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Pat Hallisey Park bid review

League CityApr 28, 20262 min read

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City Council received a presentation on bids and alternate options for the Pat Hallisey Park project, reviewed two base bids (Forney and Spawglass) and multiple alternates with associated cost and schedule impacts, and directed staff to return with an update at the next work session.

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Council discussed contractor bids and optional changes for the Pat Hallisey Park project but did not award a contract. The presentation compared two base bids and showed how add/remove options (for example parking, turf, trails, playground upgrades, and reforestation) change cost and construction time. Staff will provide an updated report at the May 12 work session before the council considers any pre‑award or financing steps.

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Received a presentation from TBG Partners summarizing bids, alternates, costs, and schedule for the Pat Hallisey Park project.
Reviewed two base bids (Forney and Spawglass) and a set of numbered alternates with detailed cost and contract‑day impacts.
Directed staff to provide an updated report at the May 12, 2026 work session.
Noted the project timeline items listed in the presentation, including preliminary pre‑award (May 26), backup pre‑award date (June 9), debt issuance authorization (June 23), award and delivery of debt funds (September 24), and planned City Council contract award (October 13).

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Apr 28, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambers 200 West Walker Streetscheduled

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The City Council of the City of League City, Texas, met in a work session in Council Chambers at 200 West Walker Street on the above date at 5:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING BID AWARD OPTIONS FOR THE PAT HALLISEY PARK PROJECT
ADJOURNMENT
_______________________ NICK LONG MAYOR
CERTIFICATE OF NOTICE
This is to certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City Hall of the City of League City, Texas, on or before the 22nd day of April, 2026 prior to 5:00 p.m. as well as the City's public internet webpage, www.leaguecitytx.gov and was posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code.
The City Council of the City of League City, Texas reserves the right to meet in closed session on any of the items listed above should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code: 551.071 Consultations with Attorney, 551.072 Deliberations about Real Property, 551.073 Deliberations about Gifts and Donations, 551.074 Personnel Matters, 551.076 Deliberations about Security Devices, and 551.087 Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.
________________________ DIANA M. STAPP CITY SECRETARY (SEAL) MINUTES APPROVED: May 12, 2026
_________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for special accommodations or interpretive services must be made at least 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's Office at 281-554-1030 or by FAX 281-554-1020. _________________________________________________________________________
Any invocation that may be offered during the ceremonial portion of the City Council meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Council. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Council and do not necessarily represent the religious beliefs or views of the Council in part or as a whole. No member of the community is required to attend or participate in the invocation and such decision will have no impact on their right to actively participate in the business of the Council.
Mayor: Nick Long City Council Members: Andy Mann Tommy Cones Tom Crews Courtney Chadwell Scott Higginbotham Chad Tressler Sean Saunders City Manager: John Baumgartner Assistant City Manager: Rick Davis Assistant City Manger-CFO: Angie Steelman City Attorney: Michelle Villarreal City Secretary: Diana M. Stapp Chief of Police: Cliff Woitena Executive Director of Capital Projects Ron Bavarian Executive Director of Development Services: Christopher Sims Director of Finance: Kimberly Corell Director of Human Resources/Civil Service: James Brumm Director of Parks & Cultural Services: Chien Wei Director of Public Works: Jody Hooks
Mayor Long called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and called the roll. All members of Council were present except Mr. Mann.
At 5:41 p.m. Mayor Long said, there being no further business this meeting is adjourned.
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Alternates: (#9) Remove baseball complex & parking (#4) Synthetic turf at baseball infield (#5) Add batting cage lanes at baseball (#7) Concrete bleachers at baseball (#6) Concrete bleachers at softball (#1) Add 8’ wide 2.5K trail (#2) Increase trail to 10’ wide (#3) Upgraded softball plaza (#8) Add Calder Entry Road (#10) Additional reforestation (#11) Add surplus parking (#12) Remove all scoreboards (#13) Upgrade south playground (#9) Remove baseball complex & parking: -150 stalls Construction Cost – Additional Contract Days: Forney -$7,406,318 (-70 days) Spawglass -$7,501,000 (-21 days) (#4) Synthetic turf at baseball infield Construction Cost – Additional Contract Days: Forney $1,710,827 (56 days) Spawglass $1,132,000 (0 days) (#5) Add batting cage lanes at Baseball Construction Cost – Additional Contract Days: Forney $293,942 (14 days) Spawglass $347,000 (0 days) (#6) Concrete bleachers at Softball Construction Cost – Additional Contract Days: Forney $169,165 (28 days) Spawglass -$47,000 (0 days) (#7) Concrete bleachers at Baseball Construction Cost – Additional Days: Forney $119,022 (28 days) Spawglass -$39,000 (0 days) (#1) Add 8’ wide 2.5K trail Construction Cost – Additional Days: Forney $878,370 (0 days) Spawglass $435,000 (0 days) (#2) Increase trail to 10’ wide Construction Cost – Additional Days: Forney $216,994 (28 days) Spawglass $55,000 (0 days) (#3) Upgraded softball plaza Construction Cost – Additional Days: Forney $117,416 (14 days) Spawglass $56,000 (0 days) (#8) Add Calder Entry Road Construction Cost – Additional Contract Days: Forney $1,210,826 (70 days) Spawglass $1,089,000 (0 days) (#10) Additional reforestation Construction Cost – Additional Days: Forney $190,661 (21 days) Spawglass $93,000 (0 days) (#11) Add surplus parking – 208 stalls Construction Cost – Additional Days: Forney $879,392 (35 days) Spawglass $846,000 (0 days) (#12) Remove all scoreboards Construction Cost – Additional Days: Forney -$123,438 (14 days) Spawglass -$168,000 (0 days) (#13) Upgrade south playground Construction Cost – Additional Days: Forney $196,969 (14 days) Spawglass $117,000 (0 days) City Council members discussed each item, directing staff to provide an update at the next worksession on May 12, 2026.
Blake Coleman, TBG Partners gave a PowerPoint presentation. Timeline: 2026 Schedule April 21 Bids Received April 28 City Council Workshop 1 May 12 City Council Workshop 2 May 26 Preliminary Pre-Award June 9 Backup for Pre-award, if needed June 23 Debt Issuance Authorization September 24 Award & Delivery of Debt Funds October 13 City Council Awards Contract Slides: Overall Plan, Plan Enlargement Overall Plan Forney Base Bid Construction $45,304,721.82 Base Bid Schedule 539 days @ $2,000/day Construction + Schedule $46,382,721.82 Spawglass Base Bid Construction $46,145,700.00 Base Bid Schedule 570 days @ $2,000/day Construction + Schedule $47,285,700.00

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