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Commissioners approve park reconstruction contracts and a canal vegetation change order tied to hurricane recovery
Summary
The board awarded a $6.05M contract to rebuild Lynn Hall Memorial Park and a $1.3M contract for Crescent Beach Family Park (both Hurricane Ian rebuilds), amended the Lynn Hall award to let staff seek early‑completion incentives, and approved a $441,000 change order to remove vegetation in 10‑Mile Canal to improve hydraulic efficiency.
Lee County commissioners approved multiple infrastructure contracts and a contract modification on Dec. 2.
Lynn Hall Memorial Park: The board approved a contract with Wright Construction for $6,052,000 to rebuild Lynn Hall Memorial Park after Hurricane Ian. The scope includes a 4,114‑sq. ft. ADA‑compliant building, three picnic shelters, beach access points, and parking improvements (including 18 added car spaces and 10 motorcycle spaces). Funding sources cited include FEMA, insurance and park impact fees. Commissioners asked the contractor to explore incentives for earlier completion and added an amendment allowing staff to pursue accelerated schedule options.
Crescent Beach Family Park: The board approved a $1.3M contract to reconstruct Crescent Beach Family Park with FEMA, CDC and regional park impact fees funding. Improvements include multiple shade structures, ADA access points, built‑in seating and restroom trailers to serve the beachside area.
10‑Mile Canal vegetation removal (walk‑on): Natural Resources staff requested a waiver of the procurement process to modify the existing contract with Sand Veil Environmental for additional vegetation removal and bank clearing in the 10‑Mile Canal. The additional work is estimated at $441,000 (bringing the total to $730,000) and was justified by mobilization efficiencies and hydraulic benefits. The board approved the change order.
Commissioners and staff discussed construction access and mitigation of impacts during work and asked procurement staff to ensure standard specifications (removal, disposal, liquidated damages) remain in force for the change order.
