Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Recommendation to City Council on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Construction of the Finch Park Phase 5 Improvement Project
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: September 9th, 2021
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
* Recommend that City Council approve a resolution for construction.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The Finch Park phase 5 Improvement project includes a new expanded playground and splash pad area with a centralized pavilion, additional trails, entry signage, improved flat work and new landscaping.
* The project also includes 3 add alternates:
o Alternate 1: pickleball court
o Alternate 2: fitness court
o Alternate 3: bocce ball court with a seating area
* City staff worked with JBI Partners, a landscape architecture firm, on preparing the construction plans and specifications as needed for project bidding.
* Construction bids will be opening at 2:00 on September 9th. At the time of this agenda item preparation Staff does not know who the recommended contractor or what the associated contract price will be.
* This agenda item will authorize Staff to work with Purchasing on selecting a contractor and allow the recommendation to go to City Council on September 21.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The awarded contractor will be announced at our next park board meeting on October 14th 2021.
* If approved, co...
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