RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH MIRACLE PLAYSYSTEMS INC. FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF EXERCISE EQUIPMENT AT CESAR CHAVEZ PARK AND SWING SET AT SANTA RITA NEIGHBORHOOD PARK WHEREAS, the City was awarded Proposition 68 - Per Capita Program funds in the amount of $177,952 for Cesar Chavez Park trail improvements; and WHEREAS, trail improvements and amenities provide a space for walking or running in addition to a possible future connection with a proposed regional trail outside the park, and adding exercise stations will promote healthy activity, an identified as priority in the resident led Alisal Vibrancy Plan (AVP); and WHEREAS, the project leverages Proposition 68 - Per Capita Program and Alisal Vibrancy Plan (AVP) implementation funds (CIP 9246) designated for park and open space improvements to cover the total cost of exercise equipment, benches and trash receptacles; and WHEREAS, staff explored a series of exercise equipment and determined that the best option was provided by Miracle Play Systems for a total cost of $57,686.01; and WHEREAS, Santa Rita Neighborhood Park is one of 3 parks within District 5 and lacks a swing set, and as part of the FY 24-25 budget the City Council approved adding a swing set to Santa Rita Park; and WHEREAS, the current play structure at Santa Rita Neighborhood Park is part the Miracle Play Systems City structures and the cost of installing the swing set and installation is of $6,433.38; and WHEREAS, the City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Miracle Play Systems Inc. for the purchase and installation of exercise equipment at Cesar Chavez Community Park and swing set at Santa Rita Neighborhood Park in an amount not to exceed $64,120.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of September 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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