HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 176-R-26
07/27/2026
176-R-26
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Partnership Agreement with
KaBOOM!, Inc. to Renovate the Playground at Clyde Brummel Park
using a $200,000 private donation secured by KaBOOM!, Inc. with a
100% Cash Match from the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston is committed to providing safe, accessible, and
high-quality recreational spaces that enhance the health and well-being of all residents,
particularly youth; and
WHEREAS, Clyde Brummel Park serves as a vital community asset and
neighborhood gathering space in the City of Evanston; and
WHEREAS, the existing playground equipment at Clyde Brummel Park has not
been updated in over twenty-five (25) years and is in need of modern updates to ensure
it meets contemporary, safety, accessibility, and community play standards; and
WHEREAS, KaBOOM!, Inc., a national non-profit organization dedicated to
achieving playspace equity, has secured private funding in the amount of two hundred
thousand dollars ($200,000.00) to support the complete transformation and update of
the 2-5 year old and 5-12 year old playgrounds at Clyde Brummel Park; and
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston desires to support this project by providing a
one hundred percent (100%) matching cash contribution of two hundred thousand
dollars ($200,000.00), with funds to be allocated from the City’s Capital Improvement
Program (CIP); and
WHEREAS, the City's matching funds will be covered by reallocating CIP dollars
from projects that will not be completed this year, specifically additional playground
surfacing ($62,000) and pathway improvements ($138,000); and
WHEREAS, under the proposed project framework, the City of Evanston will be
responsible for the collaborative community engagement process, demolition of the
existing playground site and the purchasing of the new playground equipment; and
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WHEREAS, KaBOOM!, Inc. will be responsible for leading the community
engagement and design process, as well as overseeing the ultimate site construction;
and
WHEREAS, all site preparation, community engagement, and construction work
will be completed by the end of October 2026, culminating in the successful installation
of a new playground at that time; and
WHEREAS, this collaborative effort maximizes public resources, fosters
community ownership through participatory design, and accelerates the delivery of an
inclusive playground space for Evanston families.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are found to be true and correct and are
hereby incorporated into this Resolution as the findings of the City Council.
SECTION 2: The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or their
designee, to enter into and execute a partnership agreement, and any other necessary
contractual documents, with KaBOOM!, Inc. for the Clyde Brummel Park playground
renewal project not to exceed the cash amount of $200,000.
SECTION 3: The City Council approves the commitment of a 100% cash
matching fund contribution of up to $200,000.00 to fulfill the City's obligations for
equipment procurement under the agreement, utilizing reallocated Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) funds from deferred playground surfacing and pathway improvement
projects.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
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_______________________________
Daniel Biss, Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Adopted: __________________, 2026
Approved as to form:
_______________________________
Alexandra B. Ruggie, Corporation Counsel
July 27
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ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT
PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL
Draft 7.14.2026
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DONATION AND COLLABORATION AGREEMENT
This Donation and Collaboration Agreement, dated ________, 2026 (this “Agreement”), is made and entered into
by and between the City of Evanston, Illinois (the “City”), and KABOOM!, Inc., a District of Columbia nonprofit
corporation (“KABOOM!”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City has identified a need in its community to create new playspaces;
WHEREAS, KABOOM! is the national nonprofit that unites with partners to facilitate the construction of kid-
designed, community-led playspaces that spark joy and a sense of belonging for kids, advancing its mission to end
playspace inequity;
WHEREAS, the City and KABOOM! (the “Parties” and each a “Party”) wish to collaborate on a new playspace at
the locations listed in Exhibit A (the “Projects”);
WHEREAS, under the Illinois Municipal Purchasing Act, the City may waive competitive bidding requirements for
purchases it determines are, by their nature, not adapted to award by competitive bidding, including, without
limitation, purchases that clearly and legitimately are available from a single source of supply and transactions
through which the City is the recipient of donations to the City;
WHEREAS, the City has determined that KABOOM! possesses specialized and established expertise in community-
driven playspace development projects that integrate professional design and construction coordination with
organized private fundraising, in-kind contributions and planned community engagement and volunteer
participation that will enhance the value of each Project and such expertise is unique to KABOOM!;
WHEREAS, in light of such findings, the City has determined to waive the application of any competitive bidding
requirement that may apply to this Agreement and/or the Projects; and
WHEREAS, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein, this Agreement memorializes the Parties’
agreement regarding the Projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, and of the representations, warranties, covenants and
agreements contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Term. This Agreement shall become effective upon the execution and delivery of this Agreement by the
Parties (the date on which the last of the Parties so delivers this Agreement, the “Effective Date”) and shall
continue through the completion of the Projects (such date, the “Expiration Date”), unless earlier terminated
pursuant to the terms provided herein.
