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Board defers Miller Park concept selection; packet shows $6.79 million opinion of probable cost
Summary
The Board reviewed a draft Miller Park master plan and an EMH&T opinion of probable construction cost (subtotal $5.66M, contingency $1.132M, total $6.792M) but deferred selecting a concept pending a special work session with the Mayor, Service Safety Director and City Council representatives.
The Lancaster Board of Park Commissioners reviewed the Miller Park Updated Master Plan (draft) and an opinion of probable construction cost during its March 5, 2025 meeting but did not select a final concept.
Parks staff reported the intended presenter, Mr. Dziatkowicz, could not attend due to a family emergency. After discussion, the Board determined to schedule a special work session with Mayor Don McDaniel, Service Safety Director Carrie Woody and members of City Council to select the preferred plan.
Exhibit C in the meeting packet includes line-item cost estimates prepared by EMH&T dated Feb. 4, 2025. The document lists several budgeted items (pedestrian grade transitions, walking trails, splash pad, expanded parking, pedestrian bridge, and others), shows a subtotal of $5,660,000, applies a 20% design and estimating contingency of $1,132,000, and reports a total opinion of probable construction cost of $6,792,000. The packet notes that the opinion of probable cost is based on historical unit rates and professional judgment and does not guarantee actual bids.
Why this matters: a multi-million-dollar capital estimate informs the city's budgeting and prioritization of park improvements. The Board postponed selection to allow a work session that will include city leadership and council representatives to review trade-offs and funding options.
Next steps: staff will schedule the special work session and report back to the Board after stakeholders review the draft plans and cost estimates. The meeting record does not show a formal vote on adopting the plan or any funding commitment.
