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 Package A involves park buildings, shelters and related site work. Structures will be demolished and rebuilt at Lexington, Villa, Sandcastle, Oasis, o Autumn Grove and Rosebrook Parks. Central Park Shelters (FORParks, Victoria Ballfields and Foundation) will be o remodeled rather than rebuilt. We will not be replacing the Central Park @ Lexington restrooms and redesigning o the park entrance at this time. We will not be installing a splash pad at this time. o Sandcastle Park parking lot will not be relocated at this time. o  Package B – Skating Center Repairs Turns out, this was an odd package that combined painting work, rebuild of the o signature arch and addressing the banquet facility north entrance. No proposals were received. Staff are working to collect separate quotes for the work. Details should be worked out in the coming weeks. This package is not going to the th Council on May 12.  Package C – Harriett Alexander Nature Center Project includes upgrades to mechanical and electrical systems as well as repairs o and improvements to building exterior and interior spaces. (Boardwalk is also being replaced, this is part of package D). Staff and contractors are working on the timing of projects so as not to impact programs and events. Outside work will be done in the spring with interior work taking place fall and early winter. Staff will also be working with Blue Rhino’s creative team to include the FORParks/FORHANC display additions during the interior work timeframe.  Package D – Bridges & Boardwalk Includes 3 bridges in Villa Park and the Nature Center Boardwalk. o  Package E – Lighting Includes Rink, court and Lake Bennett Pedestrian Lighting. o  Package F – Court Resurfacing & Reconstruction Designated Tennis and Basketball Courts will be worked on. The recommended o proposal includes a value added component that leaves the milled surface in place for the overlay. This process has proven to help minimize court cracking.  Package G – Field Improvements Includes work at the Legion Field, Evergreen Fields and Victoria Ballfields o  Package H – Irrigation Projects will involve upgrading to a 2-wire system that will allow for staff to o remotely operate the system. Additional irrigation will be added to Autumn Grove Park to support heavy field use by youth recreation programs.  Package I – Natural Resources The Natural Resource package includes both core projects and other projects. It is o the intent of the accepted proposal to be able to address all using the Renewal Program budget and outside grants. Simply put the natural Resource package removes invasives and restores these areas. The package includes a specific maintenance agreement that will allow staff to develop a solid future program for maintenance. The program also includes educational signage and the managed use of volunteers to complete projects. The Natural Resource program will touch nearly all areas of the City (22 of 30 parks).  Package J – Disc Golf Improvements Work includes assessing design and performing improvements throughout the o course.