Title
Update; McClendon Park Improvements
Requested Action
Project Update
Recommendation
Project Update
Description/History
McClendon Park East was constructed in 1994 with assistance from Texas Parks and Wildlife and is connected to McClendon Park West by an unimproved, natural trail. The park is comprised of one lighted baseball field, a concession/restroom, a pavilion and small playground area. With growing surrounding residential development, these parks are seeing more public use and in need of general improvements.
Funding was provided through repurposed general obligation bonds allocated by the City Council during the FY2020-2021 capital budget discussion to address the aging park playground amenities, trail connection, and the addition of a splash pad for the southwest quadrant of the city.
**Prior Fiscal Year activity available upon request**
October 2021 - Staff has been in contact with the design consultant (Pacheco Koch) to help bring The Fain Group on board as the Construction Manager-At-Risk (CMAR) for the parking lot and park amenity improvements. The CMAR scope was finalized and a site visit was conducted. Construction documents are at 60%. An official kick off meeting has been scheduled.
Staff has also contracted with Fain Cuppett Landscape Architecture to design the relocation of the existing basketball court to the back section of the park. The scope includes the redesign of a larger court with additional half courts, shaded seating, additional back parking, and lighting. Completing these improvements as a separate project will enable the project to stay on schedule. Currently, the plans are going through permit review and waiting for public bid advertisement.
November 2021 - Staff has been working with the design consultant (Pacheco Koch) to reach 90% construction documents. Additional information will be needed for the structural and civil work. As the documents progress, staff will be in contact with the CMAR about schedule upda...
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