History

The existing maintenance building for the district is extremely old and well past its useful life. There is no running water, restroom facilities, or appropriate hvac amenities. Additionally, the building sits within the floodway of Walker Park and is susceptible to annual floods. In May of 2022, the Board of Commissioners selected Wight & Co. to provide the district with assistance towards a building plan. As part of that process which examined the condition of the maintenance building and the Walker Park Recreation Center, it was determined by the Board of Commissioners that a new maintenance facility would need to be constructed and selected as the first priority. The existing residence at 7601 S Wolf Road and the detached garage will be demolished and the new building will be located at that location.
In February of 2024, the Board of Commissioners entered into an agreement with Wight & Co. to provide design and engineering services for a new maintenance building. Wight & Co. began  designing a new facility and started the accompanying permitting process. The initial estimate for the building is $3,800,000 with an anticipated construction start date of April 1, 2025. The district plans to use reserve funds to pay for half of the building and issue bonds to pay for the other half. Without unplanned interruptions, the project is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

November 2024

  • The Board approved Ordinance 2024-4: Authorization to issue a bond for the new maintenance building for an amount not to exceed $2,000,000
  • The first round of bids were opened for Tree Removal, Building Demolition, and the Pre-Engineered Metal Building
  • The Board approved a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Package for the new building from Wight & Co. for an amount not to exceed $3,842,600

December 2024

  • The Board closed on the $1,900,000 bond issue for the new maintenance building
  • A second round of bids were opened for Excavation and Site Utilities, Concrete, Masonry, Structural Steel & Misc. Metals, General Trades, Painting, Storefront & Glazing, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Asphalt Pavement, Flooring, Sectional Doors, and Landscaping.
  • The Board approved an agreement with Wight & Co. for Construction Management for the new building