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06-25-2007 (Parks & Recreation) Agenda Packet 7/ Parks and Recreation Board
CITY:F WYLIE NOTICE OF MEETING
Meeting Agenda
Monday, June 25, 2007 — 6:30 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex— Council Chambers
2000 Highway 78 North
Dan Chesnut Chair
David Willey Co-Chair
Anne Hiney Board Member
Donna Larson Board Member
Brandi Lafleur Board Member
Benny Jones Board Member
Frankie Delgado Board Member
Robert Diaz Board Liaison
Dionna Covington Secretary
In accordance with Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code, this agenda has been posted at the Wylie Municipal
Complex, distributed to the appropriate news media, and posted on the City website: www.wvlietexas.gov within the
required time frame. As a courtesy, the entire Agenda Packet has also been posted on the City of Wylie website:
www.wvlietexas.gov.
The Chairman and Board request that all cell phones and pagers be turned off or set to vibrate. Members of the audience
are requested to step outside the Council Chambers to respond to a page or to conduct a phone conversation.
The Wylie Municipal Complex is wheelchair accessible. Sign interpretation or other special assistance for disabled
attendees must be requested 48 hours in advance by contacting the City Secretary's Office at 972.442.8100 or TD
972.442.8170.
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Consider and act upon approving the Minutes from the May 21, 2007 meeting.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Meet with Eric Pedersen, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger-Lavon Lake, regarding the use
of Corps property for park purposes (i.e. trails).
3. Meet with representatives from Halff and Associates Architects to discuss updates to the Founders
Park Bond project design.
4. Park Acquisition and Improvement Fund status.
June 25,2007 Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 2
5. Collin County Parks and Open Space Grants: Founders Park Property and New grant application
6. Staff updates:
Safe Routes to School Grant
Update to Recreation, Park and Open Space Master Plan
Hospital property on Hwy. 78
Financial update on the Recreation Center and other City facilities
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
1 certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on this 22ficIttliyip/.une, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. as required by law in accordance
with Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code et?)the 4e priate news media was contacted. As a courtesy, this
agenda is also posted on the C. f Wylie website:. imt-fea !.�
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Park and Recreation Board
CITY OF WYLIE AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: June 25, 2007 Item Number:
Department: Parks and Recreation (c l., secretary's Use Only)
Prepared By: Robert Diaz Account Code:
Date Prepared: June 21,2007 Budgeted Amount: $
Exhibits: 1
Subject
Discussion Item- Meet with Eric Pedersen, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger-Lavon Lake, regarding
the use of Corps property for park purposes (i.e. trails).
Recommendation
N/A
Discussion
Board member David Willey requested that staff provide some information to the Board on the possibilities of
utilizing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property for park use. Staff first meet with, Eric Pedersen Park Ranger
at Lavon Lake, about the issue of using Corps property. Staff felt a discussion with Eric at a Board meeting
would be a good opportunity for the Board to ask questions regarding this process and invited him to the June
25, 2007 meeting.
Approved By
Initial Date
Department Director
ity Manager
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Park and Recreation Board
CITY OF WYLIE AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: June 25, 2007 Item Number:
Department: Parks and Recreation (City Secretary's Use Only)
Prepared By: Robert Diaz Account Code:
Date Prepared: June 21, 2007 Budgeted Amount: $
Exhibits: 3
Subject
Discussion Item- Meet with representatives from Halff and Associates Architects to discuss updates to the
Founders Park Bond project design.
Recommendation
N/A
Discussion
The Board first meet with Halff and Associates on April 9, 2007 to discuss the Founders Park Bond project.
Half has made revisions to the proposed project designs and will review those changes with the Board at the
June 25, 2007 meeting.
Approved By
Initial Date
Department Director
.ity Manager
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Park and Recreation Board
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CITY OF WYLIE AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: June 25, 2007 Item Number:
Department: Parks and Recreation (City Secretary's Use Only)
Prepared By: Robert Diaz Account Code:
Date Prepared: June 21, 2007 Budgeted Amount: $
Exhibits: 1
Subject
Discussion Item-Park Acquisition and Improvement Fund status.
Recommendation
N/A
Discussion
The Board advised staff at the May meeting that they would like to get an update of the finances in the Parks
Acquisition and Improvement Fund. Staff notified the Finance Department to provide the Board with the most
up to date information. Staff will provide an over view to the Board on current funding and future funding
needs.
Approved By
Initial Date
Department Director
City Manager
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City of Wylie
Park Acquisition and Improvement Fund
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
May 31, 2007
West Central East Total All Zones
Revenue
Parkland Dedication 11,116.20 30,304.00 138,878.60 180,298.80
County Grants - - - -
Interest Income - - - -
Total Revenue 11,116.20 30,304.00 138,878.60 180,298.80
Expenses plus Encumbrances (49,329.00) (169,111.47) (112,455.58) (330,896.05)
Fund Balance 110,396.35 239,113.24 113,238.16 462,747.75
Total 72,183.55 100,305.77 139,661.18 312,150.50
Park and Recreation Board
CITY of WYLIE AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: June 25, 2007 Item Number:
(City Secretary's Use Only)
Department: Parks and Recreation
Prepared By: Robert Diaz Account Code:
Date Prepared: June 21, 2007 Budgeted Amount: $
Exhibits: 1
Subject
Discussion Item- Collin County Parks and Open Space Grants: Founders Park Property and New grant
application.
Recommendation
N/A
Discussion
Staff will update the Board on the progress of the current grant to purchase property south of Founders Park.
Staff will also update the Board about the current grant staff is in the process of submitting for property near
Olde City Park. The pursuit of the current grant for property near Olde City Park was recommended to staff at
the February 2007 Board Retreat. The areas south of Olde City Park owned by KCS Railroad and Collin
County were identified as property needed to complete Olde City Park.
Approved By
Initial Date
Department Director
City Manager
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Park and Recreation Board
CITY OF WYLIE AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: June 25, 2007 Item Number:
Department: Parks and Recreation (City Secretary's Use Only)
Prepared By: Robert Diaz Account Code:
Date Prepared: June 21, 2007 Budgeted Amount: $
Exhibits: 1
Subject
Discussion Item- Staff updates:
Safe Routes to School Grant
Update to Recreation, Park and Open Space Master Plan
Hospital property on Hwy. 78
Financial update on the Recreation Center and other City facilities
Recommendation
N/A
Discussion
Staff will update the Board on the submittal of the Safe Routes to School Grant, Update to Recreation, Park and
Open Space Master Plan, Hospital property on Hwy. 78, and financial update on the Recreation Center and
other City facilities.
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TEXAS SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
APPLICATION FOR
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
FY 2007-2008
Texas
Department
of Transportation
(1/17/2007)
„�m Project Number:Safe Routes to School Program (for TxDOT use only)
72xas Application for Date Rec'd:
O�r,spornt Infrastructure Project
of Tr�sportaGon
(1/17/2007) FY 2007 — 2008
(for office use only)
(Please refer to the Program Guidance and Application Instructions for details on application submission requirements)
Applications may represent a single school campus, multiple schools, a region, or a school district that are in close proximity.
1. Applicant: 2. Project Manager:
Political subdivision or state agency: City of Wylie Name: Michael Sferra
Name: Mindy Manson Title: Public Services Director
Title: City Manager Telephone Number: (972)442-8108 Ext.
Organization: City of Wylie Fax Number: (972)442-5461
Mailing Address: 2000 Highway 78 North,Wylie,TX 75098 Email: mike.sferraCcDwvlietexas.gov
® SRTS Plan has been completed for the school(s)or school district and is attached (required).
3. Has applicant previously been awarded an SRTS project? Yes ❑, No
If Yes, has the project been successfully completed? Yes ❑ No ❑
If No, briefly explain:
Does the local school(s) or school district have a policy that prohibits or discourages bike & pedestrian travel to school?
El Yes MI, No
4. If Yes, what measures are proposed to change this policy?
5. Has a local resolution endorsing the project and committing to provide any maintenance requirements of the city or
county been issued and included with this application? Yes ® No ❑
6. Specific Location of Proposed Improvement Project:
® Sketch, map, or aerial photo of project limits attached: (Photographs, cross sections and typical sections may be
provided)
School(s) or District: Wylie Independent School District
City/County: City of Wylie
TxDOT District: 18
7. Which SRTS category(ies) does your project address (check all that apply):
® Sidewalk Improvements Z Ped/Bike Crossing Improvement ❑ On-Street Bike Facilities
❑ Traffic Diversion ® Off-Street Bike/Ped Facilities ❑ Traffic Calming (off-system only)
® Secure Bicycle-Parking Facilities
TxDOT(1/17/2007)•SRTS Application for Infrastructure Project•page 1 of 1
S. Briefly Describe Project Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to create a welcoming environment for our children to travel to and from school via bicycle
or foot in a safe manner. Our intent is to implement a Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS) that is comprehensive in
scope and nature. Through our proactive partnership, the City of Wylie, the Wylie Independent School District, and
community members have developed a forward thinking plan that focuses on three high priority needs. The primary
priority is to encourage all K-8 children to walk and bicycle from home to school at a higher rate of frequency. The
secondary priority is to develop safe pedestrian and bicyclist travel routes throughout the community that appeal to the
m asses. This priority focuses on providing the infrastructure necessary to implement healthy lifestyle choices while
traveling to schools. The final priority is to decrease our overall dependency on automobiles and busses when traveling
to school, where bicycling or walking becomes a safe alternative to vehicular travel.
