The purchase of an ice resurfacer was among a number of actions taken by the Metroparks Toledo commissioners to close out 2022.
At the December 14 meeting, the board approved the purchase of a Zamboni machine for $177,776. The unit will be used to maintain the 23,600-square-foot skating surface, which includes an 18,690-square-foot ice trail and additional elliptical shaped pond at Glass City park.
They also approved a purchase price increase to Duncan and Grove for play components of the prairie pollinator at the park. Brad Hooven, manager of self-performed construction, explained that since the original estimate in 2021, the price for freight shipping has risen significantly, necessitating an increase of $19,560 and bringing the total cost to $175,924.
In addition, the park board selected the Mannik & Smith Group of Maumee to provide professional construction administration and testing services for the Glass City Riverwalk at a cost not to exceed $2.8 million.
Other Business
In other business, the park commissioners:
•Issued a $250,000 purchase order to Terrabilt, Inc., for procurement of signage for all park locations.
•Engaged the law firm of Marshall & Melhorn, LLC to provide legal services in 2023 for a cost not to exceed $175,000.
•Authorized a payment of $185,000 to Enterprise Fleet Management for fleet vehicle rental services in 2023.
•Allotted $298,000 to WEX Fleet Services for the purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel in 2023.
•Approved the annual workers’ compensation premium of $172,246.
•Issued a blanket purchase order of $1.08 million for 2023 utilities costs districtwide. Metroparks receives utilities from 25 companies.
•Contracted with Republic Services and Waste Management for recycling and waste disposal services at all parks for $95,000.
•Approved a purchase order of up to $70,00 for the payment of bank fees in 2023.
•Authorized the purchase of liability insurance in 2023 from Hylant Administrative Services at a cost of $185,000.
•Issued a purchase order of $1.33 million for 2023 health insurance through Lucas County.
•Approved a contract with Transtar Electric for electrical service renovation at Blue Creek park. The $147,070 project consists of replacing obsolete aerial medium voltage service with new underground electrical service.
•Issued a purchase order for $150,000 for payment of real estate taxes in 2023.
•Ratified payables for November totaling $4.78 million.
The next park board meeting will be at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 18, in the Glass City Pavilion at Glass City Metropark, 983 Front St, Toledo, and is open to the public. ~Jane Maiolo
