DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 2
SUBJECT:
Contract Award: (Job-Order Contract) Lincoln Park Improvements
SUMMARY:
An ordinance for the Lincoln Park Improvement Project, a 2017 - 2022 Bond project, authorizing a task order to a Job Order Contract payable to Davila Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $635,000.00 funded from a Donation Agreement with Charles C. Butt and the Tricentennial Commission.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
Under the voter approved 2017-2022 Bond Program, $187.3 million was allocated for Parks & Recreation and Open Space Improvements. The Bond Program funds are being used on various capital improvement projects to address community infrastructure needs and improve the overall quality of life in San Antonio. $1 million in Parks & Recreation and Open Space Improvements Bond funds were approved for park improvements at Lincoln Park located in Council District 2.
As part of the City's planning efforts for the Tricentennial celebration, Mr. Charles C. Butt approached the City about contributing funds towards a project that could be included as a Tricentennial celebration event site. After going over planned City projects, Mr. Butt selected the Lincoln Park Bond Project as the recipient of the funds. Mr. Butt donated $1million for the Lincoln Park Project which provided a total project budget of $2 million.
This is the first phase of the project in order to begin construction of the splash pad funded from the Donation Agreement with Charles Butt. As part of the conditions for accepting the funds from Mr. Butt, the City will complete the project in time for the 2018 pool season and Tricentennial Celebration activities. The Design Process is underway for utilization of the $1 million provided by the Bond Program. This is consistent with the council action on June 22, 2017, accepting the donation from Charles...
Click here for full text