Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Contract with Schrickel Rollins/ PSC, Inc. of Arlington, Texas for Landscape Architectural and Engineering Services Related to the Design of the Old Settlers Park Renovation Master Plan (PK2041)
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: October 1, 2019
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED PARK BOARD ACTION:
• Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $69,500.00, as well as all required supplemental agreements thereto, with Schrickel Rollins / PSC, Inc. for professional landscape architectural and engineering services for the Old Settlers Park and Renovation Master Plan Project (PK2041), for a total aggregate contract amount, inclusive of any supplemental agreements, not to exceed $73,000.00.
• The 2017 Visioning Master Plan identified Old Settlers Park as one that is in need of redevelopment and/or upgrades.
• The objective of this master plan is to renovate, unify and breathe new life into the park therefore the services will focus on a full redevelopment of the park.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• SRA/PSC was selected from a list of pre-qualified landscape architectural firms that Council approved on June 18, 2019.
• The 26 acre signature park houses Old Settlers Recreation Center (1996 and expanded in 2005, currently under renovations), Old Settlers Aquatic Facility (2003), Barney & Me Boxing Gym (2001), and Mouzon Ball Fields (1960 and renovated 2004). Other features include multi-use sport court, pavilion, picnic and playground areas.
• Old Settlers Park is located at 1201 E Louisiana St. in the Mill District, which is in close proximity to downtown.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• This Resolution authorizes a design contract and any necessary supplemental agreements with Schrickel Rollins/PSC, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $73,000.00.
• The Old Settlers Aquatic and Park Renovation Project (PK2041) is a FY19-20 Capital Improvements Program project currently funded by MCDC funds in an amount of $1,500,000.
• Upon approval of this item, $1,427,000 will remain in PK2041.
• The final project budget is still to be determined, but is programmed to be funded using 2019 authorized bonds in addition to the existing MCDC funding.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• McKinney’s Parks, Recreation & Open Space Advisory Board reviewed and recommended approval of this item at their September 12, 2019, meeting.