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 $57,600 for Landscape Architecture Services for Phase II Improvements at Mans Best Field Dog Park; 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
Mans Best Field Dog Park, located at 610 W. Broad Street, opened in June 2020 and has been one of the city’s most popular and utilized parks since, serving as the city’s first and long-awaited off-leash dog park. It shares the site with the city’s Man House Museum and Information Center, where public restrooms are available to visitors to either location.
Phase I of the dog park included the initial installation of four paddocks for small and large dogs, water fountains for dogs and humans, lighting along the path and the front of each paddock, and irrigation lines to service the paddocks and common areas between them. Much of the natural topography was left untouched, and ample effort was given to preserve as many trees on the property as possible, leading to a dog park that has much more variety and beauty than most.
Following the original master plan for the park, phase II amenities could include a pavilion, pond, agility course equipment, lighting and irrigation in the paddocks, and a trail connection to phase four of the Walnut Creek Linear Trail.
The professional services proposal from Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is attached. After review and discussion with Westwood, staff is proposing to execute the agreement including all basic and special services listed in Exhibit B totaling $57,600. 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
Phase II improvements at Mans Best Field will fulfill the vision of the original master plan for the park and enhance the user experience for our residents. The approval of a professional services agreement is the next step in the development of this facility.
Funding Source
MPFDC 1/2 cent sales tax
Prepared By
Matt Young, Executive Director of Community Services
Matt.Young@mansfieldtexas.gov
817-728-3397