RESOLUTION NO. _____________________(N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECT PURCHASE OF ENGINEERED WOOD FIBER SURFACING MATERIAL FOR 24 PLAYGROUNDS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE CITY’S PARK SYSTEM WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) which provided the City of Salinas with $51,567,313 in relief funds; and WHEREAS, on September 1, 2021, the City Council allocated ARPA funds for a number of governmental service projects, including $2 million dollars for playground structures, park benches and bar-be-que grills, the majority of which was to be spent in the 93905 and 93906 zip codes; and WHEREAS, on May 31, 2022, staff provided an updated to the Finance Committee on recommended projects for ARPA funding and included playground surfacing material system wide; and WHEREAS, Jet Mulch Inc., the leading supplier of engineered wood fiber chips in the area has provided quotes for 24 playgrounds totaling $332,628.45; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code sections 12-27 and 12-28.080 the Salinas City Council authorizes the direct purchase of engineered wood fiber surfacing material from Jet Mulch Inc. for 24 playgrounds located throughout the City’s Park System in an amount not to exceed $340,000.00.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of August, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk