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Board approves $81,500 amendment to design contract for Graham Edward Martin Park to address soil remediation
Summary
Indy Parks approved a $81,500 amendment to the Hitchcock Design Group contract to fund subspecialty consultants and environmental coordination after soil tests showed contamination above state thresholds; the plan calls for at least a two‑foot soil cap and will require tree removals across much of the site.
The Indianapolis Board of Parks and Recreation approved an $81,500 amendment to the professional services agreement with Hitchcock Design Group for further design work at Graham Edward Martin Park to address unforeseen soil contamination and remediation requirements.
Andre Denman, principal planner for Indy Parks, told the board that environmental testing required by grant conditions showed contaminant levels above thresholds set by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and the Department of Natural Resources. The amendment will fund subconsultants to develop a soil remediation strategy, produce documents acceptable to IDEM, coordinate with Wessler Engineering and other consultants, and allow the design to proceed toward construction bidding.
Staff said the remediation approach under discussion would cap much of the site with at least two feet of clean soil and provide positive drainage; that approach is likely to require removal of most trees across the site, with preservation of some trees near the entry drive. Phase 1 will include a new shelter, spray ground and playground; other improvements are planned as funding allows. Lily Endowment funds and federal earmarks were mentioned as project funding sources for construction elements.
Board members heard that the department had already shared information with the public in December and would continue community engagement. The amendment carried on voice vote.