Note: The left"Points"column is intended to provide the applicant information on the points assigned to each
section and subsection and is for administrative use during scoring only.
Points 9. Identify the Problem(s): (Describe the principle problem(s)below with details on Attachment Attachment
A)A A Provided
25 The problems include the following: lack of sufficient sidewalks for pedestrians and bicyclists;
an overall low capacity of bicycle racks for bicycle storage at school sites; low volume of ADA
handicap ramps within the vicinity of schools; and an unnecessarily high dependency on
automobiles and school buses when students travel to and from school.
10.Identify the Solution(s): (Provide statement of principle project solution(s)addressing the Attachment
problem with details on Attachment B)
B Provided
B The proposed solutions include the installation of new sidewalks where none exist, the
40 establishment of hike &bike pathways through three park areas so students do not have to
walk near vehicular traffic, and improvements to allow pedestrians and bicyclists to traverse
several existing waterways that currently impede commuting to schools.
11.Do you have measures for success and supporting SRTS Plan activities? Attachment
(Describe how the project will be measured and supported by other Plan activities on Attachment
C)
C Provided
C Before and after statistical data will be analyzed to gauge the effectiveness of the program.
10 Data analyzed will include the number of students walking and bicycling to school and the
numbe of students that ride buses. In addition, any public comment, letters, or phone calls
regarding the infrastructure improvements will be compiled.
12.Describe Local Support: (Describe how the project will benefit the community and the Attachment
support of agency and citizens with details on Attachment D)
D Provided
The project will benefit the community by encouraging the adoption of healthier commuting
10 alternatives for students in grades K-8 as well as the general public who is also welcomed to
utilize the infrastructure improvements. The project will also help the City to realize some of
the goals identified in the Parks and Open Space Master Plan. The project has the support
of the Wylie City Council, the Wylie Independent School District School Board, and the local
Parks and Recreation Board.
13.Proposed Project Cost: Estimated Cost:
Attachment
E Preliminary Engineering: Environmental Clearance and PS&E 29,600 E Provided
15 Development*
ROW and Utilities* 0
Construction (Total from Attachment E) 720,400
Contingencies 0
Total Project Cost(Provide cost estimate details on Attachment E) 750,000
*Include an estimate of these costs. Costs should not be included in the detailed construction cost estimate (Appendix C).
TxDOT(1/17/2007)•SRTS Application for Infrastructure Project•page 2 of 16
An agency representative of the "applicant"must sign the application. The
A+B+C+ undersigned affirms that the statements made are correct and complete to the best of
D+E the applicant's knowledge and that the applicant agrees to participate in the post-
construction evaluation process. The signatory also affirms their authorization to
100 undertake a Federal Aid project.
14.Political Subdivision or State Agency Official (required):
Name: Mindy Manson Date:5/23/2007 (mm/dd/yy)
Title: City Manager
Signature: / / '/ 6(A",,
TxDOT District Engineer Signature (required for on-system road improvement only):
Name: Date: (mm/dd/yy)
Title:
Signature:
TxDOT(1/17/2007)•SRTS Application for Infrastructure Project•page 3 of 3
Attachment A — Problem Identification
Use Attachment A to demonstrate the need for the project. If documentation such as sketches, pictures, maps, exhibits,
diagra.Pns, and tables are submitted, they must be referenced in the text and numbered sequentially. (If filling out by hand,
separate sheet may be used if more room is needed.)
Points
1. Describe the potential safety problem(s) in detail by indicating the obstacles (physical or perceived)
to walking and/or biking to and from school(s), such as:
• On-street parking
• Posted speed limits
• Commercial driveways/railroads/intersections
10 A-1 • Width of intersection or roadway
• Width of shoulder, sidewalk and/or trail
• Missing links, lack of facility, restrictive barriers
• Potential users are not traveling due to perceived risk
• Recent changes in adjacent land-use and/or development
• Possible storm water drainage design issues
The existing safety problems and obstacles for pedestrians and bicyclists to and from schools are as
follows:
-Shortage of sidewalks and paths where pedestrian and bicyclist traffic is common.
- Pathways for travel to school start and end abruptly.
-Storm drainage ditches are used by students when traveling to and from school.
-Walkways that students utilize are dirt pathways that are undeveloped.
-Waterways obstruct the path of travel on pedestrian and bicyclist routes to school.
-Student bicyclists are forced to travel on roadways that are not safe for student travel.
-A lack of bicycle storage facilities at all schools.
- Intersections near schools lack ADA handicap access ramps.
-School bus transportation is required by Texas Education Code 42.155—D (Hazardous
Conditions), for students who live less than two miles from a school site.
- Parents unnecessarily transport students to school due to hazardous conditions on routes to
schools.
- Heavy and fast moving traffic will not yield for students traveling to school.
2. Identify risks or hazards facing children who bike and/or walk to school and how they will be
5 A-2 addressed by the proposed project. If crashes or incidents have occurred, identify date,time,
frequency, type, and severity of crashes that will be addressed by the proposed project. Other
information, such as health statistics may also be included as supporting documentation.
Risk/Hazard: Undeveloped pathways.
Project Solution: Develop new hike & bike routes (i.e. sidewalks).
Risk/Hazard: Sidewalks that start and end abruptly.
Project Solution: Inter-connect and finish out sidewalks that start and end abruptly.
TxDOT(1/17/2007)•SRTS Application for Infrastructure Project•page 4 of 4
Attachment A—Problem Identification (continued)
Risk/Hazard: Storm drainage ditches used for student travel.
Project Solution: Develop hike &bike pathways that eliminate the need for students to travel in storm
drainage ditches.
Risk/Hazard: Undeveloped dirt pathways with ground cracks/separation and other obstacles.
Project Solution: Construct concrete hike& bike pathways where pedestrian and bicyclist traffic is
frequently present.
Risk/Hazard: Waterways including creeks and streams that prohibit students from walking or
bicycling to school.
Project Solution: Construct pedestrian bridges that allow students to travel across these waterways.
Risk/Hazard: High-traffic roadways are used by student bicyclists during travel to school.
Project Solution: Develop new hike & bike pathways that parallel roadways.
Risk/Hazard: Bicycle storage facilities at schools can only handle a very limited number of bikes.
Project Solution: Increase the capacity of bike storage facilities at each K-8 school.
Risk/Hazard: Intersections in the vicinity of schools lack ADA handicap ramps.
Project Solution: Construct handicap ramps at intersections to improve accessibility and safe travel
to schools.
Risk/Hazard: Texas Education Code requires student bus transportation for students who live within
walking areas that are exposed to school route hazards.
Project Solution: This project has researched and identified these hazards. The collective plans in
this project will eliminate the need for unnecessary bus routes by 27% or more.
Risk/Hazard: Parents transport students unnecessarily due to obstacles and hazardous routes to
school.
Project Solution: The project plan will eliminate the hazards expressed by community members and
by school district personnel.
Risk/Hazard: Excessive traffic volume during school commuting hours prohibits students from safely
crossing intersections.
Project Solution: This project has identified the problematic intersections and will install painted
crosswalks and signage.
3. Describe the student population. Example:What is the percentage of children who currently walk or
3 A—3 bike to and from your school(s)? Complete Appendix A: CURRENT ENVIRONMENT(PRE-
PROJECT)for each school (included in this application).
This description is listed in Appendix A.
5 A—4 4. Identify current and potential safe walking and biking routes to schools. (Please see Appendix E of
the SRTS Program Guidance and Application Instructions for assistance in determining safe routes.)
The routes identified on each of the aerial photographic exhibits identify the proposed safe walking
and biking routes to school. Currently, students who traverse these routes encounter impediments
such as no sidewalks, drainage ditches, high volumes of traffic, etc. In some cases, students do not
even use the proposed routes because the school district has determined that no safe route to
school exists, and the students are bused to school in accordance with Texas Education Code 42-
155 - D (Hazardous Conditions). None of the proposed routes includes a rail crossing of any kind.
All of the proposed routes would effectively improve the existing commuting patterns and safety of
students by doing one or more of the following:
- Installing sidewalks where none exist so that students do not have to walk in the streets or in
TxDOT(1/17/2007)•SRTS Application for Infrastructure Project•page 5 of 4
Attachment A—Problem Identification(Continued)
ditches;
- Installing sidewalks through existing parkland to establish connectivity between residential areas,
parks, and schools in which no vehicular traffic would be encountered;
- Installing a structure to traverse existing water channels or drainage ditches which currently do not
allow safe passage;
- Installing ADA ramps to facilitate the commute to school for those with physical challenges.
All of the proposed objectives will be equitably distributed within two miles of the existing school(s) in
the area to facilitate the creation of a comprehensive safe routes to school plan.
2 A—5 5. Was an engineering study of the problem conducted? If yes, please explain and attach a copy.
Provide pedestrian signal warrant analysis for intersections, traffic studies, etc,when applicable.
