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Meeting Agenda
Parks and Recreation Board
1520 Rock Prairie Road
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August 11, 2020
6:00 PM Southwood Community Center
1. Call meeting to order and consider absence requests.
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3.1. Update and discussion on Parks & Recreation Master Plan.
3.2. Update and discussion on direction of Thomas Park.
3.3. Discussion on athletic programs.
3.4. Project update.
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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Tuesday July 14, 2020
Minutesr 6:00 PM
Zoom Meeting Minutes
Staff Present:
David Schmitz, Director; Kelly Kelbly, Assistant Director; Andrea Lauer, Administrative Support
Specialist; Rusty Warncke, Project Manager
Board Present:
Joel Cantrell; David Higdon; Don Hellriegel; Debe Shafer; Ann Hays; Madeline Giroir; John
Polasek;
Councilman Bob Brick present
Councilman John Crompton present
1. Call meeting to order and consider absence requests. With a quorum present,
the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order @ 6 p.m. on Tuesday
July 14, 2020. No absence requests were received.
2. Hear visitors. No visitors registered to speak.
3. Agenda Items
3.1 Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of minutes from June 09,
2020 meeting. Upon a motion made by Ann Hays and a second by John Polasek,
the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed,
to approve the minutes as written. The motion carried unanimously.
3.2 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Greenways property
reclassified as parkland. Upon a motion by Debe Shafer and a second by Ann
Hays, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted seven (7) for and none (0)
opposed, to approve Greenways property reclassified as parkland for Lick Creek
Park and Bike Trail and Spring Creek Property. The motion carried unanimously.
3.3 Thomas Park Update. Kelly Kelbly stated that a new sign "Mable Clare Thomas
Park" is being installed. The demolition of Thomas Pool is complete. Hydro seeding
is also being done. Four A&M students and a Professor are working on a
conceptual plan of Thomas Park updates to bring back to the community.
3.4 Fun For All Playground Update. Play units are installed, waiting on water
fountains and bathroom fixtures. The fencing and irrigation are complete and they
are working on the turf field. The hope is that the construction will be complete by
the middle of September.
3.5 Public Utility Corridor that will cross College Station Greenways (Smith
Tract). Upon a motion by Joel Cantrel and a second by David Higdon, the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the
Public Utility Corridor that will cross College Station Greenways (Smith Tract). The
motion carried unanimously.
3.6 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board Goals. No discussion at this time
3.7 Report, discussion, and possible action concerning the current Parks
Projects Summary and Dedications of Less than Five Acres from Rusty
Warncke. None at this time
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items: A
Board Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A
statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be
given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an
agenda for a subsequent meeting.
• Next Meeting: August 11, 2020
5. Adjourn. Upon a motion made by John Polasek and second by Ann Hays, the Parks
and Recreation Advisory Board voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn
the meeting at 7 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.
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PROJECT UPDATE
Parks & Recreation Department I City of College Station
PROJECT UPDATE FY20
As of August 5, 2020
PARKS PROJECTS
Total Number of Park Projects
Number of Projects in Progress
Number of Projects Completed in FY 20
21
12
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Park Projects managed by Capital Projects — 3, (Texas Independent Park,
Veterans Phase 1, and Fun for All)
BEE CREEK PARK
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• Design of Concession/ restroom upgrades
o Project funded by certificates of obligation
o Demo and rebuild to address restroom and storage needs at this ball park.
o Hawkins Architecture was chosen as the design firm. Council approved the contract on
May 14, 2018.
o Review by planning and development services was completed in mid -June, 2019.
o This project, along with the Athletic Restroom, and Pavilion at Central Park, will all be
bid as one competitive sealed proposal project. Dates are listed below
■ Pre -bid —September 12,2019
■ Bid opening — September 26, 2019
■ Evaluation to follow soon after.
o Bids are in. Our Purchasing Department is evaluating all bids to ensure all bids are
correct as stated on the bid form. Once completed, a small group will be selected to
evaluate each contractor to insure we are getting the correct contract for the price.
o Approved by City Council on December 10, 2019.
o Pre -construction meeting scheduled for January 7, 2020.
o Demolition of structure was completed on 3/3/2020. Crews will start with underground
utilities within the next week weeks.
o Week of 3/23/20 — remaining select brought in and sewer line was inspected. Break in
line. Could not view entire line. Proposal requested to bypass break and run new.
o 3/27/20 — 4/3/20 — Forms set, plumbers started roughing. Electricians set for next
week.
o 4/6 -4/17 — underground plumbing installed, grade beams dug, repair set, and slab
ready for concrete. Slab to ne poured on 4/17.
o 4/20-4/24— Waterline, fire hydrant, and sewer line installed. Slab poured on Friday,
4/24/20.
o 4/27 — 5/1/20 — Slab forms removed, water and sewer connected, and walls laid out.
