Title
Update; Gertie Barrett Park
Requested Action
Project Update
Description/History
Gertie Barrett Park will be a new neighborhood park to serve residents in the northwest quadrant of Mansfield, an area identified in our 2020 master plan as moderate to highest need of park space and amenities. The property, located off Gertie Barrett Road near Business 287/Main Street and Garretson Lane, was purchased in 2009 to serve as future parkland and was the highest priority project in this quadrant. In May 2021, Mansfield City Council allocated funding to develop this park and bring residents much-needed space and amenities. Based on feedback from community engagement during the master plan, the park design will include a playground, parking lot, splash pad, walking trail and open natural spaces.
Funding in the amount of $1,500,000 was provided for design and construction through general obligation bonds allocated by the City Council during the FY2020-2021 capital budget discussion.
July 2021 - Following City Council’s direction at their June 14th meeting, staff moved forward with retaining Dunaway Associates LP as the consultant for the project. General design concepts showing a splash pad, restroom-pump house, parking, pavilions, playgrounds, trails and picnicking along with a half-court basketball court have been considered. Geotechnical and site surveys were contracted and staff is currently evaluating the project schedules and beginning the process of selecting a Construction-Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) contractor.
August 2021 - On July 29th, staff received several submittals for the CMAR request for qualifications for the McClendon and Gertie Barrett Park projects. A general internal evaluation was conducted on the submittals and presentations for the finalist firms conducted on August 18th by potential two contractors for the project. The geotechnical and site surveys have been completed and forwarded to the consultant.
September 2021 - CMAR firms have bee...
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