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HomeMy WebLinkAbout021225-05.2 PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS COMMISSION STAFF REPORT 5.2 TO: Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission February 12, 2025 SUBJECT: Montair Elementary School Playground Discussion BACKGROUND: At its December 11, 2024, the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission (Commission) requested from staff information regarding the Montair Elementary Playground, including background of the agreement with the Town of Danville (Town) and San Ramon Valley Unified School District (District) to understand possible replacement options. In 1995, the Town and District executed a Development and Use Agreement (Agreement) for School Parks. In general, the Agreement identifies portions of various school properties that the Town would maintain, and in turn the Town was provided use of the facilities for organized sports rentals and the general benefit of the community. Among the properties included is Montair Elementary School, where the Town maintains the sports field and the playground adjacent to Esther Lane. DISCUSSION With the playground being over 30 years old, there have been recent discussions amongst members of the Commission regarding the potential replacement of the equipment in the future. While the Agreement identifies the Town as the party responsible for maintaining the existing playground, it does not account for the eventual replacement of the facility. However, Town and District staff have maintained an open line of communication regarding the future need to replace the playground and, as with a wide range of facilities and programs, are committed to working collaboratively on this project when the time comes. The Montair Elementary playground replacement is not a currently identified project within the Town’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As with any project, careful consideration would need to be given to funding and prioritization, should the Commission wish to recommend this project for the CIP. While the playground is upwards of 30 years old and shows cosmetic signs of this with things like paint and safety surface patches, there are not currently any known major equipment issues or safety concerns. As with all Town-maintained playgrounds, regular routine safety inspections are performed and minor corrections are made, as needed. RECOMMENDATION Receive the report and provide staff with direction regarding the Montair Elementary School Playground. Prepared by: Dave Casteel Maintenance Services Director