Concrete crews working on connector sidewalks.
o 5/11- 5/15 — Block laid on most walls. Block crew should have all walls completed next
week. Wood framers to start later next week.
o 5/28/20 - Wood framing nearly complete. Over the next few weeks water, electrical
will be roughed in. Sinks and fixtures will also start going in.
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o As of 7/2/20 Structured framed out. Plumbing and electrical are also in. Controlled air
duct to be installed on 7/6/20. Remaining block work and wood work will also be
installed during the month of July.
o AS of August 5, 2020, Ongoing installation of metal roofing, AC ducting, outlets, and
waterlines. Not a lot of work completed at this site. Contractor has been focusing on
Central Park pavilion, athletic restroom, and Fun for All.
CENTRAL PARK
• Athletic Field Restroom Rehabilitation
o Scope of Work - To rehab or rebuild the existing restroom and storage building located
at the flat athletic fields.
■ Fund by certificates of obligation
• Hawkins Architecture was chosen for this project. Council approved the
contract on the 14th of May. Design work to be completed by mid -September.
• Planning and Development Services completed their review in mid -June.
• Project was bid on 9/26/19. Evaluation of contractors was completed on
10/25/19. Council approved on December 10, 2019.
• Pre -construction meeting on 1/7/2020.
• Demo started 1/27/20.
■ Week of 2/3/20 — demo finished up, slit fence installed, and construction
fencing installed. Building pad and utilities to be installed over the next few
weeks.
• 2/10 — 3/2/2020 — Site work and utility installation. Foundation and concrete
expected to be poured by the end of the month.
■ Questions on the existing ball field lighting are holding things up. Conduit
depths where given to the engineer on 3/18/20. Contractor awaiting response.
• 4/17/20 —Still waiting on response for engineer on what to do on the conduits.
■ 4/21/20 — Response for engineer finally given. Contractor will have to dig under
conduits and sleeve around all conduits, then bring in select fil for slab.
■ 4/27 — 5/1/20 — Ball field lighting conduits repaired.
■ 5/4 — 5/15 — subgrade work. Irrigation lines and phones line had/ have to be
moved. Thanks to Steve, irrigation is out of the way. Frontier has been
contacted to disconnect the phone line. Currently, all phones and internet are
on fiber, and we think the fire panel and burglar alarm is on cellular but
Frontier is going to confirm that when they disconnect the line.
• 5/28/20 — Underground plumbing installed. Cover up next week along with
rebar install. If time remains in the week, concrete slab will be poured.
■ 7/2/20 —Building slab is complete and the interior walls are also up. Framing
crews to start mid -July or once the pavilion is framed. Once walls are up,
plumbers, electricians, and mechanical crews will start.
■ 8/5/2020 — Entire structure framed out. Electricians, mechanical crew, and
plumbers are waiting on framers to finish so they can run there conduit, duct,
and waterlines.
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• Pavilion Rehabilitation
o Scope of work — Expand and update restrooms, update kitchen area, and expand the
current pavilion area.
■ Funded by certificates of obligation
• Hawkins was chosen for this project. This project will be grouped together with
the athletic field restrooms and the Bee Creek concession stand building.
Contract approved by Council on May 14. Design work to be completed by mid -
September.
• Site plan review was completed in mid -June by Planning and Development
Services. Construction will not start till January of 2020 because of Christmas in
the Park.
• Evaluation of bids and contractors completed on 10/25/19.
• Approved by Council on 12/10/2019.
• Pre -construction meeting on 1/7/2020.
• Demo started 1/27/20.
• Week of 2/3/20 — demo finished up, slit fence installed, and
construction fence installed. Pad site and underground utilities to be
installed over the next few weeks.
• 2/10 — 3/2/2020 —Utilities transfer and relocation. Underground
utilities, and building foundation coming later this month.
• First part of March, transformer moved and sewer line ran. However,
the sewer line was installed incorrectly. Contractor came back on
3/19/20 and reinstalled correctly.
