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Change order number 3 for the Grassy Creek Environmental Community Center and Playground with the incumbent contractor added $81,533 to the contract and extended substantial completion by 155 days (staff presented a new substantial-completion date of April 22, 2025 and a final completion date in May 2025). Kevin Thompson, construction project manager, and other staff said the change order covered items that were not in the original drawings or that were required by utility and code officials: reframing of interior walls, an additional sanitary/sewer connection and easement required by the water/sewer authority, added irrigation metering to separate irrigation from building water (to reduce future sewer charges), additional ADA/buttons and panic hardware required by the fire marshal, and other site items including screening for the dumpster and required restrooms and site access improvements.

Board members pressed staff and contractors about why items were not caught earlier in design review. Several board members questioned whether architects had submitted complete plans for early review by building and fire officials; staff said they review change-order requests and vet costs to ensure items were not part of the original contract documents and that many items were truly unforeseen or required by inspectors late in the process. Staff said the building and playground were open to the public while some punch-list and landscaping items continued.

The board also approved a change order for a playground and splash-pad improvements project administered by MATCON/\"Mac Con\" General Contractors (presented on the record as MATCON General Contractors Inc.). Staff said the change order increases the contract by $389,777.77 and adds 92 days to the schedule; the staff memo noted a revised substantial-completion date of Aug. 1, 2025 and final completion by Sept. 1, 2025. Project staff described use of remaining budget to pave and rework an adjacent, century-old parking area, add accessible routes across the park, upgrade lighting fixtures around the Family Center and correct drainage on a park road. Presenters said leftover funds from the Lilly Endowment budget for the project were used to pay for many of the improvements. The board approved both change orders by voice vote.

Staff committed to continued scrutiny of change-order costs and to efforts to involve inspectors earlier in the review process when feasible.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council of Indianapolis, IN - Board of Parks and Recreation - Jul 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved two contract change orders: a $81,533 increase and 155-day extension for Grassy Creek Community Center and Playground, and a $389,777.77 increase with added time to a playground and splash-pad project, as staff detailed unforeseen site conditions and code-required work.","taxTitle","Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana","taxId",3627,"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},6509070,"Indy Parks board awards multiple park construction contracts totaling several million dollars",399,821000,1220000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5442878-1f223ae1f6cedf56013e76d4473f12ca&start=821&end=1220","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5442878-1f223ae1f6cedf56013e76d4473f12ca/thumbnail_821000.jpg","/articles/6509070/Indianapolis-City/Marion-County/Indiana/Indy-Parks-board-awards-multiple-park-construction-contracts-totaling-several-million-dollars","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6509070-ca474a2c85b98e146282e3a9b0aa17eb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770897801&Signature=l1csAfXnX9uXJ9w2buNdLAe3Fwd6psOgP0EE6dJpUy4qxqKYjN8vcvLFtfEFHTAjbYayoi~mMEaDnPEQ52xLLv2mzH2100LENdlBDqAdthOQdsilI9aGQ3OZVPgP5O7cOLWItEBnvVXlz73Bsq57c~2s8uaRFsUPNSCpsI~SwdMB5pvcyKx4L7msuALapJ4drr8YHL3fgKUlNjrd~764zgPk1rBbEMorfNcIxOYlgkjm6~FP4mtKAXcBu5BfLfCpgJzyYz-v9JpBm0qyf~5W2M5lhHuyjOFh329VH6BiwuPenaWeyp27UWWJewa74fMlagg0eSCb72qeDkVYOy52nw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Parks and Recreation approved staff recommendations to award several construction contracts for park improvements across Indianapolis.

Approved awards included the Doris Cowhert Park improvements to Morphy Construction Incorporated in a lump-sum amount the staff listed as $800,520; DPR-313 Southside Park improvements to Powers and Sons in a lump-sum amount of $1,281,800; and Tolan Aikman Park playground improvements to Powers and Sons in a lump-sum amount of $784,900. Board members voted to approve each award by voice vote.

