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Council awards geotechnical RFQ for nature‑preserve pavilion, approves gym and playground surplus and preservation agreement
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Springville council approved awarding a geotechnical RFQ to Building and Earth Sciences (estimated $5,000–$7,000) as part of an 80/20 RTP match, declared the gym building surplus (second reading), and authorized surplus and possible donation of playground equipment; council also approved a preservation agreement to salvage materials for a historic reconstruction.
Springville City Council on Wednesday approved several administrative and capital items: it awarded an RFQ for geotechnical services needed for a proposed pavilion and restrooms at the Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve, declared a gym building surplus (second reading), approved surplus of toddler playground equipment and playground borders, and authorized a preservation agreement to salvage materials from a local gin for reuse on a historic property.
Mister Hopkins reported the RFQ bid opening and said the city recommended awarding the geotechnical work to Building and Earth Sciences as part of the city’s match obligation for an 80/20 RTP grant. “The expected expense will be between 5 to $7,000,” Mister Hopkins said, and he explained the study is needed before construction drawings can be produced; partner organizations plan to cover the architecture and drawing costs.
The council then moved through a set of formal votes. After a motion by Council member Tolles and a second by Council member Vincent, the council completed a roll‑call second reading and approved the ordinance to declare the gym building surplus. The council also approved resolution 202607 authorizing an agreement with the St. Clair County Preservation Society to disassemble and store materials from the gin so those materials can later be used on the Looney House reconstruction in Asheville.
On playground equipment, staff asked the council to declare the toddler feature surplus so the city may follow procurement rules; staff noted a local church expressed interest but the city must put the item out to bid because the church is not a government entity. Council approved resolution 2026‑10 to surplus the toddler playground item and the warped playground borders so they may be bid or disposed of per surplus procedures.
Councilors asked clarifying questions about partner funding and whether partner contracts would count toward the city’s RTP match; staff explained that a partner’s contract is not counted as city match because it is in the partner’s name, though partners’ in‑kind contributions may reduce the city’s cash obligation. The geotechnical firm was noted for its ability to begin quickly and deliver in 5–6 weeks, which helped separate it from other bidders.
Staff will proceed to negotiate scope and fee with the recommended firm, and the geotechnical study must be completed before construction drawings can be finalized. The preservation and surplus actions were approved and will be executed per the city’s procurement and surplus rules; staff indicated they will return to council if additional approvals are required.
