To: Aaron Rector, City Manager
From: Cody Maberry, Director of Community Services
Subject:
Title
Consider a resolution approving the purchase and installation of a shade structure for the playground at Chase Oaks Activity Node, from The Playground, Shade and Surfacing Depot, LLC., of Keller, Texas, through the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program, for the Parks and Recreation Department; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all purchase documents relating thereto on behalf of the City of Keller, Texas.
Action Requested:
Consider a resolution approving the purchase and installation of a shade structure for the Chase Oaks Activity Node playground, from The Playground, Shade and Surfacing Depot, LLC., of Keller, Texas, in the amount of $90,577.00, through the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program.
Background:
The existing playground at the Chase Oaks Activity Node was installed in 2024. Although this playground has some shade components, staff has been directed to incorporate a large shade structure over the entire playground.
The Playground, Shade and Surfacing Depot, LLC., of Keller, Texas, has a reputation as a quality playground installer, and the Parks and Recreation Department, as well as The Keller Pointe, have utilized their services multiple times in the past.
Financial Impact:
The shade structure for the Chase Oaks Activity Node playground, in the amount of $90,577.00 shall be paid from the Parks Capital Improvement Project Fund with funding from the adopted FY 2025-26 Keller Development Corporation Budget.
Citizen Input/Board Review:
The Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved the recommendation to purchase this playground shade structure for the Chase Oaks Activity Node playground at their November 13, 2025 meeting.
Alternatives:
City Council has the following alternatives:
- Approve as submitted
- Approve with changes
- Denial