Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Evans, Mechwart, Hableton, and Tilton (EMH&T) to provide architectural and engineering services for the Mock Park and Anheuser Busch Park Development Project. The contract amount is $419,800.00, with a contingency of $46,000.00, for a total of $465,800.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
Anheuser Busch Sports Park, located at 4990 Olentangy River Road, currently features eight regulation ball diamonds with ample parking. The park is also home to the Bill McDonald Athletic Complex on the north side of the park as well as multiple athletic fields. The Recreation and Parks Department is proposing to add four pickleball courts in place of one soccer field, relocating that soccer field to one of the existing ball diamonds. Preliminary programming of the pickleball courts indicates that there will also be a need for new fencing, storage, utility improvements, lighting, and parking.
Mock Park, located at 2520 Mock Road, currently features a walking loop, playground equipment, an open shelter, basketball courts, tennis courts, and parking. The Recreation and Parks Department is proposing to add a three season sports facility to Mock Park, including 12 pickleball courts. Preliminary programming shows the updated park will also need additional parking, lighting, fencing, storage, and a concession area with a water station. The Department envisions that this facility will be used for local, regional, and national pickleball tournaments. The current vehicle access routes and parking facilities are inadequate to accommodate the proposed volume of these improvements. Therefore, improvements will be needed to promote safe and efficient access and egress within the park. The Department also intends on adding utility improvements to the park, such as lighting for fields and lots, electrical hook-ups for food trucks, and restrooms.
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