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Council awards Holmes Park design task order valued at $299,048
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Summary
Council approved a task order with Kimberly Horn & Associates for preliminary and final design of Holmes Park Public Plaza, including underground stormwater treatment; staff noted permitting and Crane Creek outfall as potential schedule risks.
Melbourne City Council authorized a design contract for Holmes Park Public Plaza on March 10, approving task order KHC2025-002 with Kimberly Horn & Associates, Inc., of Melbourne for $299,048.
City staff presented the scope—preliminary and final design including surveying, geotechnical work, electrical and lighting design, and an underground stormwater chamber to meet environmental permitting requirements. Staff said the site will include a prefabricated restroom, terraced amphitheater, family play zone and connections to the planned downtown streetscape.
Council members asked about permitting timelines and coordination with the downtown streetscape project; staff noted permitting for an outfall to Crane Creek could be the most challenging schedule item. Council approved the task order by motion and voice vote.
Staff said the design contract includes a 275-calendar-day completion target from notice to proceed and that the city will hold at least one public workshop during the 30% design phase with the CRA advisory board present.
Next steps include executing the contract, initiating surveying and geotechnical work, and scheduling the public workshop at the 30% design milestone.
