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Staff said the town reached a population of about 10,000 in 2025—exceeding projections used in a 2017 water-distribution master plan—and that the Riverstone Pump Station requires upgrades to meet present and near-term peak demand. The proposed work includes replacement of three existing pumps and motors (upgrading 200-horsepower units to roughly 300–350 horsepower), replacement of switchgear and motor control centers, enclosure of pumps for environmental protection, a new larger emergency generator and improvements to site drainage.

The design also calls for adding approximately 3 million to 3.5 million gallons of ground storage to supplement the existing half-million-gallon tank. Staff said that sequencing of work will be critical: the new storage must be in service before the old tank is taken offline. The contract includes specialized on-site inspection and project management because the electrical and tank construction elements require expertise beyond the town's typical inspection resources.

Staff outlined a schedule: a 45-week design period beginning immediately, tentative construction start in March 2026 and an estimated 18 months for construction, with substantial completion targeted around September 2027. Staff said they expect no interruption of water service if the work is phased and coordinated properly.

Motion: authorize the town manager to execute the Freeman Miliken engineering design contract for Riverstone Pump Station improvements in the amount of $799,600. Mover: Mr. Underpulite. Second: Dr. Woodrow. Vote: 5–0 (Mr. Finch and Mr. Eldridge absent).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sunnyvale - Town Council - Apr 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council authorized a $799,600 contract with Freeman Miliken for surveying and engineering design to upgrade Riverstone Pump Station pumps, add large ground storage, replace controls and improve site systems. Staff said upgrades are needed because population has exceeded earlier projections.","taxTitle","Sunnyvale, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",69453,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6580257,"Sunnyvale approves $766,025 design contract for Tripp and Rebecca road rehabilitation",496,5551000,6047000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3142266-f6050e996b528d88737ab45fddb50cb3&start=5551&end=6047","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3142266-f6050e996b528d88737ab45fddb50cb3/thumbnail_5551000.jpg","/articles/6580257/Sunnyvale/Dallas-County/Texas/Sunnyvale-approves-766025-design-contract-for-Tripp-and-Rebecca-road-rehabilitation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6580257-21658e48038a2dc84346ff826a78cc57/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156277&Signature=UW7NFtAoEkdyuCvAqqO-dxvxNPeCm-ERzl4MC45b9Au8iWSALwabqiOpx4dHic-0cCsVWp~cKJZZ-3eb6OUYKhOgEeZRP6nL6gcM0s~kn6XKGm0uAKA3Slx7nOOhVCfEJvMjnhM4nAUhEesMUL7srcP0GOxYDReY83Ws~H-~E~q-iEwhuP76m3jyPOz-hUxJUjG3wk15DIur-KcGgNA3m931RRUnOaCztTSWkkDVOLZl-I0rdRxvki54NIGB~67lgEKEcgvdSlhkile-~IbD6qxQByY6LMmnGVjox1yn3ExcD5Cbfw2Ucd5df-IacYZbT4aTeSYTuvEuHEdYNnvQYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sunnyvale Town Council voted 5-0 April 28 to award an engineering design contract to Schaumburg & Polk Inc. in the amount of $766,025 to complete design for the remaining portion of Tripp Road and Rebecca Road improvements.

Staff said the project will rehabilitate the roadway by milling and replacing asphalt, stabilizing subgrade, installing geotextile reinforcement, and replacing aging drainage culverts. The contract includes evaluation and potential replacement of a 6-inch cast-iron water main with a new 12-inch PVC main, inspection and potential replacement of sanitary sewer where needed, culvert work and other drainage improvements. Staff estimated the total design-plus-construction cost at about $9.2 million, which includes contingencies because design is not complete.

Council and staff addressed pedestrian access. The design will provide sidewalks from Collins Road to Robins Ridge but not the full length to East Fork because of large bar ditches, tree cover and steep embankments on portions of the corridor; staff said enclosing ditches to allow full-length sidewalks would require extensive tree removal and significantly higher cost. Staff also said the town is designing a trail connection and will provide striping, dynamic speed signs in some locations and selective guardrail where ditch depths create hazards.

Design is scheduled to begin immediately if awarded; staff said they anticipate design completed and construction bidding by mid-February 2026. Staff noted they are coordinating this work with the larger US 80 reconstruction project in the area.

