From
Linda Townley
Title
Ordinance amending the FY 2014/2015 Capital Improvement Projects Budget and the Capital Lending and Reserve Fund; approve a contract with HKS Architects, Dallas, Texas in the amount of $6,652,474 for architectural consultant services, $344,135 for reimbursable expenses, $55,000 allowance for geotechnical services and a 3.5% contingency in the amount of $233,051, for a total amount of $7,284,660, for the EPIC Recreation and Indoor Water Park project and Central Park Improvements
Presenter
Rick Herold, Parks and Recreation Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
On May, 2014 citizens approve a referendum for the continuation of a 1/4 cent sales tax for Phase II Improvements to Central Park. HKS Architects was selected as the finalist for the project after an intensive review and interviews during the RFQ process. A total of 15 firms submitted qualifications and were reviewed by the City selection committee. After negotiations, HKS has submitted architectural fees for the project in the amount of $6,652,474 and a reimbursable allowance of $344,135. A separate allowance is requested for geotechnical investigation at the site of the proposed work in the amount of $55,000. Staff also requests a 3.5% contingency for unexpected expenses in the amount of $233,051.
The architectural fees are similar to the amount paid to Brinkley Sargent Architects for the Phase I Improvements project at Central Park.
The architectural design services for the EPIC Project include:
· Site Master Plan
· Incorporating conceptual revisions as required for the Phase II Improvements
· Facility program and design for up to 120,000 square foot multi-purpose recreation center with consideration for future expansion.
· Programming and design for up to 60,000 square foot indoor water with consideration for future expansion.
· Facility program and design for 1 to 3 acres of outdoor water amenities
· Site program and design for park improvements including:
o Amphitheater
o Expansion of existing trail system
o Inclusive adaptive playground
o Parking improvements/Access
o Entry sign and wayfinding system
o Landscape and irrigation for Phase II improvements
This proposed Ordinance was presented to the Finance and Government Committee on October 14, 2014.
Financial Consideration
Funding for a contract with HKS Architects, Dallas, Texas in the amount of $6,652,474 for architectural consultant services, $344,135 for reimbursable expenses, $55,000 allowance for geotechnical services and a 3.5% contingency in the amount of $233,051, for a total amount of $7,284,660, for the EPIC Recreation and Indoor Water Park project and Central Park Improvements are available by approving an ordinance transferring and appropriating from the unobligated fund balance in the Capital Lending and Reserve Fund (402690) to the The Epic Capital Projects Fund (320893), WO #01512001-03 (The Epic Design).
Body
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE FY 2014/2015 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BUDGET AND THE CAPTITAL LENDING AND RESERVE FUND BY TRANSFERRING AND APPROPRIATING $7,284,660 FROM THE UNOBLIGATED FUND BALANCE IN THE CAPITAL LENDING RESERVE FUND (402690) TO THE EPIC CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (320893), WO #01512001-03 (THE EPIC DESIGN)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. THAT the FY 2014/2015 Capital Improvement Projects Budget and the Capital Lending and Reserve Fund be amended by transferring and appropriating $7,284,660 from the unobligated fund balance in the Capital Lending and Reserve Fund (402690) to The Epic Capital Projects Fund (320893), WO #01512001-03 (The Epic Design).
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 14TH DAY OF october, 2014.