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CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. RFP-1213-85 FOR THE ROTARY PARK PAVILION PROJECT, APPROVAL OF CONTRACT NO. K-1213-202 WITH FREDGREN QUALITY WORKS, L.C., IN THE AMOUNT OF $103,944; PERFORMANCE NO. BOND B-1213-101; STATUTORY BOND NO. B-1213-102, MAINTENANCE BOND NO. MB-1213-91, AND RESOLUTION NO. R-1213-146 AND BUDGET TRANSFER.
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BACKGROUND: Funding for the Rotary Park Improvements Project was approved in the Fiscal Years 2009 through 2012 Capital budgets. Included in this project was the construction of a walking trail in the park, replacement of the ball field fencing and lighting, renovation of the tennis court (fence, lights, surface, etc.), purchase of additional playground equipment, tree planting, and replacement of all park furniture. However, during the project a tornado went through the park on April 13, 2012. At that time, a large number of the mature trees were destroyed, and damage was done to some structures in the park. The picnic pavilion in the park was damaged when a large tree fell over on it. Since that time, the park structures left standing have been repaired, and City staff is waiting for the end of the current water conservation practices to re-plant the trees in the park-including the use of a $5,000 donation from the Sooner Rotary Club to the Norman Park Foundation designated for tree planting.
The Tornado Damage Repair project also accounted for repairs in Andrews Park, Frances Cate Park, Griffin Park and various parts of the Municipal Complex buildings and some road signs and other public property. Some of these items were repaired through existing maintenance accounts or existing project accounts-leaving a balance of funds available for the several park projects.
The Norman Parks and Recreation Master Plan, adopted by City Council in 2011, recommends constructing large pavilions and buildings in City parks with similar architectural style in order to make the park system more recognizable. In keep...
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