PRESENTER: Presenter
Chad Donegan, Parks and Recreation Director
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of a purchase with Shade Pro for an outdoor shade structure for the Das Rec back lawn.
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DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Das Rec has been in operation for six years. Membership has exceeded original expectations and now has over 19,000 members. To accommodate these additional members, staff has utilized the back lawn of the facility to add additional programming and work out space. Being on turf increases surface temperatures 20+ degrees. To enhance member safety and enjoyment, a shade structure over the lawn is needed. The outdoor shade structure was authorized in the FY 2025 budget.
Staff are recommending the purchase with Shade Pro through a cooperative purchasing agreement with Buyboard. The total cost for this purchase is $63,495.
ISSUE:
The addition of a shade structure to the Das Rec back lawn will provide a safer and more enjoyable experience for staff and members which will help to retain members, resulting in continued positive cost recovery.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☐Organizational Excellence ☐Community Well-Being ☐N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
The FY 2025 Parks and Recreation adopted budget includes $92,500 for turf shade installation and turf repairs at Das Rec, therefore sufficient funds are available for this purchase.
Total cost of shade and turf projects: $68,745
Total budgeted for both projects: $92,500
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff are recommending approval of a purchase with Shade Pro for an outdoor shade structure for the Das Rec back lawn.