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Rockville council approves Red Gate Park contract, David Skoll public art and YouthBuild funding
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Summary
Council approved multiple consent items March 23, including a $775,000 negotiated contract with LSG Landscape Architecture for Red Gate Park improvements, selection of 'Shared Passage' public art for David Skoll Park, and a $30,000 reallocation to Rockville Housing Enterprises' YouthBuild program; the consent agenda passed by voice vote.
The Rockville City Council approved its consent agenda on March 23, clearing a package of operational and capital items that included park work, public art and a grant reallocation.
Council authorized the city manager to execute a negotiated contract with LSG Landscape Architecture of Tysons, Virginia, for $775,000 for concept design and construction administration services for Red Gate Park improvements. Staff described the award as the final design and construction administration step toward opening the park in the near future.
The council also approved installation of proposed public artwork at David Skoll Park, a stained‑glass archway concept titled "Shared Passage," and granted the city manager authority to approve the final design consistent with the community‑engagement process established for the project. Councilmembers repeatedly urged further targeted outreach to residents nearest the site.
Separately, the council approved reallocation of FY2026 community services and enrichment grant funds to support Rockville Housing Enterprises' YouthBuild program, a job‑training and GED pathway for 16–24 year‑old students. James Hedrick, interim executive director of Rockville Housing Enterprises, thanked the council for the $30,000 reallocation, saying it would allow a new cohort to begin ahead of county or federal funding.
Councilmember Shaw moved to approve consent agenda items A–E; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote with all present saying "aye." The consent package also included authorization for the municipal cooperative agreement for the 2026 Suds and Souls 5K (A) and approval of meeting minutes for March 2 and March 9, 2026 (E).
