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PROGRESS REPORT

MAY 2018 PROGRESS REPORT

Cobb County PARKS

2016 SPLOST Program

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

June 12, 2018

Mr. Tom Bills

Senior Project Manager, Construction

Cobb County PARKS 1772 County Services Parkway

Marietta, Ga. 30008-4026

RE: PROGRESS REPORT

2016 PARKS SPLOST IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM

Dear Mr. Bills:

Attached, please find our monthly report through May 31, 2018.

Please review this report at your convenience and let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Sincerely,

Moreland Altobelli Associates, LLC.

Russell A. Small

Program Manager

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAY 2018 PROGRESS REPORT 2016 SPLOST PROGRAM 3

Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

PARKS ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX .................................................................................................................................................................... 8

GREEN MEADOWS PRESERVE ............................................................................................................................................................................... 11

PRICE PARK IMPROVEMENTS ...............................................................................................................................................................................14

SYNTHETIC TURF FIELDS AT HUBERT PARK, MUD CREEK PARK, AND TERRELL MILL PARK ....................................................................... 17

RUBBERIZED WALKING TRACK AT MUD CREEK PARK, SWEETWATER PARK, AND HURT RD PARK .......................................................... 20

JIM R. MILLER EVENT CENTER ........................................................................................................................................................................... 23

JIM R. MILLER TICKET BOOTHS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 26

MABRY PARK IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 29

MABLE HOUSE AMPHITHEATRE.......................................................................................................................................................................... 32

COMPLETED PROJECTS ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 36

PAVING IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II ..................................................................................................................................................... 36

RUBBERIZED WALKING TRACK AT MUD CREEK PARK, SWEETWATER PARK, AND HURT RD PARK ........................................... 37

MABLE HOUSE AMPHITHEATRE ........................................................................................................................................................... 37


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

COBB COUNTY PARKS

2016 SPLOST PROGRAM

MAY, 2018

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Proposals for Professional Design Services for PARKS Signage and Wayfinding Design Standards were received and the selection committee short listed three firms. PARKS received permission to negotiate with the highest scoring firm from the

Board of Commissioners at meeting of May 22. PARKS will start negotiations with the firm in June, 2018. The professional

services to be performed will include design of a standardized signage program to be used for the development of park entry signs, wayfinding signs, ball field identification and miscellaneous park signage.

• Additional park Paving Projects are being identified and prioritized for Phase II paving with the remaining budget. Additional

projects anticipated being completed are West Cobb Aquatic Center, entry drive to Pitner Road RC Airfield and miscellaneous

paving at Jim R. Miller Park. Paving at the Mable House Amphitheatre lower parking entry/exit drives, as well as the Wild

Horse Creek Football parking area are complete.

• The conversion of eight natural grass fields to synthetic turf at Hubert Soccer Complex (four fields), Mud Creek Soccer

Complex (three fields) and Terrell Mill Park (one field) is complete along with associated lighting and fencing improvements.

All fields are open to the public.

• Installation of the rubberized walking track surfaces at Mud Creek Park, Hurt Road Park and Sweetwater Park has begun.

The walking track at Mud Creek is now complete and open for use. The installation at Sweetwater Park is underway and is

scheduled to be complete in early June. The rubberized track installation at Hurt Road Park is scheduled to begin the first

week of June 2018.

• The preparation of a new PARKS Master Plan (Countywide) is complete. The Master Plan has been reviewed and approved

by the Rec Board. It will now be submitted to the BOC for consideration at a future meeting.

• Proposals for the preparation of Master plans are being solicited for six new County properties acquired via the 2008 Parks

Bond Program.

• The construction of a parking lot and restroom building near the community garden at Green Meadows Preserve is

underway. Erosion controls measure have been installed as well as the construction entrance. Site grading has begun.

The contract award for the restoration of the historic house was approved by the BOC and contracts were sent to the

contractor for execution and submission of bonds and insurance documentation.

• The Construction of the PARKS Administration Complex (including improvements to the small engine repair shop) is underway. All site domestic water lines, fire line and sewer line have been installed. The foundation slab for the Administration

Building has been poured and the structural steel is being erected. The roof and siding is complete on the new Shop Building.

Interior work is nearing completion. A certificate of occupancy for the shop is scheduled for the first week of June. The

project is funded by both the 2011 and 2016 SPLOST programs.

• Construction of the new PARKS Inventory Control Building will begin in early June, 2018. A preconstruction meeting has been held and the Notice to Proceed was issued to the Contractor.


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Construction of the improvements at Price Park is continuing. Installation of the masonry for the restroom building is

complete and roof truss installation and decking has begun. The plumber is prepping for rough-in.

• A kick-off meeting for the design of the new operations and agricultural processing complex at Hyde Farm was held and the

design of the structure is underway.

• The improvements at Mabry Park are continuing. Installation of the horse fence along the Mabry property is underway. The contractor has installed binder on the park roadway. Mass grading is nearing completion and the header curbs are being

poured for the parking lot. The construction of the boardwalk for the trail system is underway. The restroom/maintenance building slab has been poured and the masonry work is has started. Electrical cable is being installed in the conduit along the

park roadway. The water line loop system has been installed.

