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
DATE: December 2, 2024
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 has provided a new concept plan and a cost estimation for the Cape Fear River Park. The new concept and cost estimation identifies elements from the previously presented master plan that can be completed within the current appropriated budget.
The construction budget for this project is estimated at $1.5 million. Design, construction administration and contingency will be covered by the remaining portion of the appropriated funding. The estimated project schedule for design and construction is between 12-18 months.
Background:
In March 2016, Fayetteville voters passed a $35 million bond referendum for parks and recreation. 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.
On November 14, 2022 a complete concept design, which included walkways, community lawns, story gardens, restrooms, docks, playgrounds, and a parking lot, was presented to City Council. The complete concept plan had an estimated cost well over the current project budget of $2.3 million.
Issues/Analysis:
N/A
Budget Impact:
N/A
Options:
City Council reviews updated concept plan.
City Council reviews updated concept plan and provides additional guidance to staff.
Recommended Action:
City Council reviews updated concept plan and provides additional guidance to staff.
Attachments:
Cape Fear River Park Update