TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Douglas J. Hewett, ICMA-CM, City Manager
Adam Lindsay, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Michael Gibson, Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Director
Rob Stone, PE, Construction Management Director
DATE: November 14, 2022
RE:
Title
Parks and Recreation Bond Project - Cape Fear River Park Update
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
District 2
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 4: Desirable Place to Live, Work, and Recreate
Executive Summary:
The design firm Moffat & Nichol will provide an update on the proposed Cape Fear River Park, one of the Parks and Recreation Bond Projects.
Background:
In March 2016, Fayetteville voters passed a $35 million bond referendum for parks and recreation. To date, nine substantial projects, totaling over $11 million, have been completed. The Cape Fear River Park, which is located on approximately 13 acres along the Cape Fear River on either side of N. Water Street, is currently in the design phase and nearing completion. When first imagined, this project was believed to cost $6 million. That number has been reduced down for various reasons. The complete design, which includes walkways, community lawns, story gardens, restrooms, docks, playgrounds, and a parking lot, is expected to be in excess of the current project budget of $2.3 million. A phasing plan will be developed to determine how to best utilize the current project budget and to provide direction for any future funding decisions provided by Council.
Issues/Analysis:
The design phase of the Cape Fear River Park project is nearing completion. The all-inclusive design, including walkways, community lawns, story gardens, restrooms, docks, and a parking lot, is expected to be in excess of the current project budget of $2.3 million. A phasing plan will be developed, with several construction bid alternates, to determine the most effective way forward with the approved funding.
Budget Impact:
The funding for the Cape Fear River Park comes from the Parks and Recreation Bond and has a current budget of $2.3 million. At full buildout, including walkways, community lawns, story gardens, restrooms, docks, playgrounds, and a parking lot, the project is expected to be well in excess of the current approved funding. A phasing plan will be developed to determine the most effective use of the current budget and to provide direction for any future funding decisions provided by Council.
Options:
• Accept the Cape Fear River Park Update as provided by the design firm Moffatt & Nichol so staff can move forward with developing a phasing plan to meet the approved funding, or
• Reject the Cape Fear River Park Update and provide additional direction.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council accept the Cape Fear River Park Update so staff can move forward with developing a phasing plan to meet the approved funding.
Attachments:
Cape Fear Park Presentation by Moffat & Nichol