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LED Lighting Upgrades for Ann & Chuck Dever and Carmalita Parks

Original title: 25-357, Piggyback, LED Lighting Retrofit for Ann & Chuck Dever and Carmalita Parks (Community Services)

Record date · April 22, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners is considering a proposal to use an existing contract to install LED lighting at Ann & Chuck Dever Park and Carmalita Park. This '' process allows the county to utilize pricing and terms already negotiated by another government agency.

Why it matters

This action authorizes the county to proceed with energy-efficient lighting upgrades at two specific public parks using a pre-approved procurement contract.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Park visitors

Visitors to Ann & Chuck Dever and Carmalita Parks will experience new lighting infrastructure once the project is completed.

Directly affected

Board of County Commissioners

The board is responsible for voting on the approval of the contract usage.

Key Facts

The proposal authorizes an LED lighting retrofit for Ann & Chuck Dever Park and Carmalita Park.
The project is being processed as a 'piggyback' item, utilizing an existing contract from another agency.
The item is classified as a 'Consent Item - Regular', typically reserved for routine administrative matters.
The proposal was introduced on March 24, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'piggyback' mean in this context?

It means the county is using a contract that was already competitively bid and awarded by another government entity, allowing them to bypass a new bidding process while keeping the same pricing.

Will these parks be closed during the lighting installation?

The document does not specify construction timelines or park access impacts.

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Standardized Park Upgrades

The grouping of two distinct parks into a single agenda item suggests a coordinated effort to modernize lighting infrastructure across the county's park system.

Ann & Chuck Dever Park Carmalita Park

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