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Proposed Agenda: ISD 709 Playground Surfacing

School Board Meeting
10 School Sites
SAS+Associates 17 January 2017

Introductions:

Summary of Process so Far

Research
Committee Meetings

Surfacing Comparison

Engineered Wood Fiber

Poured-in-Place
Surfacing Installation Sections

Costs

Rubber Removal
Lester Park Cost Breakdowns
Surfacing Cost Opinions
30 Year Cost Projection
Funding Source Discussion

Other Issues/Comments

Inclusive Play

Next Steps

Recommended Options

Comments:

Landscape
Architecture
Site +Urban Design
ISD 709
Playground Rubber Mulch Removal
& Reconstruction

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Surfacing Comparison
MATERIAL UPFRONT COST MAINTENANCE ONGOING COST SAFETY CONCERNS
Engineered Wood Low ($2/sf) High High *Kids may ingest product
Fiber (EWF)
*If not properly maintained,
(Replacing/ product may compact to
topping off unsafe levels and no longer
material) meet fall zone requirements
*Can conceal animal
excrement and other foreign
objects
High humidity and freezing
can reduce effectiveness
*Microbial growth when wet
Poured-in-Place High ($14+/sf) Low Low *Due to on-site installation in High
Rubber (May need to re- uncontrolled environment,
seal) product may not be uniformly
applied and therefore not
meet fall zone requirements
*Surface may become hot
*Off-gassing of material
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ACCESSIBILITY LIFESPAN ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Mid 8-10 yrs *Material needs frequent
replenishing
*Meets minimum accessiblity
standards, but is not highly
desireable for high-traffic zones
*Needs to have containment
around edges
*May require regrading/ equipment
adjustment to meet depth
requirements
10-15 yrs *Proper installation is key for
product longevity and safety; some
products may have an off-gassing
period
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Engineered Wood Fiber

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Engineered Wood Fiber -MSDS

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Poured-In-Place

LESTER PARK, DULUTH

BAYFRONT PARK, DULUTH WADE BOWL PARK, SUPERIOR

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Poured-In-Place EPDM MSDS

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Surfacing Details
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Cost Analysis: Lester Park

POURED IN PLACE ENGINEERED WOOD FIBER
Quantity Unit Cost/ Unit Total Quantity Unit Cost/ Unit Total

Rubber Mulch & Fabric Removal 1 LS $15,000 $15,000 Rubber Mulch & Fabric Removal 1 LS $15,000 $15,000

Mulch Disposal Fee(s) 1 LS $5,000 $5,000 Mulch Disposal Fee(s) 1 LS $5,000 $5,000

Base Prep Compacetd Gravel 1 LS $6,500 $6,500 New Draintile/ Grading/ Fabric 1 LS $10,000 $10,000

Equipment Adjustments 0 LS $27,000 $0 Equipment Adjustments 1 LS $27,000 $27,000

Poured In Place 10569 SF $13 $137,397 Engineered Wood Fiber 491 CY $35 $17,185

Accessible Paths 0 SF $20 $0 Accessible Paths (PIP) 0 SF $20 $0

Pads under Swings/ Slides 0 EA $100 $0 Pads under Swings/ Slides 11 EA $100 $1,100

Yearly Maintenance Cost 52 HR $30 $1,560 Yearly Maintenance Cost 208 HR $30 $6,240
(1 hr sweeping/ wk for 52 wks) (4 hrs raking/ wk for 52 wks)
Material Replacement (per year) 0 LS $0 $0 Material Replacement (per year) 10596 SF $0.04 $424
MAINTENANCE SUBTOTAL $1,560 MAINTENANCE SUBTOTAL $6,664

TOTAL $165,457 TOTAL $81,949

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Cost Analysis: Lester Park

ENGINEERED WOOD FIBER w/ PIP PATHS ENGINEERED WOOD FIBER w/ BONDED PATHS
Quantity Unit Cost/ Unit Total Quantity Unit Cost/ Unit Total

