Title
Update; Chandler Park Phase II Construction
Requested Action
Project Update
Recommendation
Project Update
Description/History
Clayton W. Chandler Park is a 13-acre community park located in the northeast quadrant of the city. It is surrounded by single family housing and two Mansfield ISD schools. Originally named “North Park,” the park was constructed in 1976 with the assistance of grant funds from the United States Department of Interior and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Renovations funded by the Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation were completed in May 2004, including a new restroom/concession/announcer’s area, two new football fields with lights, four new t-ball fields, entry/drop off area, accessible parking, pavilion, landscaping, irrigation and fencing. The existing large baseball field was left intact at that time.
The scope of phase two renovations includes construction of a new parking lot, restroom building, looped concrete trail, playground for 2-5yrs and 5-12yrs, splash pad, basketball court, sand volleyball court, skate spot, pond, pavilions, fitness equipment, tennis court improvements, landscaping, benches, picnic tables, park monument sign and irrigated open space. The construction contract was awarded to Northstar Construction, LLC on August 18, 2016 by the MPFDC and August 22, 2016 by City Council resolution.
September- Staff is currently finalizing signatures of the contract and will holding a pre-construction meeting with the contractor and design consultant to organize submittals and the project schedule. Construction is anticipated to begin in the fall of 2016, with nine months estimated for project completion.
October- A pre-construction meeting was held between staff and the contractor on October 6, 2016. Demo of the existing site elements and light sub-grading has started. Staff will continue to work with the contractor through the expected nine month construction process.
November- Construction is...
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