Department: Parks & Recreation
Staff Contact: Michael Meadors
Subject: Consideration of Resolution No. 20-1002 authorizing submittal of an application for grant funding in the amount of $24,582.50 with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) for Raven Ridge Park Playground.
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Item Description:
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Consideration of Resolution No. 20-1002 authorizing submittal of an application for grant funding in the amount of $24,582.50 with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) for Raven Ridge Park Playground.
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Summary:
The Parks & Recreation Department is planning an upgrade to playground surfacing for Raven Ridge Park in 2020-2021 to meet playground safety guidelines, improve maintenance requirements, and create a space for children and families to be active and enjoy the outdoors.
The KDHE Waste Tire Grant Program provides financial assistance to local units of government to purchase repurposed tire-derived products made from recycled waste tires, such as pour-in-place playground surfacing. If awarded, the grant will pay up to 50% of the eligible cost of the project.
The cost for demolition of the existing surfacing and installation of the new surfacing is estimated at $49,165. Announcement of funding award by KDHE is anticipated in Spring 2020.
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Financial Impact:
The funding for the project is estimated as follows:
Park Sales Tax $24,582.50
KDHE Grant $24,582.50
Total $49,165.00
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Action Needed:
Approve Resolution No. 20-1002 authorizing submittal of an application for grant funding in the amount of $24,582.50 with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) for Raven Ridge Park Playground.
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Attachment(s):
A: Resolution 20-1002