Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Approving a Professional Services Contract Between the City of Mansfield, Texas and Westwood Professional Services, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $61,800 for Landscape Architecture Services for McClendon Park East Playground and Nature Trail; Finding That the Meeting at Which This Resolution is Passed is Open to the Public as Required by Law; And Declaring an Effective Date (MPFDC Fund)
Requested Action
Consider and Approve a Resolution to Approve Professional Services Contract
Recommendation
Approve Resolution
Description/History
McClendon Park East was constructed in 1994 with assistance from Texas Parks and Wildlife and is connected to McClendon Park West by an unimproved, natural trail. The park is comprised of one lighted baseball field, a concession/restroom building, a pavilion and small playground area. With growing surrounding residential development, these parks are seeing more public use and in need of general improvements.
The professional services proposal from Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is attached, including design services to replace the 29-year-old playground and develop an accessible nature trail connecting McClendon Parks East and West. After review and discussion with Westwood, staff is proposing to execute the agreement including all basic services listed in Exhibit B totaling $61,800. The special services in the remaining tasks of their proposal are not recommended for inclusion at this time. Funding for this phase of the project is included in the FY2023-2024 MPFDC budget. The MPFDC Board of Directors approved the professional services contract at their regular meeting on September 21, 2023.
Justification
The project will provide new and improved park amenities for residents in the southwest quadrant of the city as indicated by the master plan.
Funding Source
MPFDC 1/2 cent sales tax
Prepared By
Matt Young, Executive Director of Community Services
Matt.Young@mansfieldtexas.gov
817-728-3397