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Date:Thursday, April 27, 2023 5:56:52 PM
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Jason Russell
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I live within walking distance of Victoria Park. It's long looked underutilized to me as compared the gorgeous Ruth
Hardy Park nearby. There are so many homes here in the northern part of PS that can utilize this park. I strongly
support the installation of both playground equipment and shade structures. Thank you!
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04/27/2023
Public Comment
Item 1I
From:Jana FitzGerald
To:City Clerk
Subject:Please approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement 23C089 in agenda item 1 I
Date:Thursday, April 27, 2023 5:35:18 PM
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Hon. Mayor Garner and City Council Members:
I write to express my support for the approval of Cooperative Purchase Agreement
23C089 with Miracle Recreation Equipment Company to install playground equipment
and shade structures at Demuth and Victoria Parks.
I am a resident of Palm Springs. I am a mother, and husband and I are raising our
two children here. It is my hope that their lives may be enriched by
parks. Regretfully, we have limited our time in local parks, which do not seem to
prioritize age or weather-appropriate safety.
As a parent, I am encouraged by the proposed shade structures in Demuth and
Victoria Parks. This is critical for children of all ages. Notwithstanding the weather,
we try to avoid taking our toddler to parks here in Palm Springs due to the lack of
available shade. On balance, a trip to the park does not seem worth the risk, when it
means direct sun exposure and playground equipment that lacks any protection from
overheating. For several months of the year, the equipment is simply unusable given
how hot certain of the materials become in the heat.
I noted that both proposals lack a water feature of any sort. As a child growing up in
Palm Springs, I myself benefited from working water features at my local
parks. These are an important way to regulate heat exposure and avoid some of the
perils that come with the weather. I know there is an infrastructure to support such
systems and would urge inclusion of these important features.
I write to ask that the city approve this agreement, and to consider adding water
features. I would also hope, for the sake of my own children and all others who seek
to enjoy local parks, that one day these types of structures are common across all
parks here in Palm Springs.
04/287/2023
Public Comment
Item 1.I