• 3/27/20 — Bee Creek crew to move to pavilion once all select is in a t
Bee Creek.
• Week of 3/27/20 — Issues with subgrade not compacting. Design
engineer to visit site today 4/3/20.
• 4/6 — 4/17 — Issues with subgrade where an issue. Change Order has
come in to cement stabilize the entire subgrade. On the change order
is signed off on, crews with start mixing cement into soil.
• 4/20/ - 4/24/20 — Cement mixed into existing soil to help stabilize the
build site. Proof scheduled for 4/24/20. Pending proof roll, select fill
will be brought in and compacted for the slab. Once in, piers will be
drilled, underground utilities installed. Rebar for slab to follow closely
behind.
• 4/27/ - 5/1/20 — Select fill in and compacted to spec. Rebar tied for
piers, and some beam steel tied. Drill truck to be onsite today to start
drilling all piers.
• 5/4 — 5/45/20 — AN underground plumbing is in. Concrete crew is in the
process of setting rebar. Pending weather, the pavilion slab will be
poured on Tuesday, 5/19/20.
• 5/28/20 — Red iron installed and block started.
• 7/2/20 Walls are up and crews are framing in the roof. Once complete,
mechanical crews, along with plumbers and electricians will start.
• 8/5/2020 — Plumbers, electricians, and mechanical crews running
electrical lines, ac duct, and waterlines.
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G.K. FITCH/ RINGER LIBRARY TRAIL
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• Concrete path connecting Fitch Park to the Ringer Library.
• Funded with community block grant funds.
o Since this path crosses Bee Creek via a pedestrian bridge, a flood study was requested
by Planning and Development.
o First flood study was completed on January 29. An additional analysis of Bee Creek was
requested. First study showed a 1/2" rise in the 100 year flood plan. The second study
is now complete and shows zero rise within the 100 year flood plain. However, to
achieve zero rise and stay within budget, the design had to be changed. We will now
use box culverts instead of a foot bridge to cross Bee Creek.
o Planning and Development Services completed their review at the end of August.
o Due to abnormally wet winter, we did not advertise this project till February. Bids were
opened on 3/5/2019 at 2pm. Kieschnick General Contractors was the lowest bidder.
o Council approved this contract on April 11.
o Official start date is June 3. Contractor will have till September 2 to finish this project.
• This project is now 100% COMPLETE.
NORTHGATE PARK
• Design and construction of park located at 306 Spruce Street.
o Funded by parkland dedication funds, zone 1
o Arkitex Studio was awarded the contract. Firm has until September 3, 2018 to
complete all drawings and reviews.
o Final drawings where sent the first part of September. All drawings have been sent to
Planning and Development Services for final review. Sent mid - October, 2018.
o Project bid out April 24th, with Caprock Construction (CRT) submitting the lowest bid.
o Approved by City Council on June 13, 2019.
o Worked started on July 23, 2019.
o Contractor has till December 16, 2019 to complete this project.
o Vegetation and rough grades where completed by the end of August.
o Installation of pavilion, sidewalks, and drainage expected to be completed by the end
of September.
• Pavilion slab poured 9/9/19. Boyett Street sidewalk to be poured Friday
morning 9/13/2019, and sections of 10' sidewalk poured the week on 9/16/19
and 9/23/19. Pavilion erected on 9/17/19.
o Month of October
• 10/7— 10/11 — Sidewalks, rough grading, and under utilities worked on.
• 10/14 —10/18/2019 — Sidewalks 95% complete. 20% brick pavers.
• 10/21-11/1— Brick pavers along Spruce, box culvert, and fine grading
o Month of November
• 11/4 —11/8/19 — Fine grading, and box culvert extension at the corner of
Spruce and College Main.
• 11/11-11/29 — Irrigation trees, plants, and fire hydrant where completed
o Month of December — Concrete box extended, remaining brick pavers installed,
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drinking fountain and other amenities installed, hydro -mulch and sod installed.
o As of mid -December- Light poles and fixtures that line the walk way or still not in.
o As of 2/3/20 the lights pole still have not been installed. Contractor is have issues with
the manufacture. Poles should be installed any day.
o Poles and lights are now installed. As of 3/2/2020, Parks and contractor are in the
process of closing this project out.
o Park is now COMPLETE
TEXAS INDEPENDENT PARK
• Design contract for the first four fields was approved by Council on February 8, 2018. Design
firm working on construction drawings.
