Title
Resolution - A Resolution to Consider Executing a Consultant Agreement with Parkhill, Inc. in the Amount of $711,563 for Professional Services Related to the Design for Improvements at Katherine Rose Memorial Park and Hardy Allmon Soccer Complex
Requested Action
Consider and Approve Resolution
Recommendation
Approve Resolution
Description/History
Katherine Rose Memorial Park, a former pecan orchard named after the wife of the previous land owner, is a 31.29-acre park located at the intersection of Walnut Creek Drive and Smith Street. The park land was purchased in 1992 by the Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation (MPFDC) with proceeds from the half cent sales tax. The park was then developed and opened in 1996, in part with grant funding from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Amenities installed over the course of the park’s history have consisted of a children’s playground, picnic pavilions with tables and grills, one large event pavilion with tables and grills, uncovered picnic tables with grills, lighted basketball courts, lighted volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, restroom facilities, circulating trail with exercise stations, a fishing/drainage pond, vehicular access and parking areas, and park equipment such as benches and trash cans.
Hardy Allmon Soccer Complex is a 9.43-acre sports facility opened in 1984, and is located across Walnut Creek Drive from Rose Park. This park includes two soccer fields, two parking areas, and serves as a trail head for Walnut Creek Linear Trail (WCLT), which connects the two parks, via a crossing under Walnut Creek Drive Bridge. WCLT extends along the north sides and out from these two parks, towards Town Park (west) and James McKnight Park West (east).
Due to growing residential development, population growth, location along the WCLT, and proximity to Downtown Mansfield, these two parks are increasingly being utilized. To support this increased usage, these parks require rehabilitation and overall improvement of park amenities.
The master plan for these parks was created and produced by Parkhill, Inc. in 2022-23. It outlines the future development of these parks, addressing needed infrastructure and recreational amenities within the combined 40.72-acre area of parkland. Parkhill performed a site opportunities evaluation, facilitated community input, and prepared the master development plan and opinions of cost. From this plan, the direction and location of Phase 1 improvements has generally been determined. They will include a new inclusive playground, pavilion and restroom facilities, along with realigned pedestrian and vehicular access points and parking areas, while maintaining the essence of the original park setting.
The purpose of the attached professional services agreement with Parkhill, Inc. is to provide design, engineering, and construction documents for the first phase of the park’s master planned redevelopment. After review and discussion with Parkhill, staff is proposing to execute the agreement including tasks 1, 2, 3 and 5A totaling $711,563. The services in the remaining tasks of their proposal will be considered through separate agreements and/or vendors as needed throughout the project. The MPFDC Board of Directors approved the contract amendment at their regular meeting on April 20, 2023.
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Professional Services Agreement - Selected Services |
Amount |
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Task 1: Rose Park - Drive and Parking Improvements |
$ 102,000 |
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Task 2: Rose Park and Hardy Allmon - Park Improvements |
$ 430,600 |
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Task 3: Rose Park and Hardy Allmon - Architectural/Structural |
$ 132,043 |
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Task 5A: Rose Park and Hardy Allmon - Hydraulic and Hydrology Study |
$ 46,920 |
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Total Professional Services Agreement Fee |
$ 711,563 |
Justification
Existing park amenities require updating, relocation, and renovation due to increased usage, flooding events, and for added safety. A master plan of Katherine Rose Memorial Park and Hardy Allmon Soccer Complex was finalized in February 2023. The approval of this professional services agreement is the next step in the redevelopment/renovation of the parks. The results of this agreement will provide direction and forward progression towards the design, engineering, and construction of proposed master planned amenities.
Funding Source
ARPA, MPFDC 1/2 cent sales tax, General Obligation Bonds
Prepared By
Matt Young, Executive Director of Community Services
Matt.Young@mansfieldtexas.gov
817-728-3397