Motion: authorize the town manager to execute the engineering design contract with Schaumburg & Polk Inc. for the Tripp Road/Rebecca Road improvement project in the amount of $766,025. Mover: Mr. Allen. Second: Mr. Clark. Vote: 5–0 (Mr. Finch and Mr. Eldridge absent).","Council approved a $766,025 engineering design contract with Schaumburg & Polk Inc. to rehabilitate Tripp Road (remaining section) and Rebecca Road. The full project, including subgrade stabilization and utilities, is tentatively estimated at about $9.2 million.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6580261,"Sunnyvale approves $1.297 million design contract for Jobson Park improvements",1785,3744000,5529000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3142266-f6050e996b528d88737ab45fddb50cb3&start=3744&end=5529","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3142266-f6050e996b528d88737ab45fddb50cb3/thumbnail_3744000.jpg","/articles/6580261/Sunnyvale/Dallas-County/Texas/Sunnyvale-approves-1297-million-design-contract-for-Jobson-Park-improvements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6580261-54bf7936f7e87d033258c03d6c0f1c32/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156277&Signature=dOkVCWLFMJQMAEqWKY4XkcnOw~zCaIwX56MruUEalva2T0D57HeYgKs7hsxN6v-aQ1On6UHiWJWSTFePMPEu0gbwoxEa~NOFIBYjDI4IgKSpyekxJyfOC1W7ue-m9W6twPxV~SMc366wUaZh6X8ugOHV7rUZz7O0IddwazzsnMWW9Vacjkp4Nve3NRY2lz4LFKOonDgLKMExZT7l8p7O-4KvVsZsDccG1-aVahLx0qS-04s3EYiWaH7fhB5k9YINwJO6RKeTMGfGZXrf2ZmE6folscz3i6HvRcOjS2OZ5YqA6y319DI0oZMkiCN3piXo3jLVD0C9NLzqwq~4i3k9Bg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sunnyvale Town Council voted 5-0 April 28 to authorize the town manager to execute an engineering design contract with Half Associates for Jobson Park improvements, in an amount stated in the motion as $1,297,000.

Staff said the contract covers landscape architecture, civil engineering, structural and MEP engineering, surveying, bidding and construction administration for an updated Jobson Park concept approved previously by council and the 4B board. The concept staff described includes conversion and addition of artificial turf athletic fields, added lighting for evening use, expanded parking, a restroom, playground, shade pavilion, trail connections, perimeter landscaping and irrigation and ornamental fencing.

Public comment at the meeting reflected a range of views. Several residents urged preserving open green space at Jobson Park and asked council to consider a scaled-back option that retains more natural turf and neighborhood character. Neighbors asked staff to specify the width and plantings of buffers along Tavener and Mitchell lanes and asked for fencing and landscape plans that would limit parking and protect sight lines. Other residents and youth coaches urged the council to proceed, citing rapidly growing youth sports participation and the need for practice fields.

Council members and staff emphasized that the design contract does not lock the town into a final build; the design process includes 30/60/90 percent check points and the council can scale back or alter the project as other greenfield opportunities materialize. Staff said certain neighborhood-level site improvements—parking, irrigation and buffers—will need design work regardless of whether the athletic-field footprint is reduced.

Motion: authorize the town manager to execute the contract with Half Associates for Jobson Park design and associated engineering services for $1,297,000. Mover: Mr. Clark. Second: Dr. Woodrow. Vote: 5–0 (Mr. Finch and Mr. Eldridge absent).

Staff indicated the project will proceed through design phases and return to council at key milestones for review and decisions about final scope and mitigation measures requested by nearby residents.","Council authorized an engineering design contract with Half Associates to produce landscape, civil and MEP design and construction administration for Jobson Park. The contract incorporates turf fields, lighting, restroom, playground, parking and perimeter landscaping; neighbors requested screening and limits on turfing.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6580266,"Sunnyvale authorizes nonbinding MOU with Sunnyvale ISD to explore joint youth sports fields",441,3275000,3716000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3142266-f6050e996b528d88737ab45fddb50cb3&start=3275&end=3716","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3142266-f6050e996b528d88737ab45fddb50cb3/thumbnail_3275000.jpg","/articles/6580266/Sunnyvale/Dallas-County/Texas/Sunnyvale-authorizes-nonbinding-MOU-with-Sunnyvale-ISD-to-explore-joint-youth-sports-fields","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6580266-76d2d69c3b43376b9b59a66f66c11e00/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156277&Signature=c-NrTH-qs2MOVIxp8J0ghYZH0Fkkz0FzVloEuIVHkm5wPmzsk-6DJO02BwfiJUZydHbzX6V6sqEe7rzib7qaypQ8SHdeK3v7bdPmOfbGQa5ZyQAlz8FQ4Vz5KRwiTSj42HMZ21u6rEPXxjf~aEuvdN-wzHQguhI3t0bOIJLaXVoV4jT1F3q6dkA-cOAz3cTuX2pgEIHPJwwl~jOatqfE~Q~U0Y1MAZ37D3Xd7f61UZy~QSyc3RJDHUxooJfHECeHZ2jS3PF60BgeQ7G6AyjbZ9~xhL-SqXfjkErHBC2~XtZGMobXRzuJcWXNbsgEwuahcZWwQ~J2-u7TwJhBhMTVWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sunnyvale Town Council voted 5-0 April 28 to authorize the town manager to enter a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Sunnyvale Independent School District to explore joint development of youth sports fields at two sites: the Sunnyvale ISD middle school track site and a greenfield area east of the intermediate school.

Town staff said the MOU records mutual intent to partner on development but does not commit funds or approve construction. Staff told council they will return with detailed interlocal agreement (ILA) language that will spell out hours of public use, maintenance responsibilities, cost-sharing and scheduling. The town manager said the school district is already soliciting bids for turf and lighting at the middle school and staff currently estimates that a full turf-and-lighting conversion at the middle school could cost about $2.5 million; that figure was characterized as an early estimate and not a request for funds.

