The Brookings City Council on Nov. 10 authorized the city manager to enter into an agreement with PlayCraft Systems LLC for the purchase and installation of playground equipment and surfacing at Bud Cross Park for $123,638.99, using pricing available through the OMNIA cooperative purchasing contract R220203.

Tony, a city staff presenter, told the council the project—part of an Oregon Parks and Recreation Department local government grant—includes a multi-activity play structure, swings, a sensory board, rubberized safety surfacing, paved pathways, a day-use picnic area, landscaping and retaining walls. The design reviewed as part of the grant also calls for relocating a spinner merry-go-round from Kidtown to improve accessibility and play value.

“PlayCraft Systems LLC provided a quote for the supply and installation of the equipment and surfacing, totaling 123,638 and some change, under OMNIA Co-op contract R220203,” Tony said during the presentation. He confirmed installation will be performed by a PlayCraft-certified installer and that the scope aligns with the city’s parks master plan.

Councilors thanked staff for pursuing grant funding and asked for clarification about what the grant covers. Councilor Martin said he appreciated staff efforts and asked whether paving of walkways and parking were included; Tony confirmed the walkways are included in the funded project but the parking-lot development was not.

A councilor moved to authorize the agreement with PlayCraft Systems LLC and the motion passed on a voice vote (“The motion carries”). The contract will be executed by the city manager under the specified OMNIA cooperative contract.

The council did not specify additional funding sources during the motion; questions about parking-lot development and future paving were noted for staff follow-up.