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Agenda Item  
X. A. Cook Park Splash Pad 
 
Overview 
During the March 18, 2025 regular session, the city council requested staff to explore the cost and 
feasibility of constructing a new splash pad at Cook Park. Based on that directive, estimated costs 
of a new splash pad were obtained from professional vendors, V ortex and Great Southern. Based 
on that information, below is an estimated cost of the project  and attached is a general rendering 
of the product: 
 
Item Estimated Cost 
Water Features $250,000 
Water Management System and Controls 195,000 
Drainage System 8,000 
Water Recirculation/Pump Assembly 100,000 
Transportation 10,000 
Site Development and Installation  
(including concrete, electrical, grass seed) 
 
900,000 
Total Estimated Costs $1,463,000 
 
This item was discussed during the April 7, 2025 work session. Following discussion, this item 
was not moved to the April 15, 2025 regular session for further consideration. However, this item 
was discussed during the April 15, 2025 regular session but died for lack of a second to a motion.   
 
During the May 12, 2025 work session, Councilmember Pelley requested this item be 
reconsidered. 
 
Action to Consider 
Motion, second, and vote are needed to approve constructing a splash pad at Cook Park. This item 
is not in the FY 2025-26 proposed budget but would be funded by the Capital Improvement Fund 
if approved.  
 
Affected Departments 
Parks & Recreation Dept.  
 
 
 
 
 
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