The City of Wylie's Engineer made a recommendation to install sidewalks as shown on the attached
exhibit depicting Part E of the project. The recommendation concluded that installation of a low
water crossing at this location would interfere with future bridge expansion at the site. A copy of the
Engineer's letter is attached.
TxDOT(1/17/2007)•SRTS Application for Infrastructure Project•page 6 of 5
Attachment B — Proposed Improvement Project
Use Attachment B to describe how the proposed project will improve the safety and encourage biking and walking to school.
The connection between the problem(s) and the proposed solution(s)must be clearly demonstrated. If documentation such
as sketches, pictures, maps, exhibits, diagrams, and tables are submitted, they must be referenced in the text and
numbered sequentially. (If filling out by hand, separate sheet may be used if more room is needed.)
Points
20 B - 1 1. Describe how the proposed project improves safety within two miles of your school(s), with respect
to the identified problem(s), including the potential to reduce child injuries and fatalities.
-The installation of additional sidewalks and paths where none exist will remove pedestrians and
bicyclists from hazardous traffic conditions.
- New pathway segments that are added to the current infrastructure will create continuous,
uninterrupted safe routes to school.
- New access routes will alleviate the need for students to travel in unsafe storm drainage ditches
when no other pathway is available.
- Converting the dirt paths frequently utilized by students into safer concrete walkways will improve
accessibility for pedestrians and bicyclists during all weather conditions.
-The lack of waterway crossings currently impedes the desirability of traveling to school by foot or
bicycle. The addition of waterway crossings will create a seamless connection between home and
school.
-Additional hike and bike trails throughout the community will remove student bicyclists from
dangerous roads and highways. These student bicyclists will have access to routes that are not
used by motorized traffic.
-This project proposes to add bicycle storage racks at all K-8 school sites throughout the City of
Wylie. With the current and projected increase in popularity of bike usage, it will be necessary to
increase the bike storage capacity areas.
-The inclusion of 33 ADA ramps in the proposal will facilitate commuting for those students who
require ADA accommodations.
- Several unnecessary bus routes will be eliminated through the auspices of this grant opportunity.
The students that are directly impacted by this change will adopt a healthier life style, enjoy safe
travel to and from school, and lower vehicle emissions will be present in the school areas.
-The overall implications of this program will remove many hazardous conditions that students
encounter on a daily basis.
2. Describe how the student population will be affected by the implementation of this infrastructure
8 B -2 project. Example: What is the anticipated percent increase of children who will walk or bike to school
after the project is implemented? Complete Appendix B: PROPOSED ENVIRONMENT(POST-
PROJECT) for each school (included in this application).
The direct effects on our student population are descibed in Appendix B and on the following list of
implications:
- Improved safety for bicyclists and pedestrians by construcing sidewalks and hike and bike trails
where none exist.
-Significant increases in the interest and amount of children walking/bicycling to and from school.
- Decreased school bus and vehicular traffic would reduce overall fuel usage and emissions
currently present in school zones.
-Greater accessibility to safe travel routes would be available to the handicapped, bicyclists, and
pedestrian traffic.
-Improved healthier lifestyles.
-Enhanced community partnerships between the City of Wylie, Wylie Independent School District,
and the community-based Parks and Recreation Board have been developed as a result of this
grant opportunity.
- Reduced childhood obesity by promoting alternative modes of transportation other than busing or
being driven to school.
TxDOT(1/17/2007)•SRTS Application for Infrastructure Project•page 7 of 7
Attachment B—Proposed Improvement Project(continued)
3. Describe any enforcement, encouragement and/or educational components related to your project,
8 8— 3 either existing or planned. If one or more of the components are not included, please explain why
the component is not an integral part of the project.
As a result of this award, a marketing plan will be utilized and implemented by the City of Wylie and
Wylie Independent School District. This plan has two primary objectives to market the Safe Routes
to School improvements. First, it aims to increase the awareness and the number of students that
will utilize the new safe routes to schools. Second, it seeks to increase the public recognition of the
improvements that were made available by the Safe Routes to School grant. Such public
recognition will be sought at the City level and at the School District level. A special effort will be
expended to use this marketing plan's tool to build "ownership" and recognition of the community-
wide enhancements and improvements to safety. During the implementation of this marketing plan,
print-based and electronic media will remain the primary tools for realizing the program's objectives.
For example, the project improvements will be marketed through the City of Wylie's and Wylie
Independent School District's websites (www.wylietexas.gov and www.wylieisd.net). In addition,
staff members from both entities will be available to answer questions and to field general inquiries
from the public. The community enhancements will also have a presence on electronic newsletters
that are distributed throughout the School District and the entire City of Wylie. Overall, this
marketing plan aims to encourage children in grades K-8 including those with disabilities to walk and
bicycle to school; to make bicycling and walking more appealing; and to publicize improved safety
elements in the vicinity of schools.
Although not identified in the application as a specific and distinct feature, enforcement of existing
laws and ordinances, especially those related to traffic enforcement,will be part of the overall
program implementation. The City of Wylie has a full-time police force which is in charge of crossing
guards. Together, this team regulates and enforces the existing speed limits, the proper operation
of motor vehicles, and the proper behavior of pedestrians and bicyclist who choose to commute in
the City right-of-way. The education and encouragement aspects of the program will likely produce
increased numbers of pedestrians and bicyclists, and Wylie's Police Department will be present to
enforce the proper codes of conduct as needed.
4. Describe the existing and expected land-use changes, such as new schools, housing
and/or commercial developments, which would impact the amount of bicycle and
pedestrian travel. For example, a new 100 home subdivision is being built next to an
4 B—4 elementary school on a heavily traveled arterial roadway without connecting sidewalks or
100,000 square feet of additional retail is expected to be constructed at the intersection
northwest quadrant in the next five years. Please include relevant sections of a
comprehensive plan or bicycle and pedestrian plan, if available.
The City of Wylie is a rapidly growing community. In 2000, the population was 14,000. Presently,
the population is approaching the 36,000 mark. Over 1,000 new homes were built each year since
2002, and 901 new homes were built in 2006. The Wylie Independent School District has passed
two significant bond packages since 2000, and the District has built additional schools to
accommodate the rapid influx of school-aged children and to avoid overcrowding in the existing
schools. The new schools are built in various locations around the City; however, the area west of
the central business district has experienced the most rapid increase in population. As indicated on
the attached map exhibits, several of the proposed projects are located in the western portion of the
City to accommodate this population boom.
Several existing schools are located just south of the central business district, and this area has also
seen a significant increase in residential development since the year 2000. The proposed projects
will clearly address these evolving land use changes in the following manner:
-As these anticipated land use changes materialize, our plans will meet the needs of today and
provide the infrastructure for the future;
- Projected population increases will further congest existing arterial roadways that currently lack
TxDOT(1/17/2007)•SRTS Application for Infrastructure Project•page 8 of 7
Attachment B—Proposed Improvement Project(continued)
adjacent sidewalks. This plan will rectify this situation by constructing the needed alternative
transportation pathways that would provide safe accomodations throughout the community.
-With the continued population and community growth, school-aged pedestrians and bicylcists will
face an increased potential for physical harm. This plan will provide an opportunity to install the
necessary improvements to avoid this predicament.
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TxDOT(1/17/2007)•SRTS Application for Infrastructure Project•page 9 of 8
Attachment C — Project Measurement
Use Attachment C to describe the desired outcomes of the project and how the project will be evaluated in order to
determine its'success. (If filling out by hand, separate sheet may be used if more room is needed.)
Points
1. Describe how the project will be measured and evaluated. Measurements may include before and
after data such as the following:
• Total number of students reached
• Number of students biking
• Number of students walking
10 C— 1 • Number of students busing
• Number of students driven
• Number of new partnerships developed
• Safety improvement analysis
• Letters of appreciation
• Survey of parental approval/support
Commonplace in any new program implementation is the component of evaluation. This component
is necessary to measure the success of the program, to discover if the proposed improvements have
brought about the desired outcomes, and to evaluate whether a change has occurred from the past
to the present. The key element is discerning whether this program is successful will be to monitor
statistical data through empirical observations or survey analysis, to see if more students take
advantage of the alternative routes of travel to school. Information has already been collected
regarding the number of bicyclists commuting to schools, students using buses,the number of bus
routes, etc. The next step would be to gather the same data at specific time intervals after all the
infrastructure improvements have been completed for each particular school site and to evaluate the
degree of success. For instance, since part of the proposed program proposed to establish new
walk and bike routes to school sites, it will be beneficial to compare the number of bicycles currently
being ridden to school with the number of bicycles that are ridden to school a few months after the
project completion, during the following semester, and again during the next school year. After
evaluation, and a degree of success is identified, local officials could determine if education and
encouragement efforts were successful, and modify such measures, if necessary, accordingly. In
addition, any public comment, letters, or phone calls regarding the infrastructure improvements will
be compiled.
The plan to measure and evaluate this project is as follows:
-Data logs will be generated that identify the number of students that walk, bike, bus, and are driven.
-Each log will provide a pre-project year and post-project year record.
