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Proposed Engineering Contract for Lee Wenner Park Dock and Shoreline Repairs

Original title: To Approve a Multi-Year Task Order 2024-07 with Mead & Hunt, Inc. for Engineering Services for the Design, Permitting and Services to Replace the Day Dock Facility and RipRap Revetment at Lee Wenner Park. (Public Works Director)

Record date · July 23, 2024

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What This Bill Does

The City Council is considering a multi-year contract with Mead & Hunt, Inc. to provide engineering, design, and services for the replacement of the day dock and shoreline protection at Lee Wenner Park.

Why it matters

This contract initiates the formal design and process required to replace the existing day dock and at Lee Wenner Park, which will determine the scope and timeline for future park waterfront improvements.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Mead & Hunt, Inc.

The firm is the proposed contractor for the engineering services.

Directly affected

Lee Wenner Park visitors

Park users will be affected by future construction and the eventual replacement of the day dock facility.

Key Facts

  • The City Council is reviewing Task Order 2024-07 for approval.
  • The contract is with the engineering firm Mead & Hunt, Inc.
  • The project scope includes design, permitting, and engineering services.
  • The project targets the replacement of the day dock facility at Lee Wenner Park.
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  • The project includes the replacement of the riprap revetment (shoreline protection) at Lee Wenner Park.
  • The contract is designated as a multi-year agreement.
  • The item is currently in 'Agenda Ready' status for the City Council.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a riprap revetment?
It is a layer of large stones or boulders placed along a shoreline to prevent erosion and protect the land from water damage.
Does this contract include the actual construction of the dock?
No, this specific covers engineering, design, and services, which are the preparatory steps before construction can begin.

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Infrastructure Lifecycle Management

The city is moving toward a multi-year planning approach for park infrastructure, as indicated by the 'multi-year' designation of the task order.

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  • Controversy10
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