Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Item Report
Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Item Report July 20, 2016
Agenda Item
Contact – Drew Wells, City of Buda, 512-295-7170 [email protected] Subject: Discussion and review of FY 2015-2016 CIP projects and Prop 5 Park Improvements
Background / History Park Maintenance Building Construction meetings are being held every other week. JBC provided a new construction completion date of January 2017 for the project. Below are activities completed in June:
Completed excavation and backfill of the building pad. Removed all excess excavated materials off site. Excavated for foundation footings. Installed underslab plumbing. Began installing concrete formwork for the foundation. Holding site construction meetings every other Tuesday.
John D. and Byrd Mims Garison Memorial Park The survey of McCaughan property has been completed. Survey deliverables will be provided to the City the week of July 11th. Survey information has been forwarded to Design Workshop for their review and use. A meeting with City Staff, ECM and Design Workshop to discuss the Master Planning process has been set for July 19th.
CIP Projects (FY 2015-16) Budgeted: $217,100 Funding Source: Parks Capital Fund Description – 1) Dog Park, 2) Shade Structures, 3) Miscellaneous Projects Status: End of May - Cost $97,024.50 1) Dog Park Budgeted: $75,000 Funding Source: Parks Capital Fund Description – Design and construction of dog park facility at Sportsplex Status: In progress The Parks Commission received public input concerning the Dog Park at their meeting on March 23rd. A presentation was made to the Commission from T.F. Harper consisting of the design layout and numerous park amenities proposed for the park. Numerous citizens made comments about the proposed park after the presentation. The comments overall were positive in nature with the majority of the comments aimed at operational issues such as rules and regulations. Subsequent meetings will be scheduled to establish park policies. The layout and design features will be presented to City Council on April 5th for their consideration. Pending approval, construction will begin later in April and completion anticipated in the summer. The Parks Commission reviewed the proposed rules and regulations of the dog park facility at their regular business meeting on May 18th. Several citizens participated in the discussion of the rules as well as Animal Control Officer Jennifer Hall. The rules will be presented to City Council for consideration in June. The Code of Ordinances will be amended to incorporate the rules and regulations. An organizational meeting of the Friends of the Buda Dog Park will be held on Monday, June 13th at 6:30 pm at the Buda Public Library of interested residents. The purpose of the group is to provide support services to the Parks and Recreation Department in the oversight of the facility, maintenance, and planning for special events. Sara Shannon has volunteered to lead the efforts of establishing the Friends group, scheduling activities, and coordinating with the Parks and Recreation Department of matters related to the facility. City Council approved Dog Park Rules and Regulations at July 5th Council meeting. The Friends of the Dog Park met on June 13th and June 30th and are actively planning the grand opening event. The tentative date for the grand opening is Saturday, August 13th. All park amenities have been delivered to the contractor. Construction of the park is anticipated to begin the week of July 11th.
2) Shade Structures Budgeted: $53,000 Funding Source: Parks Capital Fund Description – Shade structures at Garlic Creek, Whispering Hollow, Bradfield Park, and Stagecoach Status: COMPLETE - Actual Cost $54,556 All shade structures are on order and are anticipated for delivery in May. Structures should be installed by the middle of June. Garlic Creek Park shade structure was completed on April 29th. Construction crews are currently working on shade structures at Bradfield Park and Stagecoach Park. Construction completion of these structures is anticipated for the week of May 9th. Harper’s crews will then install the remaining structure at Whispering Hollow Park. All work on shade structures should be complete in May. All four shade structures have been installed, approved and accepted. Final payment for this CIP has been remitted to TF Harper and Associates in the amount of $54,556.
