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South Playground

Proposal: South Playground funding and maintenance. 
Date: [2023-08-28]
Proposed

part 1) create new line item in reserve analysis to include playground, maintenance and repair of $2.5K-5k annually.

part 2) use $2.5K from reserve to refurbish existing playground.  We have a motivated and capable group of parents living here currently and we can do most (all?) of the refurbishing work ourselves.

Background Summary

The playgrounds have not been included in the reserve analysis. As a result, there is no funding for maintaining or replacing playgrounds at WaCoHo.  Playgrounds are a pre-existing part of the infrastructure for most of us here at WaCoHo.  Playgrounds contribute to the livability of WaCoHo.  Playgrounds should be included in the reserve analysis.

“At budget time, Management didn’t put money in the budget for it but told the parents committee to figure out what they wanted and how much it would cost, then come to Management and we would try to find some money.”

-per ACM minutes [2023-04]

How this proposal intends to address the issue

We are very happy to be able to refurbish the current structure to keep using it for several years but there is a need to set aside money from the reserved funds every month to start saving for a professional playground to be purchased in 5 to 7 years when this one is no longer repairable.

Current structure has been neglected and needs some funds for materials in order to make it suitable for use.

Pros:

  1. Save community money and labor.  (No need to tear down the current structures.)

  2. No interruption for Kids to play with this current structure.

  3. Relatively easy repairs needed can be done by community members themselves.

  4. Sturdy structure already in place.

  5. Can be used for a long time after repairs.

  6. Unique and community made playground.

  7. Having an operating and safe play area around the CH is helping build community and create more connections between members.

  8. Vital infrastructure of WaCoHo included in reserve analysis. (Thinking a generation ahead if not 7 generations)
Cons:

  1. Will not look like a new structure like in condominium communities.

  2. Perceived risk and liability issues.

  3. Possible neighborhood attractant.

  4. Best suited for 5-12 yo range, not well suited for younger ages.

  5. unknown time frame for “new structure”
  6. Possible increase in HOA fees
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