In Fiscal Year 2017, $160,000 was budgeted for major park maintenance and small renovation or enhancement projects. Projects were submitted for approval in the Capital Improvement Program, as part of the budget process. Any unused fund balance is reserved for potential grant matches, other unanticipated projects that may require mid-year funding, or rolled over to the next fiscal year for future projects. The projects below were chosen for 2017 annual park improvement projects. Details on each individual project follow.
| Funding Fiscal Year: | 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Number: | C00056 | ||
| Project Budget: | $160,000 | ||
| Funding Source: | Park Sales Tax | ||
| Projects Funded: | Project Number | Project Name | Amount Funded by 2017 Annual Parks |
| 00671 | Valleyview Park Improvements | $60,000 | |
| 00672 | Waters House Improvements | $50,000 | |
| 00670 | Twin Lakes Recreation Area Bathhouse | $25,000 | |
| 00666 | Bocce Court Construction | $25,000 | |
Valleyview Park Improvements
| Funding Fiscal Year: | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Project Number: | 00671 |
| Project Budget: | $90,000 |
| Funding Source: | $60,000 – Annual Parks – Park Sales Tax $30,000 – GameTime, Inc. Playground Grant |
| Year Completed: | 2018 |
Project Description: Replace playground equipment, install a water fountain and 6′ ADA walkway connecting the sidewalk along Garden Drive to the one table shelter and the new playground, and replace the backstop in the open playground.
Media Inquiries: Tammy Miller, Marketing Specialist, 573.874.7465opens phone dialer, Tammy.Miller@CoMo.gov
Project Manager: Toney Lowery, Sr. Park Planner, 573.874.7537opens phone dialer, Toney.lowery@CoMo.gov
Interested Parties Meeting: A meeting was held on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Valleyview Park, 2210 Garden Drive, Columbia, MO 65202. An online survey was available from June 15, 2017 until June 26, 2017. View the commentsopens PDF file received.
Project Notes: Park staff participated in the 2017 Show Me Healthy Communities Statewide Training Funding Initiative and received a $30,000 playground grant from GameTime, Inc. for the playground at Valleyview Park. The funds were given in the way of a credit toward the purchase of the Valleyview playground. The Valleyview playground is designated as a GameTime national demonstration site for data collection that will contribute toward the publication of a White Paper to highlight best practices and outcomes achieved at park sites throughout Missouri in an effort to encourage children and families to be more active and increase park usage.
Project Status: Completed.
Major Vendors | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ** | Vendor | Item | Purchase Order# | Amount |
| C | Playcore Wisconsin | Playground | Contract | $47,389 |
| C | Richardson Excavation | Excavation | 20180750 | $1,940 |
| M | Missouri Mulch | Playground Mulch | 20180152 | $2,429 |
| M | Central Concrete | Concrete | 20180325 | $3,805 |
| M | Mid City Lumber | Materials for forms | Procurement card | $505 |
| M | Con Agg of MO LLC | Rock | 20180473 | $684 |
** C=Contract Work; P=Professional Services; M=Materials Only
Waters House Improvements
| Funding Fiscal Year: | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Project Number: | 00672 |
| Project Budget: | $50,000 |
| Funding Source: | Annual Parks – Park Sales Tax |
| Year Completed: | 2017 |
Project Description: Project will include the remaining renovations to the Waters House located at the Waters-Moss Memorial Wildlife Area. Park staff will add ADA accessible restrooms, improve meeting area spaces and replace the exterior siding on the home.
Media Inquiries: Tammy Miller, Marketing Specialist, 573.874.7465opens phone dialer, Tammy.Miller@CoMo.gov
Project Manager: Ryan Atkinson
Project Status: Completed.
Twin Lakes Recreation Area Bathhouse Renovations
| Funding Fiscal Year: | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Project Number: | 00670 |
| Project Budget: | $25,000 |
| Funding Source: | Annual Parks – Park Sales Tax |
| Year Completed: | Postponed |
Project Description: Interior and exterior renovations to the existing bathhouse used by park patrons and Little Mates Cove customers. Planned renovations will focus on new siding, doors plumbing fixtures and windows.
Media Inquiries: Tammy Miller, Marketing Specialist, 573.874.7465opens phone dialer, Tammy.Miller@CoMo.gov
Project Manager: Matt Boehner, Sr. Park Planner, 573.874.7204, [email protected]create new email
Project Status: Project postponed and funds will be allocated to a future improvement project.
Bocce Court Construction
| Funding Fiscal Year: | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Project Number: | 00666 |
| Project Budget: | $25,000 |
| Funding Source: | Annual Parks – Park Sales Tax |
| Year Completed: | 2019 |
Project Description: Project will include the construction of 4 to 6 regulation Bocce courts at Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area. Project will also include necessary ADA walkways to access the courts.
Media Inquiries: Tammy Miller, Marketing Specialist, 573.874.7465opens phone dialer, Tammy.Miller@CoMo.gov
Project Manager: Liz Lynch, Park Planner, 573.874.7537, [email protected]create new email
Project Status: Project completed. Grand opening was held July 9, 2019.
Court construction completed 2019
Site Photo 11/07/2018
Major Vendors | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ** | Vendor | Item | Purchase Order# | Amount |
| M | Con Agg of MO LLC | Rock | 201820473 | $4,777 |
| M | Columbia Ready Mix | Concrete | 201820749 | $5,499 |
| M | MFA | Oyster Shells | Procurement card | $4,888 |
| M | Carter-Waters | Steel | Procurement card | $1,964 |
| M | Mid City Lumber | Materials for forms | Procurement card | $1,462 |
| M | Tractor Supply | Oyster Shells | Procurement card | $3,954 |
** C=Contract Work; P=Professional Services; M=Materials Only
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