BUCHANAN, Mich. -- The Buchanan City Commission approved the purchase of new playground equipment for $100,000 from Sinclair Recreation and Game Time during the March 23 Commissioners meeting. 

 The City’s goals for this project include:

1. Upgrade playground equipment to provide safe, modern recreational opportunities.

2. Provide play features that support multiple ages and abilities.

3. Provide durable equipment suitable for high use and Michigan weather conditions.

4. Ensure the playground meets applicable safety and accessibility expectations.

5. Deliver a project that can be installed efficiently using a community build model.

Below are background details on the memorandum from the March 23 Commissioners meeting: