To approve an expenditure for landscape architect professional services for Bruce Glasscock Park Improvements, Project No. PKR-P-00073, in the amount of $446,085 from Studio Outside LLC for the Parks and Recreation Department; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

On January 14, 2019, City Council approved an expenditure for design services for master planning and future development of the new park property located near the intersection of Legacy Drive and Communications Parkway for the Legacy Drive Park Site Master Plan, Project No. 7070, in the amount of $64,600 from Studio Outside LLC.

On April 22, 2019, City Council approved naming the 7.1 acre park located on the west side of Communications Parkway and north of Legacy Drive, Bruce Glasscock Park.

The Bruce Glasscock Park Improvements Project No. PKR-P-00073 will include landscape architect professional services for park improvements in accordance with the Bruce Glasscock Park Master Plan created through resident outreach. The park provides a much-needed public park for residents of the rapidly growing Legacy West area. Landscape architect professional services include geotechnical investigation, civil engineering, architectural, structural engineering, electrical engineering, lighting and irrigation design for construction and site plans, as well as bidding and construction administration. Planned improvements for a passive park are in direct response to public requests and staff observations, and include a new pavilion, lighted trails, retaining walls, seating irrigation and tree planting.

The Parks and Recreation Department recommends approval of an expenditure in the amount of $446,085 for landscape architect professional services from Studio Outside LLC for Bruce Glasscock Park Improvements Project No. PKR-P-00073. Studio Outside LLC was deemed most qualified based on their Statement of Qualifications submission for RFQ No. 2021-0380-XR and their past efforts in master planning and community engagement for the Bruce Glasscock Park Master Plan in 2019.

The benefit of this project is the provision of a passive park with safe and accessible trails and providing a greater recreational use of the site for an underserved part of our community. If this project is not approved, funding approved by the voters will not be used for the design of the community directed improvements intended to maximize the site’s potential.

Funding for this item is available in the 2023-24 Park Improvements CIP and is planned for future years, as well. Landscape architect professional services for the Bruce Glasscock Park Improvements Project No. PKR-P-00073, in the total estimated amount of $446,085, will leave a balance of $553,915 for future expenditures.

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