3) Miscellaneous Projects Budgeted: $89,100 Funding Source: Parks Capital Fund Description – Various amenities and improvements at the following parks: Bonita Vista, Garlic Creek, Green Meadows, Stoneridge, Whispering Hollow, and Jackson Tyler Norris Memorial Skate Park Status: End of June 2016 - $42,468.50 Numerous improvements have been scheduled for various parks within the City. TF Harper and Associates have started installation of pavilion lighting at Garlic Creek Park and Green Meadows Park. Lighting and electrical power will be installed at Whispering Hollow Park as well. All three pavilions will be equipped with LED lights. Additional improvements for parks include (all items highlighted in blue are complete): 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)
Bonita Vista Park – Playground equipment and resurface basketball court Garlic Creek Park – Pavilion lighting and water fountain Green Meadows Park – Pavilion lighting, kiosk and BBQ pit Stoneridge Park – resurface basketball court, kiosk, and water fountain Whispering Hollow Park – Pavilion lighting and water fountain Jackson Tyler Norris Skate Park – water fountain and Memorial Plaque
All lighting improvements at pavilion locations have been completed. Installation of Jackson Tyler Norris plaque has been completed as well as the unveiling ceremony. Projects associated with Miscellaneous Improvements completed in June consists of: resurfaced basketball courts (Bonita Vista and Stoneridge), water fountain installation (Garlic Creek, Skate Park, Stoneridge), and BBQ pit installation (Green Meadows). Stoneridge Park Court
CIP Projects (FY 2014-15) Budgeted: $88,000 Funding Source: Parks Capital Fund Description – Greenbelt Trail Connection to Jackson Tyler Norris Memorial Skate Park Status – End of May 2016 - $22,377 The scope of the Greenbelt Trail Connection to Jackson Tyler Norris Memorial Skate Park has been split into two phases with Phase One initiating on FM 967 just south of FM 2770 and terminating at Goforth Road. Phase Two will be incorporated in the future drainage improvements of the Bond initiative passed last November and will connect Goforth Road to the existing sidewalk just north of Bella Vita on FM 967. The approved budget, originally, for this CIP was $120,000. Phase One improvements cost estimate is approximately $88,000, based on cost estimates provided by UPRR and the contractor. The City Council will consider executing a Public Highway At-Grade Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad at the June 7th City Council meeting. The agreement will provide the City authorization to construct and maintain the sidewalk and associated improvements on railroad property. Some preliminary site work has already been completed including forms for the sidewalk and installation of three (3) light poles. Once the agreement is executed by the City and UPRR, the contractor will be permitted to complete the project. The Public Highway At-Grade Crossing Agreement has been executed by the City and Union Pacific for the project. TF Harper and Associates is coordinating with UPRR to complete right of entry documentation and necessary proof of insurance.
Agenda Item
Contact – Drew Wells, City of Buda, 512-295-7170 [email protected] Subject: Discussion and review of FY 2015-2016 CIP projects and Prop 5 Park Improvements
Background / History Park Maintenance Building Construction meetings are being held every other week. JBC provided a new construction completion date of January 2017 for the project. Below are activities completed in June:
Completed excavation and backfill of the building pad. Removed all excess excavated materials off site. Excavated for foundation footings. Installed underslab plumbing. Began installing concrete formwork for the foundation. Holding site construction meetings every other Tuesday.
John D. and Byrd Mims Garison Memorial Park The survey of McCaughan property has been completed. Survey deliverables will be provided to the City the week of July 11th. Survey information has been forwarded to Design Workshop for their review and use. A meeting with City Staff, ECM and Design Workshop to discuss the Master Planning process has been set for July 19th.
CIP Projects (FY 2015-16) Budgeted: $217,100 Funding Source: Parks Capital Fund Description – 1) Dog Park, 2) Shade Structures, 3) Miscellaneous Projects Status: End of May - Cost $97,024.50 1) Dog Park Budgeted: $75,000 Funding Source: Parks Capital Fund Description – Design and construction of dog park facility at Sportsplex Status: In progress The Parks Commission received public input concerning the Dog Park at their meeting on March 23rd. A presentation was made to the Commission from T.F. Harper consisting of the design layout and numerous park amenities proposed for the park. Numerous citizens made comments about the proposed park after the presentation. The comments overall were positive in nature with the majority of the comments aimed at operational issues such as rules and regulations. Subsequent meetings will be scheduled to establish park policies. The layout and design features will be presented to City Council on April 5th for their consideration. Pending approval, construction will begin later in April and completion anticipated in the summer. The Parks Commission reviewed the proposed rules and regulations of the dog park facility at their regular business meeting on May 18th. Several citizens participated in the discussion of the rules as well as Animal Control Officer Jennifer Hall. The rules will be presented to City Council for consideration in June. The Code of Ordinances will be amended to incorporate the rules and regulations. An organizational meeting of the Friends of the Buda Dog Park will be held on Monday, June 13th at 6:30 pm at the Buda Public Library of interested residents. The purpose of the group is to provide support services to the Parks and Recreation Department in the oversight of the facility, maintenance, and planning for special events. Sara Shannon has volunteered to lead the efforts of establishing the Friends group, scheduling activities, and coordinating with the Parks and Recreation Department of matters related to the facility. City Council approved Dog Park Rules and Regulations at July 5th Council meeting. The Friends of the Dog Park met on June 13th and June 30th and are actively planning the grand opening event. The tentative date for the grand opening is Saturday, August 13th. All park amenities have been delivered to the contractor. Construction of the park is anticipated to begin the week of July 11th.