-A record of community partnerships will be maintained by the City of Wylie.
-An analysis by the Department of Public Works will measure the safety of new routes produced by
this grant and participation levels will be integrated into this analysis.
-Letters of appreciation from the public will be maintained as a measure of the public's view of this
project.
-Parents will be randomly surveyed for feedback to obtain immediate and ongoing program
monitoring.
TxDOT(1/17/2007) •SRTS Application for Infrastructure Project•page 10 of 10
Attachment D — Project Support
Use Attachment D to describe the project partners and the collaboration that has been created to ensure the success of the
project. (If filling out by hand, separate sheet may be used if more room is needed.)
Points
1. Is the project location(s) on designated route(s) in a local or regional bicycle, pedestrian, and/or trails
3 D- 1 transportation plan in addition to your Safe Routes to School Plan? Please provide details and
relevant sections of the supporting plans.
Yes, portions of the proposed project will allow the City to comply with recommendations made in
the Wylie Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan which was completed in December 2002.
Based upon a citywide survey, Section VII, page 101 of the Master Plan ranks hike and bike trails as
the number one priority desired by residents. Page 104 of the same section states:"Provide safe,
off-street pedestrian and bicycle linkages to existing and new parks, schools, libraries, and
museums, as well as economic, municipal and recreational destinations." The Master Plan also
recommended utilization of the existing drainage corridors throughtout the City for construction of
the hike and bike trails. Please refer to the attached map exhibits to see the location of the various
schools, Master Plan trail recommendations, and the interconncectivity of the proposed
infrastructure improvements. The relevant sections of the Master Plan are attached to this
document.
2. Indicate if there are any other programmed or planned transportation projects adjacent to the
proposed project that would impact the function of the proposed safety improvement. Provide the
time frames for construction and completion for the programmed or planned projects.
2 D-2
If there are no other programmed or planned projects applicable to this proposed projected, please
note that information in the narrative and provide an explanation as to how this proposed project is
part of your overall SRTS plan.
There are two planned transportation projects adjacent to the proposed grant project that would
impact the proposed safety improvements. As per the attached maps, these projects include the
following:
1. The widening of South Ballard Avenue. This transportation project includes the installation of
sidewalks on both sides of the new roadway. In addition, the project is already funded by the City of
Wylie. If Part A of this grant request is approved, the grant's sidewalk improvements would directly
connect with the sidewalk installations that are part of the South Ballard Avenue project. When
combined, these new sidewalks will create safe walking and biking routes between two schools
(Harrison and Burnett) and several neighborhoods. In addition, an existing school bus route serving
this area can be eliminated. The anticipated construction date for the South Ballard project is July
2007 with completion anticipated in April 2008.
2. The widening of FM 3412 (West Brown Street). This transportation project, which is already
funded by the City of Wylie, would have a direct impact on Part B of this grant submittal. If Part B of
this grant request is approved, the grant's sidewalk improvements would directly connect with the
sidewalk installations that are part of the FM 3412 project. Together, the overall improvements will
create safe routes to three different schools (Birmingham, McMillan, and Davis). The anticipated
construction date for FM 3412 project is 2010 with completion anticipated in 2011.
As the above projects are completed and linked with the proposed infrastructure improvements, they
will provide additional connectivity between neighborhoods, schools, and the City park system.
3. Describe any supporting or participating organizations, local agencies, and/or citizen support.
(Possible project partners may include school officials, local traffic engineers, law enforcement
2 D - 3 agencies, public health agencies or organizations, school-based associations, local elected officials,
nonprofit groups, bicycle clubs, local businesses and other community groups). Please attach any
relevant documentation for the proposed safety improvement, such as letters, petitions, and any
TxDOT(1/17/2007)•SRTS Application for Infrastructure Project'page 11 of 11
Attachment D—Project Support(continued)
required resolutions from boards, councils, and regional planning agencies.
This grant submittal has the full support of the City of Wylie City Council and City staff. In addition,
the Wylie Independent School District fully supports and contributed to completion of the application.
A resolution from the governing body of each entity is included as part of this grant submittal. In
addition, the City of Wylie Parks and Recreation Board has also submitted a letter of support for this
project.
3 D -d 4. Describe plans to provide maintenance and ongoing funding, if needed, to ensure the continued
success of the project and the parties responsible for supporting the project.
The resolution of the City of Wylie City Council states that the City"commits to provide maintenance
to the infrastructure improvements once constructed." All proposed infrastructure improvements
located in City right-of-way and/or on City property will be maintained in good working order. The
City of Wylie budgets annually in its operating budget to maintain infrastucture within it jurisdiction.
Since these proposed improvements will be an asset and amenity that our citizens and children will
be able to enjoy for many years, staff would budget annually for their ongoing maintenance cost. In
addition, any improvements located on Wylie Independent School District property will be
adequately maintained through the annual budgeting process to ensure their continued,
uninterrupted use.
TxDOT(1/17/2007)•SRTS Application for Infrastructure Project•page 12 of 11
Attachment E — Project Cost
Use Attachment E to describe the project cost. (If filling out by hand, separate sheet may be used if more room is needed.)
Points
Provide detailed construction cost estimate information presently available. Use Appendix C: "Detailed
Construction Cost Estimate," included in this application (an example construction cost estimate is also
15 E. 1 provided). Please note: while all authorized project costs are eligible for federal reimbursement and must be
shown in Section E of the application, the amount of project award will only be for construction cost. If
applicable, please list any additional funding resources available that will augment the infrastructure project
and describe how these funds will be allocated.
The construction cost estimate is shown in Appendix C. The proposed installation of the pedestrian bridge
to connect Creekhollow Estates to the Wells Parkland and continuing toward West Brown Street will
establish a safe route to Birmingam Elementary School, Davis Intermediate School, and McMillan Junior
High School via parkland. This part of the project will require engineering services to properly design a
structure that will span an existing drainageway in the parkland. At this time, it is estimated that engineering
services will include the following disciplines: Structural to select a bridge design that will not block the flow
from the channel as it flows into the park; Hydrologist to model the outfall to ensure no negative impact on
the flow. Survey for boundary verification and topographic information on the channel; and Civil/Planning to
provide oversight and coordination, soil sampling, foundation design, plans and specifications. It is
estimated that the above professional services will cost approximately$29,600.
The project also includes the installation of bike racks at ten school sites located within the City limits. Staff
has conducted a survey of the number of students who currently choose to bicyle to school, and that
information is contained in Attachments A and C. The installation of bicycle racks at the various school sites
will accommodate the anticipated increase in the number of students who will be riding bikes to school as a
result of this project. At this time, it is estimated that$50,000 will be needed to purchase and install the new
bike racks at the various school sites.
In addition to the above, this project proposes to install 16,600 linear feet of 4-foot wide concrete sidewalks,
5,900 linear feet of 8-foot wide concrete hike and bike trails, 33 ADA ramps at various intersections currently
lacking ADA accessibility, and two water crossings (one on W. A.Allen Blvd. and one on Thomas Street) to
provide to complete pathways that are currently impeded by lack of sidewalks and infrastructure to safely
cross small water impediments. Total construction costs, including labor, material, equipment, and
contingencies is estimated at$720,400. The total funds requested (construction plus engineering) equals
$750,000.
