File #: 21-0793    Name:
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
In control: Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Board
On agenda: 9/9/2021 Final action: 9/9/2021
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

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, construction should begin in October 2021 with a 205-day contract schedule.

 

FINANCIAL SUMMARY: 

•                     The Finch Park Phase 5 Improvement Project (PK2039) is a FY20-21 Capital Improvements Program funded by MCDC funds and bond monies.