Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Recommendation to City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Contract with Parkhill of Arlington, Texas for Landscape Architectural and Engineering Services Related to Old Settler’s Park and Aquatic Renovation Project (PK2041), Located at 1201 E. Louisiana Street
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5A: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city)
(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 8, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks and Recreation
Jill Yount, Parks Planning Manager
RECOMMENDED PARK BOARD ACTION:
• Approval of the Recommendation.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The renovation of Old Settler’s Park and aquatic facility was identified as a top priority in the 2017 Parks, Recreation, Open Space, Trails and Streetscape Master Plan, as well as the renovation and expansion of Old Settler’s Recreation Center which is currently underway and expected to be complete at the end of this year.
• Parkhill (formerly Schrickel Rollins/PSC, Inc.) completed a master plan and opinion of probable construction cost to renovate Old Settler’s Park in July 2020.
• Based upon their master plan design and quality of work, Parkhill is requested to provide design and construction administration services for a portion of program elements contained within the Old Settler’s Park Phasing Plan - Construction area ‘A’ (July 2020).
• The park will be designed primarily for passive recreation with an emphasis on providing multi-functional spaces for civic and community events.
• The park renovations shall include, but not be limited to the following program elements:
o Large community playground and fitness area
o All-abilities spray park
o Pavilions/Shade structures
o Aquatic Center renovations (façade and ADA improvements),
o Linear retention/detention pond
o Basketball court
o Parking
• This agenda item will authorize a professional services contract with Parkhill to provide landscape architectural and engineering services for Old Settler’s Park Renovations in a contract amount of $1,260,500 and not to exceed $1,295,500.
• Scope of Services:
o Architectural services $ 1,253,000
o Reimbursable expenses $ 7,500
o Contingency $ 35,000
Total $ 1,295,500
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Old Settler’s is one of the oldest parks in McKinney with the last major renovation occurring in 1996. The proposed project along with the current Old Settler’s Recreation Center renovations will transform a dated, underutilized park into a destination community park that will not only serve the immediate neighborhood, but also draw regional visitors and serve as a catalyst for the redevelopment of the area.
• Parkhill was selected from a list of pre-qualified landscape architectural firms that Council approved on June 18, 2019.
• This park is located in the Mill District and within walking distance of downtown.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• This Resolution authorizes a design contract and any necessary supplemental agreements with Parkhill for an amount not to exceed $1,295,500.
• Old Settler’s Park and Aquatic Renovation Project (PK2041) is a FY20-21 Capital Improvements Program funded by MCDC funds in an amount of $1,500,000.
• Upon approval of this item, $63,573.36 will remain in PK2041.
• The anticipated cost to realize the master plan is over $20-million. The extent and budget for the first phase will be determined through the design development process.