• All comments, on the 60% drawings were sent to design firm in June.
• 99% construction drawings where submitted to Planning and Development Services on August
16, 2019, and are currently still under review.
o Meetings with design firm and P&D Services have occurred in hopes in resolving some
outstanding issues.
• As of 3/2/2020 - We currently in the process of applying for TCEQ permit.
• Funded by Hotel Tax and Certificates of Obligations
• Project on hold due to COVID19. Awaiting further direction, but ready to bid.
VETERANS PARK
• Phase I expansion —Two additional artificial fields.
o Funding — Hotel tax funds
o Construction of the two new fields began the week of May 17th. The contractor will
have 150 days to reach substantial completion.
o Under ground work currently in progress. First section of cast in place box culverts is
expected to be poured the week of August 13th
o Nearly all underground is now complete. Contractor working on fields, parking lot, and
restroom currently.
o Work is expected to be complete on or by March 12, 2019.
o Substantial Walk held May 3, 2019. Contractor currently finishing up punch list items.
All punch list items are nearly complete.
• Capital Projects and contractor have been going back and forth about what
needs to be done with the two remaining punch list items, parking lot and
lights. As of today, this project is not considered complete and liquid damages
are accruing. However, some work was done the last week of January, 2020.
• Legal has been brought in to help close out this project.
o As of 4/3/20 — No updates. On the letter sent to Dudley Construction.
o Dudley to start on 4/22 with milling the existing asphalt. Proof roll of existing subbase
will was done on 4/24/20, and concrete poured on 4/30/20.
o 5/14/20 — Dudley back onsite to repair asphalt areas within the parking lot.
o 5/28/20 — Re -stripe parking spot messed up during the repaving and removal of gabion
baskets from creek are all that remain.
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o 7/2/20 — Few remaining items still remaining on contractors list.
o This project is now complete.
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• Installation of new LED lights around both softball fields. Old lights and poles will be replaced
with Musco lighting controls.
o Funded with certificates of obligation
o Electrical engineer finished with drawings back in June.
o Contractor arrived onsite 9/16/2019 along with all materials.
o Contractor expects to be complete with all work within a few weeks, 10/18/2019.
o Project is COMPLETE
COLLEGE STATION CEMETERY
• Removal of old restroom, installation of new.
o Funded by the Cemetery endowment fund
o Arkitex Studio has been hired to design a new restroom.
o This project bid out back in May. Caprock Construction has been award the contract.
Official start date is June 10. Contractor will have 120 days to complete, October 7,
2019.
o Underground utilities, slab, framing, electrical and plumbing all occurred during the
month of August.
o Framing, siding, interior work, roof, and sidewalks where all completed in the month of
September. Fixtures, stone work, and final grade are all that remain. Contractor has till
10/17/2019 to finish. Changes to the structure where made causing the increase in
time.
o Substantial completion meeting was met on October 24, 2019.
o Punch list items where completed the first part of November.
o This project is now COMPLETE.
FUN FOR ALL PHASE II
• Expansion of park using both parkland dedication funds and donations
o Phase II will consist of: more play units, donor plaza, mini Kyle Field, restrooms, shade,
and more.
o This project was bid out on August 28, 2019.
o Proposal evaluation held on August 30.
o Council approved contract on September 26, 2019.
o Contractor stared moving dirt on 11/4/19
o As of 11/15/19, CRT still working on subbase. The subbase for Phase II will have to be
raised nearly 3'. Trucks will continue to move in and out till this achieved.
o AS OF 011/21/19 — Contractor still working on sub -base for the entire park.
o Week of 11/25/19 Site work. Electrical and water worked on.
o CRT to start drilling piers the week of 12/9/19. Structural steel was not correct which
caused the delay.
o AS of 12/6/2019 — Water tap, sewer connection, and storm water sewer lines are
complete.
