Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Amendment for DCBA Landscape Architecture of McKinney Texas, Related to the Renovation of Two Sports Fields at the McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch
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)
MEETING DATE: July 20, 2021
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of the Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* DCBA is currently under contract to design the conversion of the four northeastern fields to turf, constructing a restroom building, improving fencing, adding shade for participants and spectators and adding pedestrian connectivity.
* This agenda item will authorize a contract amendment to increase their scope to also include the renovation of two additional fields. Once completed half of the fields at this complex will have been converted to turf which greatly increases the playability.
* This contract amendment is in the amount of $163,523. This will increase the current total design contract to $542,277 as well as increase the not to exceed amount to $550,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* DCBA was selected from a list of pre-qualified landscape architectural firms that Council approved on June 18, 2019.
* The 65 acre soccer complex was constructed in 2005 and includes 13 lit fields (one championship field), 900 parking spaces, concession building with restrooms and an irrigation pond.
* DCBA recently completed a master plan for the overall complex.
* McKinney Soccer Comple...
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