HomeMy WebLinkAboutA022 - Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the Homewood Hole #9 Crossing ImprovementsITEM #:24
DATE:10-14-25
DEPT:P&R
SUBJECT:HOMEWOOD HOLE #9 CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The ninth hole at Homewood Golf Course contains a ravine that separates the tee box from
the green. Over the last few years, staff has questioned the stability of the ravine bank at this
hole. Additionally, there is a walking bridge across the ravine on hole nine that connects the
tee to the green which is not rated to handle golf carts and needs to be replaced.
Based on these observations, staff developed a Request for Proposal (RFP) with the scope of
services that includes addressing these two issues. At its May 13, 2025, meeting, City Council
awarded a contract to WHKS, Ames, Iowa, to design a crossing and address the ravine
issues. WHKS has developed plans and specifications for the project which includes clearing
select trees from the ravine, demolishing the bridge and path leading up to it, installing a
culvert at the bottom of the ravine, creating a crossing over the culvert, installing a new path,
and seeding the area.
Item Cost
Engineer's Construction Cost Opinion w/5%
Contingency $263,000
Design and Engineering Cost $ 81,050
Total Project Cost Estimate $344,050
The FY 2022/23 CIP included $25,000 (Local Option Sales Tax) for the Ravine Study and the
FY 2023/24 CIP included $75,000 (Homewood Operational Fund Balance) to complete plans
and specifications for the hole nine crossing. There is $250,000 included in the FY 2025/26
CIP for the construction of the crossing. Total Project Funding is $350,000.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve preliminary plans and specifications for the Homewood Hole #9 Crossing
Improvements, and set November 12, 2025, as the bid due date, and November 18,
2025, as date of Public Hearing and award of contract.
2. Do not proceed with the project at this time.
3. Refer back to staff.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
With the increase in erosion along the banks of the ravine, remediation is needed to preserve
the property on both sides. It is also necessary for stormwater protection. Additionally, the
pedestrian bridge that connects the tee on hole nine to the green is getting to the end of its
useful life and is not rated for golf carts. Constructing a new crossing along with bank
stabilization remediation is a win-win for the course and golfers. The crossing will be
safe and long lasting for golfers that walk or ride carts and the banks of the ravine will
be protected and restored with native vegetation.
An area to note, is the construction access will follow the most western drive in and out of the
golf course onto 20th Street. With the large quantity of soil that will be moved to the site for the
project, there is potential that the asphalt drive may be degraded through the project.
Specifications require protection of all pavements, and the work is planned for the winter
months which will help alleviate path degradation. However, if the path needs replaced it could
cost upwards of $200,000. Staff will monitor the project and will make changes accordingly if
the asphalt drive is in jeopardy. If repairs to the drive are needed to be made, funds from the
Homewood Golf Course Operational Fund Balance could be used. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative #1, as noted
above.
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