Staff and project managers described the scope and funding for each project. Corey Kranick, construction administrator for Indy Parks, said the Doris Cowhert Park project upgrades playground equipment and surfacing, adds sidewalk connections to Irvington Avenue, and includes two paving alternates for trail connections; that project is partially funded by the Department of Metropolitan Development through a HUD grant and is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing-wage requirements. Kranick said Morphy Construction was the low responsive bidder and that Morphy reported 20% XBE participation on the submittal.

Nate Seacrest of Powers and Sons outlined the Southside Park scope, calling it an eight-acre park renovation that will add a new playground, basketball court, pickleball courts, a larger parking area and a loop path around the perimeter. Kevin Thompson, construction project manager for Indy Parks, described the Tolan Aikman scope to include demolition and grading, stormwater detention and BMP structures, playground equipment with pour-in-place rubber surfacing, shelter and parking improvements, landscaping and a new parking lot; staff provided target substantial- and final-completion dates for Tolan Aikman as July 1, 2026 and Aug. 3, 2026 respectively.

Board members asked about minority-business-enterprise (MBE/WBE/XBE) participation counts and the potential to improve utilization of local subcontractors; bidders present acknowledged the goal to expand subcontracting opportunities and said subcontract assignments will be developed after award. On Tolan Aikman and other projects staff noted scheduled substantial- and final-completion dates and that elements such as parking and new restrooms are included in the work.

Each contract was presented as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on the basis of the department's solicitation; the board approved the motions for the items in sequence and the chair declared the motions carried by voice vote.","The Board of Parks and Recreation approved awards for multiple park improvement contracts, including Doris Cowhert Park, Southside Park and Tolan Aikman Park, after staff described scope, funding and contractor participation goals.",{"_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},6509058,"Kuntz Stadium operators report national tournaments, community use and $1.5M private investment",432,4320000,4752000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5442878-1f223ae1f6cedf56013e76d4473f12ca&start=4320&end=4752","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5442878-1f223ae1f6cedf56013e76d4473f12ca/thumbnail_4320000.jpg","/articles/6509058/Indianapolis-City/Marion-County/Indiana/Kuntz-Stadium-operators-report-national-tournaments-community-use-and-15M-private-investment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6509058-2da6039edab5f7b82b57d088f09c9f85/orig.mp4?Expires=1770897801&Signature=MByPSsvnbTL8uZd8EYE1xwEobndvH0FImNVuLg-scEWtf3Dqq9vk1CQ4~nTK4ixCvnC547Ee87y0XvnuFidSyYTW2kfsrRJ7Oc53rVuI75jGSFjYU58Q~lX666wmtyVNuGGsEwuhDWfb1-l8Bj8y8nWXda-9KzbQlBphhR0CZIyZ7qdRtc-xFoUGnlyltKuNkt43bUntMmrZMNZlbXGWkxvD~6bZTVphIagBd3SXieGcMVZ8Wj5zH0cTe-DIS2AMZskhq9rY6a5MRR48xx-J735zwMMnn738c9q8SKYCZD6YGz9vxfYGotf1vpmjJK7Gfoj1Q7mtmjlFXVXdeFV6ng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Presenters for the Kuntz Stadium leaseholders updated the Board of Parks and Recreation on operations, investments and recent events at the stadium.

Bill Ehret, a stadium committee member and operator, and Gideon Scott Miller, Riverside regional manager (Indy Parks) and stadium staff contact, told the board the operators took possession of the facility under a 2024 lease and invested in press boxes, scoreboards, locker-room upgrades (including HVAC and shower improvements), officials’ and training rooms and upgrades to restroom and concession buildings. Ehret said private investment in the facility exceeds $1.5 million.

The stadium hosted the Collegiate Rugby Association of America national championships in May and the USA Senior Club National Championship; Ehret said Cal Berkeley (University of California Berkeley) and other out-of-state teams played at the stadium, providing national exposure for Indianapolis. The stadium also hosted the Indianapolis Alley Cats ultimate Frisbee team, the Central Indiana Women’s Soccer League on weeknights, the International Soccer League on weekends and other events, and operators said they were contracted to host an upcoming USA women’s sevens camp that will bring athletes to train at the site.

