MEMO TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor John Marchione
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Consultant Agreement with Board & Vellum Architects for the Westside Park Renovation Project, Project No. 50021924
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve the Consultant Agreement with Board & Vellum Architects for public outreach, preliminary and final design, and support services for the Westside Park Renovation project, Project No. 50021924, in the amount of $493,103. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement.
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II. DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Carrie Hite, Parks and Recreation Director 425-556-2326
Carolyn Hope, Park Planning & Cultural Arts Manager 425-556-2313
Jeff Aken, Senior Parks Planner 425-556-2328
Rob Crittenden, P.E., Construction Project Manager 425-556-2838
III. DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND
Project Purpose
The purpose of this current renovation project is to revisit the 2009 Master Plan for Westside Park with the local residents through open houses or other public outreach, and to then develop a specific set of improvements to be constructed in the park.
Project Background
Westside Park is a 47-year-old neighborhood park in the Overlake Neighborhood. It is in the northeast residential section of the neighborhood. The park is located east of 156th Avenue NE and is just south of NE 59th Way.
The park was acquired by the City in 1968 and initially developed in the 1970s. It was last renovated in 1991. A draft master plan was completed in 2009 to update the park based on input from residents in the neighborhood. The park is both a neighborhood destination for activities and an important connection for pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians.
Existing recreation features include a small playground, open play field, half basketball court, and open space. The park's current condition provides limited recreational opportunities due to poor drainage and outdated play equipment. The Bridle Crest Trail traverses the...
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