03-2: MOU Guadalupe Street Flood Risk Reduction Project — original pdf

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M E M O R A N D U M O F U N D E R S T A N D I N G TO: FROM: Jorge L. Morales, P.E., CFM Director, Austin Watershed Protection M.O.U. # PARD 25-002 Jesus Aguirre, MBA, CPRE Director, Austin Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: Guadalupe Street - Flood Risk Reduction Project Project I.D. 5789.075 : FDU 4850 6307 4156 DATE: 8-13-2025 The Austin Watershed Protection (AWP) is allowed to use the parkland located at Adams-Hemphill Neighborhood Park, as part of the work site for the above referenced project, as indicated in Attachment “C” (Location Map). The parkland is to be used for Permanent Use and Temporary Use. The requested areas are: Permanent Use (Lower Basin 50%): 105,053 sq. ft. = $5,337,521 Permanent Use (Upper Basin 80%): 12,768 sq. ft. = $1,037,944 Permanent Use (Upper Basin 0%): 20,315 sq. ft. = $0 Temporary Use (Work Area): 11,997 sq. ft. = $60,954 Total Mitigation Amount (Without Park Improvements) = $6,436,420 As part of this project the following will be completed by Austin Watershed Protection (AWP) and Austin Capital Delivery Services (ACDS): • Will include APR in the design process and receive APR approval of the design/specifications of the park elements and selection of park amenities for replacement and/or enhancement. • During construction, provide contractor submittals for all park amenities for replacement and/or enhancement to APR for APR staff to review and approve. • Will ensure that all park amenities are constructed to APR standards and require certified playground installers. Will obtain APR review and approval of the construction of all park amenities for replacement and/or enhancement. • Will review the final construction and include APR in the development of the punch list and providing final approval of the overall park construction project. All components of the project, drainage improvements, park amenities, bank stabilization, and WW relocation are being treated as one project and will be delivered at the same time. Austin Watershed Protection is in agreement to provide the following improvements below as partial mitigation for the permanent and temporary use of the parkland. Please note that both the value for the land and the costs for the park improvements were 1 of 3 based on current estimates. Costs for the planned park improvements may be different at the time of construction, and AWP should plan for any cost escalation, as necessary. Details and quantities of the park amenities improvements can be found in Attachment D New Concrete Curb and Edging New Concrete Trail and ADA Compliant Sidewalk Sidewalk Curb Ramp with Pavers (Crosswalks) Park and Wayfinding Signage Benches and Pads Drinking Fountains (including water line and sump drainage) Playground Surfacing Nature Play Equipment Outdoor Fitness Equipment Play Equipment Picnic Tables and Pads (including ADA Compliant tables) Pavilion ~ 20’ x 20’ (including structural slab and electric connection) Rock Climbing Holds and Fasteners Sports Lighting (including conduit and electric hookup) Pedestrian Lighting (including conduit and electric hookup) Subtotal Park Amenities Improvements = $1,198,700. Contingency 30% = $377,591 Mobilization Cost (5%) = $59,935 Total Park Amenities Improvements = $1,636,226 Total Mitigation Amount (Without Park Improvements) = Total Park Amenities Improvements = Austin Water Wastewater Relocation = Bank Stabilization = Total Remaining Mitigation Balance = $6,436,420 $1,636,226 $656,748 $1,162,536 $2,980,911 Improvements to Adams-Hemphill Neighborhood Park As part of the flood risk reduction project, AWP will provide all of the above-mentioned park improvements. The remaining balance in the amount of $2,980,911 will be transferred to APR within 6 months of external funding loan closure. The estimated temporary duration of the parkland use is 120 Calendar Days. The estimated project duration on parkland is 365 Calendar Days. If construction exceeds the 365 days expectation, APR and WPD will determine a daily rate for mitigation based on known conditions at that time. 2 of 3 Austin Watershed Protection Point of Contact is: Kristina McLaren, P.E. Phone Number: 974-4320 Austin Capital Delivery Services Point of Contact is: Dario Octaviano Phone Number: 974-7607 Austin Parks and Recreation Point of Contact is: Gregory Montes Phone Number: 974-9458 AWP and ACDS points of contact are responsible for informing APR at least 15 days prior to project start date and completion date for inspection and project acceptance. Parks & Recreation Board: 8-25-2025 City Council: 9-11-2025 ___________________________________________________________ Jesus Aguirre, MBA, CPRE Director, Austin Parks and Recreation Date CONCURRENCE ___________________________________________________________ Jorge L. Morales, P.E., CFM Director, Austin Watershed Protection Date Attachments: A (Mitigation Calculation Worksheet) B (Disturbance Values Map) C (Project Location Map) D (Planned Park Amenity Improvements) E (Wastewater Relocation) F (Creek Stabilization) 3 of 3