DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 4
SUBJECT:
Change Order: Pearsall Park
SUMMARY:
An ordinance for Pearsall Park, a 2012-2017 General Bond Obligation Project, authorizing a change order in the not to exceed amount of $300,000.00, payable to MJ Boyle General Contractor, Inc. for additional park lighting, shade structures and garbage and recycling bins located in Council District 4.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Under the voter approved 2012-2017 Bond Program, $7.5 million was allocated for Pearsall Park Improvements.
The park was opened on June 11, 2016 and features a Family Fun Zone, Fitness Challenge Zone, large and small pavilions, playground facility, splashpad, terrain play, skatepark, restroom and pump room building, and basketball courts. The Fitness Challenge Zone includes fitness equipment, exercise facilities and a paved trail. The park also received parking and sidewalk improvements.
Previous Council Action:
City Council previously awarded a construction contract to MJ Boyle General Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $5,492,456.00 under ordinance 2015-05-21-0429.
ISSUE:
This ordinance for Pearsall Park, a 2012-2017 General Bond Obligation Project, authorizes a change order in the not to exceed amount of $300,000.00, payable to MJ Boyle General Contractor, Inc. for additional park lighting, shade structures and garbage and recycling bins located in Council District 4.
This change order will provide for shade structures at the Skate Park, add additional lighting at the Park, and provide additional garbage and recycling bins throughout the park. Construction for this change order is anticipated to begin in August 2016 and estimated to be complete in November 2016.
ALTERNATIVES:
As an alternative, this project could be delivered utilizing another delivery method. However, considering the addit...
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