HomeMy WebLinkAboutA027 - Resolution accepting completion of Carr Park Agility Course Project by Caliber Construction, Adair, IAITEM #:29
DATE:07-22-25
DEPT:P&R
SUBJECT:COMPLETION OF CARR PARK AGILITY COURSE PROJECT
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Carr Park Agility Course Project included the construction of an agility course, safety
surfacing, concrete border, concrete path connection, water line for a drinking fountain, sub-
surface drainage, and grading at Carr Park, 1704 Meadowlane Avenue.
The agility course consists of pieces of equipment that allow individuals (youth and adult) to
utilize their upper and lower body strength to complete multiple activities. The agility course
equipment includes balance beams, spider walk, overhead ladders, cargo nets, and a ledge
hanger.
While working on this project, staff also conducted three public meetings with the
neighborhood to present project ideas and listened to their feedback. Several concerns the
neighbors expressed were incorporated into the final project, including the removal of
the mid-block road crossing, completing the path extension along Meadowlane Avenue,
and reconstructing the pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Carr Drive and
Meadowlane Avenue.
At its December 10, 2024 meeting, City Council awarded a contract in the amount of $443,800
to Caliber Construction, Adair, Iowa. There was one change order for the project in the
amount of $4,290. During construction, Caliber Construction identified an area outside of the
agility course that was not draining. Therefore, staff directed Caliber to add additional drainage
in order to mitigate future maintenance concerns. With the addition of the $4,290, the total
contract amount is $448,090.
Snyder and Associates, Ankeny, Iowa, developed plans and specifications for the project.
The agility course equipment and installation contract was completed separately, which
totaled $166,570. City staff purchased and installed the shelter and will be having an electrical
contractor install security lighting in the shelter.
The total cost of the project is approximately $662,202 and total funding available is
$746,815. As a reminder, Council has already approved using $30,000 of these project
savings for the Park Maintenance Facility Expansion Project.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept completion of the contract for the Carr Park Agility Course Project with Caliber
Concrete, Adair, Iowa, in the amount of $448,090.
2. Do not accept the completion of the contract for the Carr Park Agility Course Project with
Caliber Concrete, Adair, Iowa, in the amount of $448,090.
3. Refer back to staff.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Carr Park Agility Course provides a diverse type of equipment that is not offered
anywhere else in the park system. Staff presented the project to the neighbors during
multiple meetings and was able to remediate their concerns including removing the
mid-block crossing, creating one continuous path through the park, and reconstructing
the pedestrian crossing at the Carr Drive and Meadowlane Avenue intersection. Staff
feels this project is an excellent example of how parks transition over time. Therefore, it
is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative #1, as
described above.
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