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Council approves $124,000 design‑build for Lake Nacogdoches restroom and $1.14M purchase of four prefabricated park restrooms
Summary
The council approved a not‑to‑exceed $124,000 design‑build contract with Cox Jones to replace a storm‑damaged restroom at Lake Nacogdoches West and authorized a $1,143,515 purchase of four prefabricated park restrooms from Corworth (one larger unit at $325,000 and three smaller neighborhood units), with production estimated at five months.
The City Council approved two related park restroom actions: a design‑build professional services agreement not to exceed $124,000 to replace a restroom at Lake Nacogdoches West, and the purchase of four prefabricated restrooms for a total of $1,143,515.
Jessica Sal, the city’s Community Services Director, told the council the upper restroom at Lake Nacogdoches West was struck by a tree during a storm and "was no longer structurally stable," requiring a demolition and rebuild. Staff recommended a design‑build agreement with Cox Jones to work within the project's insured amount so the city can produce a restroom that meets needs while staying within budget. Sal said park crews will perform demolition where feasible and reuse the foundation and utilities if they are sound.
On the broader parks package, Sal said the 2023 general bond included five restrooms; staff presented four of those units for purchase from Corworth, a Marble Falls manufacturer. The all‑in price presented to council was $1,143,515, which includes one larger unit proposed for Bonita Creek Park (listed at $325,000) and three smaller neighborhood footprints for Mil Pond Park, Robert McCren Park and Richie Park. Production time was estimated at about five months, with roughly $5,000 of dirt/site work budgeted per site.
A councilmember asked about the per‑unit cost and compared prefab pricing to the smaller Lake Nacogdoches project, saying, "you're purchasing four prefab restrooms for a million" and noting past estimates in prior years. Sal explained the differences in size, finishes and the ability to reuse existing foundation and fixtures at Lake Nacogdoches, and said the prefab units were chosen after review by public works, codes, building inspection and water utilities, all of which signed off.
Both items were approved by unanimous council vote.
Next steps: staff said design for the Lake Nacogdoches restroom will begin soon if approved and prefabricated units will enter production with the five‑month lead time.