TxDOT(1/17/2007)•SRTS Application for Infrastructure Project•page 13 of 13
I
APPENDIX A:
CURRENT ENVIRONMENT(PRE-PROJECT)
of Students % of Students Who Presently:
of Students Living Living Not Driven Take
#of Eligible for Free w/in 2 w/in 1 Eligible Walk to Bike to to Bus to
School Name Grades Students or Reduced miles of mile of° for us School School School School
Meals school school
Groves Elementary School PK-4 621 31.72% 100% 60% 100% 65% 7% 28% 0%
Cooper Junior High School 5—7 631 30.43% 24% 10% 24% 1% 0% 23% 76%
Dodd Elementary School PK—4 731 16.01% 66% 58% 66% 48% 4% 14% 34%
Davis Intermediate School 5—6 583 26.07% 66% 36% 66% 33% 10% 23% 34%
McMillan Junior High School 7— 8 692 23.99% 31% 12% 31% 14% 5% 12% 69%
Birmingham Elementary School K—4 725 29.66% 86% 67% 86% 60% 6% 20% 14%
Hartman Elementary School PK—4 554 38.63% 64% 49% 64% 52% 2% 10% 36%
Harrison Intermediate School 5—6 558 28.32% 43% 35% 43% 30% 2% 11% 57%
Burnett Junior High School 7—8 615 22.93% 35% 27% 35% 25% 1% 9% 65%
Akin Elementary School PK—4 554 27.44% 73% 49% 73% 57% 3% 13% 27%
TxDOT(1/17/2007)•SRTS Application for Infrastructure Project•page 14 of 14
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APPENDIX B:
PROPOSED ENVIRONMENT(POST-PROJECT)
Post Project Implementation
% of Students Expected To:
% of Students Who Utilize Walk to Bike to Driven to Take Bus to
School Name Remote Drop Offs w/in 1 Mile of School School School School
School
° 17% 8% 0%
Groves Elementary School
N/A 75%
Cooper Junior High School
N/A 3% 5% 16% 76%
Dodd Elementary School
N/A 55% 11% 4% 30%
Davis Intermediate School
N/A 38% 18% 10% 34%
McMillan Junior High School N/A
19% 10% 2% 69%
Birmingham Elementary School
N/A 65% 12% 9% 14%
Hartman Elementary School
N/A 56% 6% 2% 36%
Harrison Intermediate School
N/A 42% 10% 5% 43%
4% °
Burnett Junior High School
N/A 30% 13% 53 0
Akin Elementary School
N/A 62% 9% 6% 23%
•TxDOT(1/17/2007)•SRTS Application for Infrastructure Project•page 15 of 15
Appendix C: Detailed Construction Cost Estimate
Requested SRTS Funding Committed Local
Project: City of Wylie Qty Unit Unit Price($) ($) Funds($) Total Cost
Fo+Jr1oot wide sidewalks
PartA
PirateDrive-Thomas Street to Ballard Avenue 2,500 LF 16 40,000 40,000
Secord Street-Pirate Drive to Stone Road(both sides) 900 LF 16 14,400 14,400
HilltopLane-Pirate Drive to Stone Road(east side) 650 LF 16 10,400 10,400
Thomas Street-Pirate Drive to Stone Road 750 LF 16 12,000 12,000
AlanisLane-Ballard Avenue eastward to dead end(both side 6,600 LF 16 105,600 105,600
Part
Sa:nden Blvd.-Ann Drive to West Brown(one side) 800 LF 16 12,800 12,800
Part C
McCreary Road-Groves Elem to McMillen Road(one side) 2,500 LF 16 40,000 40,000
McCreary Road-McMillen Road to Creekside Estates Drive 1,600 LF 16 25,600 25,600
Part D
W. A Allen Blvd.-Stone to Heatherwood Drive(one side) 300 LF 16 4,800 4,800
Eight.foot wide sidewalks
Part A
Co mmunity Park-Twin Lakes/Southplace to WISD 1,400 LF 32 44,800 44,800
Part 8
Creek Hollow Estates to West Brown 2,600 LF 32 83,200 83,200
Part E
Connect sidewalks at Park Blvd Bridge 1,000 LF 32 32,000 32,000
Part F
Selma Lane to Dodd Elementary 900 LF 32 28,800 28,800
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Part A
Ala nis at Dodd 4 EA 2,000 8,000 8,000
Ala nisatBoyd 2 EA 2,000 4,000 4,000
Ala nisat Hall 4 EA 2,000 8,000 8,000
Alanisat Canyon Lake 4 EA 2,000 8,000 8,000
Ala nit at North Lake 2 EA 2,000 4,000 4,000
Ala nis at Lake Whitney 2 EA 2,000 4,000 4,000
Second Street at Duncan Way 4 EA 2,000 8,000 8,000
Second Street at Pirate 2 EA 2,000 4,000 4,000
Part C
McCreary Road at Creekside Estate Drive 2 EA 2,000 4,000 4,000
McCreary Road at McMillen 2 EA 2,000 4,000 4,000
McCreary Road at South Fork 2 EA 2,000 4,000 4,000
McCreary Road at Riverway 1 EA 2,000 2,000 2,000
Part F
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Thomas Street 1 EA 5,000 5,000 5,000
Part B
Cross Creek to Wells Parkland(east approach to bridge,
sidewalk access,and bridge foundation) 1 EA 25,000 25,000 25,000
Wells Parkland to Creek Hollow (west approach to bridge,
sidewalk access,and bridge foundation) 1 EA 25,000 25,000 25,000
Creek Hollow to Wells Parkland(bridge structure) 1 EA 90,000 90,000 90,000
Part D
W.A.Allen Blvd. 1 EA 5,000 5,000 5,000
Crosswalk Improvements '"
Install Crosswalk Signage 12 EA 400 4,800 4,800
Install Crosswalk Striping 12 EA 200 2,400 2,400
Bike Racks
Groves Elementary School 1 EA 5,000 5,000 5,000
Cooper Junior High School 1 EA 5,000 5,000 5,000
Appendix C: Detailed Construction Cost Estimate
Requested SRTS Funding Committed Local
Project: City of Wylie Qty Unit Unit Price($) ($) Funds($) Total Cost
Dodd Elementary School 1 EA 5,000 5,000 5,000
Davis Intermediate School 1 EA 5,000 5,000 5,000
McMillan Junior High School 1 EA 5,000 5,000 5,000
Birmingham Elementary School 1 EA 5,000 5,000 5,000
Hartman Elementary School 1 EA 5,000 5,000 5,000
Harrison Intermediate School 1 EA 5,000 5,000 5,000
Burnett Junior High School 1 EA 5,000 5,000 5,000
Akin Elementary School 1 EA 5,000 5,000 5,000
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-16(R)
A RESOLUTION OF TILE CITY OF WYLIE,TEXAS AUTHORIZING
THE APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR THE
TEXAS SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, TxDOT is accepting grant applications to 1) enable and encourage children
in grades K-8, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school; 2) to make
bicycling and walking to school a safer and more appealing transportation alternative, thereby
encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle from an early age; 3) to facilitate the planning,
development, and implementation of projects and activities that will improve safety and reduce
traffic, fuel consumption, and air pollution in the vicinity of schools, utilizing federal
transportation funds;and
WHEREAS,the City of Wylie wishes to submit a grant application for an infrastructure
project related to the Texas Safe Routes to School program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Wylie wishes to designate a project manager for the purposes of
working with TxDOT;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WYLIE:
SECTION 1: That the City of Wylie hereby certifies that the funds for participating in
this application are readily available at this time.
SECTION 2: That the City of Wylie hereby authorizes and directs its City Manager or his
designee to act as the Applicant in working with TxDOT for the purposes of the grant funding.
SECTION 3: That the City of Wylie hereby endorses this project and commits to provide
maintenance to the infrastructure improvements once constructed.
DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas this
8th day of May, 2007.
Aid/ _
Mondy, ayor
ATTEST: F ''�
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SEAL
Car le Ehrlich, i ecretary �---�
Resolution No.2007-16
Texas Safe Routes to School Program
Grant Application-TxDOT
A RESOLUTION OF WYLIE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT,
AUTHORIZING A COLLABORATIVE APPLICATION WITH THE CITY OF
WYLIE TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION (TxDOT) FOR
GRANT FUNDING FOR THE TEXAS SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, TxDOT is accepting grant applications to 1) enable and
encourage children in grades K-8, including those with disabilities, to walk and
bicycle to school; 2) to make bicycling and walking to school a safer and more
appealing transportation alternative, thereby encouraging a healthy and active
lifestyle from an early age; 3) to facilitate the planning, development, and
implementation of projects and activities that will improve safety and reduce
traffic, fuel consumption, and air pollution in the vicinity of schools, utilizing
federal transportation funds; and
WHEREAS, Wylie ISD wishes to participate in a grant application for an
infrastructure project related to the Texas Safe Routes to School program; and
WHEREAS, Wylie ISD wishes to support and partner with the City of
Wylie for the purpose of working with TxDOT;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY WYLIE ISD
SECTION 1: That Wylie ISD hereby certifies that our participation in this
application is as a member of this consortium.
SECTION 2: That Wylie ISD hereby authorizes and directs its Superintendent or
his designee to act as the co-applicant in working with the City of Wylie and
TxDOT for the purposes of the grant funding.
SECTION 3: That Wylie ISD hereby endorses this project and commits to
provide maintenance to the infrastructure improvements on school district
property once constructed.
Introduced, read, and passed by the affirmation vote of the Wylie ISD School
Board on this 19th day of April 2007.
President, Board of Trustees Secretary, Boar f Trustees
Wylie Independent School District Wylie Independent School District
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CITY OF WYLIEA mission._
ttru-i,
...to be responsible stewards of the public trtrsi,
to strive for excellence in public service and to
enhance the quality of life for all.
April 23, 2007
Ms. Debra Vermillion
Interim Safe Routes to School Coordinator
Traffic Operations Division
Texas Department of Transportation
125 E. 11 Street
Austin, TX 78701-2483
Ms. Vermillion:
We, the members of the City of Wylie Park and Recreation Board, are pleased to convey our
support of a grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation for the Texas Safe
Routes to School program.
The City of Wylie is requesting funding to assist in the development of infrastructure in
accordance with the program to promote walking and bicycling to school for children in grades
K—8. Several of the proposed improvements include the installation of hike and bike trails in
the City parks which will act as linkages between neighborhoods and school locations. We fully
support this endeavor and would welcome the infrastructure improvements in the City's park
system.
We appreciate your consideration of this submittal.
-Sin`cerely,
Da .Chesnut, Chaivmaln David Wille , Co-Chairman
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Anne/ ney, Board Me ber,...{'r Benny Jo s, Board Member
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Brandy Laflour, 'Board Member Donna Larson, Board Member
Frankie Delgado, Board Member
2000 Highway 78 North ® Wylie,Texas 75098 • 972.442.8100 • www.wylietexas.gov
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CITY OF WYLIE Our Mission...
...to be responsible stewards of the public trust,
to strive for excellence inn public service and to
enhance the quality of life for all.
