Title
Schussler Park Inclusive Play Structure Design
History
The Village of Orland Park entered into a 20-year sponsorship agreement with the Kendall and Michael Schofield Family Foundation as it relates to sponsorship and naming rights of the Schussler Park artificial turf sports fields, the purchase and installation of an athletic scoreboard and partnering with the Village to raise funds for the purchase and installation of an inclusive play environment within Schussler Park.
The agreement includes naming the Schussler Park artificial turf sports fields the Michael Schofield lll Sports Complex and name recognition on the athletic field's scoreboard.
The inclusive play environment will be inclusive of individuals of all abilities, and will incorporate story telling elements within the play environment which inspire youth to dream big, work hard to achieve goals knowing all things are possible with focus, dedication, sacrifice and hard work as exemplified by Kendall and Michael Schofield.
Staff have solicited a proposal (attached) from Wight & Company to assist in development of the play environment. This includes a Project Understanding and Program Phase which includes developing an overall understanding of the project, gaining input from Village staff, the Schofield Family Foundation, Kendall and Michael Schofield, obtaining relevant site information, confirming site information, preparing an existing conditions plan, identifying permit requirements and jurisdictional agencies and identifying program opportunities.
The next step includes the Conceptual Design Phase in which Wight & Company will develop concepts for the inclusive playground, interpretive elements, landscaping, grading and utilities; prepare a cost estimate; conduct a community engagement meeting; present conceptual design elements; review the design with jurisdictional agencies and prepare a conceptual plan.
The cost to develop the Project Understanding and Program Phase, and the Conceptual Design Phase is $20,000.
Wight's proposal includes an optional Marketing Graphics Phase in which Wight would prepare 3D marketing graphics in support of the projects fundraising efforts at an additional cost of $6,500.
The proposal includes up to $300 for reimbursable expenses which might include: CAD Plots, printing, reproductions, delivery of documents, supplies, materials and *travel expenses (*consistent with IRS established guidelines).
Wight has unique knowledge and experience with the Schussler Park renovation project as the design and engineering firm which developed the park's conceptual plan, construction and engineering documents. Wight is performing construction engineering services through the construction phase of this project, making them well suited to develop an inclusive playground design that fits into and compliments the full scope of the park.
Financial Impact
Funds are available in 3000000 570700 to support work outlined in this proposal.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve entering into an agreement with Wight & Company to develop conceptual design for an inclusive playground with interpretive elements, and to develop 3-D marketing graphics to assist with the play structure’s fund-raising efforts at a cost not to exceed $26,500, plus up to $300 in reimbursable expenses;
AND
Authorize the Village Manager to execute all related contracts, subject to Village Attorney review.