Operators identified partners who assist with food service and operations and security, including a contracted food-service operator and a security/janitorial provider. Board members asked about outreach to adjacent schools and amateur clubs; presenters said they have had some turnover among school administrators but are working to re-establish contacts and that amateur men’s and women’s rugby clubs have used the field in past seasons and would be welcome to use the facility going forward.

Board members described the update as evidence the lease and investment strategy are producing activity, and the chair thanked presenters and staff for the work to attract national events to the facility.","Operators and partners for Kuntz Stadium told the Parks board they have hosted national rugby championships, invested more than $1.5 million in stadium improvements and are hosting weekly and weekend leagues and camps at the facility.",{"_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},6509061,"City staff outline strategic plan to expand and sustain Indianapolis Greenways",844,3006000,3850000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5442878-1f223ae1f6cedf56013e76d4473f12ca&start=3006&end=3850","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5442878-1f223ae1f6cedf56013e76d4473f12ca/thumbnail_3006000.jpg","/articles/6509061/Indianapolis-City/Marion-County/Indiana/City-staff-outline-strategic-plan-to-expand-and-sustain-Indianapolis-Greenways","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6509061-607939aecc2397c2fd6949f2a7de63ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1770897801&Signature=VARPawYV6USBMvJo4AM4R-NPMklMKNDZ~X6v9zz-wT0GNo9IVu~joxrkvtlCHaNV2nTaoE-CWVdXAUZ3cOORwMZiWVluoue2nameyUMnKAi~vSItcWTFyHpFEqiNLig3e1fr9pVQstpahLszxTHiyMmLGZ4rfYh-J3YyG9TUp6VGBqUOiQDQ0KSkXqMA15~QBrk37KYncnUdN255ZPFZLFpaoZmllIrLOQeAG-J3xNXdGJdYyhSze6XjyA4-1MBrXOx3DrGIO~Hpina15KbEsb04OGfWew7yOZQWEdldw27--x1UGVRtLKMdXmA2VWj3sPdloSNUhKg01aREMgNmWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Department of Public Works staff briefed the Parks board on progress updating the Greenway Strategic Implementation Plan, which is intended to move the city’s 2014 Full Circle Greenway vision toward a prioritized implementation and maintenance program.

Gretchen Zortman, program manager for Greenways and Trails in the DPW engineering division, introduced the presentation; Daniel (listed in the meeting as Daniel Stevenson and later as Daniel Hechlin) said the plan seeks to identify greenways to be constructed over the next decade, to update trail and greenway design standards, and to provide guidance on funding, maintenance and development adjacent to greenways.

Staff said the plan will include: a prioritized build order for remaining greenway miles (staff said there are more than 100 miles remaining in various stages of planning), updated design standards for safety and user comfort, guidance on trail-oriented development near greenways, and an operations-and-maintenance strategy that explicitly addresses inspection programs, rehabilitation (fog seal, crack sealing), signage production and staffing needs. Staff said they were roughly two-thirds through the strategic-planning phase and expected work products for three sections in the coming weeks.

As part of the planning process, DPW and consultants have studied best practices from peer cities, including St. Louis, Philadelphia, Houston, Columbus and Minneapolis, and have used a values-guided public-engagement tool that asks residents to prioritize lenses such as transportation connectivity, environmental protection, and access for underserved communities. Staff described an advisory committee, stakeholder groups, targeted community outreach and public information meetings where attendees completed a ballot to indicate priorities. Zortman and Daniel said the approach helps the team compare how different stakeholder groups value competing goals.

Board members emphasized maintenance of the existing greenway network as a priority. One board member cited wear-and-tear issues on Fall Creek Trail stretches and urged the plan to include pavement rehabilitation, striping, crack sealing and signage replacement. Staff said operations-and-maintenance is a major section of the draft and that a Greenway Development Committee was formed previously to help raise funds for long-term maintenance needs; staff said many maintenance funding sources must be local and that the plan will evaluate options for sustainable funding.

