Title
Discuss and Consider the Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Westwood Professional Services, Inc., in the Amount of $57,600 for Landscape Architecture Services for Phase II Improvements at Mans Best Field Dog Park
Requested Action
Approve Professional Services Agreement
Recommendation
Approve Professional Services Agreement
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 $59,400. Funding for this phase of the project is included in the FY2023-2024 MPFDC budget.
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 servic...
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