PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: January 14, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize Supplemental Amendment No. 2 to the professional services contract with SWA Group for additional services for conceptual site studies, public outreach, and economic and operations analysis of the City Park site located at 1515 South Harwood Street - Not to exceed $265,000.00, from $270,140.00 to $535,140.00 - Financing Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund)
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BACKGROUND
Old City Park is where the City’s first city park stood in 1876. It was the location of the city’s first zoo. Browder Springs, which now flows underground, was the first water supply with wooden water main carrying water to the city. The existing buildings were relocated to Old City Park throughout North Central Texas.
The original contract included surveying, platting for park in the Cedars Park near the intersection of South St. Paul Street and Beaumont Street, site assessment and site analysis of the Old City Park site located at 1515 South Harwood Street. SWA Group inventoried existing conditions and analyzed the existing vehicular traffic, vegetation, pedestrian traffic, stormwater drainage, paved surfaces, structures above ground and utilities below ground.
On October 11, 2023, the City entered a professional services agreement for surveying and platting services at park in the Cedars Park and site assessment and analysis of the City Park site, including an inventory of structures located within the park.
On April 1, 2024, a modification to the scope of work by was requested by Supplemental Amendment No. 1. The modification included sub-surface utility examination under City Park and increased the contract by $7,300.00 from $262,840.00 to $270,140.00.
The scope of services for this supplemental agreement will continue the site analysis and includes development of high level/conceptual site studies presenting visions for possible future improvement and use scenarios at City Park and will include high-level programmatic, economic, and operational considerations. The scope of services also includes community meetings and steering committee meetings to inform and guide the visioning process.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Design February 2026
Complete Design December 2026
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On September 21, 2023, the Park and Recreation Board authorized the professional services contract with SWA Group for surveying and platting services for park in the Cedars Park, near the intersection of South St. Paul Street and Beaumont Street, and site assessment and analysis of the Old City Park site.
On October 11, 2023, the City Council authorized the professional services contract with SWA Group for surveying and platting services for park in the Cedars Park, near the intersection of South St. Paul Street and Beaumont Street, and site assessment and analysis of the Old City Park site by Resolution No. 23-1404.
On December 11, 2025, the Park and Recreation Board authorized Supplemental Amendment No. 2 to the professional services contract with SWA Group for additional services for conceptual site studies, public outreach, and economic and operations analysis of the City Park site located at 1515 South Harwood Street.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$265,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Original Contract $262,840.00
Supplemental Agreement No. 1 $ 7,300.00
Supplemental Agreement No. 2 (this action) $265,000.00
Total $535,140.00
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
|
Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
SWA Group |
Local |
56.00% |
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
SWA Group
5646 Milton Street, Suite 130
Dallas, Texas 75206
Zane Busbee, Managing Principal
MAP
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