2) Shade Structures Budgeted: $53,000 Funding Source: Parks Capital Fund Description – Shade structures at Garlic Creek, Whispering Hollow, Bradfield Park, and Stagecoach Status: COMPLETE - Actual Cost $54,556 All shade structures are on order and are anticipated for delivery in May. Structures should be installed by the middle of June. Garlic Creek Park shade structure was completed on April 29th. Construction crews are currently working on shade structures at Bradfield Park and Stagecoach Park. Construction completion of these structures is anticipated for the week of May 9th. Harper’s crews will then install the remaining structure at Whispering Hollow Park. All work on shade structures should be complete in May. All four shade structures have been installed, approved and accepted. Final payment for this CIP has been remitted to TF Harper and Associates in the amount of $54,556.
3) Miscellaneous Projects Budgeted: $89,100 Funding Source: Parks Capital Fund Description – Various amenities and improvements at the following parks: Bonita Vista, Garlic Creek, Green Meadows, Stoneridge, Whispering Hollow, and Jackson Tyler Norris Memorial Skate Park Status: End of June 2016 - $42,468.50 Numerous improvements have been scheduled for various parks within the City. TF Harper and Associates have started installation of pavilion lighting at Garlic Creek Park and Green Meadows Park. Lighting and electrical power will be installed at Whispering Hollow Park as well. All three pavilions will be equipped with LED lights. Additional improvements for parks include (all items highlighted in blue are complete): 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)
Bonita Vista Park – Playground equipment and resurface basketball court Garlic Creek Park – Pavilion lighting and water fountain Green Meadows Park – Pavilion lighting, kiosk and BBQ pit Stoneridge Park – resurface basketball court, kiosk, and water fountain Whispering Hollow Park – Pavilion lighting and water fountain Jackson Tyler Norris Skate Park – water fountain and Memorial Plaque
All lighting improvements at pavilion locations have been completed. Installation of Jackson Tyler Norris plaque has been completed as well as the unveiling ceremony. Projects associated with Miscellaneous Improvements completed in June consists of: resurfaced basketball courts (Bonita Vista and Stoneridge), water fountain installation (Garlic Creek, Skate Park, Stoneridge), and BBQ pit installation (Green Meadows). Stoneridge Park Court
CIP Projects (FY 2014-15) Budgeted: $88,000 Funding Source: Parks Capital Fund Description – Greenbelt Trail Connection to Jackson Tyler Norris Memorial Skate Park Status – End of May 2016 - $22,377 The scope of the Greenbelt Trail Connection to Jackson Tyler Norris Memorial Skate Park has been split into two phases with Phase One initiating on FM 967 just south of FM 2770 and terminating at Goforth Road. Phase Two will be incorporated in the future drainage improvements of the Bond initiative passed last November and will connect Goforth Road to the existing sidewalk just north of Bella Vita on FM 967. The approved budget, originally, for this CIP was $120,000. Phase One improvements cost estimate is approximately $88,000, based on cost estimates provided by UPRR and the contractor. The City Council will consider executing a Public Highway At-Grade Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad at the June 7th City Council meeting. The agreement will provide the City authorization to construct and maintain the sidewalk and associated improvements on railroad property. Some preliminary site work has already been completed including forms for the sidewalk and installation of three (3) light poles. Once the agreement is executed by the City and UPRR, the contractor will be permitted to complete the project. The Public Highway At-Grade Crossing Agreement has been executed by the City and Union Pacific for the project. TF Harper and Associates is coordinating with UPRR to complete right of entry documentation and necessary proof of insurance.
