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Resolution to Approve a Contract with Fonson, Inc. to Renovate Roads and Parking Lots, Construct Pathways and Improve Stormwater Management at Buhr Park and Cobblestone Farm ($786,536.00)
Memorandum
Attached is a resolution for you to approve a $786,536.00 contract with Fonson, Inc. to renovate roads and parking lots, complete pathway connections and improve stormwater management at Buhr Park and Cobblestone Farm.
The roads and parking lots at Buhr Park have deteriorated due to use and poor drainage. The parking lot serving the pool and ice arena does not meet barrier free code, and the path system is incomplete, forcing pedestrians to walk on the park road to access park facilities, creating unsafe conditions for pedestrians.
The project would renovate the existing facilities, and improve stormwater management by including bioswales, porous pavement, and stormwater basins to improve water quality. The proposed path system would allow pedestrians to safely access both Cobblestone Farm and the Buhr Pool and Ice Arena, as well as make the connection from Essex Street to the park facilities. The pedestrian connections, parking lot expansion and stormwater improvements were included in the Stormwater Management Plan completed in 2000. The need for these renovations is also noted in the 2011 - 2015 Parks & Recreation Open Space Plan as part of the park system infrastructure needs assessment. PAC recommended approval of this contract at their February 28th meeting.
The project was bid with two alternates to allow for flexibility in regards to construction scheduling and available funding. The first alternate would improve the parking lot at Cobblestone Farm by repaving the asphalt, replacing curbs, providing additional parking spaces, and adding stormwater features to accept runoff from the parking lot. The second alternate would be to replace the asphalt service drive to the pool and ice arena. Staff recommends both alternates as funding is available an...
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