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Parks Foundation to fund demolition at Carpenter Nature Preserve; board approves $73,405.95 change order
Summary
The Board approved Change Order No. 5 for Carpenter Nature Preserve demolition — $73,405.95 — contingent on the Zionsville Parks Foundation approving funding; staff said demolition will remove two former Wolf Run structures, abandon an old septic system and reseed the site.
The Zionsville Parks and Recreation Board on Feb. 11 approved a change order to demolish two former structures at Carpenter Nature Preserve, contingent on funding from the Zionsville Parks Foundation.
Jared described the project’s background: during the preserve’s master-plan process the former clubhouse and bunkhouse on site were evaluated by Delve Architects and found to be impractical to rehabilitate. Staff recommended demolition and site restoration to avoid long-term liability and to enable the preserve’s planned public amenities. The quoted change order for demolition is $73,405.95; the Parks Foundation’s executive committee planned to consider funding the work at a special session the following day.
The demolition scope includes removal of the structures, abandonment of the former septic system and placement of topsoil and seed to restore the area. Jared said the board’s vote was contingent on foundation funding; if approved, staff will prepare a naming-rights agreement for a nearby overlook and return it to the board for consideration.
Board members thanked the foundation for stepping up and said removal of the eyesore will improve the preserve’s appearance ahead of opening of phase 1 later this year.
