Page 192 - Euless ORD 2360 Adopted FY 23-24 Budget

City of Euless

Capital Project Request

Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES Date Prepared: March 02, 2017
Submitted By: RAY MCDONALD Date Completed:
Project Title: WILSHIRE PARK UPGRADES
Project Type: PARK/ RECREATION Sub - Type: PARK IMPROVEMENTS

Project Code: PR2011 Priority: A
COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION:
August 20, 2021: Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Architectural Services Contract
with GSBS Architects for the renovation of Wilshire Park. The estimated expenditure is $ 212, 000.
August 22, 2022: Awarded Bid No. 010- 22 for the renovation of Wilshire Park and authorized the City Manager
to enter into a contract with C. Green Scaping L. P. The estimated expenditure is $ 1, 704, 031.

RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PROJECTS AND/ OR MASTER PLAN:
The adopted Parks Master Plan calls for general upgrades and improvements in the overall quality of parks in the
City and to develop a high quality parks system that provides activities for all age and interest groups and
enhances the adjoining neighborhoods.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Overall park enhancements and improvements to include expanding parking lot, additional amenities such as a
pavilion, upgrading playground and playground surface, additional trails with connections to adjacent
neighborhood, bridge connections for trail, expanding the floating dock, additional sidewalks, and adding park
lighting.

PROJECT SCHEDULE:
Began Design: April 2021
Design Complete: July 2022
Began Construction: January 2023
Anticipate Construction Complete: January 2024

JUSTIFICATION:
As identified in the adopted Parks Master Plan, the municipal park is the foundation of any solid parks and
recreation system. The City of Euless parks and recreation system provides residents and visitors with significant
personal, social, environmental, and economic benefits. The revitalization efforts that the Euless City Council has
focused on over the years has increased the sense of community pride. Wilshire Park is a four acre park located
adjacent to Wilshire Elementary School off Sierra Drive. The current amenities at this park include a
playground, . 25 mile trail and a fishing pier/pond. The project will continue the City Council' s revitalization efforts
by creating an area that will serve both the passive and active leisure needs of the residents in this area.

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