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Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with Construction Solutions, Inc. for Gallup Park Livery and Site Improvements ($512,180.00) and Appropriate Funds for the Project ($563,398.00) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to approve a construction contract with Construction Solutions, Inc. for Gallup Park Livery and site improvements.
Improvements to be completed as part of this project include barrier free paths to the docks, as well as barrier free docks and fishing facilities, expansion and modification of the patio area to create barrier free outdoor seating and to separate these areas from the pedestrian circulation, sliding glass doors from the meeting room that would allow for events and camps to take advantage of the scenic views and fresh air, and redesign of the park entry so that there is a separation between the service drive and the pedestrian pathway which will increase safety for park users.
Gallup Park is one of the most popular destinations in Washtenaw County, and the Livery is the largest in the State of Michigan. This public waterway serves residents and visitors as a destination for boating, fishing and environmental education. Fishing activities, camps and programs are popular among youth and adults.
When the Livery was designed, the amount and type of use that the park receives today was not envisioned. The rise in interest in kayaking, the success of the coffee shop, heavy use of the play area, and the popularity of the paths that intersect at the livery has made the operation challenging.
The potential for conflicts between users has increased as the number of vans used to transport canoers and kayakers up river has tripled, as well as the frequency in which they run. The playground is located adjacent to the livery, where the vans back up to turn around, creating a potential safety hazard.
The path, which is part of the Border to Border trail along the Huron River and is ...
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