The Pavilion Water Feature is a five component system. The components include a water wall, splash pad (AKA Scrim), bubblers, water jets, and fogger system.  The feature was installed in 2012-2013.  Shortly after operation, it was determined the water feature was a Class B Pool, sub type splash pad because of the system recirculating water. 

The Pavilion Water Feature Corrections and Staircase project will allow for the City to make the necessary corrections and allow the water feature to become operational.  In addition to the corrections, a staircase is being constructed from the water wall to the pump house on Ave B.  The staircase will remove a potential safety risk of staff traversing a steep slope during routine maintenance activities at the water wall. 

The project budget is $450,000.  The cost opinion at 95% drawings for the corrections is approximately $$375,000. The cost opinion for the concrete staircase at 95% drawings is approximately $57,500.  The consultant fees are included in the aforementioned costs. .  At this point the project cost is $432,500.   

An outstanding item is the replacement of the red granite grit.  Staff received a quote of $17,850 for the dyed concrete.  Another option the Council reviewed was a rubberized surface material and this is estimated at $32,130 for the material and installation, price does not include any site prep work.   The project with the dyed concrete is projected to be $450,350.  The project with the rubberized play surface is projected to be $464,630.  The cost overrun with the concrete is less and most likely can be offset with minor value engineering to the project.  The rubberized surface may be an option if bids come in lower than the engineer’s cost opinion.   For the purposes of the bid, staff will include the concrete in the base bid and have the rubberized play surface as an alternate. This will allow Council to evaluate the overall cost after a competitive bid process and assess the inclusion of the rubberized surface at that point.