Item 4B
Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve Pavilion
Item 4B
Item 4B concerns the purchase of a new pavilion for the Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve.
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Approve purchase and installation of a new pavilion
Replace tent at BJNCP
InSite Amenities
Not to exceed $95,000
Requested Action
The City of Southlake Community Services Department is currently seeking to install a permanent pavilion to replace the existing tent located on the back patio of the Bob Jones Nature
Center.
Presented for City Council consideration is a proposal from InSite Amenities in the amount of $90,347.50 for the materials and labor costs of the construction of the structure.
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Background – Existing Tent
Slides of the existing structure at the park.
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Custom Poligon shelter
30ft x 50ft shelter with 8ft clearance underneath
Create a permanent covered space for outdoor education classes, programs and event rentals
Pavilion will be
similar to existing structure at BJNCP
Proposed Pavilion
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Site Location at BJNCP
The proposed shade structure will be installed behind the Bob Jones Nature Center. It will be 30x50 ft. hip structure, with a ridge height of approximately 13 ft., with stone columns
and standing seam metal roof to match the Nature Center building.
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Existing Structure to Match
The proposed structure is comparable in size to the existing structure at the park.
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Previous success – Bicentennial Park
BuyBoard Purchasing Contract
Why InSite Amenities?
The proposed shade structure is a custom, Poligon shelter. Poligon is a known leader in steel framed sun shelters, gazebos, shade structures, pergolas, trellises and carousel house and
delivers a shelter that is not only attractive, but meets the highest quality standards.
With the favorable pricing received in the Quote utilizing a BuyBoard Contract, and the City’s
experience with the vendor, staff recommends approval of the proposal with InSite Amenities for the purchase and installation of the structure.
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Funding approved in FY 2017 SPDC Operating Budget for BJNCP Improvements $120,000
InSite Proposal - $90,348
BuyBoard purchase satisfies City and State Bid requirements
Financial Considerations
Funding in the amount of $120,000 was approved in the FY 2017 SPDC Operating Budget for improvements at Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve which includes a permanent shade structure.
Purchases
acquired through the Cooperative Purchasing BuyBoard Contract meets State and City purchasing bid requirements.
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City of Southlake Strategy Map
The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. We do this by being an exemplary model of balancing
efficiency, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainability.
C1 Achieve the highest standards of safety & security
C2 Provide travel convenience within City & region
C4 Attract & keep top-tier businesses to drive a dynamic & sustainable economic environment
Serve our Customers
Manage the Business
B1 Achieve best-in-class status in all City disciplines
B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions
B3 Enhance resident quality of life & business vitality through tourism
B4 Provide high quality services through sustainable business practices
B5 Enhance service delivery through continual process improvement
B6 Optimize use of technology
Provide Financial Stewardship
Promote Learning and Growth
F1 Adhere to financial management principles & budget
F2 Invest to provide & maintain high quality public assets
F3 Achieve fiscal wellness standards
F4 Establish & maintain effective internal controls
L1 Ensure our people understand the strategy & how they contribute to it
L2 Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results
L3 Attract, develop & retain a skilled workforce
L4 Recognize & reward high performers
L5 Empower informed decision-making at all levels in the organization
C6 Enhance the sense of
community by providing excellent customer service and citizen engagement opportunities
L6 Foster positive employee engagement
Deliver on Our Focus Areas
C5 Promote opportunities for partnerships & volunteer involvement
C3 Provide attractive & unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests
Approval of the purchase and installation of the shade structure is linked to the City’s Strategy Map related to the focus areas of Quality Development and Infrastructure and meets the
Corporation objectives to Invest to Provide & Maintain High Quality Public Assets and to Provide Attractive & Unique Spaces for Enjoyment of Personal Interests. It also addresses the
City’s Critical Business Outcomes CB05 to Improve Quality of Life Through Progressive Implementation of Southlake’s Comprehensive Plan Recommendations.
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Board / Citizen Review
May 16, 2017 SPDC recommended (6-0)
June 6, 2017 CC consideration
SPDC recommended approval (6-0) May 16, 2017, noting staff to administratively approve the addition of electrical and fans; determine the feasibility and functionality of the fireplace;
and administratively approve the repair, extension, or removal of said fireplace.
The proposal is presented for City Council consideration this evening.
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Questions?
This concludes the presentation and I’m happy to answer any questions.
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