CSS 2021-05-03 Item 1A - Contracts - 2021 Parks and Recreation Capital Projects / Contracts for Park Security Cameras and Tennis Court Improvements

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of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: Community Services & Safety Committee FROM: Rick Still, Parks & Recreation Director BY: Kris Kelly, Parks and Recreation Manager CC: Mayor Ekberg DATE: April 27, 2021 SUBJECT: Parks & Recreation Capital Improvement Budget Update ISSUE Capital Projects Update and seeking approval for Mayor Ekberg to sign contracts supporting 2021 Capital Projects. BACKGROUND Parks and Recreation staff presented updated Capital Improvement Project (CI P) budget sheets to the Community Safety and Services Committee in February 2020. Capital project budgets were updated to reflect recommendations outlined in the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan (PROS). The updated budget sheets were approved at the March 2, 2020 City Council meeting and the PROS plan was adopted by ordinance on April 6, 2020. Since that time, staff have been implementing PROS plan initiatives, including capital project completion. The following were accomplished in 2020: • Foster Park: added sport court with half basketball court and pickleball court. Paved walking path around park. • Crestview Park Improvements: paved dog park walking path leading to new shelter and added new dog play features in both large and small areas. • Trail Improvements: Approximately 10,000 sq feet of improvements were completed along the Green River and Interurban Trails. • Tukwila Pond: J.A. Brennan was hired to complete the Tukwila Pond Master Plan. DISCUSSION Staff continue to move forward with Capital Improvements, with 2021 projects focused on safety and providing more access to parks. The following is slated for 2021: • Park Security Cameras: Staff have worked closely with Technology and Innovation Services and the Police Department to determine the best solution for Cascade View Community Park, Codiga Park, Crystals Springs, Tukwila Pond, and the Tukwila Community Center. Attachment A is a contract with Security Lines US in the amount of $143,456. The contract includes equipment and installation of cameras.