Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Increase the Not to Exceed Amount for the Construction Contract with Cooper General Contractors of Plano, Texas by $800,000 and to Execute Change Order(s) as Necessary in Order to Construct Additional Improvements at Bonnie Wenk Park
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: May 1, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, AICP, CUD, Director of Parks and Recreation
Jenny Baker, Parks, Planning & Development Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approve the Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Bonnie Wenk Park Phase II consists of multiple play pod areas including an all abilities playground, lighted sports fields, parking, hike and bike trails, pavilions, restrooms, and a park road that connects phase 1 to Hardin Boulevard.
• In November of last year, Council authorized the design of a sky walk that will provide views looking out over the all abilities playground area. The design of this sky walk is nearing completion, and funds need to be transferred into the project in order to finalize construction.
• This request also includes funding for two staff initiated design enhancements; redesign/enhancement of the major donor wall and plaza area as well as modifications to the pond stonework around the amphitheater at Phase 1.
o Staff felt that the plaza area could be redesigned to more prominently showcase the largest playground donors as well as provide a backdrop for photo opportunities.
o The boulders around the pond at Phase 1 are experiencing wash out; collecting trash debris and are difficult to keep the weeds out. Staff requested the contractor look at a redesign of the stonework to alleviate the problems noted above as well as provide a more aesthetically pleasing enhancement.
• The contract for Cooper General Contractors will need to be increased by change order(s) to include the cost of these additions, as they were not included in their original contract.
• Staff recommends that the original not to exceed contract amount originally approved by Council in the amount of $7,718,470 be increased by change order(s) in an amount up to $800,000 in order to accommodate the construction of the sky walk, donor wall enhancements and modifications to the pond stonework. This includes a small project contingency to cover any unforeseen issues during the remaining construction period.
• The estimated cost breakdown of these enhancements are as follows:
o Sky walk $460,000
o Donor Wall and Plaza $100,000
o Phase 1 pond modifications $150,000
o Contingency Increase $ 90,000
$800,000
• If approved, the contract amount for Cooper General Contractors shall not exceed $8,518,470.
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 grant. This includes a Collin County grant in the amount of $461,256 and a Rotary donation in the amount of $503,180.
• In a concurrent CIP Amendment, staff is requesting these funds to be pulled from Parkland Dedication Zone 3 in order to fund these additions. Any of these funds not expended will be returned back to that zone at the end of the project.
PARK BOARD RECOMMENDATION:
• Park Board unanimously recommended approval of this item at the April 12th meeting.