MINNIE CLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO

Playground Project

playground repairs

Sloping ground provides drainage problems All slides need replaced (cracked) Several gaping holes in play structure Steps in need of repair Hazardous wood chips Not ADA compliant

Any repairs to the current structure would be a band-aid fix. The PTO is looking forward to future-proof the playground to replace current structure that will last for many years to come.

Proposed costs

Structural/Landscape Engineering

Dirt work and playground removal

Playground structures and installation

Creale, Clarke & Siefert Proposal

Topographic survey Prepare preliminary playground layout

with sidewalks, retaining walls and ramps Meet with committee to address concerns Finalize plans with complete design and

details for site grading, site drainage, sidewalks, ramps and large block retaining walls.

$4,200

Wright Construction

Removal of current playground structure (PTO will recycle steel)

Leveling ground/correcting drainage issues

Concrete installation

$180,000**Estimation based on assumption of work

Aathco LLC

Large play structure Swings Pour-in tire matting surface

$363,763

Total Projected Costs

$547,963*

*Estimation based on assumption of work

Future Playground

Level ground with appropriate drainage handicap accessible play structure with

slides and play panels Swing replacement with sturdy

undermats (inserted under the pour-n-place surface) to prevent tire mat degradation

Exercise equipment Basketball (nonofficial) equipment

Aggressive pursuit of funding through grants

The PTO has applied for the following grants: Lowe’s (with district assistance) Home Depot Department of Natural Resources KaBoom! Harry and Helena Messick Charitable

Trust 25-30 other granting entities to submit

funding info

Savannah RIII School Board

Support playground fundraisers Auction, Feb 12 5K community run, April 18

Provide start-up funds Provide other funding

Thank you!