Parks and Public Landscaping Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2019 07 11

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I ` Cityof OmLouisville PARKS & RECREATION Memorandum To: Parks and Public Landscaping Advisory Board From: Allan Gill, PLA, Park's Project Manager Date: July 11, 2019 Re: Design Build Services for Median Landscape Renovations Information and Summary: The majority of medians within the City were developed and landscaped 20 to 30 years ago. Renovations are recommended due to, plant material replacement needs, outdated irrigation systems, and in many cases the concept or landscape theme is not consistent throughout the same boulevard. Prior to acquiring funding for the median renovations, the City worked with a consultant to develop preferred options for the medians. As part of that effort the consultant prepared possible planting palettes, design aesthetics, gateway and identity features, grounds plane treatments and also conducted a visual preference survey. In review of the final report staff and the Parks and Public Landscaping Advisory board (PPLAB) ultimately choose to work with current designs and enhancing and repairing the medians as needed rather than following the preferred options prepared by the consultant. Some of the factors that staff and PPLAB took into consideration when comparing concepts were costs, maintenance practices, herbicide use, tree replacements and visibility among other issues. Time Line and Funding: Funding is available in 2019 and also in 2020 which is contingent upon City Council appropriation. Phase 1 is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2019 and consists of the medians on Cherry Street, McCaslin Boulevard and Via Appia. Phase II is scheduled for the spring of 2020 and includes Dillon Road, South Boulder Road and Summit View Drive at Highway 42. Next Steps: • Review proposed plans for the medians with PPLAB and the public to gather their input with regard to the direction the project has taken. • Implement suggestions from PPLAB and the public that add value to the project. • Prepare construction documents and cost estimates • Prepare update for City Council • Coordinate with Public Works 5