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o 12/9 -12/13/19 — Sewer, water, and electrical extended into work site.
o 12/16 —12/20 — Structural steel tie, drill and pour of foundation piers.
o 12/23/19 — 2/3/2020 — underground drainage for mini Kyle Field completed, grade
beams and building slab poured 2/3/2020.
o 2/3 -2/7/20 — Building slab poured, shade cover piers drilled and poured, and material
delivered. Brick and structural steel to be installed.
o 2/7 — 2/14 — Block work. Rain slowed progress on restroom block work.
o 2/17 — 2/21/20- Rain and a little block work.
o 2/24 — 3/5/20 — Lot of brick work and structure steel installed. These two trades still
have work to do and will remain onsite over the next few weeks. Once they complete
their scope of work, Caprock will start with the concrete sidewalks. Per my
conversation with Caprock on Thursday morning, they still feel like they are on track to
complete this phase on time or maybe a little early. Time will tell.
o 3/9/20 — 3/27/20 — Structural steel and block work on Crow Field.
o 3/30 — 4/17 — Structural steel completed the week of 4/6. Crews have been working on
roofing, restrooms, paint, and masonry.
o 4/20 — 5/15/20 — Brick and concrete the two many trades onsite for this week.
Electricians, plumbers, and mechanic& crews also onsite working on restrooms.
o 5/25 — 5/28 — Electricians onsite as well and masons.
o 6/1— 7/2- flatwork, play equipment, restrooms, and lighting have been installed or
almost complete. Contractor still saying the will be finished on time.
o 7/6 — 8/5/20 — Plumbing fixtures, AC units, wrought iron fence, and most of the
landscaping have been installed. Artificial turf and remaining landscape to be
completed within the next two weeks.
GABBARD PARK
• Removal of old playground and surfacing and replace with new
o Fund by certificates of obligation
o Contract approved by City Council on 6/27/19
o Equipment ordered 7/31/19. There is a six to eight week lead time on equipment.
o Demo and install to start on September 16, 2019
o As of 9/30/2019 — New play unit is in along with shade structure. Contractor is
expected to be complete with this project by 11/22/2019.
■ Fall surfacing material is on back order.
o Play unit Completed on 12/2/2019.
SUMMIT CROSSING
• Development of Park
o Funded with parkland dedication funds, zone 4
o Design of new park started January 2, 2019.
• Final design set was sent to Planning and Development Services (P&D) for final review on July
17, 2019. Request form P&D sent back to design firm on 8/7/19. Design firm working on
corrections and requests.
• Development permit issued 10/14/2019.
o Park will be developed once there is enough money in that zone to construct.
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THOMAS PARK
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• Playgrounds
o Funded with certificates of obligation.
o North Side
• Removal of existing fall surfacing, swing, and metal slide. The swing and metal slide no
longer meet the CPSI requirements.
■ In their place, we will install new rubber surfacing, I a new dish swing and a traditional
two bay swing
o South Side
• Removal of old play unit and fall surfacing. Replacing with new playground and
surfacing.
o Approved by City Council on 6/27/19
o Equipment ordered 7/31/19. There is a six to eight week lead time on equipment.
o Demo and install are complete. Contractor is expected to be complete with both units by
10/18/2019.
o Both play units completed on 12/2/2019. This project is now COMPLETE.
• Pool
o Demo of existing pool and surrounding area.
o Currently on hold.
o As of 122/2020 — Notice was given to start demo. Currently working on pricing.
o All quotes are in. Demo will cost us just over $91,000.
o Due to the price, we will have to bid out of quest quotes from a cooperative before we can
start. Because of the time factor, three JOC's have been contacted to provide pricing.
o Still waiting on pricing. We are also waiting on an asbestos study. Demo cannot start till the
pool structures have been tested.
o Good news - No asbestos found. Remaining JOC contractors will be turning in there quotes
towards the end of next week. As of today, the cost to demo and correct any sidewalk and
drainage issues will cost us just over $185,000.
o Lowest cost $135,500. Aggieland Construction will start demo as soon as Council approves the
contract. Still set to go in front of Council on 4/23/20.
o Council, on 4/23/20 approved the demo of Thomas Pool.
o Since a structure will be demolished, paperwork has to be filled with the state stating there is
no asbestos within the structure before demo can start. This usually takes two weeks. With
that, demo is scheduled for 5/18/20.
o 5/11— 5/15/20 — Demo equipment arrived onsite Monday. On Tuesday and Wednesday crews
started demoing the pool and flatwork surrounding the pool. Thursday, the bathhouse was to
be demolished, however water services removed the water meter. Water is need when they
demo a structure to help with dust control. Until the meter is reinstalled, the bathhouse will
not be demolished.
o 5/28/20 — 99% of demo is now complete. Over the next few weeks, crews will fine clean the
site. Only concrete smaller than footballs will remain. Once that is done, dirt will be hauled in
and bladed off to allow for proper drainage.
o 6/1 -7/2/20 —All demo work and flatwork is complete. Construction fence has been removed.
