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During the meeting staff presented the value‑engineering (VE) summary that lists items removed from the awarded construction contract to meet budget targets. Those items include windscreens and polycap fence guards, some bullpen work, playground surface options and a monument sign. Staff said many of the deleted items can be purchased and installed later outside the general contractor contract—sometimes at lower cost without a contractor markup—and that sponsorships and donations are a likely funding route for several items.

Commissioners asked staff to produce a prioritized list of which VE items the commission believes should be restored to construction (if affordable) and which should be pursued by sponsorship or as later add‑ons. Staff said they will prepare a sponsorship packet and accept inquiries; staff also said a sponsor could choose a different scoreboard spec if purchased outside of the current contract.

On cost and schedule: staff reported a contractor estimate of roughly $25,000–$26,000 to run electrical to a single field, depending on field size. The construction contract as currently executed remains within budget, staff said, but restoring VE items to the contract will reduce contingency funds, and some items likely cannot be added without council approval or additional funding. Staff said the fields’ substantial completion is currently anticipated in December, but grass establishment and potential added scope mean the city cannot guarantee the fields will be playable for spring season use.

The commission discussed field allocation and league interest. Staff said three organizations have contacted the city about using the fields: Brazos Lisonbee League, Fulshear Sports Association, and one additional organization that missed a scheduled meeting. Staff told commissioners those organizations are on a contact list and the city will engage them as the operations packet is prepared. Commissioners raised that the donor who contributed the land had requested Little League be a primary use; staff noted Little League boundaries and national organization rules complicate forming a new Little League without agreement among existing leagues and mapping of franchise territories.

Commissioners asked for clearer public communications about which items were removed from the current construction scope, which could be funded from the bond or by sponsorship, and what would be carried into a later phase. Staff responded that some VE items could be considered for re‑insertion into a near‑term contract if council chose to reprioritize funding, and that staff will return with cost estimates and a proposed priority list.

Staff also reported work on picnic restrooms and some site utilities are included in the awarded work and will proceed. No formal policy decision was made; commissioners requested staff follow up with a priority list and sponsorship packet before council action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fulshear - Parks & Recreation Commission - May 09, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Staff reported Phase 2 progress at Primrose Park and said Phase 3 design resumed after council direction, but value‑engineered deletions created a list of omitted field amenities that commissioners asked staff to prioritize for restoration or sponsorship.","taxTitle","Fulshear, Fort Bend County, Texas","taxId",69473,"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},6562664,"Eagle Landing park progress slowed by electrical delay; commission debates movable versus anchored soccer goals",965,806000,1771000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3252816-b014ed496ac713937043ba9c2d3f7ed9&start=806&end=1771","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3252816-b014ed496ac713937043ba9c2d3f7ed9/thumbnail_806000.jpg","/articles/6562664/Fulshear/Fort-Bend-County/Texas/Eagle-Landing-park-progress-slowed-by-electrical-delay-commission-debates-movable-versus-anchored-soccer-goals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562664-c05bb06be8beeaf48411bedba004b216/orig.mp4?Expires=1771058194&Signature=Kto40YTOHHttKieweSghldtS7-j9GfdLAsNOf0iKGDNUN2MDj8S0iyDZV4EIQFddLYj4kVAvgyi-6Q0gjqy-lXTE~xYp6SAI8ZSmB6-aF3sLvG6qPppoYL1xmE9ZAzr-ynRyQzpRxspLnDX87P1m~bCSQ~nkvzFIZEQWJBEnMaEtNoFOZkpDolDlG0b3xvBi3x1cy5d4yEZuOYwXTo~rThLdO2Fq0HXpfgKVlfAk2pZeNesfLe5VgPxWMuWyyE81aMnqVX0zgD~eTs9tgog0BGv-xhZMe94ZONKF8xi4PH4PHmO63H8dsLcWC6SPHn-HW7AMeK1GB8sX6f7B7Wrp9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks staff updated the commission that construction at Eagle Landing is progressing — playground equipment and much of the sidewalk work are in place — but completion is calendar-dependent on electrical service from CenterPoint. Staff said conduit is installed in some areas but that main power and wiring remain outstanding; without power the contractor cannot complete irrigation, sodding or hydroseeding and the park will not be open or fully playable on the previously promised schedule.

Staff said the original contract projected a May completion for parts of the park; because of the electrical hold-up staff no longer expects that timeline. The city receives construction updates from the developer and contractor (identified in the discussion as D.R. Horton and its contractor); staff said the city does not directly manage the contract work and relies on those updates. Commissioners urged the city to use its contacts to press CenterPoint or otherwise help the developer resolve the issue to avoid summer delays.

