File #: 21-1110    Name: Recommendation for Mary Will Craig / Murphy Parks Projects
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
In control: Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Board
On agenda: 12/9/2021 Final action: 12/9/2021
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 Mary Will Craig and Murphy Park Improvement Projects
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 Mary Will Craig and Murphy Park Improvement Projects

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: December 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 Mary Will Craig Improvement project includes a new expanded playground and skate spot area with a centralized basketball court, updated baseball diamond, additional track and trail loop, entry signage, improved flat work and new landscaping, new pavilion, and site furnishings.
* The project also includes 2 add alternates:

o Alternate 1: Shade Structures

o Alternate 2: Portalet Enclosure

* The Murphy Park Improvement project includes a monument sign, playground and fitness stations, half-court basketball court, site furnishings, and pavilion enhancements.

* City staff worked with Dunaway and Associates, a landscape architecture firm, on preparing the construction plans and specifications as needed for project bidding.

* While these two projects are bidding separately, the expectation is that the same contractor bids on both projects.

* Construction bids will be opening on December 9th.

* This agenda item will authorize Staff to work with Purchasing on selecting a contractor and allow the recommendation to...

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