Splash pads have become one of the most popular methods of encouraging physical activity amongst youth, helping to develop children's aerobic capacity, muscular strength, agility, reflexes, coordination and motor skills. In addition, splash pads employ an inclusive design approach that incorporates both accessibility and universality. This allows for the accommodation of as many people as possible, regardless of age or physical ability.
The Texas Association of School Boards (BuyBoard) cooperative agreement is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local ...
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