DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 7
SUBJECT: Contract Award: District 7 Park Improvements Project
SUMMARY:
An Ordinance for District 7 Park Improvements at French Creek Park and Nani Falcone Park, both 2012-2017 Bond-funded Projects, authorizing a construction contract to MGB Group, Inc. in the amount of $544,598.61 for the construction of a park improvements at French Creek Park and Nani Falcone Park and appropriating $14,539.94 in Unified Development Code (UDC) fees in lieu of park dedication funds from the Parks and Recreation Department.
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 improve the overall quality of life in San Antonio. As part of that program, funds in the total amount of $550,000.00 in Parks, Recreation and Open Space Improvements Bond funds were approved for park improvements at French Creek Park and Nani Falcone Park, located in Council District 7. In addition, $14,539.94 in UDC funds will be used for the Nani Falcone Park project. Due to the proximity and geographical location of the parks, these projects were designed and bid as a package in order to make the contract attractive to local, small businesses and to help expedite the work. The balance of the Project funds will be used for design services, environmental services, advertising, and project management.
Two separate public input meetings were held in September and November 2013 to gather feedback for each park. As a result of the community input, French Creek Park improvements will provide for the construction of a park trailhead, sidewalks, loop walking trail and wayfinding signage. Nani Falcone Park ...
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