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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR LINCOLN PARK FROM LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES, INC. (FLAGSHIP RECREATION LLC) IN THE AMOUNT OF $205,223.48.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorizing the purchase of playground equipment for Lincoln Park from Landscape Structures, Inc. (Flagship Recreation LLC), Minnesota State Contract No.119795, in the amount of $205,223.48 payable from 452-030-5530-HANDHTAX-1510 (Tourism and Recreational Projects, Finance, Improvements Other than Buildings, Half and Half Tax, Lincoln Park Project). The proposal is attached as Exhibit A.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes the purchase of playground equipment for Lincoln Park from Landscape Structures, Inc. (Flagship Recreation LLC) in the amount of $205,223.48, see Exhibit A.
The new playground equipment for Lincoln Park is part of a larger park redevelopment project, and replaces existing playground equipment that is beyond its useful life. Installation of the equipment will also be performed by Flagship Recreation LLC, under a separate contract and authorizing resolution to come at a later time. The funding for this purchase is provided by a combination of a federal (National Parks Service) grant, Parks capital funds, and private donations and grants. This purchase is based on Minnesota State Contract No.119795.