Public commenters who supported the MOU said the school district can assist with safety protocols and liability management, and suggested amenities such as restrooms be discussed in the ILA. Residents asked whether the town could piggyback on school district contracts for lightning detection and noted that coordinating policies on heat and cancellations will be important.

Councilmembers said the MOU will help the town and district coordinate scheduling and maintenance but stressed the distinction between a nonbinding MOU and a later binding ILA. Motion: authorize town manager to enter into a memorandum of understanding with Sunnyvale ISD for development and improvement of youth sports fields as outlined in item K-2. Mover: Mr. Allen. Second: Mr. Clark. Vote: 5–0 (Mr. Finch and Mr. Eldridge absent).

Staff said they expect to return to council soon with the draft ILA and specific project costs and contractor information for council approval.","Council authorized the town manager to sign a memorandum of understanding with Sunnyvale ISD to pursue joint development of youth sports fields at the middle school and an intermediate-school greenfield. The MOU is nonbinding; a detailed interlocal agreement and cost estimates will follow.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6580271,"Sunnyvale awards $1.90 million contract to Hellas for Vineyard Park turf conversion and lighting",2132,1131000,3263000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3142266-f6050e996b528d88737ab45fddb50cb3&start=1131&end=3263","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3142266-f6050e996b528d88737ab45fddb50cb3/thumbnail_1131000.jpg","/articles/6580271/Sunnyvale/Dallas-County/Texas/Sunnyvale-awards-190-million-contract-to-Hellas-for-Vineyard-Park-turf-conversion-and-lighting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6580271-d3bbff13ab5e49096b4aa62c36ad79a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156277&Signature=nMSqi1ZVHcRSA59shcgocEJ8rM00USD3kg~eVvsjeNUHwEixr5KFN~KRrpKONVrBpljD6hp6~r1SrGsibYmGCu5tI88aBtwLc82Bov~pWSElww2NoCjIc6UCgWYb4NSK6lzuKz7fI3klq8xjZokc7OxVB4SA1eO~Bw6XgGIFSYNtVpPCBv9sLtjbyb9Qnx~WQVojUTFttQIPklNWafWX47Wg9fUvep0RQN6twUNos4j2vwpI48AHvMcS-sbvxdBSzzO7Ave8RnBkz48FSELLqYnyeNpKEWJNxeCczq1l3Clbwei2hq~FLWvhu8uHdI0rl0eTClN2kpmnSz5Y374JiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sunnyvale Town Council voted 5-0 April 28 to authorize the town manager to enter a design-build contract with Hellas Construction for the Vineyard Park athletic field turf conversion and lighting upgrade at a contract amount of $1,904,198.

The contract covers design, a subsurface drainage system, synthetic turf installation and a new LED sports lighting system. Staff described Hellas as a cradle-to-grave design-build vendor that will provide warranties and ongoing customer service. Design is estimated at eight to 10 weeks and staff said construction could begin after the spring sports season ends, with a target move to construction in mid-to-late June if schedules align.

Council and staff repeatedly emphasized that the contract price excludes soil subgrade stabilization work. Carrie (project staff) and the town manager warned the council that geotechnical analysis is underway and the contract likely will be amended once subgrade conditions and any required stabilization are known. Councilmembers said they expect a future change order if soil work is required.

Council discussion and public comment focused on operations and safety. Staff estimated synthetic fields require different maintenance (not zero) and said the town will need additional equipment and staff; a ballpark annual maintenance estimate of roughly $200,000–$250,000 was discussed as an operational impact to the general and 4B funds. Residents and coaches asked about parking, fencing and whether lights would be moved to field edges for better footprint and flexibility; staff said the lighting plan uses six poles based on engineered light studies and places poles near the field edges rather than interior locations.

Parents raised concerns about turf heat and lightning. Staff said Hellas’s proposal includes a cooling treatment the vendor calls “Geo Cool” to reduce surface temperatures. The town manager said staff has scheduled a meeting with Perry Weather and other vendors this week to discuss lightning-detection systems for fields and will explore adding alerts and safety protocols for heat and lightning in partnership with sports associations.

The council approved the motion to authorize the town manager to execute the Hellas contract. Motion: authorize the town manager to enter into contract with Hellas Construction to complete the design and construction of the Vineyard Park turf conversion and lighting upgrade not to exceed $1,904,198. Mover: Dr. Vidro. Second: Mr. Allen. Vote: 5–0 (Mr. Finch and Mr. Eldridge absent).

Staff noted next steps include final geotechnical reports, a likely contract amendment for any required soil stabilization, 30/60/90 percent design check-ins and coordination on scheduling to limit conflicts with spring sports.","The Town Council authorized the town manager to sign a design-build contract with Hellas Construction to convert Vineyard Park fields to synthetic turf and upgrade lighting. The 5-0 vote included discussion of soil and maintenance costs, lighting placement, fencing and safety measures.","actionData","errors"]

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