Rubber Mulch & Fabric Removal 1 LS $15,000 $15,000 Rubber Mulch & Fabric Removal 1 LS $15,000 $15,000

Mulch Disposal Fee(s) 1 LS $5,000 $5,000 Mulch Disposal Fee(s) 1 LS $5,000 $5,000

New Draintile/ Grading/ Fabric 1 LS $10,000 $10,000 New Draintile/ Grading/ Fabric 1 LS $10,000 $10,000

Equipment Adjustments 1 LS $27,000 $27,000 Equipment Adjustments 1 LS $27,000 $27,000

Engineered Wood Fiber 491 CY $35 $17,185 Engineered Wood Fiber 491 CY $35 $17,185

Accessible Paths (PIP) 1350 SF $20 $27,000 Accessible Paths (Bonded) 1350 SF $6 $8,100

Pads under Swings/ Slides 11 EA $100 $1,100 Pads under Swings/ Slides 11 EA $100 $1,100

Yearly Maintenance Cost 208 HR $30 $6,240 Yearly Maintenance Cost 208 HR $30 $6,240
(4 hrs raking/ wk for 52 wks) (4 hrs raking/ wk for 52 wks)
Material Replacement (per year) 10596 SF $0.04 $424 Material Replacement (per year) 10596 SF $0.04 $424
MAINTENANCE SUBTOTAL $6,664 MAINTENANCE SUBTOTAL $6,664

TOTAL $108,949 TOTAL $90,049

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Cost Projection:

Poured-in-Place
Approximate Cost/ Square Foot= $15.62 WITHOUT MIDDLE SCHOOL SITES

Playground Sq. Feet Cost to Change to Playground Sq. Feet Cost to Change to
EWF EWF

Homecroft 8734 $136,425 Homecroft 8734 $136,425

Lakewood 9863 $154,060 Lakewood 9863 $154,060

Laura MacArthur 9025 $140,971 Laura MacArthur 9025 $140,971

Lester Park 10596 $165,510 Lester Park 10596 $0

Lincoln Park 4056 $63,355 Lowell 8924 $139,393

Lowell 8924 $139,393 Myers-Wilkins 7774 $121,430

Myers-Wilkins 7774 $121,430 Piedmont 9408 $146,953

Ordean East 3138 $49,016 Stowe 9836 $153,638

Piedmont 9408 $146,953 TOTALS 74160 $992,870

Stowe 9836 $153,638

TOTALS 81354 $1,270,749

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Cost Projection:

Engineered Wood Fiber

Approximate Cost/ Square Foot= $7.74 WITHOUT MIDDLE SCHOOL SITES

Playground Sq. Feet Cost to Change to Playground Sq. Feet Cost to Change to
EWF EWF

Homecroft 8734 $67,601 Homecroft 8734 $67,601

Lakewood 9863 $76,340 Lakewood 9863 $76,340

Laura MacArthur 9025 $69,854 Laura MacArthur 9025 $69,854

Lester Park 10596 $82,013 Lester Park 10596 $82,013

Lincoln Park 4056 $31,393 Lowell 8924 $69,072

Lowell 8924 $69,072 Myers-Wilkins 7774 $60,171

Myers-Wilkins 7774 $60,171 Piedmont 9408 $72,818

Ordean East 3138 $24,288 Stowe 9836 $76,131

Piedmont 9408 $72,818 TOTALS 74160 $573,998

Stowe 9836 $76,131

TOTALS 81354 $629,680

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Cost Projection:

Engineered Wood Fiber w/ PIP Paths

Approximate Cost/ Square Foot= $10.53 WITHOUT MIDDLE SCHOOL SITES

Playground Sq. Feet Cost to Change to Playground Sq. Feet Cost to Change
EWF to EWF