2. Obligations of KABOOM!.
a. Fundraising. KABOOM! will seek to solicit and secure donations, funds, contributions, and grants in the
form of cash, in-kind services, and materials from third party donors (“Third Party Funds”) to support the
Projects. The City recognizes and agrees that there is no assurance that any Third Party Funds will be
received in connection with the Projects and KABOOM! shall not have any liability to the City if any such
Third Party Funds are not received.
b. Budget. KABOOM! shall prepare and present to the City for approval (which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) a budget for each Project (the “Project Budget”), which
shall be based on receipt of the Public Funds (as defined below), with conditional additional aspects of
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such Project to be funded if any Third Party Funds are received. Project costs shall not exceed the amount
included in the agreed upon Project Budget.
c. Community Engagement. KABOOM! in collaboration with the City shall solicit feedback from the
community to inform the design of the Projects.
d. Project Management. KABOOM! shall manage the execution of each Project on behalf of the City.
KABOOM! shall supervise the planning and installation of the playspace, including overseeing the
playspace design event, presenting playspace designs, convening committee conference calls, assuring
that the necessary materials, tools and equipment are on hand, and managing the playspace installation
event, which is referred to as the "Build Week." KABOOM! shall also provide technical and organizational
leadership and guidance for each Project, manage construction logistics for each Project, coordinate
playspace site preparation activities with the City (including site preparation activities that are led by the
City), inventory equipment and materials, assure that the necessary tools and materials are available on
the Build Week, and lead the Build Week activities. KABOOM! shall prepare and present to the City for
approval (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) a project timeline
for each Project.
e. Vendors. KABOOM! shall coordinate with the City to select and manage vendors that will provide
necessary equipment for the playspace (e.g., surfacing, playspace equipment, peripheral projects,
landscaping, etc.), including supporting the City’s efforts to procure equipment and other amenities
directly from vendors through the City’s use of cooperative purchasing agreements or otherwise.
KABOOM! shall use commercially reasonable efforts to guard against any loss to the City through the
failure of suppliers to honor their commitments, but shall not be held responsible for any such failure on
their part.
f. Insurance. KABOOM! represents it has, and, upon request, shall provide evidence of, the following
insurance coverage: Commercial General Liability with a limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence with a general
aggregate limit of $2,000,000 and umbrella coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence; Workers'
Compensation with statutory limits for the state in which the work is performed and employers liability
insurance with a minimum of $500,000 per accident; and Automobile Liability for owned, hired and non-
owned autos with a combined single limit of $1,000,000. KABOOM! shall require any subcontractor
engaged by it to hold and maintain insurance coverage that includes Commercial General Liability and
Worker's Compensation coverage of at least the levels held by KABOOM! with a limit of $1,000,000 per
occurrence and Workers' Compensation with statutory limits for the state in which the work is performed.
Prior to the Build Week for each Project, the City will be added to the Commercial General Liability policies
held by KABOOM! and the playspace equipment manufacturer, respectively, as an additional insured by
endorsement, which coverage shall be primary and non-contributing with any other insurance.
