HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08 - Settlers Park MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 15, 2025
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER WITH RLM EARTHCO FOR
SETTLERS PARK PHASE 1
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of a Change Order for the construction
of an additional 1,300 +/- linear feet of 8-foot paved trail at Settlers Park
with RLM EarthCoand; approve the acceptance of an associated Trail
Easement, City of Grapevine Permanent Hike, Bike and Pedestrian Trail
Easement with Temporary Construction Easement; and take any
necessary action..
FUNDING SOURCE: Upon approval, an amount not to exceed $798,593 will be available from
the Tax Increment Fund #1.
BACKGROUND: Settlers Park is located in the northern section of Grapevine just west of
State Highway 26 and north of Bass Pro Court. The Park encompasses
15.8± acres of which 6.2 acres is a spring fed pond surrounded by mature
woodlands. The land was dedicated by Grapevine Equity partners, LLC in
2020.
Phase 1 improvements include a multi-purpose concrete trail along the
west shoreline of the pond, boardwalk, fishing pier, pavilion, nature trails,
interpretive signage, program signage, restroom facility, and parking. The
opportunity to extend the multi-purpose concrete trail on the east
shoreline of the pond is now possible with a proposed trail easement
across the DFW Hilton property. The addition of 1,300 linear foot of trail
requires a Change Order in an amount not to exceed $798,593 to the
existing Settlers Park Phase 1 contract with RLM EarthCo. The trail
extension will include earthwork, drainage culverts, stone faced retaining
walls, concrete paving, and railing in addition to the demolition of the
existing aging asphalt path and retaining walls. The amount of the change
order is not to exceed $798,593 funded by the Tax Increment Fund #1.
Construction will begin immediately and is anticipated to last 90 days.