DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 10
SUBJECT: Contract Award: Lady Bird Johnson Park
SUMMARY:
An ordinance for the Lady Bird Johnson Park Project, a 2012-2017 Bond-funded Project, located in City Council District 10, accepting the lowest responsive bid and awarding a construction contract including three (3) additive alternates, in the amount of $826,835.00, payable to Crownhill Builders, Inc.,
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
Under the voter approved 2012-2017 Bond Program, $87.15 million was allocated for Parks, Recreation and Open Space Improvements.
The Bond Program funds will be used on various capital improvement projects to address community infrastructure needs and to improve the overall quality of life in San Antonio. As part of that program, funds in the total amount of $1,600,000.00 in Parks, Recreation and Open Space Improvements Bond funds were approved for park improvements at Lady Bird Johnson Park located in City Council District 10. The balance of the project funds approved by voters will be used for design services, environmental services, advertising, and project management. Any remaining funds are to be realized as bond savings.
This project provides for entry improvements with signage, fencing, landscaping and irrigation. Lighting will include basketball court lighting and lighting at the pavilion that is located by the Salado Creek Trailhead. Parking improvements will occur at the softball complex area, a large lot at the back of the park, and new parking at the pavilion. A walkway from the street to the community center also will be constructed, as well as a picnic unit and directional signage. Project construction is anticipated to begin February 2015 and is estimated to be completed by September 2015.
Coordination with the Parks and Recreation Department will be made to allow sections of the p...
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