Title
Update; Chandler Park Phase II Construction
Requested Action
Project Update
Recommendation
Project Update
Description/History
Clayton W. Chandler Park is a 13-acre community park located in the northeast quadrant of the city. It is surrounded by single family housing and two Mansfield ISD schools. Originally named “North Park,” the park was constructed in 1976 with the assistance of grant funds from the United States Department of Interior and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Renovations funded by the Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation were completed in May 2004, including a new restroom/concession/announcer’s area, two new football fields with lights, four new t-ball fields, entry/drop off area, accessible parking, pavilion, landscaping, irrigation and fencing. The existing large baseball field was left intact at that time.
The scope of phase two renovations includes construction of a new parking lot, restroom building, looped concrete trail, playground for 2-5yrs and 5-12yrs, splash pad, basketball court, sand volleyball court, skate spot, pond, pavilions, fitness equipment, tennis court improvements, landscaping, benches, picnic tables, park monument sign and irrigated open space. The construction contract was awarded to Northstar Construction, LLC on August 18, 2016 by the MPFDC and August 22, 2016 by City Council resolution.
September- Staff is currently finalizing signatures of the contract and will holding a pre-construction meeting with the contractor and design consultant to organize submittals and the project schedule. Construction is anticipated to begin in the fall of 2016, with nine months estimated for project completion.
October- A pre-construction meeting was held between staff and the contractor on October 6, 2016. Demo of the existing site elements and light sub-grading has started. Staff will continue to work with the contractor through the expected nine month construction process.
November- Construction is ongoing. Site grading is 60% completed. Staff will continue to work with the contractor and anticipate completion in mid-summer 2017.
January 2017 - Construction has been ongoing over the holidays. The utilities are being configured into the site work. Staff has continued bi-weekly meetings with the contractor and design consultant. Construction is continuing with anticipated completion in mid-summer 2017.
February - Construction of the parking lot is nearing completion and the retaining walls for the pond are underway. Staff has continued bi-weekly meetings with the contractor and design consultant to discuss scheduling, construction implementation, and park amenities. Construction is currently ahead of schedule, with anticipated completion in July 2017.
March - Conversations with the general contractor and subcontractors have been progressing as the Splash Pad has started to go into the site and the ground work for the Skate Spot has started. Several of the pavilion slabs have also been poured and rock cladding is going up on the pound walls. Staff continues bi-weekly meetings with the contractor and design consultant to discuss scheduling, construction implementation, and park amenities. Construction is currently ahead of schedule, with anticipated completion in late July 2017.
April - The water meters have been set and ready to be hooked up once the restroom building is set next month. The basketball courts have been poured and the volleyball court is being set up. Final general grading for the skate spot is being done and final construction will start soon for this area. Staff continues bi-weekly meetings with the contractor and design consultant to discuss scheduling, construction implementation, and park amenities. Construction is currently ahead of schedule, with anticipated completion in late July 2017.
May - The skate spot construction has begun. Concentration has focused on the main pavilion and restroom building construction. The new lights for the tennis courts have been set in place and construction is moving along. Staff continues bi-weekly meetings with the contractor and design consultant to discuss scheduling, construction implementation, and park amenities. Construction is currently ahead of schedule, with anticipated completion in late July 2017.
June - The skate spot construction has finished. The restroom building has been set and is being finished with the façade stone. Focus has shifted to completing the main pavilion and connecting areas. The 2-5yr playground has been installed and the 5-12yr has started. New fencing for the existing tennis courts have been set in place and construction is moving along. Staff continues bi-weekly meetings with the contractor and design consultant to discuss scheduling, construction implementation, and park amenities. Construction is currently ahead of schedule, with anticipated completion by the first week of August.
July - Rock work is finishing up on all park amenities and both playgrounds are completed. 90% of the irrigation is completed and planting has been scheduled. Staff continues bi-weekly meetings with the contractor and design consultant to discuss scheduling, construction implementation, and park amenities. Construction is anticipated to be complete within the first week August with the exception of the tennis court resurfacing. Staff is currently discussing dates/times for the grand opening.
August - Final work is been completed in anticipation for the grand opening on August 19th. The park will be 95% complete. Additional tree planting along the trail, a G3 cellular router being installed to the splash pad system, and realignment from the new sidewalk to the corner will be completed shortly after the opening.
Justification
Completion of phase II of Clayton W. Chandler Park will provide the citizens with a much needed community park in the northeast quadrant of the City as indicated by the master plan.
Funding Source
MPFDC ½ Cent Sales Tax
Prepared By
Chris Ray
Park Planner, Parks and Recreation Department
chris.ray@mansfield-tx.gov
817-804-5788