Title
Resolution - A Resolution Approving a Modification to the Contract Between Graham and Associates and the Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation (MPFDC) not to exceed $155,750.00 for Additional Design, Engineering and Construction Documents for the Pond Branch Linear Park in Historic Downtown Mansfield
Requested Action
Consider approving a resolution to modify the contract between Graham and Associates and the Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation (MPFDC) not to exceed $155,750.00 for additional design, engineering and construction documents for the Pond Branch Linear Park in Historic Downtown Mansfield
Recommendation
Approve resolution
Description/History
The 2009 Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Spaces Master plan included a spine trail phasing and prioritization plan with the Pond Creek corridor shown on the map, however, it is not delineated as an improved linear trail. The on-street connection with Town Park is shown as segment 12 in the spine trail phasing and prioritization plan and has been submitted as a Transportation Alternatives Program funding request. With an uptick in development in the downtown area, Staff was directed by the downtown TIRZ committee to explore a feasibility analysis and provide opinion of costs to develop a connection from Rose Park to the east side of the Historic Downtown area along the Pond Branch corridor. This connection would utilize an existing drainage culvert under the Union Pacific Railroad as pedestrian access only. The trail will then follow the west upper bank of the creek and terminate at Dallas Street. The initial thoughts are as development occurs along the creek; the trail would provide additional benefits for outside patio dining areas and connections to other venues in the downtown area with improved pedestrian access. Graham and Associates was retained in July 2014 to formulate a feasibility analysis and opinions of cost. The report has been funded through the draina...
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