STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life, Arts, and Culture
AGENDA DATE: January 8, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an eight-month service contract to design and install a splash pad at Old East Dallas Work Yard Park located at 4900 Alston Avenue for the Park & Recreation Department with Kraftsman LP dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks in the amount of $659,476.94 through the Texas Association of School Boards (BuyBoard) cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $659,476.94 - Financing: ARPA Redevelopment Fund ($540,000.00); Park and Recreation Facilities (B) (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($70,000.00); and General Fund ($49,476.94) (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This service contract will be used for the design and installation of a splash pad at the Old East Dallas Work Yard Park located at 4900 Alston Avenue. This project will enhance critical greenspace in a historically underserved neighborhood.
The Old East Dallas Work Yard is centrally located near elementary schools, day care centers, residential neighborhoods and the Santa Fe Trail. The splash pad is one of several planned improvements to the historic park, including the expansion of the existing basketball court and the addition of sidewalks, seat walls and a restroom building.
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 ...
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