Public Hearing regarding COSADC Board resolution authorizing the Board President to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of San Angelo in an amount not to exceed $50,450, for funding of the Santa Fe East Park (Kids Kingdom) landscape design services, a project authorized under Section 505.152 of the Texas Development Corporation Act. (Presentation by Robert Schne

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The City of San Angelo received a proposal from Leathers & Associates, Inc. to design an updated replacement for the current Kids Kingdom Playground. Leathers & Associates originally designed the existing playground and would now create a modern version built to today’s safety and accessibility standards. The new playground would cover roughly 12,500 square feet and use recycled plastic lumber, making it more durable and eliminating the need for wood. With proper maintenance, the design is expected to last at least 30 years. The company will provide full design services, including schematic plans, final drawings, a 3D rendering, and budgeting documents to assist with fundraising and project planning. The total cost for the complete design package is $50,450. This includes all three phases of design work, with payment schedules set per phase. The proposal is valid through September 3, 2026. This item was approved by COSADC at their meeting August 12, 2026.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.5/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.