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Council approves $706,614 appropriation and $450,130 design contract for Folsom Plan Area Neighborhood Park 1
Summary
Council approved two resolutions to add Neighborhood Park 1 as a capital project with a $706,614 appropriation and to award a design services agreement to Wilson Design Studio (not to exceed $450,130); staff estimated total park construction at about $9.5 million and will evaluate phasing and geotech testing for naturally occurring asbestos.
FOLSOM — The City Council on Oct. 28 approved two resolutions to advance Neighborhood Park 1 in the Folsom Plan Area: a FY25‑26 capital appropriation of $706,614 from the Folsom Plan Area specific plan capital fund and a design consulting services agreement with Wilson Design Studio for up to $450,130.
Parks planner Kate Cannon Nguyen said the 12‑acre site at Mangini Parkway and Empire Ranch Road is programmed for amenities including a lighted soccer field, lighted baseball field, playground, lighted basketball court, group picnic area, restrooms and parking. Staff estimated a total construction cost of roughly $9.5 million and said the appropriation in the current year covers soft costs and initial consultant work; further capital budgeting and potential phasing will follow.
Councilmembers asked whether the park will be phased and whether developer or plan‑area revenues will cover hard‑construction costs. Staff said finance is evaluating projected Folsom Plan Area income and that design standards are under review to reduce costs where appropriate; staff also noted the Wilson Design Studio proposal was the lowest cost and had performed similar local park work.
Councilmembers also asked about naturally occurring asbestos; staff said the city is initiating a geotechnical RFP that includes asbestos testing and will bring results to the council as studies are completed. Both resolutions — the capital appropriation (Resolution No. 11487) and the design services agreement (Resolution No. 11488) — passed on roll calls.
The council directed staff to return with cost‑based direction for design and to coordinate geotechnical testing early in the process so the design team can incorporate mitigation if asbestos is present. Wilson Design Studio’s contract is a not‑to‑exceed, fixed amount for design services; staff said scope and fee breakdowns were evaluated in a competitive RFP process.
