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Home My WebLink AboutM2003-202 - 05/27/2003MOTIONS - 5/27/03 22. Motion to approve tl~e Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan. ATTEST: Armando Chapa, Cil Secretary ~" Samuel 'L?l~eal, Jr., M'ay~l/- City of Corpus Christi M2003-202 Cit¥ of CoiTus C'hr~sli Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations - May 27, 2003 A Master Plan for Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Corpus Christi City Council Presentation Halff Associates, Inc. Ina~4~cta.~61 Doug Wade, Landscape Architect Presentation Outline · Steps in the Master Planning Process · The Importance of Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park · The Park as it is today · Master Plan Recommendations · Estimated Costs and Phasing Recommendations · Discussion May 27, 2003 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations Halff Associates Inc./Doug Wade Landscape Architect Cit¥ of Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations - May 27, 2003 Steps in the Master Planning Process · Review of citywide context of the park · Review of existing conditions in the park · Discussions with Citizen Advisory Group · Preparation of preliminary concepts · Development of Final Master Plan · Cost Estimates and Phasing Strategies · Master Plan Approval · Begin implementation Dr. Hector P. Garcla Park Master Plan May 27, 2003 Review of Findings a~ld Recommendations May 27, 2003 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Master Plan Citizen Group Informal citizen group to advise on key uses for the park and proposed concepts Representatives from: v' Neighborhood Citizens ,/Gamia Elementary School · / Greenwood Senior Center v' Boys and Gids Club ,/Area youth sports organizations ¢ Parks Advisory Board member Dr, Hector P, Garcla Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations Halff Associates Inc./Doug Wade Landscape Architect 2 Cit~ of Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations - May 27, 2003 The Park's Central Location Dr. Hector P. Oarcla Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations Deficiencies by Area - North · Fast growing area (4000+ new residents by 2007 · West Guth and Labonte are only major active parks. Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park is major park, but is largely undeveloped · Hazel Bazemore is attractive natural park in area, but is County owned · Significant deficiencies in most major play fields (soccer, baseball) and playgrounds · Only 180 acres of active community parks - should have over 350 acres. May 27, 2003 Dr. Hector P. Garcla Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations Halff Associates Inc./Doug Wade Landscape Architect 3 Cokpu~ Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations - May 27, 2003 Deficiencies by Area - Central · Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park is major park, but is largely undeveloped · Cole and South Guth are major parks in area · Major community parks address only 40% of need for most populated part of the city · Development of Dr. Hector P. Garcia and recreational portions of State School property is critical Dr, Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan May 27, 2003 Review of Findings and Recommendations Survey Findings - Plant more trees in the city - Build water playground - Median beautification · Support for Potential Capital improvements - Renovate/upgrade existing parks - Develop neighborhood parks Additional rest rooms/concessions Additional picnic areas Build additional hike and bike trails Build additional picnic pavilions Develop greenbelts/preserve habitat 94% 9O% 89% 86% 86% 85% 85% 84% 84% 84% May 27, 2003 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations Halff Associates IncdDoug Wade Landscape Architect 4 CJI', of C~fi'pus ~ ~ ('hrtsli Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations - May 27, 2003 Action Plan (from citywide parks plan) 1. Up_~rade existing large "district" parks - Dr, Hector P. Garcia Park - South Guth Park - Bill Witt Park - Labonte Park - Cole Park - Total Estimated Cost - $6 to $10 million Dr. Hector P. Garcla Park Master Plan May 27, 2003 Review of Findings and Recommendations Action Plan (from citywide parks plan) 2. Develop additional athletic facilities - State School Soccer Complex - develop - Flour Bluff Sports Complex- develop - Navy site (Oso Fields) Soccer Fields - enhance - Calallen area facilities- enhance Labonte or develop new facilities - Total Estimated Cost - $4.5 to $7 million May 27, 2003 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations Halff Associates Inc./Doug Wade Landscape Architect 5 Civ,' of Co-rpus ~ ~-- Chnsii Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations - May 27, 2003 ~ Citywide Parks Master Plan ARE/ Recommendations Halff Associates Inc./Doug Wade Landscape Architect 6 [Ciiy of Corpus Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations - May 27, 2003 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park today... · Major park for significant portion of the city · Portions of the park over existing closed landfill · Subsidence over time has impacted existing park features · Little development in the park · Irrigation, field and concession improvements to softball/baseball fields funded as part of Bond 2000 Dr. Hector P. Garcla Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations Existing drainage channel Existing pool In Dr. Hector Garcia Park Garcia Elem. School Existing ball fields May 27, 2003 Halff Associates Inc./Doug Wade Landscape Architect 7 [City of On-pus Christi Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations - May 27, 2003 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park today... Dr. Hector P. Garcla Park Master Plan May 27. 