Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with MKSK Inc. to provide professional services associated with the parkland design for the Case Road Park Project. The contract amount is $217,419.00, with a contingency of $18,406.00, for a total of $235,825.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
In 2018, Recreation and Parks acquired the former Ohio State University Agriculture Extension Sheep Farm at 2425 West Case Road. For several years, the Department had identified the 58 acre site as a key potential community park space, as the parcel is one of the largest remaining undeveloped open spaces in the entire Northwest Community. At the same time, the surrounding neighborhoods have played an active role by providing support for the city’s investment to buy the site and develop a signature green space for a highly underserved area for greenspace. The property is surrounded by high density housing, with over 1,000 households within a 10 minute walk. The Carriage Place Community Center is also within 200 yards of the parkland.
This contract will complete the Master Planning Phase and preliminary design of this project. This phase will engage the surrounding neighborhoods to determine preferred layouts and amenities, obtain a detailed site inventory, develop preliminary engineering and cost estimates, and select priority construction items to open the park to the public. In early 2022, upon successful completion of this Master Plan and the selection of the first phase of improvements design, the department will request a contract modification to create final contract documents for construction. Improvements under consideration for this new park development project include, but are not limited to, athletic fields, walking paths, play space, community shelter(s), parking areas, natural areas, tree preservation, and walking path connections to surrounding neighborhoods.
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