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ARTICLE 8 (f) Project: CPA Category: Amount Requested: Amount Recommended: CPC Vote: Park and Playground Improvements Recreational Resources $147,500 $147,500 (9 -0) Project Description: This request seeks funding for the first year of a multi -year capital improvement program for the Town's parks and playgrounds. The Recreation Committee requests $147,500 in FY 14 to rehabilitate the rubber playground safety surface at the Lincoln Park Playground located on Lincoln Street ($70,000), and to purchase and install equipment for the Skate Park located at the Center Playfields on Worthen Road ($77,500). The rubber safety surface at the Lincoln Park playground was installed in 2003 and is deteriorating due to heavy use and exposure to the sun. It has reached its useful life and continued degradation will lead to potential safety hazards from falls on its inadequate safety surface. The playground is used year -round and its new surface will comply with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and guidelines. The existing rubber surface will be ground down approximately 1 inch and a new rubber surface will be installed. The Skate Park equipment was installed approximately 10 years ago through a public and private partnership. The equipment is used heavily and the ramp surface and the equipment are beginning to fail. It has reached its useful life and needs replacement. The requested funding is for a mini -half pipe and a launch box with a 2 inch ledge. The recommended equipment will have a 15 -year warranty. Project Goals and Objectives: • Replace the poured -in -place rubber safety surface at the Lincoln Park Playground. • Reduce costly repairs and maintenance by properly replacing the surface. • Replace the Skate Park equipment with new, safe equipment. • Select Skate Park equipment that has a 15 -year warranty. • Establish a preventive maintenance program with a vendor for both parks. Project Benefit: These projects represent a significant improvement to the recreational resources of the Town. The Lincoln Park Playground is one of the most heavily used playgrounds in Town and it complements the adjacent athletic fields. It is a gated secure area for children of younger ages and a new surface is critical for its continued safety. The Skate Park is also highly used, and is a main attraction in the Town. It is integral to the Center Complex athletic facilities, but its equipment will soon outlive its usable life. In both locations, safety will be greatly enhanced. Funding Request: The total project request for the Park and Playground Improvements is $147,500 in CPA funds; $70,000 will be dedicated to the Lincoln Park rubber safety surface and $77,500 to the new equipment at the Skate Park. 13