Item 15 Passed 10-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
The city wants to hire Phoenix I Restoration and Construction to build out the Zilker Clubhouse over at our beloved Zilker Metro Park. If approved, the contract would run $5,420,000 plus a $650,400 contingency, for a total not to exceed $6,070,400, with funding coming from the Parks and Recreation Department's Capital Budget. It's a sizable investment in one of Austin's most-visited green spaces.
The official agenda language
Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for construction services for the Zilker Metro Park, Zilker Clubhouse Project for Austin Parks and Recreation with Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, LLC, in the amount of $5,420,000, plus a $650,400 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,070,400. Funding: $6,070,400 is available in the Capital Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department.
What got said
- Council Member Ellis highlighted the Zilker Clubhouse restoration and added security features after vandalism
The roll call
Approved on Consent 10-0
- Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
- Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Yes
- Vanessa Fuentes D2 Absent
- José Velásquez D3 Yes
- José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
- Ryan Alter D5 Yes
- Krista Laine D6 Yes
- Mike Siegel D7 Yes
- Paige Ellis D8 Yes
- Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
- Marc Duchen D10 Yes