3. Obligations of the City.
a. Contribution. The City shall directly purchase the items or contribute to KABOOM! the amounts listed in
Exhibit B (the “Public Funds”) for each Project. KABOOM! shall prepare and present to the City for approval
(which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) a payment schedule for each
Project.
b. Timeline. When input, review, or approval is required by the City, the City will respond to KABOOM! on
the dates and times reasonably set forth for each Project.
c. Ownership. On the Effective Date, the City shall provide KABOOM! with proof of land ownership
evidenced by either a deed granting title to the property to the City or a letter from the property owner
showing approval for each Project. The City is the owner of each playspace in its entirety, for the lifetime
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of such playspace, including the equipment and/or safety surfacing at the time purchased by KABOOM!
and/or the City.
d. Permits. Prior to each Build Week, the City shall cooperate with KABOOM! in obtaining all necessary
permits and licenses regarding the installation, possession and use of the playspace in compliance with
applicable laws and regulations.
e. Preparation. Prior to each Build Week, the City shall cooperate with KABOOM! in (1) preparing the site for
the installation of each Project according to the schedule set forth for each Project and, in no event, less
than two weeks before Build Week, which includes but is not limited to removing existing playspace
equipment, footers and safety surfacing, grading the land, removing fencing and performing soil tests; (2)
conducting up to two utility checks with the appropriate utility companies according to the schedule set
forth for each Project and with all utility check documentation provided upon completion to KABOOM!;
and (3) conducting up to two soil site tests as reasonably requested by KABOOM according to the schedule
set forth for each Project and with all soil check documentation provided upon completion to KABOOM!.
The City is responsible for undertaking any necessary risk mitigation should the soil be deemed unsafe for
children and/or volunteers.
f. Safety and Security. The City shall coordinate with KABOOM! to ensure the security of equipment, tools,
supplies and well-being of the adults and children from the beginning of the preparation activities until
the conclusion of each Build Week, including any postponement.
g. Maintenance. Maintenance of the playspace facility and supervision of its use is the sole responsibility of
the City. The City shall collaborate with KABOOM! during each Project’s planning process to develop a
maintenance program for the playspace and, with the support of the property owner (if owner is a
separate party), shall maintain the playspace and the property before and after the Build Week to ensure
a safe and attractive playspace. In furtherance of the foregoing, in the event any playspace equipment
included in any Project no longer is permitted for any reason to be located at its original site of
construction or such site is no longer controlled by the City for any reason, then the City promptly shall
notify KABOOM! following its becoming aware of such situation and shall, at the City's sole cost and
expense, take such steps as may be necessary to promptly and safely relocate the playspace
equipment (including any permanent signage and other fixtures) to an alternate site that serves children
or to ensure that the successor controlling person of such site shall continue to make such playspace
available to children in the same manner contemplated as of the Build Week and maintain (or permit the
City to maintain) such playspace in accordance with the maintenance program.
h. Insurance. The City represents that it self-insures or holds and shall maintain from no less than seven (7)
days prior to each Build Week and through the first anniversary of each Build Week worker’s
compensation insurance policies and commercial general liability insurance (providing coverage against
liability for bodily injury, death and property damage that may arise out of or be based upon the use of
the playspace), in each case in amounts not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000). On the Effective
Date, the City shall provide KABOOM! either (1) a letter indicating it is self-insured or (2) a certificate from
its insurer indicating the nature, scope, duration and amount of insurance coverage and naming KABOOM!
as an additional insured under such policy, which insurance or self-insurance shall be primary over any
other insurance covering KABOOM! and shall provide that KABOOM! be given at least thirty (30) days
prior written notice of any change in insurance or self-insurance or cancellation of coverage.
i. Playspace Design. The City shall collaborate with KABOOM! to facilitate a community design event with
adult volunteers and youth from the community for each Project. Such adult volunteers shall remain
engaged in the planning activities throughout each Project’s planning process.
