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Parks staff report ADA fixes, contractor work and dog-park progress for city park project
Summary
Staff told the board that ADA compliance work required for a state-funded park project is underway, contractors are completing access work, and the dog park is about 70% complete; staff expect inspection and certification soon and plan a grand opening after final compliance is confirmed.
Parks staff reported March 12 that contractors were completing ADA accessibility work required before the city can open a state-funded park and that inspections and a certificate of compliance will follow.
The parks manager said an outside inspector found accessibility violations in late October; some items were minor, while the biggest deficiency was noncompliant parking and access. The city obtained quotes to correct the work that ranged from about $14,000 to $38,000 and coordinated with Texas Parks and Wildlife on funding and allowable budget items. ‘‘The quotes came in at the December, beginning of January, between 14 and $38,000 to fix this,’’ a staff member said. Staff reported a purchase order was issued and contractors worked on the site; one speaker said contractors “came in this morning” and expected to finish the access work the following day. After the work is complete, the inspector can either return in person or accept photographic documentation; once compliance is confirmed, staff plan a grand opening.
The parks manager also updated the board on operations and capital improvements: fields for youth softball and baseball have been prepped; bleachers and shade structures were painted; and the dog park is roughly 70 percent complete. Staff described installation details: six holes were dug for the donated shade canopy, the city will pour concrete and set anchors, and donated materials will include concrete, rebar and bolts. Staff noted the dog park surface and gravel selection had generated public comments and asked for additional signage, shade and trees. Staff also encouraged board members to check any available donor funding held by the animal shelter or Humane Society for signage or shade projects.
Why it matters: Because the park was state-funded, ADA compliance is a condition of opening; timely corrections and inspection are needed to open the park to the public and to qualify for final state payment.
Next steps: Contractors to complete the access work and staff to request the inspector’s final review (in person or by photos); staff will plan a grand opening once the certificate of compliance is received. Staff will also finalize dog-park surfacing and signage and explore available donor funds for shade and signs.
Quotes in the article are from staff and board members as noted in the meeting transcript.
