M E M O R A N D U M
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
From: Rafael G. Casals, Town Manager
Date: July 20, 2016
Re: Installation of Outdoor Fitness Equipment at Various Parks
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, SELECTING DOMINICA RECREATION PRODUCTS, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF OUTDOOR FITNESS EQUIPMENT AND SHADE STRUCTURES AT VARIOUS TOWN OWNED PARKS; PROVIDING FOR WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The Town's 2014-19 Strategic Master Plan, Goal # 7 states "a well-developed park and recreation system will improve the overall quality of life; create a positive sense of Town identity among our residents and increase property values."
Outdoor fitness equipment and shade structures at various Town owned parks will be a great benefit to residents and Park patrons who are interested in advancing a healthy lifestyle while promoting fun and easily accessible recreational opportunities.
In researching playground manufacturers that specialize in the distribution and installation of outdoor fitness equipment, the Parks & Recreation Department was able to identify Dominica Recreation Products, the local authorized distributer of GameTime Playground Equipment, and negotiate an agreement at a price that fits into the current departmental budget. All of the funding for the new outdoor fitness equipment and shade structures will come from existing Park Impact Fees.
The installation of the outdoor fitness equipment and shade structures is planned for the following Town owned parks (Attachment "A"):
> Bel Aire Park
> Blue Heron Park
> Cutler Ridge Park
> Lakes by the Bay Park
> Saga Bay Park
> Saga Lake Park
> Town Center Plaza
> Whispering Pines Park
The following outdoor fitness equipment will be installed at all eight (8) park locations listed above (Attachment "B"):
> Assisted Step Trainer
> Ch...
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