Staff said they will continue outreach and meetings with the Greenway Development Committee and other stakeholders as the plan is finalized.","Department of Public Works staff presented updates to a strategic implementation plan that builds on the 2014 Full Circle master plan, prioritizes more than 100 miles of potential greenways, and includes design standards, maintenance budgeting and community engagement plans.",{"_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},6509074,"Indy Parks board approves fireworks for Friends Night at Garfield Park",512,284000,796000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5442878-1f223ae1f6cedf56013e76d4473f12ca&start=284&end=796","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5442878-1f223ae1f6cedf56013e76d4473f12ca/thumbnail_284000.jpg","/articles/6509074/Indianapolis-City/Marion-County/Indiana/Indy-Parks-board-approves-fireworks-for-Friends-Night-at-Garfield-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6509074-2014456b1ac7b36be637fd2097a408f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770897801&Signature=SWxIlufS3F1jamaGTFREn8j4WC~vCezbfmBNI9EenH9EorEC4q~NElfKJpT8zSe0hyx0-T01Ev8BkAD0Xzzd5X4~AFWeP3uVUuYt3R2YiFZxU4OqazTWnS7fGPvWTWL6BOJbmgBPwk7bciN1MnDBMTDr8XhZxmS~2HV77GIHBqJUfHYA9Y8RoURo~cZ4exIUxByRNLvW9lJigZPqsF1fHR~c2aVrOTPdBTUBrspfNAtjBp2YN5R5E8MoBYlPxuYqgm9eCgLiryd2byQ69JTfooGQHXIfuiEjJDupmA5~NNpxUq1GEWtVTRjFOML~mKF-96wSjSmkB85M1p6C39yfhQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Parks and Recreation for the consolidated city of Indianapolis voted to allow Friends of Garfield Park Incorporated to set off fireworks during the Friends Night at the Mac event at Garfield Park on Aug. 31.

The measure was presented by staff and supporters of Friends of Garfield Park and passed unanimously after a brief discussion and questions from board members about stewardship of garden areas and volunteer-funded improvements. Libby Bridal, executive director of Friends of Garfield Park, told the board the event typically draws more than 2,000 people to the McAllister Center and corporate shelter and serves as a donor-appreciation and cultivation event.

\"The mission the preservation and evolution of the public benefits of Garfield Park,\" Bridal said, describing the group's fundraising and program work. Chad DeKine, Garfield Park regional manager for Indy Parks, joined Bridal in answering board questions about logistics.

Bridal told the board the fireworks vendor this year would again be Ramsey Pyrotechnics, a firm the presenters said has provided fireworks for local institutions including Conner Prairie, Victory Field and the Indianapolis Colts. Friends of Garfield Park said some of the cost is being offset by the fountain contractor Smock Fansler, and that event plans have gone through the city's special event committee.

Board members asked for details about long-term stewardship of memorial gardens and the conservatory-adjacent garden that was rededicated; Bridal said the Friends group has funded supplemental gardening help and interns for that space and is exploring memorial-bench replacements with local artists.

Indy Parks staff and presenters emphasized coordination with public-safety agencies. Bridal said she had been in contact with Lieutenant Kittner and that Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) was planning to be on site and had the event \"on their radar.\" Presenters also said the event's emergency action plan, traffic/closure plans and required special-event paperwork had been routed through the special event committee.

The board approved the staff recommendation in a single motion; the chair called for the vote and the motion carried by voice vote. The approval authorizes the director to issue permission to Friends of Garfield Park to hold the fireworks as described in the staff memo.","The Board of Parks and Recreation unanimously approved a staff recommendation allowing Friends of Garfield Park to set off fireworks during the Friends Night at the Mac event in Garfield Park, with organizers and staff saying public-safety agencies and a licensed pyrotechnics vendor will be involved.","actionData","errors"]

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