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j. Build Week. The City shall collaborate with KABOOM! to engage adult volunteers to participate in
preparation activities during each Project’s Build Week or for any other Project activities identified by
KABOOM! as needing community volunteers. The City shall collaborate with KABOOM! to ensure that all
volunteers sign a waiver in a form acceptable to KABOOM!. Throughout each Build Week, the City shall
coordinate with KABOOM! to provide tools, supplies, and/or facilities for the safety, comfort, and
productivity of all volunteers.
k. Additional Materials. If the City decides to purchase additional equipment, including materials for site
preparation, upgrades or improvements, to supplement materials secured by KABOOM! through the
Project Budget, then the City is responsible for paying for the materials directly. The City will hold
KABOOM! harmless of any payments or liability with respect to the additional items ordered.
l. Playspace Costs. The City shall hold KABOOM! harmless from any costs beyond the proposed Project
Budget, including costs incurred by the City for any prior site preparation, upgrades or improvements or
any equipment or materials purchased to supplement those secured by KABOOM!.
m. Code of Conduct. The City shall comply with the Project rules (a copy of which shall be provided by
KABOOM!). The City shall allow such rules to be displayed on site and communicate and enforce such
rules for all participants in each Project's design and Build Week events.
n. Signage. The City shall allow the names and logos of KABOOM! and any private funders that contribute to
the Project(s) to be displayed on permanent signage in a mutually approved format and location, which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed, or denied by the City. This provision shall survive
any termination or expiration of this Agreement.
4. Intellectual Property. During the term of this Agreement, KABOOM! hereby grants to the City a limited, non-
exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use the name and mark
KABOOM! (the “Mark”), in any form or embodiment, as well as any designs and logos otherwise specified by
KABOOM! (the “Logos”, and together with the Mark (and any successor marks, taglines, or logos), the
“KABOOM! Marks”), and the City hereby grants to KABOOM! a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-
sublicensable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use the City’s name, trademarks, service marks, and logos
(collectively, the "City Marks"), solely to promote each Project, including, without limitation, in broadcast,
print, and Internet media and advertising, press releases, and other media materials, internal communications
materials, and promotional materials, but only as provided below. Each Party will obtain the prior written
approval of the other before using the other Party’s name, marks, or logos in connection with any publicly
distributed materials, provided that the Party whose approval is being sought will not unreasonably withhold
or delay its approval. KABOOM! shall have the right to review and approve the type, manner, location, and
duration of any advertisements or promotions in which the City references the KABOOM! Marks, any Project,
or its participation in any Project. The Parties agree that KABOOM! is the sole owner of all right, title and
interest in and to the KABOOM! Marks and the City is the sole owner of all right, title and interest in and to
the City Marks, in each case, including all goodwill associated therewith, and that each Party may take steps
to protect such marks. The City further acknowledges and agrees that, as between the parties, KABOOM! is
the sole owner of all label designs, product identifications, artwork, symbols, devices, manuals, guides,
inventions, and publications produced as part of KABOOM! operations, services, and programs.
5. Termination. In the event that the City fails to make the payments required under this Agreement, KABOOM!
may terminate the Agreement upon written notice to the City of such termination. In addition, either Party
may terminate this Agreement in the event of a breach by the other Party of any of its obligations hereunder,
which breach (other than in the case of a payment breach), to the extent curable, remains uncured for thirty
(30) days after such Party has provided written notice of such breach to the other Party. Furthermore, if either
Party is delayed or prevented from fulfilling any of its obligations hereunder by any cause beyond its
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reasonable control, including acts of God, acts or omissions of civil or military authorities, fire, strike, flood,
riot, act of terrorism, war, transportation delay, or inability due to such causes to obtain required labor,
materials or facilities, such Party shall not be liable hereunder for such delay or failure and either Party may
terminate this Agreement if the other is unable to perform any obligation hereunder for a period longer than
ten calendar days due to such force majeure event, in which case KABOOM! shall refund to the City any
amounts paid directly by the City to KABOOM!, less expenses already committed and/or incurred prior to the
date of such termination. If, upon termination as provided herein, the sum due to KABOOM! by the City
exceeds the sum paid to KABOOM! hereunder, the City shall pay KABOOM! for any such additional sum due
upon presentation of appropriate documentation within thirty (30) days of invoice. Except as set forth above,
upon any termination, this Agreement shall become void and have no effect, and no Party shall have any
liability to the other Party, except that nothing herein will relieve any Party from liability for any intentional
breach of this Agreement prior to such termination.