2003 Review of Findings and Recommendations Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park today... May 27, 2003 Dr. Hector P. Garcla Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendagons Halff Associates Inc./Doug Wade Landscape Architect Co?pus Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations - May 27, 2003 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park today... Dr. Hector P. Garcla Park Master Plan May 27, 2003 Review of Findings and Recommendations Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park today... May 27. 2C~3 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations Halff Associates Inc./Doug Wade Landscape Architect 9 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations - May 27, 2003 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park today... Dr. Hector P. Garcla Park Master Plan Uay 27, 2003 Review of Findings and Recommendations Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park today... May 27, 2003 Dr. Hector P. Garcla Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations Halff Associates Inc./Doug Wade Landscape Architect 10 Cii¥ of ~ ~. Christi Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations - May 27, 2003 The Master Plan .... May 27, 2(303 Halff Associates Inc./Doug Wade Landscape Architect ~- ~--- C'hr~ Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations - May 27, 2003 Halff Associates Inc~l)oug Wade Landscal~e Architect 12 Co?pus Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations - May 27, 2003 Estimated Cost and Proposed Phasing... May 27, 2003 Dr. Hector P. Garcla Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations Halff Associates Inc./Doug Wade Landscape Architect 13 Cit¥ of Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations - May 27, 2003 Proposed Phasing .... Initial Phase May 27, 2003 Dr. Hector P. Garcla Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations Halff Associates Inc./Doug Wade Landscape Architect 14 Cit¥ oi' ~ ~ Chrlsh Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations - May 27, 2003 Phase 2... May 27, 2003 Dr. Hector P. Garcla Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations May 27, 2C03 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan Review of Findings and RecomrnendaUons Phase 3... Halff Associates Inc./Doug Wade Landscape Architect 15 Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations - May 27, 2003 Concept Plan - Preliminary Estimate of Probable Cost Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan May 27, 2003 Review of Findings and Recommendations Proposed Phasing and Estimated Cost Summary · Initial Phase - Playground on West side - $200,000 to $250,000+/- · Phase 2 - Park access road and north play area - $2,000,000 · Phase 3a - Central Practice fields and drainage area aesthetic improvements - $1,500,000 · Phase 3b - South Parking and access area improvements - $1,100,000 May 27, 2~03 Dr, Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations Halff Associates IncdDoug Wade Landscape Architect 16 Cii¥ of C(frpu} Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations - May 27, 2003 Recommendations · Approve overall master plan as guiding concept for redevelopment of the park. · Approve funding for initial phase of the park. · Include major funding for Dr. Hector P. Garcia in the next comprehensive bond package. · Pursue additional grant funds for the renovation of the park. Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Master Plan May 27, 2003 Review of Findings and Recommendations End of Presentation May 27, 2003 Dr. Hector P. Garcla Park Master Plan Review of Findings and Recommendations Halff Associates Inc./Doug Wade Landscape Architect 17 Concept Plan - Preliminary Estimate of Probable Cost 5Jlnitial phase roadway extension to playground area I(crushed shell roadway) 61Concrete edge restraint along roadway 71Concrete sidewalk around play area 50O 24,000 2,000 3,500 AIIowanc~ $15,000.00 lump sum $75,000.00 I.f $7.50 each $35,000.00 s.f $1.50 I.f $3.00, s.f $3.50~ eac~h $1,800.0( ear__O( $15,000.0~ $75,000.0~ $3,750.00 $35,000.0C $36,000.00 $6,000.0C $12,250.00 $3,600.00 Halff Associates Inc. February 7, 2003 Concept Plan - Preliminary Estimate of Probable Construction Cost and Grubbing 1 Is $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Trash removal 1 Is $2,500.00 Demo and Removal of existin~ materials 1 Is Subtotal Demolition and Site Preparation Concrete Parking Lot Caliche/crushed shell parking, lot 10" depth Caliche/crushed shell roads 10" depth Parking 2,500 sy $38.00 sf $2.75 $220,000.00 100,000 sf $2.75 250 ea $40.00 Concrete wall(ways (6" depth) 3,000 sf $3.50 $10,500,00 3,000 sf $4.00 Concrete curb plaT(jround 8"x12" 1,000 Caliche/decomposed ~lranite trails 6" depth (12' wide) . 123,000 Caliche/decomposed cjranita Boulder / Bollard alon9 road 1000 pavilions 1200 If $12.00 $12,000.00 sf $1.50 $184,500.00 sf $1.37 ea $175.00 sf $3.50 monument 14 ea f monument e channel ~ enhancements Subdue; Hardscape 6 ea $22,000.00 1 If $300 I If $1,085,900.00 E~enches Covered Picaic tables Pavilion tables French drains) Fibar fall sun<ace (12" thick) Saseball Backstop (installed) I Covered Chain Link Fencin9 (4') '~orse Shoe Areas (10 columns) ~ortable Restroom / Arbor Screen :~enovation of Existing Pavilion Subtotal Equipment 32 ea $750.00 12 ea $1,700.00 10 ea 38 ea $350.00 10 ea I Is $45 I Is $50 5 ea $30,000.00 2 ea $25 1200 $30.00 $40,000.00 2 ea $4,500.00 $9,000.00 2 ea $2,500.00 $5,000.00 2 ea $45 $90,000.00 3600 If 5000 sf $2.50 28000 sf $2.50 5 Is $5,000.00 1 Is $22,000.00 $43,200.00 $12,500.00 $70,000.00 $715,400.00 03-11-02 I Berms in place 25,000 cy $10.00 $2501~O0.00 2 Fill and grading for street and play areas, in place 50,000 c}' $10.00 $500,000.00 3 Shade trees 3.5" cal. 226 ea $400.00 $90~400.00 4 Ornamental trees (30 gal.) 123 ea $225.00 $27,675.00 5 Palm trees 75 ea $325.00 $24~375.00 6 Shrubs / ~lmundcover / mulch 48,000 sf $5.00 $240,000.00 7 Hydroseed 2,300,000 sf $0.10 $230,000.00 8 ]'emp Irrigation 1 Is $75~000.00 $75~000.00 9 Irrigation 500~000 sf $0,25 $125,000.00 Sub[vid; Landscaping $1,562,450.00 Actual costs may vary based on actual site conditions and concept refinement. mprovements. 03-11-02