The city of Danville plans to work with the Danville Chapter of AMBUCS to continue to upgrade playgrounds.
The Public Works committee Tuesday approved an agreement with AMBUCS for some equipment at the Playground for Everyone at Winter park. One of the main new pieces would be a spinner that would allow for use by wheelchairs. There also would be other new equipment. Public Works Director Carl Carpenter said some equipment would be moved to Lincoln Park for use there.
Other improvements will be made to the Independence Playground at Lincoln Park. AMBUCS would pay for the equipment; the city would buy it and install it. AMBUCS has been working with the city on playgrounds for everyone for more than 20 years.
The committee approved purchase of a 12-foot-wide area mower for $66 thousand and purchase of a truck with dump bed, plow and spreader for $187 thousand. Carpenter said the price was lower than expected, so the city might be able to buy another truck for the downtown area. The committee’s action will be considered by the full council next week.
