Parkland approves $45 million guaranteed maximum price for Wedge Preserve Park

The Parkland City Commission on April 16 unanimously approved a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) amendment with Kaufman Lynn Construction Inc. for Wedge Preserve Park, authorizing construction services not to exceed $45,000,000.

The approval covers construction of a planned 36-acre community park that will include two baseball/softball fields, two multipurpose fields, eight covered pickleball courts, four basketball courts, an obstacle course and tower with shade, a community facility with restrooms and meeting space, additional restroom buildings, a playground, a mini village, splash pad, ponds with piers and overlooks, preserved natural areas and on-site parking. The commission and staff said the cost and the amendment were budgeted in the city’s fiscal year 2025 capital improvement program.

“The cost for these services is for a total not to exceed $45,000,000 which includes the cost of construction as well as some additional contingency allowance should it be needed,” said Christine Garcia, senior director of operational services and projects, during the meeting. Garcia recounted that the city purchased 24 acres adjacent to a 12-acre parcel in February 2019 and that the final concept plan was approved in August 2023. The city issued a construction-manager-at-risk contract to Kaufman Lynn in November 2023 and received the GMP in February 2025; negotiations concluded earlier in April 2025, staff said.

City officials said a five-person staff negotiation team worked with Kaufman Lynn over recent weeks to finalize terms. Jamari (identified at the meeting as assistant director and the project manager) will oversee park construction and the city’s project staff will manage implementation and reporting. Mayor Rich Walker and several commissioners praised staff work and said the park will provide neighborhood recreation and additional athletic fields to reduce scheduling conflicts at other city parks.

The motion to approve was made by Vice Mayor Israel and seconded by Commissioner Murphy Salamone. The roll call vote was unanimous (Commissioners Breyer, Kanterman, Murphy Salamone, Vice Mayor Israel and Mayor Walker voted yes). The resolution authorizing the GMP amendment takes effect on passage and directs staff to proceed with contract execution and project mobilization.

Construction timing, phasing and an estimated completion date were not specified at the meeting; staff said the project scope and schedule will be managed by the city’s project team and that periodic updates will be provided to the commission.