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 go to City Council on December 21st.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• If approved, construction should begin in January 2022 with a 273-day contract schedule.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The Mary Will Craig and Murphy Park Improvement Projects (PK1831) are a FY20-21 Capital Improvements Program funded by MCDC funds, parkland dedication funds and bond monies.