STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: September 10, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 3
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a construction services contract from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Fund to replace the existing Coconut Cove water play feature in its entirety, replacing with a new Vortex Elevation system with 16 decks, 55 interactive water features, six family waterslides, and three super splash dump features with Kraftsman LP dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds and Water Parks through the Texas Association of School Boards (BuyBoard) Cooperative Agreement Contract No. 679-22 for Bahama Beach Waterpark located at 1895 Campfire Circle – Not to exceed $ 2,504,498.00 – Financing: CDBG-Disaster Recovery Fund ($1,600,000.00) and Parkland Dedication Program Fund ($904,498.00)
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BACKGROUND
Funding was allocated to the City as a result of the winter and ice storm (Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster No. 4586) that occurred in Dallas, Texas in February 2021.
In late April 2022, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that approximately $24.4 million of CDBG-DR funding has been allocated to the City of Dallas under the second tranche of funds released from the Disaster Relief and Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022.
On January 18, 2023, the HUD distributed an Allocation Amendment Notice increasing the amount of CDBG-DR Funds allocating additional CDBG-DR Funds to the City of Dallas in the amount of $15,967,000.00 from the Continuing Appropriations Act 2023 (Pub. L.117-180).
A summary of the Proposed 2022 Amended CDBG-DR Budget and draft Action Plan was made available for public review and comment on or about March 8, 2023 through April 11, 2023 and a notice was published in the Dallas Morning News on or about March 19, 2023 to provide residents an opportunity to submit written comments through April 11, 2023; this satisfied the requirements set forth in HUD regulations.
On June 30, 2025, the Planning and Design Division sent a Request to Kraftsman LP dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds and Water Parks, to replace the existing Coconut Cove with a similar water play structure using equipment from Vortex Aquatic Systems.
On July 24, 2025, a proposal was received for Bahama Beach Waterpark located at 1895 Campfire Circle from Kraftsman LP dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds and Water Parks through the Texas Association of School Boards (Buyboard) cooperative agreement for Bahama Beach Waterpark located at 1895 Campfire Circle with two options to replace the existing Coconut Cove Splash Area with similar features that will work within the footprint of the insisting facility.
The project will include demolition of the existing structure and existing concrete pad, installation of a new foundation and reinforced concrete pad, new underground water supply and return lines, and all new Vortex Elevation Water Play Structure. Work to be completed prior to the start of the next waterpark season.
CDBG-DR Funds must only be spent for necessary activities related to-restoration of infrastructure and housing, economic revitalization, and mitigation in the "most impacted and distressed (MlD)” areas of qualifying disasters and includes all of Dallas.
Funds may only be used for unmet disaster recovery or mitigation needs not addressed by other resources.
Pursuant to the aforementioned notice, the City is permitted to submit a single budget and Action Plan including all funds allocated under both laws.
Federal regulations require that a public hearing be held on the City's Proposed 2022 Amended CDBG-DR Budget and draft Action Plan.
This action will authorize a construction contract with Kraftsman LP dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds and Water Parks to include removal of the existing Coconut Cove structure in its entirety and replacing with a new Vortex Elevation system with 16 new decks, 55 new interactive water features, 6 new family waterslides, and 3 new dump features along with specific themed barriers for safety and to coincide with the existing theme of the water park. This contract also will include extensive operation and maintenance training for staff.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Fabrication November 30, 2025
Complete Fabrication January 1, 2026
Begin Construction January 1, 2026
Complete Construction May 14, 2026
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On December 14, 2022, the City Council authorized final adoption of the 2022 CDBG-DR Budget and Action Plan by Resolution No. 22-1836.
The City Council was briefed by memorandum on the Proposed 2022 Amended CDBG-DR Budget and draft Action Plan on February 10, 2023.
On March 2, 2023, the Community Development Commission was provided an update on the proposed 2022 Amended CDBG-DR Budget and draft Action Plan.
On March 8, 2023, the City Council authorized preliminary adoption of the Proposed Amended CDBG-DR Budget and draft Action Plan and a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed use of funds by Resolution No. 23-0354.
The City Council was scheduled to be briefed on the “Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Funds” and draft Action Plan on April 4, 2023. An overview of the program was presented.
On April 12, 2023, the City Council authorized the final adoption and increase in appropriations for the 2022 Amended Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Budget and Action Plan to accept additional CDBG-DR funds in the amount of $15,967,000.00 increasing the total amount to be received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from $24,433,000.00 to $40,400,000.00 (Grant No. B-21-MF-48-0003, P-21-DA-48-LDZ) and Federal Assistance Listing No. 14.218 & 14.228) according to the approved schedule.
On September 4, 2025, the Park and Recreation Board authorized a construction services contract for the construction of Coconut Cove for the installation and replacement of existing aquatic play structures with Kraftsman LP dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds and Water Parks through the Texas Association of School Boards (BuyBoard) Cooperative Agreement Contract No. 679-22 for Bahama Beach Waterpark located at 1895 Campfire Circle.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
CDBG-Disaster Recovery Fund |
$1,600,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Parkland Dedication Program Fund |
$ 904,498.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$2,504,498.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
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Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
Kraftsman LP
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Non-local |
0.00% |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Cooperative
Purchasing
Agreement |
- Cooperative Purchasing Agreements enable the City to associate with State agencies, other local governments, or local cooperative organizations comprised of other state and local governments, to leverage market buying power and enable the City to purchase goods or services at lower prices
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- Cooperative Purchasing is an alternative method of meeting the requirements for competitive bidding or competitive sealed proposals, not an exception from that requirement
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OWNER
Kraftsman, LP dba Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds and Water Parks
19535 Haude Road
Spring, TX 77388
Korey Soderberg, Chief Operating Officer
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