Item 5DItem 5D: Approval of SPDC Matching Funds Request for Safety Town Architectural Design
SPDC Matching Funds Request
SDCA matching funds request in the amount of $9,000
Professional services for planning and design of Bicentennial Park Safety Town ($7,500, with $1,500 for reimbursables)
Professional services total of $18,000
Based on an estimated construction value of $277,000
Professional services to be performed by Schrickel, Rollins and Associates
Schrickel, Rollins is currently providing professional services for the master planning and schematic design of Bicentennial Park
Allows for coordination and continuity
Essential to on-going fund raising and sponsorships
SPDC Matching Funds Request
If approved, in general will allow for:
preliminary planning and site design
architectural services
and cost estimates
Cost for professional services represents 5.4% of construction budget. Substantial reduction from typical fees
Fiscal Year 2005-06 SPDC Matching Funds in the amount of $200,000 are budgeted
Two allocations to date:
$8,500 for BooBoo’s Buddies concrete work at the dog park
$25,000 to Southlake Baseball Association for Bicentennial Park west side schematic design
If approved in the amount of $9,000, an unencumbered balance of $157,500 would remain
Parks Board recommended approval (8-0) at their August 14, 2006 meeting
SPDC will consider at their September 5, 2006 meeting immediately prior to City Council
Staff available for questions and seeks Council direction