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County Administrator's Report 12. 6.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	12/08/2016
Issue: Recommendation Concerning Perdido Kids Park
From:	Michael Rhodes
Department:	Parks and Recreation
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Perdido Kids Park - Michael E. Rhodes, Parks and Recreation Department Director

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve the reallocation of funds from the Capital Improvement Program - Park Development Project, in the amount of $300,000, to the Perdido Kids Park; and

B. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to Leathers and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $220,000, to remodel and refurbish the Perdido Kids Park. The Purchasing Department posted the request on the Escambia County website for 7 days, beginning November 18, 2016, "Intent to Purchase from Single Source."

Funding Source: Fund 352, "LOST III," Cost Center 350229]

BACKGROUND:

The original design and construction was performed 11 years ago by Leathers and Associates, Inc. and volunteers from across the community. The Parks and Recreation Department along with the Perdido Community wish to retain the current aquatic and naval theme at this park which was designed and constructed by this company. Leathers and Associates offers a plan for a complete remodel and refurbishment of their original designed playground, which will retain the themes, and add modern safety amenities with the life expectancy of this updated equipment for a minimum of 30 years.

The Purchasing Department posted the request on the Escambia County website for 7 days, beginning November 18, 2016, "Intent to Purchase from a Single Source".

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funds are available in Fund 352 "LOST III", Cost Center 350229.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

This recommendation is in compliance with the Escambia County, FL Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-44, Application; Exemptions; and Secton 46-64, Board approval, and Award a Purchase Order.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Upon Board Approval, the Office of Purchasing will be requested to issue a Purchase Order.

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