DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 8 and Council District 9
SUBJECT:
Contract Award: Phil Hardberger Park Improvements
SUMMARY:
Consideration of the following ordinances related to Phil Hardberger Park Improvements
A. An ordinance for the Phil Hardberger Park Parking Project awarding a construction contract including one additive alternate in the amount of $523,012.15 to Friesenhahn Paving LLC, a 2012-2017 Bond-funded Project located in Council Districts 8 and 9.
B. An ordinance for the Phil Hardberger Park Trails Project awarding a construction contract including one additive alternate in the amount of $302,700.00 to CGC General Contractors, Inc, a Certificates of Obligation-funded Project, located in Council Districts 8 and 9.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
In June 2006, City Council established the Voelcker Park Acquisition Project for the purposes of purchasing 311 acres for a major public park. In September 2006, the City acquired the first 107 acres of Voelcker Ranch. The remaining 204 acres were acquired in June 2007 with funds approved in the 2007-2012 Bond Program. In August 2007, City Council approved the selection of Stephen Stimson Associates/D.I.R.T. studio to complete the Voelcker Park Master Plan. From 2007-2008, the community engaged in public meetings to participate in the planning and design process and giving input regarding their vision for the park. The Parks and Recreation Board and Linear Creekway Parks Advisory Board approved the master plan in April 2008.
The resulting master plan provided an extensive evaluation of the site and surrounding area, summary of the community process, synthesis of community input and design team's response. The master plan included site data and analysis regarding geology, hydrology, vegetation and wildlife and provided a recommendation for potential pa...
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