To approve an expenditure for landscape architect professional services for Oak Point Park Hillside Parking Lot and Restroom, Project No. PKR-P-00060, in the amount of $328,225 from Mesa Design Associates, Inc. for the Parks and Recreation Department; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Approved

The Oak Point Park Hillside Parking Lot and Restroom project will provide a phased scope for the parking lot, event lawn, restroom building, reservable pavilion, completing trail connections on the east side of the park, and sidewalk connections on Los Rios Boulevard. The scope also provides for bid-alternates with expanded pavilion options. The project scope includes construction and site plans, as well as enhanced bidding and construction administrative services to assist throughout the construction of the project to full completion. The completed project will allow Oak Point Park to host run/walk distance events, and expand the ability to serve public demand for rentable pavilions and event space.

The Parks and Recreation Department recommends approval of an expenditure in the amount of $328,225 for landscape architect professional services from Mesa Design Associates, Inc. for the Oak Point Park Hillside Parking Lot and Restroom project. Mesa Design Associates, Inc. was deemed most qualified and efficient for their past survey, geotechnical, civil, architectural and landscape design work on the project master planning as well as the already installed phases of the project.

The benefit of this project includes completed and expanded trail connections, and greater recreational use of the site. If this project is not approved, funding approved by the voters will not be used to complete already installed park features designed to maximize the park’s potential, nor may the site be able to adequately host future run/walk events and other special events.

Funding for this item is available in the Park Improvements CIP.  Consultant professional services for the Oak Point Park Hillside Parking Lot and Restroom project, in the total estimated amount of $328,225, will leave a balance of $933,775 for future project expenditures.

Approval of this item will support the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor of being an Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government.