Title
Update; McClendon Park West Improvements
Requested Action
Project Update
Recommendation
Project Update
Description/History
In 2006 improvements were made to McClendon Park West including adding a basketball court, additional parking and ball field improvements. Due to funding limitations the existing parking lot was only restriped and a flume added to direct the runoff which in turn became a walk to the existing playground. During an accessibility review the inspector noted that the parking lot, walk and restroom were not in compliance with ADA. Staff recommended to make these improvements and replace the play structure during the FY 2013-14 budget process.
MPFDC approved these improvements in the current FY 2013-2014 budget.
May - Staff is presently looking at concepts and options for the project. Staff has retained The DFL group to provide the Professional Landscape Architectural services for the project incorporating the engineered documents previously prepared to address the ADA issues related to the walks and parking lot. Staff will work with our internal and external partners and will conduct neighborhood input meetings as necessary to include the neighbors in the process for designing the new playground that provides the best end solution for the users, meets staff requirements and satisfies the community.
June - Staff has initiated a topo survey and that information has been provided to the consultant for generation of concepts for the new playground. It is anticipated the new playground will be procured through Buy Board and installed in late summer. The accessibility upgrades improvement plans have been completed and need to be reviewed. It is anticipated that as soon as a concept for the playground is complete, staff will conduct a public meeting to take input and make modifications as the citizens request.
July - Staff met with the consultant. The survey is complete and concepts for the playground renovation are u...
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