Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Recommendation to City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Contract with LJA of McKinney, Texas, for Landscape Architectural and Engineering Services Related to the Design of Improvements to Grady Littlejohn Softball & Baseball Complex at Towne Lake
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: April 11, 2024
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Amy Kinkade, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED PARK BOARD ACTION:
• Approval of the Recommendation.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Due to a recent fire, the restroom/concession building at Grady Littlejohn Softball & Baseball Complex was a total loss.
• This project will consist of a new concession/restroom building as well as upgrades to the existing dugouts, walkways, and spectator seating. It will also address drainage issues and concrete repair.
• This agenda item will authorize a professional services contract with LJA Engineering, to provide design and construction administration services for Grady Littlejohn Improvements, in a contract amount of $245,465 and not to exceed $250,000.
• This item is scheduled for City Council consideration on April 16, 2024.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• LJA Engineering was selected from a list of pre-qualified landscape architectural firms that Council approved on July 19, 2022.
• LJA has completed the master plan for the overall Towne Lake Park as well as design for the new dog park and light walk within Towne Lake.
• Grady Littlejohn Softball & Baseball Complex is located within Towne Lake Park at 1401 Wilson Creek Parkway and was originally constructed in 1989.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• This project (PK2448) is a FY23-24 Capital Improvements Program funded by McKinney Community Development Corporation and parkland dedication funds.