Homecroft 8734 $91,969 Homecroft 8734 $91,969

Lakewood 9863 $103,857 Lakewood 9863 $103,857

Laura MacArthur 9025 $95,033 Laura MacArthur 9025 $95,033

Lester Park 10596 $111,576 Lester Park 10596 $111,576

Lincoln Park 4056 $42,710 Lowell 8924 $93,970

Lowell 8924 $93,970 Myers-Wilkins 7774 $81,860

Myers-Wilkins 7774 $81,860 Piedmont 9408 $99,066

Ordean East 3138 $33,043 Stowe 9836 $103,573

Piedmont 9408 $99,066 TOTALS 74160 $780,905

Stowe 9836 $103,573

TOTALS 81354 $856,658

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Cost Projection:

Engineered Wood Fiber w/ Bonded Paths

Approximate Cost/ Square Foot= $8.74 WITHOUT MIDDLE SCHOOL SITES

Playground Sq. Feet Cost to Change to Playground Sq. Feet Cost to Change to
EWF EWF

Homecroft 8734 $76,335 Homecroft 8734 $76,335

Lakewood 9863 $86,203 Lakewood 9863 $86,203

Laura MacArthur 9025 $78,879 Laura MacArthur 9025 $78,879

Lester Park 10596 $92,609 Lester Park 10596 $92,609

Lincoln Park 4056 $35,449 Lowell 8924 $77,996

Lowell 8924 $77,996 Myers-Wilkins 7774 $67,945

Myers-Wilkins 7774 $67,945 Piedmont 9408 $82,226

Ordean East 3138 $27,426 Stowe 9836 $85,967

Piedmont 9408 $82,226 TOTALS 74160 $648,158

Stowe 9836 $85,967

TOTALS 81354 $711,034

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Cost Projection:

30 Year Cycle
*Inflation not taken into consideration

POURED IN PLACE ENGINEERED WOOD FIBER (No Inclusive Elements)

Quantity Unit Cost/ Unit Total Quantity Unit Cost/ Unit Total

Year 1 Year 1
Initial Install 1 LS $1,258,546 $1,258,546 Initial Install 1 LS $629,680 $629,680
Maintenance 52 HR $30 $1,560 Maintenance 208 HR $30 $6,240
YR. 1 TOTAL $1,260,106 YR. 1 TOTAL $635,920
Years 2-15 Years 2-10
Maintenance 14 YR $1,560 $21,840 Maintenance 9 YR $6,240 $56,160
YRS. 2-15 TOTAL $21,840 Material Replenishment 9 YR $3,500 $31,500
Year 16 YRS. 2-10 TOTAL $87,660
Replace EPDM Layer ($9/sf) 1 LS $732,186.00 $732,186 Year 11
Maintenance 52 HR $30 $1,560 Replace All EWF 1 LS $425,000 $425,000
YR. 16 TOTAL $733,746 Maintenance 208 HR $30 $6,240
Years 17-30 YR. 11 TOTAL $431,240
Maintenance 14 YR $1,560 $21,840 Years 12-20
YRS. 17-30 TOTAL $21,840 Maintenance 9 YR $6,240 $56,160
Material Replenishment 9 YR $3,500 $31,500
TOTAL $2,037,532 YRS. 12-20 TOTAL $87,660
Year 21
Replace All EWF 1 LS $425,000 $425,000
Maintenance 208 HR $30 $6,240
YR. 21 TOTAL $431,240
Years 22-30
Maintenance 9 YR $6,240 $56,160
Material Replenishment 9 YR $3,500 $31,500
YRS. 22-30 TOTAL $87,660

TOTAL $1,761,380
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Funding Sources
LRFP (Long Range Financial Plan; Red Plan)
No Funds Remaining

LTFMR (Long Term Facilities Maintenance Revenue)

Available only for Stowe Elementary

Operating Capital

General Fund
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Inclusive Play
How to Achieve
Poured-in-Place
Bonded Wood Fiber
Engineered Wood Fiber
ADA Compliance vs. Inclusive Play
Ways to make EWF inclusive?
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Current Options:
Poured-in-Place (PIP)

Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF)

EWF with Poured-in-Place Paths

EWF with Bonded Wood Fiber Paths

Defer Decision to 2018

Defer Decision; use Stowe as test site for PIP

Phase in new surfacing over 3 year period

Leave all sites As-Is