Submitted by: Lesley Riddle
Submitting Department: Public Works
Agenda Section: Action
Item Title:
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Phase 2A Re-imagination of David C Driskell Community Park
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Suggested Action:
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I move the Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator to approve the Neighborhood Design Center proposal for the Re-imagination of David C Driskell Community Park on the existing contract. The cost not to exceed $400,000.00
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Summary Background:
In 2017 City Council approved a motion directing staff to initiate a plan to reimagine the park formerly know a Magruder Park. An RFP was solicited in October of 2017 and the contract was awarded to the Neighborhood Design Center (NDC). In 2018 NDC held multiple community sessions, conducted on-site analysis, and compiled and reviewed community input. The result of their work was two concept designs that were presented to Council on October 18th, 2019. From 2020 to 2021 the City led a Council directed renaming initiative for the park formally know a Magruder Park. After extensive community outreach Council approved the rededication of the park to now be known as David C. Driskell Community Park.
The planning for the rededication of the park began in spring of 2022 with the assistance of NDC based on their prior work with City staff on the original park reimagination. With the official dedication of David C Driskell Community Park in October of 2022, we now need to continue the design development stage of this project. Phase 2A of the project proposal will include analysis of existing conditions, community-based workshops, and the development of park programming and landscaping. NDC has developed a staged approach for the development of this project, Phase 2A of the project will include analysis and design concept refinement. The costs for Phase 2A will not exceed $400,000.00. The funding for Phase 2A is supported by a federal grant.
Next Steps:
With Council approval staff will work with NDC on this phase of the project.
Fiscal Impact:
$400,000 federal grant funds
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend support.
Community Engagement:
Community engagement sessions will be ongoing.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
Pending