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Council questions Mercer Park budget; staff says expansion and added scope drove more consultant work
Summary
Council sought clarity on Mercer Park costs. Staff said the project’s expected total is $2,000,000, about $160,000 has been spent so far, the initial TMP contract was about $180,000, and added scope to the southern park area required more consultant funding.
Council members questioned the cost and prior spending on the Mercer Park project during the study session.
Councilman Neal said he understood the project’s "expected, costs for this park is 2,000,000." Parks staff confirmed an initial allocation of $1,000,000 and said the city has "spent approximately 160,000" so far. Robert Diaz told the council the initial TMP contract was about $180,000.
Diaz said the city expanded the project’s scope to include the southern portion of the park after council approved additional funding, and that expansion required more consultant work and thus extra costs. Neal noted an agenda item asking for an additional consultant amount—"an additional 100 and another 103,000"—and staff said the added funds reflected the broader scope.
No formal vote was taken during the study session; council members asked for these clarifications as staff prepares consent and contract documents for subsequent action.
