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welcoming and accessible to individuals of all ages and abilities. Once the new playground has been installed, an inspection by an independent, third -party company will be completed. The playground equipment was last replaced in 2003 and the safety surfacing was last rehabilitated in 2013. FY2026: $1,130,000 - Update and replace the playground equipment and install safety surfacing at the Center Playground at the Center Recreation Complex. The Center Playground is one of two community playgrounds in Lexington. The new playground will feature poured -in-place safety surfacing (as compared to the engineered wood fiber that is there currently) and will provide universal access to all play components and elements so the playground will be welcoming and accessible to individuals of all ages and abilities. Once the new playground has been installed, an inspection by an independent, third -party company will be completed. The playground equipment was last replaced in 2006. FY2027: $300,000 - Replace the equipment and install a new lighting system at the Skate Park, located at the Center Recreation Complex. This request is being brought forward based on feedback received from the community about the need for nighttime use at the Skate Park. The equipment at the Skate Park was last replaced in 2014. Basis for Cost Projections: The cost projections are based on similar renovation projects and an updated cost estimate provided in September 2022. All cost estimates are provided in then -year dollars (FY2024 request in FY2024 dollars, FY2025 request in FY2025 dollars, FY2026 request in FY2026 dollars, FY2027 in FY2027 dollars). Stakeholders: Residents and Non -Residents Operating Budget Impact: The playground equipment will need to be removed if it is deemed unsafe. Funding Source: CPA Prior Authorizations: Town Meeting Description Authorized Expended Encumbered Remaining Returned 2014/82 Park and Playground Improvements $ 65,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 172 2015/81 Park and Playground Improvement $ 68,000 $ 68 000 > $ — $ — $ — 2016/8n Park andmentground Improves $ 75,000 $ 67,642 $ — $ 7,358 $ — 2017/10n Park and Playground Improvements $ 60,000 $ 59,932 $ — $ — $ 68 2020/1 Oi Park and Playground Improvements $ 95,000 $ 94,900 $ — $ 100 $ — 2021/10b Par ondPl ysground $ 170,000 $ 120,011 $ — $ 49,989 $ — 2022/10g g Park and p rovement 200 000.00 — — 200 000.00 > — Totals $ 733,000 $ 410,485 $ — $ 257,447 $ 240 *Data current as of October 13, 2022. Recreation - Page 24 Printed October 10, 2022