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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM A
CONSENT X
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HERING
REGULAR
MGR. fJ.-' /DEPT e-\Y
Authorization
May 27,2003
Meeting
REQUEST: The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting that the City Commission
approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $46,669 to re-roof the
Central Winds Park Building and Dugouts, replace the Central Winds Park
Playground, and replace the 2 Ball-field Backstops at Sunshine Park from the
Land Acquisition and Park Improvements Fund.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to approve replacements of Roofing, Playground, and
Backstops that are deteriorated and unsafe and provide the necessary funding from
the Land Acquisition and Park Improvement Fund.
CONSIDERATION:
I. The shingles on the Central Winds Park Building and Dugouts are over 11 years old.
The roofleaks on the computer in the Sports Supervisor's office when it rains. When
it is windy shingles are found around the park and are curving up on the roofs. The
roofs need replacement with commercial instead of residential shingles. Remove and
dispose of existing roofing install new roofing, felt, flashing and install 30 year
shingles on building and 8 dugouts. Lowest and best quote - $ 11,760.00.
II. The playground near the Soccer & Ball-Fields at Central Winds Park is over 11 years
old. Many wood planks are warped, splintered, and rotted. Replacement parts are not
available. Hardware is rough, loose, and rusted in many places. A replacement
playground is needed. New playground including shipping and installation - $
17,710.98. New poured in place rubber surfacing and installation -$ 15,080.00. New
shade structure - $ 7,717.60. Lowest and best quote $ 40,508.58. $ 20,000 in State
funds are available.
Total
$ 40,509.00
$ 20,000.00
$ 20,509.00
Budgeted FY200212003 from FRDAP Grant.
Funds Needed from Parks Land Acquisition and
Improvement Fund.
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III. The 2 Ball-field Backstops at Sunshine Park are over 27 years old. The support posts
are bent and rusted. The overhang fencing is not properly supported and also rusted.
The entire unit is a safety concern and needs to be replaced. Material and labor to
install two (2) backstops at Sunshine Park, 130 LF. of 18 ft. high 6 gauge, black vinyl
chain link fence using 5-4" posts, 2-3" posts, 8-2 %" posts. All to have 1 5/8" top
and bottom intermediate rails. Parks and Recreation and Public Works to remove
existing backstops. Lowest and best quote - $ 14,400.
FUNDING: A total of $ 66,669 is requested to complete these projects as follows:
I.
II.
III.
Central Winds Park Roofing
Central Winds Park Playground
Sunshine Backstops
Park Land
Acquisition
Fund FRDAP
$ 11,760
$ 20,509 $ 20,000
$ 14.400
$ 46,669 $ 20,000
Total
$ 11,760
$ 40,509
$ 14.400
$ 66,669
Current balance in the Land Acquisition and Park Improvements Fund - $ 141,378
Funds needed for replacements - $ 46,669.00
Remaining balance $ 94,709.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Parks and Recreation Department is recommending that the City Commission approve a
supplement in the amount of $46,669 from the Park Acquisition and Improvement fund to re-roofthe
Central Winds Park Building and Dugouts, replace the Central Winds Park Playground, and replace
the 2 Ball-Field Backstops at Sunshine Park. $ 20,000 from FRDAP funds have already been
appropriated.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
May 28, 2003
June-July 2003
August, 2003
Order Roof, Playground and Backstops Replacements.
Work Completed
Open Playground and Ball-Fields.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment # 1
Staff Playground Recommendations.
COMMISSION ACTION:
A TT ACHMENT # 1
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32708-2799
Telephone: (407) 327-4761
Fax: (407) 327-4763
Parks & Recreation Dept.
Apri118,2003
Chuck Pula, Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Winter Springs
1126 East State Street Road 434
Mr. Pula,
This letter is to address issues concerning the Soccer/Baseball Field playground at
Central Winds Park.
The playground in question is well over 11 years old. Due to its age, and the fact that it
has not been updated in a while (if ever), it is in need of major repairs to make it safe for
play, here are a few of the items of concern: -
The decking on the structure con~ists of wooden planks. Many planks have come loose
due to deterioration of the wood and rusted hardware. The planks shift and move when
they're walked on. Because they move and shift, they could cause a pinch, crush or shear
point (ASTM 1487-01 Section 6.5) Other planks are warped, rotted away completely and
splintered, which has obvious concerns of entrapment and protrusion issues.
Due to environmental conditions, many posts are no longer plumb. This has caused
decks to shift and they are not at the recommended heights they were originally
installed at. This has caused some several head entrapment issues (ASTM F 1487-01
Section 6.1). Typically any gap between 3.5" and 9" is unacceptable for play equipment,
as it could cause strangulation. This playground in its current state has several gaps that
when measured fail this ASTM Standard.
There are numerous other items, such as rough edges, loose and deteriorated hardware
equipment, etc. Many safety codes that exist now did not exist when the equipment was
installed. Technically, the unit could not be brought up to current Safety and ADA codes.
Because of recent safety and ADA issues, most municipalities prefer to have the extra
assurance that new equipment can offer, along with improved warranties.
We would finish the play area with poured in place surfacing which is totally ADA
accessible and the best playground surfacing for safety. Also the entire playground
should be covered with a shade structure to prolong the life of the structure and surfacing.
... 11 . .."
Playgrounds should meet or exceed appropriate safety standards, provide ADA
accessibility, have good flow patterns, be age appropriate and meet the needs ofthe users,
such as active play, creative play, cooperative play and sensory play. The existing
playground in question does none of the above and does not meet the ADA or the STMA
codes and standards. I strongly recommend that we replace the unit, install poured in
place surfacing and a shade structure and do it as soon as possible.
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Donald James, Superintendent of Parks
CPSI