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June 10, 2004 Page 4 2002, Prop 12 (per capita), Prop 40 (per capita), and Community Development Block Grants; fund criteria and flexibility will be factors in prioritizing future projects; redevelopment funds can be a potential source of park development and EI Parque de la Paz is such an example; Gibson suggested that staff seek to move forward at least one major project. Berger suggested that the Northwood Park project be considered. It was moved by Lange, seconded by Jacobson, and carried 4-0 to approve the Master Plan revisions. There being no one who wished to address the Board, Berger continued the Public Hearing to the next meeting. 8. NEW ITEMS A. Authorization To Award Contract To M. D. Structural Contractors For Purchase And Installation Of Banyan Neighborhood Park Play Equipment Pluth reviewed the bid process and results, and identified the low bidder as M. D. Structural Contractors with a bid of $70,840. He said that there is an active contingent of neighbors who have shown great interest in the park, paving and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) issues will also be addressed, tots' and older children's play equipment will be installed, and the project will not be phased. It was moved by Gibson, seconded by Lange, and carried 4-0 to authorize the General Manager to award a contract in care of M. D. Structural Contractors, in the amount of $70,840 and a 10% contingency amount of $7,084 for the purchase and installation of Banyan Neighborhood Park play equipment; funds available from CIP account #13-805-811-81901-002 97-5. B. Authorization To Purchase A Replacement AS400 Computer Lewanda stated that the combined cost of required upgrades to the existing AS400 approaches the cost of purchasing a new AS400 -- approximately $17,000; price negotiations are still in progress; it is expected that the new system will provide the District sufficient processing capacity for the next few years, it comes with a one-year maintenance agreement, and Sirius, the District's IBM business partner, will be responsible for installation.