Title
Sportsplex Main Entrance Design
History
The existing bollards at the Sportsplex main entrance are deteriorating due to the need to use of sodium chloride to melt ice and snow throughout the years. These bollards must be removed and replaced with solid concrete bollards or some type of planters. DLA Architects has prepared a new design for the entrance that will keep most of the sodium chloride further away from the concrete through the use of buffer plantings that are highly resilient. They have designed three options and provided renderings for your consideration. Staff is recommending plan “B” as it seems to meet the aesthetic requirements and will soften the look of the entrance with perennials and annuals while still providing a barrier for pedestrians. The Building Maintenance department will also be installing LED lighting in the median to brighten the area in the evening hours to make up for the absence of bollard lighting.
Concept A- New concrete bollards at front entry drive. Landscape bed at front entry drive and around building columns. 11 bollards @ $429 ea. = $4719
Concept B- New concrete planters in lieu of bollards. Landscape bed at front entry drive and around building columns. 11 planters @ $489 ea. = $5379
Concept C- New concrete bollards and concrete planters.Landscape bed at front entry drive and around building columns 6 bollards @ $270 ea., 5 planters @ $631 ea. = $4775
These prices are for bollards/planters only. Concrete for repairs/improvements and delivery will be an additional expense.
Financial Impact
Funds for this project were budgeted in the Capital account 283-4007-470700, $65,000.00
Recommended Action/Motion
Discussion only