Commissioners also pressed staff on whether the new park soccer goals will be movable. Staff reported the goals ordered have ground anchors and can be moved with equipment, but they are not the lightweight portable goals that staff said some soccer groups prefer. The design engineer raised liability and anchoring concerns; staff said the engineer’s liability obligations and the risk of injury informed design decisions and anchor choices. Commissioners asked staff to obtain photos or specifications of the ordered goals so the commission can confirm whether the installed units meet expectations for flexibility and community use.

Several commissioners argued that at least some fields should remain flexible to support soccer, lacrosse, lacrosse-ish activities, and other uses should soccer participation decline. Others cautioned that non‑anchored portable goals are more easily dislodged, can be a safety hazard if children hang on them, and may expose the engineer or contractor to liability claims. Staff said engineers sign and seal plans, which creates legal obligations; the city is unwilling to accept indemnity requirements that would transfer unreasonable engineer risk.

Staff committed to follow up with the developer’s engineer and provide images and specifications of the goals as ordered so commissioners can evaluate whether selected fields can be made more flexible.

No formal vote was taken during the discussion; staff requested time to report back with documentation and timeline updates.","Parks staff said work at Eagle Landing is progressing but completion is tied to electrical service from CenterPoint; irrigation and turf work cannot proceed until power is available. Commissioners raised concerns about soccer goals, engineer liability, and the need for some flexible fields.",{"_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},6562666,"Fulshear parks staff to modify artist release form; may relaunch Artbox contest",563,136000,699000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3252816-b014ed496ac713937043ba9c2d3f7ed9&start=136&end=699","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3252816-b014ed496ac713937043ba9c2d3f7ed9/thumbnail_136000.jpg","/articles/6562666/Fulshear/Fort-Bend-County/Texas/Fulshear-parks-staff-to-modify-artist-release-form-may-relaunch-Artbox-contest","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562666-19401847b95b8213b46cd2fa97ead9f4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771058194&Signature=SIr66RYaqw4WJyzzzQAsP6QcbwdeSZU4ap~aqLuj1irce0CLVqFjqh0oHSjKxibScluLtN8r5Ba1ysXt0Tv2jQK6GjJxo3A7GgHD~iQYmVnlRxvkRyhyQk4e97V8x0te-G7aV4gc8UrOO5TkqG6ilPWRYYrsohwYPz6tzXuIQG4Sltc7oPz9yFob17lAI3eiCTPB6475DWRCdhSrtvW4soBmiylCn3kxo44-0SvglAM0oGpMSu5Hrho6E7eOdGMdw-yA-z97QGLolHNkfl6aBEzFS0Qdw6uFflEuW21mqehw~JTUJ5mWKnqqrH7SP58mvXlV6FgwlQMmnQ0N5vZz8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks staff reported that the Artbox public-art project cannot move forward as planned because most selected artists have not executed the city’s artist release form.

City parks staff said they are working with the city attorney to try to revise release-language that addresses artists’ copyright concerns while still allowing the city to use and display the work. Staff said one artist submitted an alternative agreement that the city has reviewed but is not moving forward with; staff will provide proposed revised language to the Art Alliance so artists can consider it. If artists do not sign within an established timeframe, the city intends to relaunch the competition so new or previous entrants can submit under the revised terms.

The issue centers on ownership and copyright: staff summarized that artists are reluctant to sign a release that, as written, would transfer rights or limit the artist’s control. Parks staff said they are trying to draft language “that fits the city’s intent and purpose” while remaining acceptable to artists. Evangeline of the Art Alliance (mentioned by staff) currently holds artist contact information and has been the primary liaison with applicants; staff said they do not intend to remove the Art Alliance from the process.

Commissioners urged setting a firm deadline so the project does not lose momentum. One commissioner recommended a 30‑day response window: artists who agree to the revised release would retain their place; those who decline would forfeit the prior selection and could reapply when the contest reopens. Commissioners also proposed offering the artists clear final contract language and allowing a resubmission option to reduce repeated delays.

Staff said the city received the original competition materials and that an MOU with the Art Alliance exists. If the city and artists cannot reach agreement on the revised release, staff said the city will reopen the contest and accept new submissions under the known release terms.

Staff said they will return with revised language and a recommended timeline to the Art Alliance and the commission.

The commission did not take a formal vote during the discussion; staff described next steps and committed to follow up with the Art Alliance and artists.","City staff said artists from the prior Artbox competition have not signed the city's release form over copyright concerns. Parks staff are working with legal and the Art Alliance on revised language; if no agreement, the city will reopen the competition and invite resubmissions.","actionData","errors"]

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Primrose parks update: phases progress, value‑engineered items and sponsorship options prompt prioritization discussion

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