Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Recommendation to City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Cooper General Contractors of Plano, Texas for the Construction of Bonnie Wenk Park Phase II
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: February 9, 2017
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Rhoda L. Savage, Director of Parks and Recreation
Jenny Baker, Parks, Planning & Development Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• Approve a recommendation to the City Council authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Cooper General Contractors for the construction of Bonnie Wenk Phase 2.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Bonnie Wenk Park Phase II consists of several play pod areas, sports fields, parking, hike and bike trails, pavilions, restrooms, and a park road that connects phase 1 to Hardin Boulevard.
• Construction bids were opened on February 2, 2017. A total of 2 bids were submitted and accepted.
• Information related to the bid amount and project scope will be presented during the meeting.
• Cooper General Contractors submitted the lowest bid for the construction of the project.
• Construction is anticipated to begin in March pending Council’s consideration and approval of the contract on February 21, 2017.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• A partnership was developed with the Sunshine Rotary Club to design and fund an all abilities play structure. This is the first of its kind in this area and will provide recreation for people of all ages and all types of disabilities.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The Bonnie Wenk Park Phase II project (PK3222) is a FY16-17 Capital Improvements Project funded by General Obligation Bonds, Parkland Dedication Funds, donations, and a Collin County grant in an amount of $7,429,775.
• The Collin County Parks and Open Space Funding Assistance Program awarded a grant in the amount of $461,256. Bonnie Wenk meets their priority for parks that are multi-functional with trails, active sports/community parks all while protecting natural and cultural resources along greenways.