This project is now complete.
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VETERANS PARK
• Phase l B
o Funded by certificates of obligation, field redevelopment, and parkland dedication funds.
o Pending budget, park staff is looking at adding another restroom closer to Harvey road, more
sidewalks, and possibly another playground. In addition, staff is looking at improving drainage
in various areas along with improving the roads within the park.
o At this time, staff is working with engineers, planning and Development Services for all
improvements listed above. Once planning issues development permit, we can move forward
with this project.
o Updated plans sent to Planning and Development Services on 12/9/2019.
• Currently awaiting approval from P&D Services.
• Design firm currently addressing comments from planning. Questions sent to design
firm on 1/29/20. All questions have been answered and addressed by design. Currently
awaiting final review by Planning and Development Services.
• Still looking at bidding this project at the end of February, early March so construction
can start at the end of June, 2020.
• Pre bid meeting held on 5/28/20, and the bid opening was on 6/18/20. Five contractors
bid the project. During the evaluation of bids, it was apparent JaCody Construction was
the best choice for this project. We are currently set to go before Council on August 13
for formal approval.
AGGIE FIELD OF HONOR CEMETERY
Both projects funded through Memorial Cemetery Funds
• Wrought Iron Fence-
o The completion of wrought iron fence along the north and west sides of the cemetery.
o Currently working with contractors on pricing. All quotes came in higher that budget. After
reevaluating this project, adjustments were made. Awaiting formal proposal but it appears we
now have a project within budget.
o Contracts have been signed. This project is to go before Council on 8/27/20
• Cemetery Maintenance
o Design of new shop to house current employees and equipment.
• Request for design proposal to be opened on 1/22/2020.
• Architect/ Engineering to be selected from proposals by 2/15/2020.
o Arkitex Studios chosen as design firm for this project. Design firm currently working on design
fees. Hope to be under contract with design firm by the end of the monthly.
o Cost of design $160,000. This is $28, 000 under estimated cost of design.
o Contract to go before Council on 4/9/20 for approval.
o Project was on Hold due to COVID19.
o 4/22/20 — Project back on Council agenda for official approval. Currently on the May 14 Council
meeting.
o Council has approved contract. Design now in progress.
o 6/5/20 — First design layout received. Since that date, three modifications have been done. We
now have a floor plan that will work while staying within budget.
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PROJECT UPDATE
Parks & Recreation Department I City of College Station
CENTRAL PARK AND STEEPLECHASE PARK
Project funded by System Wide Improvements
CENTRAL
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• Sidewalks
• Replacement and installation of new sidewalks within the park
• Addressing drainage issues within the parks as well.
o Currently working with engineer on design and cost proposal.
o Hope to be under contract by the end of the month or sooner.
• Proposal received on 2/13/20. Staff reviewing to insure all work is within the scope of work.
• Checking with Planning and Development Services to see if any additional studies or reports will be
needed since we will be working within the detention pond at Steeplechase.
• Since my last report on 2/21/20, the design proposal was submitted and approved by parks. We are
currently waiting on contracts to be signed by design firm. Design firm should have all contracts
turned back in by next week.
• 3/16/20 — All contracts have been signed and approved. Engineer currently working on design.
• Crew out taking elevation the week of 3/23/20.
• Week of 3/30/20 — Soil samples.
• 3/30 — 4/17 — Soil samples, topo, and other design information was gathered. Engineering firm is
now working on design.
• First set of plans came out towards the end of May. Adjustments had to be made to both Central
and Steeplechase. Currently awaiting new set of drawings.
STEEPLECHASE PARK
• Improvements to park
• Improved drainage within dog park area
• Additional lighting within park
• LED light fixtures to basketball court
• Dog washing station
• New playground and fall surfacing
Adamson Lagoon Slide Structure
• Repair and repaint of entire slide structure. Funded by
o Total cost to repair, (items Gessner Engineering identified) and repaint. $72,165. Contracts
currently routing for signatures. Once Parks has a PO, I will set a pre -construction meeting.
Central Park, Front Pond walking Bridge
• Total repair of pedestrian bridge due to truck on bridge.
o 7/15/20 Demo of existing bridge was done
o 7/30/20 — new piers where installed and new bridge framed out. Once decking material is
in, contractor will install. According to contractor, all work will be completed by 8/17/20.
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