Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
ACM: Cassey Ogden
DATE: April 18, 2023
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation,
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Mesa Design Associates,
Inc., for professional design services for the proposed North Lakes Park Inclusive Playground for the Parks
and Recreation Department as set forth in the contract; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (RFQ 7850-005 – Professional Services Agreement for professional design
services awarded to Mesa Design Associates, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $122,500.00).
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This action supports Key Focus Area: Strengthen Community and Quality of Life.
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
The City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department owns a 389.49-acre developed parcel named North
Lakes Park, located at 2001 W. Windsor Drive Denton, TX 76201. The project will consist of public
engagement, needs assessment, conceptual designs, construction documents, and probable cost for the
development. This information will become part of the master plan for improvements for a portion of North
Lakes Park to feature a unique all-inclusive playground for the Lilly Cantu Playground and surrounding
infrastructure that will create a regional attraction.
Playgrounds can provide many opportunities for children to develop further physical, cognitive, sensory,
and social skills. The new playground design will be 'barrier free' and will feature areas of play offering
universal design features for all abilities physically and mentally such as rehabilitation equipment, nature-
based, and garden/landscape experiences for children and adults of all abilities.
The Parks, Recreation, and Trails System Master Plan was adopted by City Council on March 1, 2022. The
development of an inclusive playground was listed as a priority in the master plan. This agreement is vital
in future planning for Parks and Recreation and its mission to serve and meet the community's needs.
These services will be funded from this FY 2022-2023 CIP/CMP Plan. Staff estimates this project to be
approximately $3,000,000 for construction. Mesa Design Associates, Inc. will work with the Parks and
Recreation Department to provide an accurate and detailed construction cost estimate upon completion of
the plan. Based on the proposed new amenities for this site, staff estimates this park to increase by $50,000
for maintenance and operations.
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
Cost of Services $119,500
Contingency $ 3,000
Total $122,500
Currently, funding for the construction of the playground is not available, but it is a possible project for a
future bond program. This design will allow the project to be “shovel-ready” when funding is identified.
Request for Qualifications for landscape architect services for the Parks and Recreation Department was
solicited using the City’s formal solicitation process. City Council approved a pre-qualified list of
professional service firms on February 1, 2022 (Ordinance 22-192).
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On February 1, 2022, Council approved RFQ 7850 for a prequalified list of firms for landscape architect
services (Ordinance 22-192).
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with Mesa Design Associates, Inc., for design services for the North Lakes Park Inclusive
Playground Master Plan for the Parks and Recreation Department, in a not-to-exceed amount of $122,500.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Mesa Design Associates, Inc.
Dallas, TX
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This project will be started upon approval with a completion date within nine (9) months.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These services will be funded from Inclusive Playground account 400373403.1360.21100. Requisition
#158693 has been entered into the Purchasing software system in the amount of $119,500. The budgeted
amount for this item is $122,500.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Ordinance and Contract
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Chris Escoto, 940-349-8232.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333.