6. Indemnification. Each Party will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party and its and their
respective affiliates’ directors, officers, managers, partners, members, shareholders, employees, agents,
representatives, successors and permitted assigns from any and all losses, liabilities, claims, actions, fees and
expenses (including interest and penalties due and payable with respect thereto and reasonable attorneys’
and accountants’ fees and any other reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in investigating, preparing,
defending or settling any action), arising under, out of or in connection with any actions associated with each
Project due to: (a) any alleged or actual breach of this Agreement; (b) any act or omission in the performance
of this Agreement by the indemnifying Party or any volunteer or other person participating in any Project at
the behest of the indemnifying Party; or (c) any claims that the indemnifying Party’s intellectual property
infringes a third party’s intellectual property, as long as the indemnifying Party’s intellectual property has been
used in the manner contemplated hereby. In addition, the City shall indemnify and hold harmless KABOOM!
and its affiliates' directors, officers, managers, partners, members, shareholders, employees, agents and
representatives from any and all losses, liabilities, claims, actions, fees and expenses (including interest and
penalties due and payable with respect thereto and reasonable attorneys’ and accountants’ fees and any
other reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in investigating, preparing, defending or settling any
action), resulting from the use of any playspace property and equipment, including those for personal injury,
death, or property damage, except to the extent resulting from the willful misconduct of such indemnified
person. This provision shall survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement.
7. General Provisions. Each Party has all requisite power and authority, including any necessary approval by its
governing body, to execute and deliver this Agreement, and to perform its obligations hereunder. This
Agreement may not be assigned or transferred by either Party without the prior written consent of the other
Party hereto. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Parties hereto, their
respective successors and permitted assigns, and where expressly stated, their affiliates and representatives.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to
conflicts of laws principles to the extent that the application of the laws of another jurisdiction would be
required thereby. This Agreement may be altered, modified or amended only by a written document signed
by both Parties. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts electronically (e.g., DocuSign)
or handwritten signature, each of which shall be an original and all of which, when taken together, shall
constitute the same Agreement and may be delivered by electronic mail transmission with the same force and
effect as if originally executed copies hereof were delivered. Any notices required or permitted to be given
hereunder shall be sent by certified or registered United States mail, postage prepaid, by personal delivery
addressed to the applicable Party or by electronic mail transmission (the receipt of which is confirmed) at the
address set forth under such Party's signature below.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have entered into this Donation and Collaboration Agreement
as of the date first written above.
The City of Evanston, Illinois
By: _______________________
Name:
Title:
Address for Notices:
{enter municipality}
{enter street address}
{enter City, State and Zip}
Attn: {enter contact name}
Email: {enter contact email address}
KABOOM!, INC.
By: _______________________
Name:
Title:
Address for Notices:
KABOOM!, Inc.
7200 Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 400
Bethesda, MD 20814
Attn:
Email:
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EXHIBIT A – PROJECTS
Location Address Description
1. Clyde-Brummel Park 601 Brummel Street Evanston,
IL
Replacement of existing
playground with new
playground for 2- to 12-year-old
children and related site
amenities
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EXHIBIT B – PROJECT BUDGET, TIMELINE & PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. CLYDE-BRUMMEL PARK
A. Project Budget
Improvement
Estimated
KABOOM!
Donation
Value
Public Funds
Public In-Kind
Contribution
(estimated
value)
Total
Site prep,
curbing/sidewalks/other
concrete work, soil
testing, utility checks, etc.
(performed by City)
$_________
$_________
Equipment, furnishings,
and surfacing, including
related freight, tax, bond,
and installation service
expenses (purchased
directly by City through
cooperative purchasing
agreement)
$200,000
$200,000
Volunteer engagement $_________ $_________
Community & professional
design
$_________
$_________
Project management $_________ $_________
Site amenities (e.g.,
plantings, games, art,
supplies)
$_________
$_________
Measurement &
evaluation
$_________
$_________
Travel $_________ $_________
Indirect costs $_________ $_________
Contingency $_________ $_________
TOTAL $200,000 $200,000 $_________ $_________
B. Project Timeline & Payment Schedule
{to come, including timeline for equipment/surfacing ordering, soil testing, utility checks, site
prep, etc.}
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