REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on an Agreement with Gates and Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc. for Design Professional Services for the Westwood Oaks Playground Rehabilitation Project
Report
COUNCIL PILLARS
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure; Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
BACKGROUND
Dedicated in 1961, Westwood Oaks Park (Park) is located at 460 La Herran Drive, bounded by La Herran Drive to the east, and residential properties to the north, west, and south. The 1.75-acre Park contains a recreation building, restrooms, open play area, playground, basketball court, and various park amenities. The 2018 facility condition assessment report found that the playground and amenities are in critical condition and the building is in poor condition.
The Westwood Oaks Playground Rehabilitation Project (Project) will be completed in two phases. The first phase of the Project includes reviewing the condition of the park, obtaining community input, developing an overall plan for renovating the park, and completing the schematic design for the playground rehabilitation. The second phase of the Project includes designing and developing the construction plans/specifications for the reconstruction of the playground according to the approved schematic design.
The proposed Agreement for the first phase of the Project includes the following scope of work: conducting a detailed site and facility condition assessment, technology needs assessment, ADA evaluation, community outreach, and preparing an overall site specific plan and schematic design for the playground rehabilitation plan, as well as providing assistance with presenting the proposed plans to the Parks & Recreation Commission and City Council. The scope of work for the second phase of the Project will depend on the results of the first phase, but will generally include: preparing bid documents (plans, specifications, and engineer's estimate - PS&...
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