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LC Stevens water‑trail launch and park improvements reach 90% design; city told cost estimate could approach $700K–$900K
Summary
MSA engineers presented 90% design plans for LC Stevens water‑trail improvements, including an ADA launch, shelter, seating and kayak storage, and estimated a base cost near $700,000 with alternates potentially increasing the total toward $900,000.
City staff and engineers presented a 90% design package for the LC Stevens water‑trail improvements and a cost estimate to the Parks Commission during the April 1 meeting.
Christian (MSA), the project engineer, showed renderings and the 90% plans for a rebuilt launch area that includes an 18‑by‑24 prefabricated metal shelter, block seating, a permanent eight‑kayak storage rack, retaining walls and an ADA concrete path to the launch steps. In describing water‑level considerations and a long landing approach, Christian said, “This could range from 700 to $900,000 is is what we're estimating right now, depending on what the city ultimately decides to award, where bid prices come in at.”
Nut graf: The 90% design balances accessibility, shoreline edge conditions and maintenance needs. The presentation showed alternatives for on‑site electrical service, a prefabricated shelter, tree replacements and a 10% contingency in the construction estimate. Staff said the project is already in engineering and that construction advertising was planned pending any major changes.
Design highlights: Plans include approximately 13 launch steps with grade transition and retaining walls to manage slope; a flat landing and kayak storage rack; LED shelter lighting (if electrical alternate accepted); block seating with natural limestone aesthetic; ornamental railing where site drop requires protection; and ADA path to the launch and steps. Contractors identified alternates for electrical service methods (pole or direct), shelter purchase, tree replacement and site lighting.
Cost and procurement: Christian and staff told the commission the base bid estimate (including already‑underway engineering) is roughly $700,000 and noted alternates could raise total project cost to roughly $900,000. The estimate includes construction administration and a 10% contingency; the presentation also identified the $118,000 already under contract for earlier work.
Commissioners asked about shelter size (16 × 24 on a 22‑by pad), kayak rack capacity (eight craft), low‑ and high‑water access and cost‑estimate alternates. Staff said the plan includes bid alternates to preserve flexibility if the city wants to defer the shelter or electrical work.
Next steps: staff expect to advertise for bids and move into construction season if bids and funding align; commissioners asked staff to provide cost‑breakdowns and confirm funding sources before final award.
