Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Recommendation to City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Contract with Kimley - Horn and Associates, Inc., of McKinney, Texas, for Landscape Architectural and Engineering Services Related to the Al Ruschhaupt Master Plan
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5A: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city)
(5B: Develop Parks strategy to preserve green space for future park land)
(5C: Continue to market and highlight McKinney as a unique destination for residents and visitors alike)
(5E: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney)
(5F: Maximize partnerships between the City of McKinney and private industry)
MEETING DATE: November 14, 2019
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED PARK BOARD ACTION:
• Approval of the Recommendation.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This agenda item will authorize a professional services contract with Kimley - Horn and Associates, Inc., to provide landscape architectural services related to the design of the Al Ruschhaupt Master Plan in a contract amount of $79,800 and not to exceed $82,000.
• The master plan will include recommendations for placement of athletic fields. Hike and bike trails, signage locations, new concession and restroom buildings, shade structures, parking, updates to the disc golf course, and additional park improvements. The amenities for the park will be determined by the City through facilitated public meetings and illustrated on the conceptual master plan.
• Scope of Services:
o Basic Master Plan Services $ 79,800.00
o Contingency $ 2,200.00
Total $ 82,000.00
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Kimley - Horn and Associates were selected from a list of pre-qualified landscape architectural firms that Council approved on June 18, 2019.
• The 96-acre park was originally developed in two phases, consisting of five soccer fields, multi - use fields for cricket, football, and lacrosse, hike and bike trails, two concession / restroom facilities, picnic shelter, splash pad, amphitheater, playgrounds, 2 parking lots.
• Al Ruschhaupt Park is located at 1986 Park View Ave. in McKinney, TX
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Al Ruschhaupt Park Master plan (PK4392) is a FY19-20 Capital Improvements Program funded by MCDC and Bond funds in an amount of $1,500,000. The final budget is to be determined through this master plan process.
• The Resolution will authorize a professional services contract for landscape architectural and engineering services, with Kimley - Horn and Associates, Inc. in an amount of $79,800.