DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Budget & Admin Services
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25-453, Award, Park Upgrades at Various Locations (Community Services)
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
recommendation
Recommended Action:
Approve award of “Piggyback” to File #25-453, for Playground Equipment upgrades, improvements and additions for the following parks: Larry Taylor Kiwanis Park, Harold Avenue Park, South Gulf Cove Park and Centennial Park, per School District of Manatee Contract #21-0053-MR, awarded to Rep Services, Inc of Longwood, Florida for a total cost of $213,254.50.
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budget
Budgeted Action:
No action needed. Budgeted in the Community Services Capital Maintenance Plan as approved in the FY25 budget process. Funding is provided from Capital Projects, ad valorem.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
Community Services is requesting Playground Equipment upgrades, improvements and additions to Larry Taylor Kiwanis Park, Harold Avenue Park, South Gulf Cove Park and Centennial Park to better achieve universal accessibility at these locations. Universal accessibility refers to designing products, services, and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. It aims to create inclusive spaces and experiences that benefit everyone.
Therefore, it is requested that the Board approve award of “Piggyback” to File #25-453, for Playground Equipment upgrades, improvements and additions for the following parks: Larry Taylor Kiwanis Park, Harold Avenue Park, South Gulf Cove Park and Centennial Park per School District of Manatee Contract #21-0053-MR, awarded to Rep Services, Inc of Longwood, Florida for a total cost of $213,254.50.
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