May 18, 2007
Michael Sferra, Public Services Director
2000 Highway 78 North
Wylie, Texas 75098
Subject: Safe Routes to School Program/Park Boulevard Bridge
Mr. Sferra:
I have considered several options regarding pedestrian access and connecting the existing
sidewalks on the east and west sides of the bridge on Park Boulevard.
I recommend that that the existing sidewalks located on the south side of the bridge and
below the roadway elevation be looped underneath the bridge and extended up to the
existing sidewalk located on the north side of the roadway. This would eliminate the need
to install a low water crossing at the site and would facilitate the future expansion of the
bridge to six lanes.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Chris Hoisted, P.E.
City Engineer
City of Wylie
949 Hensley Lane
Wylie, TX 75098
Phone: 972-442-8100
Fax: 972-442-5641
2000 Highway 78 North • Wylie,Texas 75098 ® 972.442.8100 0 www.wylietexas.gov
FACILITY IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
The adequacy of existing parks, recreation facilities and open space is determined by
comparing the needs of the present and forecasted populations of Wylie to specific goals and
standards. The Collin County Parks and Open Space Strategic Plan presents a modified
version of the standards published by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) to
create a local guideline to determine land and facility requirements for various kinds of park and
recreation needs at the community level.
According to the standards, Wylie has kept up with the demand for baseball/softball
fields, football fields, playgrounds and soccer fields. The City falls short in meeting the facility
standards for active amenities such as basketball, practice fields, sand volleyball, tennis courts
and trails.
The recommendations also address the standards for passive recreation facilities such
as pavilions/shelters, picnic tables and recreation centers. The City of Wylie falls short in
providing these passive amenities to its citizens.
In order to help develop recommendations for specific facility improvements in Wylie, the
planning team conducted a mail-out survey to random Wylie citizens and youth. (see page 75)
This needs assessment study provided guidance to the planning team based on citizen needs
and priorities. A series of priority items was established combining input from the Citizen
Survey, Youth Survey, City Council, Task Force, Park Board and City Staff. (see page100) The
priorities were categorized into high, moderate and low.
The following recommendations address the specific needs identified in the Wylie community:
A. HIGH PRIORITY ITEMS
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should be a minimum of 8' wide to promote safe access by multiple user groups.
A major trail system spine could connect major points of destination throughout
the City. Existing destinations that have been identified include Lake Lavon and
Lake Ray Hubbard, Woodbridge Golf Club, Founders Park and adjacent school
athletic facilities.
An existing equestrian trail is located at Trinity Trail Head Park.
2. Provide Plavqrounds/Play Equipment by upgrading existing facilities and providing
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Board & Commission Interview Schedule — 2007
Time Thursday, June 7, 2007 Time Monday, June 11, 2007
'/ 6:00 : Sam Satterwhite - WEDC 6:00 Robert Diaz—Parks/Rec & 4B ✓
✓ 6:10 : Lt. Atkison —Animal Shelter 6:10 Kevin Finnell —Planning& Zoning ✓
✓ 6:20 Johnny Bray— Construction 6:20 - Brandi LaFleur—Parks & Rec. V
✓ 6:30 Rachel Orozco - Library 6:30 Shirley Burnett—Library/P&R 4B V
✓ 6:40r Renae 011ie — P&Z/ZBOA 6:40 Dan Chesnut—Parks & Rec./4B V
✓ 6:50 Sean McEnany 6:50 Barbara Marks—Public Arts Board V
✓ 7:00 David James —Library Board 7:00 William Baumbach V
✓ 7:10 Tim Bennett—Planning and Zoning 7:10 Marvin Fuller - WEDC V
✓ 7:20 Anne Hiney—Parks & Rec 4B Board 7:20 Ashley Burt V
7:30 Vacant 7:30 Tasha Finch V
V 7:40 Frank Spingola—Construction Code 7:40 Elena Choate V
✓ 7:50 Patsy Robertson—Public Arts Board 7:50 Ramona Kopchenko V
✓ 8:00 Kelli Bolton 8:00 David Tillery V
✓ 8:10 Robert Thurmond Jr. 8:10 Lisa Palomba V
✓ 8:20 Ruthie Wright 8:20 Angelika Osbon ✓
✓ 8:30 Jim Griffin 8:30 Mitch Herzog - WEDC V
8:40 Lymari Ames V
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considered for reappointment/did not set up time
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Steve Repasky—Construction Code Board—No
response to letter or calls regarding re-appointment
and/or interviews
Time Thursday, June 14, 2007 Time Thursday, June 14 (continued)
'` 6:00 Linda Jourdan—Zoning BOA 8:00
< 6:10 Ken Qualls—Animal Shelter Board 8:10
6:20 Frankie Delgado—Parks & Rec Board 8:20
/ 6:30 Zachary Herrera 8:30
' 6:40 Kathryn Welp 8:40
a,r 6:50 John Manganilla 8:50
,, 7:00 Eric LeJeune 9:00
-`" 7:10 Margaret Boyd 9:10
f 7:20 Amanda McMurdie
....... ` 7:30 Robert Wieneke
7:40 Christine Eustice
/` 7:50 Joe Murphy- Library Board
-Appointment time set with applicant 6/1/2007
V-Consider without an interview
2007 BOARD AND COMMISSION
APPLICANT SUMMARY CHART
ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
This board must have 4 qualified members:1 licensed veterinarian,1 animal shelter employee,1 county or municipal official,1 representative
from an animal welfare organization,and 1 City of Wylie resident.
Seeking Reappt. Applicant Interviewed-
Current Board Members I Expiring Terms(2) I (1i New Applicants(3) Preference Yes/No Position Appointed
Chuck Kerin
Diane Culver Elena Choate 2
Ken Qualls Ken Qualls Yes Margaret Boyd 3
Heather Screws Kathryn Welp 3
Earl Newsom Earl Newsom No
CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD
Seeking Applicant
Current Board Members Expiring Terms(4) Reappt.(1)(1) New Applicants(2) preference
not known
Ronald Hauck Zachary Herrera 1
Elvia Clark
Jim Chaney Christine Eustice 3
Scott Henry Scott Henry No
Chad Tittle Chad Tittle No
Steve Repasky Steve Repaski N F :",, r e-1 J IG
Frank Spingola Frank Spingola Yes
LIBRARY BOARD
Seeking Reappt. I Applicant Interviewed-
Current Board Members I Expiring Terms(4) (3i New Applicants(13) preference Yes/No Position Appointed
Sandra Williams Sandra Williams No James Griffin 1
Lucy Shriver Tasha Finch 1
Shirley Burnett Shirley Burnett Yes Amanda McMurdie 2
Grace Morrison Margaret Boyd 2
David James David James Yes Sean McEnany 2
Junaid Najamuddin Eric LeJeune 2
Joe Murphy Joe Murphy Yes David Tillery 2
Ramona Kopchenko 3
Ashley Burt 3
Elena Choate 3
Lisa Palomba 3
Lyman'Ames 3
Kathryn Welp 4
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2007 BOARD AND COMMISSION
APPLICANT SUMMARY CHART
PARKS&RECREATION BOARD
I Seeking Reappt. Applicant Interviewed-
Current Board Members Expiring Terms(3) (3) New Applicants(7) Preference Yes/No Position Appointed
Donna Larson David Tillery 1
Daniel Chestnut Daniel Chesnut Yes Angelika Osbon 1
Brandi Lafleur Brandi Lafleur Yes Lymari Ames 1
Anne Hiney Sean McEnany 1
Frankie Delgado Frank Delgado Yes Ramona Kopchenko 2
Benny Jones James Griffin 2
David Willey Amanda McMurdie 3
PARKS&RECREATION 4B BOARD
Seeking Reappt. Applicant Interviewed-
Current Board Members Expiring Terms(4) I (3)and(1) New Applicants(1) Preference Yes/No Position Appointed
Vacancy
Shirley Burnett Shirley Burnett Yes
Dan Chestnut Daniel Chesnut Yes Robert Wieneke 4
Anne Hiney Anne Hiney Yes
Vacant Vacant(Eric Hogue) Vacant
John Mondy
Merrill Young
Rick White
PLANNING&ZONING BOARD
Seeking Reappt. Applicant Interviewed-
Current Board Members Expiring Terms(3)(1) (2)& New Applicants(9) Position Appointed
Vacancy Preference Yes/No
(2)Vacancies
Scott Ames John Manganilla 1
Kevin Finnell Kevin Finnell Yes William Baumbach 1
Position Vacant-
Vacant Jamie Gregg Resigned Vacant Ramona Kopchenko 1
John Onufreiczuk Lisa Palomba 1
Dennis Larson Zachary Herrera 2
Position Vacant(was
Vacant held by David Goss) Vacant Christine Eustice 2
Tim Bennett Tim Bennett Yes Tasha Finch 2
Eric LeJeune 3
James Griffin 3
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2007 BOARD AND COMMISSION
APPLICANT SUMMARY CHART
WYUE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Seeking Reappt. Applicant Interviewed-
Current Board Members I Expiring Terms(2) (2) New Applicants(6) Preference Yes/No Position Appointed
Mitch Herzog Mitch Herzog Yes Kathryn Welp 1
Marvin Fuller Marvin Fuller Yes Robert Wieneke 2
Chris Seely Lymari Ames 2
John Yeager Angelika Osbon 2
Merrill Young William Baumbach 2
John Manganilla 3
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
Seeking Reappt. Applicant Interviewed-
Current Board Members Expiring Terms(3) (3)and(1) New Applicants(6) Position Appointed
and 1 resignation Vacancy Preference Yes/No
Willie Osborne(Alt) Willie Osborne Yes
Karyn McGinnis(Alt) Karyn McGinnis Yes Lisa Palomba 2
Linda Jourdan Linda Jourdan Yes John Manganilla 2
Marilyn Herrera Angelika Osbon 3
Layne LeBaron William Baumbach 3
Position Vacant-
Vacant Thomas Young resigned Vacant Robert Wieneke 3
Jeff Ellis James Griffin 4
PUBLIC ARTS ADVISORY BOARD
Seeking Reappt. Applicant Interviewed-
Current Board Members Expiring Terms(3) (2) and(1) New Applicants(14) Preference Yes/No Position Appointed
Vacancy
Barbara Marks Barbara Marks Yes Amanda McMurdie 1
Patsy Robertson Patsy Robertson Yes Christine Eustice 1
Larry Clark Larry Clark No Kelli Bolton 1
Polly Harrison Ashley Burt 1
Kathy Spillyards Elena Choat 1
Stewart Matthews Eric LeJeune 1
Warner Washington Margaret Boyd 2
John Manganilla 2
Robert Wieneke 2
Kathryn Welp 2
David Tillery 3
Tasha Finch 3
Lisa Palomba 4
James Griffin 5
NORTH TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Current Board Members Expiring Terms(1) Place Vacant New Applicants(2) Applicant Interviewed- Position Appointed
Preference Yes/No
Marvin Fuller Robert Thurmond Jr. ONLY
Vacant Vacant(Harry Tibbals) Vacant Robert Wieneke 1
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Robert Diaz
From: Mike Sferra
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 7:49 AM
To: Robert Diaz; 'Dave Willey'
Cc: Bill Nelson
Subject: RE: next meeting
Here's an update (responses in green)on David's questions with information I currently have available:
A couple of things I'd like to go over at the next meeting:
•An update on the cooperative bike trail plan with the county
As I understand it, Bill Nelson submitted information to Collin County about future land acquisitions and locations
of trails. The County requested this information from area cities so that they could structure a November 2007
bond proposition. It appears that the County intends to make grant funding available in future years for
development of trails that link neighboring communities in the County. Details will become available once the
County releases information about the bond proposition..
