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Council approves Centennial Park Phase 2 Creekside Improvements at proposed GMP of $609,024
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Summary
Council authorized phase 2 guaranteed‑maximum pricing for Centennial Park Creekside improvements, awarding phase work to the contractor under the CMAR agreement; work will begin after the July 4 celebration and includes ADA access, terraces and a PermaTrak boardwalk.
University Park City Council on April 15 approved the guaranteed‑maximum price for phase 2 of Centennial Park’s improvements, the Creekside Terraces, at a not‑to‑exceed amount of $609,024.
Shawn Johnson, parks and recreation director, told council the phase 2 scope includes terrace overlooks along Turtle Creek, upgraded fencing and entrances, widened ADA‑compliant paths and a durable PermaTrak boardwalk. The project team previously awarded the overall CMAR contract for the park work to AUI Partners in September 2024; phase 1 (monument signage, donor plaques, irrigation and lighting) was completed for $297,689.
Johnson said the overall Centennial Park project budget is $3.9 million and that construction for the Creekside Terraces will be staged so it does not interfere with the July 4 celebration; primary work for this phase will occur west of the existing fence. He said ten responsible bidders participated across trades and the phase 2 subtotal for site, masonry, fence and related work totaled about $486,000 before general conditions and owner contingencies that bring the phase to $609,024.
A motion to approve agenda item 25‑079 (Centennial Park Phase 2) passed by unanimous roll call. Council members indicated support and staff said bonds and insurance are required for the contractor before work begins.
Project construction sequencing and public outreach will be coordinated with park users so that the July 4 events are not disrupted; staff estimated the phase would start after the holiday and provided sketches showing North and South overlook connections to the existing east‑side park elements.
