Consider motion to adopt RESOLUTION ordering construction on the 2023 Creekside Park Improvements project, and fixing a date for hearing thereon and taking of bids therefor. (date of bid-letting: 5/30/23 @ 10:30 A.M. / date of hrg: 6/5/23 @ 5:30 P.M.)

The action before the Council is the adoption of a Resolution regarding the Creekside Park Improvements project.  This involves ordering construction, setting a public hearing date on the contract documents (plans, specifications, form of contract), estimated total cost, and setting a date for considering bids on the project.

Project improvements include grading, installation of PCC paving, playground equipment with poured-in-place rubber surface, and permanent seeding.

Other associated improvements include drinking fountain installation, open shelter structure (ADD ALT), erosion control, temporary traffic control, tree planting, and miscellaneous work necessary to complete the project.

The project is being presented for bidding at this time.  Pending project approval and award by the City Council, the contractor will be required to start the project no later than June 23, 2023. The Contractor shall fully complete the project no later than October 27, 2023. Council approval at this time will set the following schedule for the proceedings:

1. Set Date of Bid Opening and Public Hearing: May 1, 2023

2. Post Notice to Bidders and Notice of Public Hearing:  May 3, 2023

3. Publish Notice to Bidders and Notice of Public of Hearing:  May 19, 2023

4. Bid Opening (10:30 A.M., Public Services Building):  May 30, 2023

5. Public Hearing and Contract Award:  June 5, 2023
(Hold Public Hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, estimated total cost and enhancement of payment; and review bids, award contract, and approve contract and bonds.)