•An update on the Well's property scheduling, layout, and proposed bike trail.
Construction of the new City Hall. Library, and Rec Center are scheduled for late 2007 or early 2008 (depending
on the bidding and award process) in the site recommended by the consultants. Funding for master planning of
the Wells property is being requested in the Park Division FY07-08 budget. Council must approve the requested
line item, and budget hearings are usually held in July and August. The proposed bike trail project as part of a
Safe Routes to School Program grant opportunity with TxDOT was submitted on May 25, 2007. It must now be
reviewed at several TxDOT committees. It has already "cleared" the local Dallas office. I don't believe we'll hear
anything until September or October about the degree of success of the application.
• Background and current options with the Corp of Engineers regarding picking up property for park purposes
Bill Nelson will be bringing this information to the next Park Board meeting.
•Any possibilities of going under FM544 to link Wells and the High School.
This is an opportunity that needs to be explored with TxDOT and the railroad. It has the potential to possibly be a
future grant project with the County. If funding for the Wells master planning is approved, we would recommend
that the consultant investigate the feasibility and identify potential points for establishing this connection.
• Update on the School Crossing projects
I assume David means the Safe Routes to School grant application. If so re;te,at n
n ",,, 25 2007_ It must now be I hope that answers some of your questions, David. If you need more information,just let us know. We'll be glad
to respond.
Rob, you may want to include this email in the packet for the benefit of the Board Members.
Michael B. Sferra
Public Services Director
City of Wylie
949 Hensley Lane
Wylie, Texas 75098
Phone: 972-442-8108
Fax: 972-442-5461
6/11/2007
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Robert Diaz
From: Dave Willey[dwilley@mckinneytexas.org]
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 2:40 PM
To: Robert Diaz
Cc: Mike Sferra; Bill Nelson
Subject: RE: next meeting
I would like to show Bennie how we were trying to get the main line of a trail system from the High School,
Birmingham, and possibly to the lake. I a still curious to know of the 544 crossing and where it would be best to
go under the bridge, or if that is even the best idea.
From: Robert Diaz [mailto:robert.diaz@wylietexas.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 11:50 AM
To: Dave Wiley
Cc: Mike Sferra; Bill Nelson
Subject: RE: next meeting
Just a general discussion for"bike trails," do you have any specific items related to this you need me to put in the
agenda report?
Robert Diaz
Asst. Superintendent
City of Wylie
Parks and Recreation Department
972-442-8197 office
972-442-I 744 fax
robert.diazru«ylietexas.gov
From: Dave Willey [mailto:dwilley@mckinneytexas.org]
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 10:29 AM
To: Mike Sferra; Robert Diaz
Cc: Bill Nelson
Subject: RE: next meeting
I would like the other members to see this and be available for a "bike trail" discussion at the meeting.
Thanks again.
Dave
From: Mike Sferra [mailto:mike.sferra@wylietexas.gov]
Sent: Monday,June 11, 2007 7:49 AM
To: Robert Diaz; Dave Willey
Cc: Bill Nelson
Subject: RE: next meeting
Here's an update ( ) on David's questions with information I currently have available:
A couple of things I'd like to go over at the next meeting:
•An update on the cooperative bike trail plan with the county
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Robert Diaz /2
From: Robert Diaz
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 8:07 AM
To: 'Anne Hiney'; 'Benny Jones'; 'Brandi Lafleur; 'Dan Chesnut'; 'David Wi ey'; 'Donna Larson'; ' rankie
Delgado'
Cc: Dionna Covington; Mike Sferra; Bill Nelson
Subject: PR Wylie
PRWylie
June Meeting-Monday, June 25, 2007at 6:30pm at Municipal Complex.
Look for packets on Friday, June 22, 2007.
June meeting highlight
Representatives with Half and Associates will attend the meeting to discuss the revisions requested by the board
for the Founders Park Phase 2 Bond Project. There will also be a representative from the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers to discuss use of Corps property for park use.
Update on the Recreation Center/City Hall/Library
After deciding to move forward on all three projects to begin at the same time, the City Council updated the
contracts at their last regular meeting to reflect constructing all three buildings. Staff continues to work with
Ballard-King and Associates the consultant who will prepare the Enterprise Plan for the Recreation Center. This
plan will assist staff, architects, Board, and Council on aspects of operations and the types of revenues that can
be captured by the new facility. Staff will keep the Board updated on the progress. No changes or updates have
been done on the actual buildings at this time.
Construction status:
Skate Park at Joel Scott Park-The equipment is on order. The engineered drawings for the concrete slab for the
skate park are still not completed. Staff is hoping to get this completed and start work on the slab soon.
Basketball courts-Basketball courts at Community, Eureka, Lakeside, and Friendship Parks are 100%
complete. Staff recently discovered that the surfacing at the court at Friendship Park did not adhere to the
concrete and is now pealing up. We are working to get the contractor to make repairs of the surfacing; the
surfacing does have warranty coverage.
Olde City Park-Landscape and amenities (i.e. benches and tables) have been installed. The park has been
seeded and hopefully turf will soon begin to grow.
Joel Scott Park-Staff is still working on dirt work and preparation for the skate park will begin soon.
David Willey recently sent questions to staff on various topics. These topics will be addressed in the
agenda for Monday, below are the responses from staff to David.
Here's an update (responses in green)on David's questions with information I currently have available:
A couple of things I'd like to go over at the next meeting:
•An update on the cooperative bike trail plan with the county
As I understand it; Bill Nelson submitted information to Collin County about future land acquisitions and locations
of trails. The County requested this information from area cities so that they could structure a November 2007
bond proposition. It appears that the County intends to make grant funding available in future years for
development of trails that link neighboring communities in the County. Details will become available once the
County releases information about the bond proposition.
•An update on the Well's property scheduling, layout, and proposed bike trail.
— Construction of the new City Hall, Library, and Rec Center are scheduled for late 2007 or early 2008 (depending
on the bidding and award process) in the site recommended by the consultants. Funding for master planning of
6/21/2007
Page 2 of 2
the Wells property is being requested in the Park Division FY07-08 budget. Council must approve the requested
line item, and budget hearings are usually held in July and August. The proposed bike trail project as part of a
Safe Routes to School Program grant opportunity with TxDOT was submitted on May 25, 2007. It must now be
reviewed at several TxDOT committees. It has already "cleared' the local Dallas office. I don't believe we'll hear
anything until September or October about the degree of success of the application.
• Background and current options with the Corp of Engineers regarding picking up property for park purposes
Bill Nelson will be bringing this information to the next Park Board meeting.
