Item 10C Item 10C:
Approve Bob Jones Nature Center Conceptual Plan
Bob Jones Nature Center
City working with SRA and Bob Jones Nature Center on facility planning and design
Efforts include:
Conceptual site plan
Floor plan modifications
Building exterior enhancements
Bob Jones Nature Center
Cost Overview:
General Project costs to make facility useable and open to public ($167,000)
Exterior facility enhancements ($92,000)
Site development
($290,000)
Total project cost $552,000*
(* excludes asbestos abatement)
Bob Jones Nature Center
Presentation of conceptual plan and cost estimates to Parks Board at April 10, 2006 meeting:
Conceptual site plan
Floor plan modifications
Building exterior enhancements
Receipt of general comments
addressed as part of revised planning/construction documents
Current funding allocation $85,000
Bob Jones Nature Center
Discussion Points Overview:
Listed as indoor priority #1 in approved Parks Master Plan (09/2005)
Previously unlisted in 2001 Parks Master Plan project prioritization
Current Funding Allocations ($85,000)
PDF FY 05-06 ($15,000)
SPDC CIP FY 04-05 ($60,000)
SPDC CIP FY 01-02 ($10,000)
Funding options
SPDC fund transfer in FY 2006-07
Parks Board recommendation (6-0) of approval of conceptual plans as submitted
SPDC to consider at their June 20, 2006 meeting immediately prior to Council
Bob Jones Nature Center
Acceptance of conceptual plan allows for development of construction/bid documents
Companion project to amendment of the professional services agreement with Schrickel, Rollins to include additional services for design and construction documentation for full site development
Project funding for construction ($552,000) to be addressed as part of upcoming CIP review process with potential to fund through SPDC
Representatives from Schrickel, Rollins available for questions regarding conceptual plan detail
Representatives from Bob Jones Nature Center available
Staff available for questions and seeks City Council direction