Designers say Jason C. Park complex is 90% complete, sewer work due May 2025

Consultants from Kimley‑Horn told the City Council on Feb. 24 that design for the newly named Jason C. Park complex is about 90% complete and that sewer construction — the critical base for park work — is scheduled for completion by May 2025. Rebecca Field, one of the consultants, said the project remains within the $7.8 million budget set by the city.

Why it matters: the sewer installation and final design submittal schedule determine when the city can advertise bids and award the construction contract. With sewer work finishing before summer, staff expects bidding in April, an award in June and ground breaking in July, with construction taking roughly 12–15 months.

Design details and amenities: consultants described a 30‑foot‑wide bandshell with a ramp, stairs and two changing rooms, plus flexible electric and lighting infrastructure to support events. The stage overhang will use a steel truss with a wood‑like appearance to reduce maintenance. Designers also showed options for a stone or steel entry monument at the 8th Avenue approach and asked Council for preferences and community input on the monument’s style.

Council questions focused on operations and safety: members asked about stage acoustics, outlet amperage (staff confirmed 50‑amp capacity for performance equipment), and storage purposes (consultants clarified storage would be for event equipment rather than maintenance gear). Council members asked to receive the full plan set — more than 100 pages — for review.

Next steps: staff will collect Council feedback on the monument and related amenities, finalize the 100% plan submittal in April, post bidding documents, and return with procurement recommendations. The consultants noted that construction would likely extend into summer or early fall 2026.

Provenance: topic first introduced at SEG 049 and discussed through SEG 306.