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Palm Coast council approves $1.51 million authorization for Indian Trails parking expansion
Summary
Council approved a not-to-exceed $1,510,000 construction authorization for the Indian Trails Sports Complex parking expansion, adding 92 asphalt and 44 impervious spaces; design was completed in-house and public works will construct the project, which staff said will save about $350,000 versus contracting out.
The City of Palm Coast City Council voted unanimously Jan. 6 to approve construction authorization for a parking expansion at the Indian Trails Sports Complex. City staff presented in-house design and an estimated not-to-exceed construction cost of about $1,510,000; public works'special projects division will perform construction.
Eric Gevo, architect with the stormwater and engineering department, said the project will add 92 asphalt parking spaces and 44 impervious spaces, and includes stormwater improvements, utilities, site lighting, walks and landscaping. He said design is complete, permitting is expected in mid-January, mobilization could start in early February, and construction is expected to finish in June. Gevo estimated the in-house construction approach could save roughly $350,000 compared with hiring a general contractor.
Council discussion focused on how the parking project relates to lighting priorities and the city's five-year Capital Improvement Plan. Council members asked whether impact fees can be used for additional lighting and when lighting on other multiuse fields might occur; staff said lighting is in the five-year CIP (around 2028 in the current plan) and that lighting estimates were north of $1 million for additional fields, with potential additional electrical work with the utility provider (FPL) if transformers need upgrades.
Vice Mayor and staff emphasized that both parking and lighting are eligible for park impact fees in the portions allowed by the ordinance; staff said Waterfront Park recently came in under budget, which should help preserve funds. The council moved, seconded and unanimously approved the construction authorization.
Staff will proceed with permitting, finalize the construction budget within the not-to-exceed authorization, and coordinate with sports groups on sequencing to minimize disruption during tournament weekends.
