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ARTICLE 10 (b) Project: Park and Playground Improvements- South Rindge Avenue CPA Category: Recreational Resources Amount Requested: $ 170,000 Amount Recommended: $ 170,000 CPC Vote: (8-0) Project Description: This FY22 request will fund the update and replacement of playground equipment and safety surfacing at the park on South Rindge Avenue. Signage, park benches, trash receptacles and a bike rack will also be updated or replaced in addition to the installation of fencing around the playground. The playground equipment was last replaced in 2005. The proposed improvements will renovate and rehabilitate existing safety surfacing and equipment so that the site will be in compliance with standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Additionally, at the recommendation of the 2017 ADA Compliance Study, the walkway leading to the playground will also be renovated to meet minimum width regulations. An accessible path leading to the Arlington Reservoir Trail and a connection to the basketball courts will also be installed. Project Goals and Objectives: • Update and replace current playground equipment with new, up-to-date systems; • Create an accessible route and path; • Install a new bike rack, park benches, trash receptacles, fencing and signage; and • Comply with CPSC, ASTM and ADA standards. Project Benefit: As existing equipment continues to age and deteriorate, more frequent repairs, maintenance and equipment removal will be needed to ensure that the structures remain safe for all users. A total replacement will prevent such costly repairs and maintenance. Funding Request: The FY22 request is $170,000. Subsequent FY23-FY26 requests are anticipated for similar playground replacements at Kinneens Park, Justin Street Park, Lincoln Park and the Center Playground at the Center Recreation Complex. E