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2008-07-22 Parents for Education; Playground ProjectParents For Education — Blair Community Schools c/o Blair Community Schools Foundation PO Box 288 Blair, NE 68008 Brenda Wheeler, City Clerk City of Blair 218 S. 16a' Street Blair, NE 68008 Dear Council Committee: July 9, 2008 WHO IS PARENTS FOR EDUCATION? Our organization, established in 1999, is a non-profit group of volunteer parents dedicated to fundraising efforts within the Blair primary school system. We raise funds to enhance the educational experience for our students and faculty. Recently we were honored as Washington County Volunteer Organization of the Year! (2006) In the Fall of 2008, we will be opening the new Deerfield Primary School and are requesting funds to support the school playground project. WHY THE CITY OF BLAIR? We understand your priorities include supporting the well-being and growth of the community. This project is focused on providing a safe, interactive environment for Blair families - where children can entertain, grow, and develop themselves. We believe our project will be an amazing area for play and socialization for all children and families and is also of interest to you as you invests in the community of Blair. WHAT IS NEEDED? The bond for the new primary school does not include funding for playground equipment, surfacing, or labor. Furthermore, we see a need not being met in the Blair community: Blair does not have any ADA accessible playground and we will be incorporating equipment to fill this void. The Deerfield Primary School, serving 400 students, ages 3 to 9 years old, is in a new neighborhood community with many young families that does not have a park area. This area is connected to other parts of town via the Deerfield — Lyons Trail and will benefit hundreds of additional people. We see the playground's use flowing over to be a hub for community activities while integrating a diverse population of community members. WHAT IS THE PLAN? We have planned for 3 separate play areas in the space provided. One equipment area dedicated to ADA children, preschool and younger students; the second dedicated to the older children with a central hard surface area for playing ball games, hopscotch, etc along with a swing set structure. Each play area will have at least a 50 child capacity. Poured -in-place rubber surfacing area and equipment will meet or exceed all United States CPSC Safety Standards and comply with the ADA accessibility guidelines for play areas. Playground equipment will be composed of weather resistant materials. Completion was done June 2008, as the construction of the school and grounds called for this time line. The school building is planned to open for use early August 2008. WHY FUND DEERFIELD PLAYGROUND? Parents For Education dedicates itself in supporting the needs of our children in the growing Blair Community. Playgrounds are essential in the role played in the education of children allowing for physical activity, social growth, and a mental timeout during the course of a school day, yet this project is not limited to only those that will attend the school. Furthermore, we see the importance to incorporate ADA accessible equipment that does not currently exist in the community — allowing children of all abilities to grow as they are able to enjoy a space designed to meet their needs. In partnership with your desire and ability to support the growing community around you - together we can do great things. All contributions are tax deductible; payable to the Blair Community School Foundation — c/o PFE. COST? Deerfield Primary Playground is projected to total $185,089 — so far we have raised approximately $29,157. Any monies awarded to us through your generosity will be used directly towards this playground equipment. We are seeking fundraising support through: Pizza for Playgrounds - $10 pizza cards / $9 profit to playground fund Coins For Kids — containers placed at local businesses for customers excess coins Community Businesses Donations — Letters out to all Chamber participants; Visits to request funding Community Events — Community Musical Chairs June 12'h In conjunction with Taste of Blair $5 ticket / prizes donated Preschool through Adult Community Picnic and Swimming Party — July I O'h 6-1Opm. Raffles: Donated items: Swimming pool; Gift cards; YMCA passes; Husker FB tickets, etc! Grants: 138Letters of Inquiry currently out; 8 Full proposals currently out If we should happen to bring in more contributions than our current project requires, funds would be allocated to update the other primary schools playgrounds as needs arise. North Primary School, for example, will need another play structure after updated construction is complete this following school year. We sincerely thank you for your time and consideration. Our contact information follows. We will be happy to submit any additional information for further review at your request. We are excited about this opportunity of growth for our schools, families, and all children — including handicapped, and the entire Blair community as we meet needs currently unmet and grow towards the future! Thank you in advance for your interest in partnering with us! Warmly, Amy Wing Fundraising Committee — Parents for Education eying@ untel.net 402-533-2797 Home Beth Welke K-3 Principal — Blair Community Schools 402-426-3135 West School iI J d VIEW , DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY iandJslc/®Cpe GLAIR, NE 14624046-1-4-2 5/28/2008 °utd°°rrecreation pr°duds REVERSE VIEW T DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY °°m°° recreation Pmdads �w landsc®p� BLAIR, NE 14624046-1-4-1 5/28/2008 �tr��t�r�s.. Outdoor recreation products Quotation Quote Date: May 15, 2008 Project: Deerfield Elementary Salesperson: Bill PospichalAttn: Beth Welke / Amy Rogers Estimated Delivery Date: 3 weeks Phone: 426-3835 Terms: Net 30 days Fax: QTY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE TOTAL 1 ea. Landscape Structures Playbooster design 2802 (24046-1-3-1) 75,986.00 1 ea. Landscape Structures Evos design 2816 (24046-1-3-2) 65,810.00 1 LS Landscape Structures 122837A swings with 2 ea. 122838A added 2,500.00 swing bays. Total of 3 bays with 6 belt seats. 6 ea. Landscape Structures Tendertuff-coated 6' benches. 2,130.00 Subtotal 146,426.00 Discount <36,000.00> Installation supervision of volunteers. 2,000.00 SUBTOTAL 112,426.00 SALES TAX Not Included SHIPPING & HANDLING 900.00 TOTAL THIS PAGE 113,326.00 od for 30 d les Person Signature: outEPP ts thickness, 100% black, furnished and installed. Budgetary Add for color per 10% added. 4 ea. I PW Athletic 1523-13-45 basketball goals, furnish only. 4 ea. I Installation of basketball goals 30 Person Signature: 0.22/sf. 3,533.00 2,400.00 SUBTOTAL 71,763.00 SALES TAX Not Included SHIPPING & HANDLING Included TOTAL THIS PAGE 71,763.00 • • •:1 •• • :• • ""i" • •.