P&R 15-142

1. RECOMMENDATION:                 City Wide: x     Ward(s):______

THAT Council ENDORSE Option B and AUTHORIZE administration to proceed with the installation of children’s play spaces, equipment and protective surfacing that are currently funded from the following:

• $2M enhanced capital budget for accessible playgrounds

• 2015 approval for Stodgell

• Reallocation of 2015 approval for Ambassador to Bridgeview

• Reallocation of 2016 Equipment Removal PFO-017-12 of $58,000 as well as the transfer of surplus funds in project 7129009 Equipment Removal required to fully fund replacement of Esdras and Avon Court; and

THAT funding for all other playground units for Option B be REFERRED to future capital budget discussions;

THAT City Council APPROVE the use of CSA and AODA compliant rubber safety surfacing for new playground installations to maximize accessibility and minimize operating costs for maintenance; and

THAT Council APPROVE funding in the amount of $45,000 from the 2016 request for Equipment Removal PFO-017-12 to retain a qualified third party playground inspector to perform the 2017 annual audit of all play equipment in the park system and the results of the audit BE REPORTED to Council; and

THAT the Chief Administrative Officer and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign an agreement for the 2017 audit with the successful proponent satisfactory in form to the City Solicitor, in financial content to the Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer, and in technical content to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Parks 1 of 61