•Any possibilities of going under FM544 to link Wells and the High School.
This is an opportunity that needs to be explored with TxDOT and the railroad. It has the potential to possibly be a
future grant project with the County. If funding for the Wells master planning is approved, we would recommend
that the consultant investigate the feasibility and identify potential points for establishing this connection.
• Update on the School Crossing projects
I assume David means the Safe Routes to School grant application. If so. reiterating from above, the Safe
Routes to School Program grant opportunity with TxDOT was submitted on May 25, 2007. It must now be
reviewed at several TxDOT committees. It has already 'cleared' the local Dallas office. I don't believe we'll hear
anything until September or October about the degree of success of the application.
I hope that answers some of your questions, David. If you need more information,just let us know. We'll be glad
to respond.
Rob, you may want to include this email in the packet for the benefit of the Board Members.
Michael B. Sferra
Public Services Director
City of Wylie
Have a great rest of the week!
Robert Diaz
Asst. Superintendent
City of Wylie
Parks and Recreation Department
972-442-8197 office
972-442-1744 fax
robert.diaz@wylietexas.gov
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City of Wylie ARCHITECTURE
Wylie,Wylie,Texas
TOTAL PROJECT COST MODEL- LIBRARY PHASE 1 CITY HALL PHASE RECREATION CENTER
LIBRARY,CITY HALL AND RECREATION CENTER and PHASE II 1 and PHASE II PHASE 1 and PHASE II
I. CONSTRUCTION COSTS Unit Unit Cost Subtotal Unit Unit Cost Subtotal Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
Phase I 30,000 $ 218.10 $6,543,000 30,000 $ 239.07 $7,172,049 34,500 $7,141,825
Phase II 15,960 5 174.38 $2,783,032 13,500 $ 215.69 $2,911,812 10,000 $2,856,745
Additional Cost for Central HVAC Plant(divided equally) $415,778 $415,778 $415,778
Additional Cost for Entry Canopies(divided equally) $275,000 $275,000 $275,000
Reduced Cost for Single Phase(divided equally) -$685.400 -$685,400 -$685,400
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS 45,960 59,331,410 43,500 $10,089,239 44,500 510,003,948
(design and construction contingency included)
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II. OTHER PROJECT COSTS Unit Unit Cost Subtotal Unit Unit Cost Subtotal Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
1.Arts Fund 1% 593,314 1% $100,892 1% $100,039
2.FF&E
A.AV Infrastructure 45,960 $ 0.50 $22,980 43,500 S 0.50 $21,750 44,500 S 0.50 $22,250
B.AV Equipment general fund general fund general fund
C.Technology(Data/Communication)Infrastructure 45,960 $ 2.00 $91,920 43,500 $ 2.00 $87,000 44,500 $ 2.00 $89,000
D.Building Access Control Infrastructure&Equipment 45,960 $ 1.00 $45,960 43,500 $ 1.00 $43,500 44,500 5 1.00 $44,500
E.Furniture,Fixtures&Equipment 45,960 5 20.00 $919,200 43,500 $ 15.00 $652,500 44,500 $ 27.00 51,201,500
F.Food Service Equipment general fund general fund general fund
G.Site&Building Signage 45,%0 S 2.25 5103,410 43,500 $ 2.00 $87,000 44,500 $ 2.25 $100,125
H.Specialty Equipment in above in above in above
I.FF&E Contingency&Escalation Adjustment 3% $35,504 3% $26,753 3% 543,721
Subtotal Item IV.2 $1,312,288 $1,019,395 $1,601,136
3.Owner Furnished Fixtures&Equipment
A.Fixtures&Equipment(computer,printer,copier,etc.) general fund general fund general fund
B.Telephone 45,960 $ 1.00 $45,960 43,500 $ 2.00 $87,000 44,500 1.00 $44,500
Subtotal Item IV.3 $45,960 $87,000 $44,500
4.Library Expenditures
A.Collection Material general fund
B.Collection Security from capital improvement
C.Collection Software general fund
Subtotal item IV.4 $0 n/a $0 n/a $0
5.Testing Services
A.Geotechnical $7,500 $7,500 S7,500
B.Testing&Inspection $45,000 $45,000 545,000
Subtotal Item IV.S $52,500 $52,500 $52,500
6.Professional Fees
A. Basic Service(Arch,FFE,Struct.,MEP) 10.00% $933,141 10.0% $1,008,924 10.0% $1,000,395
B. Civil Engineering $13,000 $13,000 $13,000
C.Surveying $4,000 $4,000 $4,000
D.Landscape&Irrigation Consultant $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
E.Acoustical/AV Consultant $25,000 $25,000 $25,000
F.Architectural Lighting Consultant $15,000 $15,000 $15,000
G.IT&Building Access Control Consultant $35,000 $35,000 $35,000
H.Interior Design It Furniture Selection $82,728 $58,725 $108,135
I. Graphic Designer $60,000 $50,000 $60,000
J. LEED Consultant and Commissioning Agent $48,000 $45,000 $45,000
K. Specialty Consultant Multiplier 10% $22,000 10% $20,700 10% $21,700
L. Reimbursable Professional Expenses $69,986 $75,669 budget $75,030
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Wylie,Texas
TOTAL PROJECT COST MODEL- LIBRARY PHASE 1 CITY HALL PHASE RECREATION CENTER
LIBRARY,CITY HALL AND RECREATION CENTER and PHASE II 1 and PHASE II PHASE 1 and PHASE II
I. CONSTRUCTION COSTS Unit Unit Cost Subtotal Unit Unit Cost Subtotal Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
Phase I 30,000 $ 218.10 56,543,000 30,000 $ 239.07 $7,172,049 34,500 $7,141,825
Phase II 15,960 $ 174.38 52,783,032 13,500 $ 215.69 52,911,812 10,000 $2,856,745
Additional Cost for Central HVAC Plant(divided equally) $415,778 5415,778 $415,778
Additional Cost for Entry Canopies(divided equally) $275,000 5275,000 5275,000
Reduced Cost for Single Phase(divided equally) -5685,400 -5685,400 -$685,400
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS 45,960 $9,331,410 43,500 $10,089,239 44,500 $10,003,948
(design and construction contingency included)
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II. OTHER PROJECT COSTS Unit Unit Cost Subtotal Unit Unit Cost Subtotal Unit Unit Cost Subtotal
1.Arts Fund 1% $93,314 1% $100,892 1% $100,039
2.FFE
A.AV Infrastructure 45,960 $ 0.50 $22,980 43,500 $ 0.50 $21,750 44,500 S 0.50 $22,250
B.AV Equipment general fund general fund general fund
C.Technology(Data/Communication)Infrastructure 45,960 $ 2.00 $91,920 43,500 $ 2.00 $87,000 44,500 $ 2.00 $89,000
D.Building Access Control infrastructure&Equipment 45,960 $ 1.00 $45,960 43,500 $ '1.00 $43,500 44,500 $ 1.00 $44,500
E.Furniture,Fixtures&Equipment 45,960 $ 20.00 $919,200 43,500 $ 15.00 5652,500 44,500 $ 27.00 $1,201,500
F.Food Service Equipment general fund general fund general fund
G.Site&Building Signage 45,960 $ 2.25 $103,410 43,500 $ 2.00 $87,000 44,500 $ 2.25 $100,125
H.Specialty Equipment in above in above in above
I.FF&E Contingency&Escalation Adjustment 3% 535,504 3% $26,753 3% $43,721
Subtotal Item IV.2 $1,312,288 $1,019,395 $1,601,136
3.Owner Furnished Fixtures&Equipment
A.Fixtures&Equipment(computer,printer,copier,etc.) general fund general fund general fund
B.Telephone 45,960 S 1.00 $45,960 43,500 $ 7.00 587,000 44,500 1.00 544,500
Subtotal Item IV.3 $45,960 $87,000 $44,500
4.Library Expenditures
A.Collection Material general fund
B.Collection Security from capital improvement
C.Collection Software general fund
Subtotal Item IV.4 $0 n/a $0 n/a $0
5.Testing Services
A.Geotechnical $7,500 $7,500 S7,500
B.Testing E Inspection $45,003 $45,000 545,000
Subtotal Item IV.5 $52,500 $52,500 $52,500
6.Professional Fees
A. Basic Service(Arch,FFE,Struct.,MEP) 10.00% $933,141 10.0% $1,008,924 10.0% $1,000,395
B. Civil Engineering $13,000 $13,000 513,000
C.Surveying $4,000 $4,000 $4,000
D.Landscape E Irrigation Consultant $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
E.Acoustical/AV Consultant $25,000 $25,000 525,000
F.Architectural Lighting Consultant 515,000 $15,000 515,000
G.IT&Building Access Control Consultant $35,000 $35,000 535,000
H.Interior Design&Furniture Selection $82,728 $58,725 $108,135
I. Graphic Designer $60,000 $50,000 $60,000
J. LEED Consultant and Commissioning Agent $48,000 $45,000 S45,000
K. Specialty Consultant Multiplier 10% $22,000 10% $20,700 10% $21,700
L. Reimbursable Professional Expenses 569,986 $75,669 budget 575,030
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