Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding the purchase of inclusive playground features for the Joe Orduño Park.  (Angelica Roldan, Director of Parks and Recreation Department)

The Parks and Recreation Department would like to add inclusive playground features to the Joe Orduño Park playground. At the moment, our parks do not have inclusive playground features, but our Department wants to begin adding these features to make playgrounds more fun and accessible for everyone. Inclusive play areas benefit users of all abilities, and the Parks and Recreation Department believes our community deserves the opportunity to play and have fun, and that's what inclusive spaces aim to convey. Staff reached out to Dave Bang Associates Inc. for assistance and requested a quote for items that we believe would be great for our community. The additions would consist of an Accessible Whirl, which accommodates up to two wheelchair users, in addition to more kids without mobility devices, and a Communication Board, which is an inclusive component that features images and words alongside one another, making it easier for visitors of all ages and abilities to communicate. Dave Bang is a trusted vendor who has worked with our Department for many years, providing us with playground equipment for many of our parks. 

The quote that was provided by Dave Bang Associates Inc is for the amount of $56,495.41 and includes the Mohave State Contract cooperative purchasing agreement - Mohave #24K-BANG-0222. City Code-Purchasing §3.05.090 allows for cooperative purchasing, ensuring the city is getting the best prices in the market. The Parks and Recreation Department received two donations that provide us with enough funding to purchase the ADA playground equipment. We received a donation from The Cocopah Tribe for $22,132.27 and another from Campesinos Sin Frontera for $36,695.41, giving us a total of $58,827.68. 

Staff would like to seek approval from the Mayor and City Council to move forward with the ordering process. Due to the end of the fiscal year being a few weeks away, staff would like to move forward with the ordering process as soon as possible, to avoid any shipment delays. Staff is open to any recommendations or directions the Mayor and City Council may have in regard to this purchase.