• The assessment of the facilities identified as candidates to receive artificial turf is complete for the Cobb County School

District Joint Facility Project. The scope will include converting an existing grass field(s) to synthetic turf. A meeting will

be scheduled with the District to discuss the findings.

• The Master Plan is complete for the Discovery Boulevard Property. The plan has been approved by the Historic

Preservation Committee, the Recreation Board and the Board of Commissioners. An RFP was developed for the design

consultant and sent out to three (3) qualified firms. A pre-proposal meeting was held with the qualified firms and design

proposals are due on June 7.

• Work on the list of approved interior improvements at the Mable House Complex is complete. The design of the terraced seating on the grass slope behind the amphitheater fixed seating is complete and the project is being advertised for

construction with bids due June 18. Work is slated to begin in November, 2018 following the performance season. The roof

replacement at the stage and backstage areas of the amphitheater building and the cleaning and sealing of exterior walls is

complete.

• The structural steel and roof decking has been erected for the new Event Center at Jim R. Miller Park. Interior wall framing

work has started with interior and exterior masonry moving forward. Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC installation is continuing.

Installation of the pylon tower is underway.

• Contracts for a new electronic message board at Jim R. Miller Park were executed and a preconstruction meeting was held.

The double-sided board is planned to be located in an area that is visible from Windy Hill Road from both directions.

• The construction of two new ticket booths at Jim R. Miller Park is nearing completion. Construction of the main ticket booth

is complete and the CO obtained. The south ticket booth is nearing completion.

• A conceptual Master Plan for Old Clarkdale Park was presented to the community on March 15, 2018 and feedback was

received. The Designer prepared a more definitive plan with conceptual pricing based on the input from the residents. A follow up meeting was held with the Community on May 24, 2018 to discuss the options presented and the comments received at the

meeting are under review.


PROJECT SUMMARY REPORT


SPLOST FUND SUMMARY REPORT


PARKS ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX


Project Description:

The project consists of demolition of two buildings and professional design and construction administration services for the

Cobb County PARKS Administration Complex.

Contractor:

Hogan Construction Group, LLC

5075 Avalon Ridge Parkway

Norcross, GA 30071

SUMMARY OF CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

ACTIVITY

Notice to Proceed 12/05/2017

Scheduled Completion Date 09/14/2018

Contract Time 283 Days

Time Elapsed (as of 05/31/2018) 177 Days

Original Contract $4,200,000.00

Approved Contract Changes $0.00

Current Contract Amount $4,200,000.00

Amount Earned to Date (as of 04/30/2018) $856,445.78

Amount Retained to Date $85,644.58

% Complete (Estimated) 20.39%

% Complete as of Time (Estimated) 62.5%



MONTHLY ACTIVITIES

Activities During the Reporting Month:

• Poured curb and gutter

• Installed GAB and asphalt binder

• Installed low roof steel, joists, and decking on Administration Building

• Completed all mechanical, electrical and plumbing in the Shop Building

• Poured sidewalks at Shop Building

• Installed toilet accessories and painted interior of Shop Building

• Preparing Shop Building for CO.

Activities Planned for Upcoming Month:

• Obtain CO for Shop Building

• Install high roof steel on the Administration Building

• Begin exterior framing on Administration Building

• Install exterior finish mock-up

• Begin MEP rough-in on Administration Building

• Begin TPO roof installation for Administration Building

Miscellaneous Notes:

• Construction operations has been hindered by wet weather. However, the contractor has produced a recovery plan to

finish the project within the original contract time.


GREEN MEADOWS IMPROVEMENTS

GREEN MEADOWS PRESERVE


The project consists of improvements designed to increase access and usability of the park. These include additional parking, and a small

restroom structure, and all associated utilities.

Contractor:

Integrated Construction and Nobility, Inc.

228 Old Driver Rd

Whitesburg, GA 30185


ACTIVITY





Original Contract $923,933.70


Current Contract Amount $923,933.70



% Complete (Estimated) 5%




MONTHLY ACTIVITIES


• Began excavating for underground detention

• Installed erosion control measure

• Started grading the site

• Installed construction entrance


• Install liner and stone bedding for underground detention

• Continue site grading



PRICE PARK IMPROVEMENTS



The project consists of improvements designed to increase access and usability of the park. These include additional parking

and a small restroom structure with an attached pavilion and all associated utilities.

Contractor:


228 Old Driver Rd



ACTIVITY














MONTHLY ACTIVITIES


• Poured foundations for building

• Installed block walls

• Installed door frames

• Installed trusses

• Installed roof decking


• Install septic system

• County tap & bore water line

• Install swale to bio-retention pond

• Install bio-retention soil medium

• Install gutters

• Install mechanical rough-in

• Install ceiling

• Install exterior siding & trim

• Install site concrete by building


• Grading operations and utility installation were hindered by wet weather


SYNTHETIC TURF FIELDS

SYNTHETIC TURF FIELDS AT HUBERT PARK, MUD CREEK PARK, AND TERRELL MILL PARK


The project consists of removal and replacement of eight Bermuda sod fields with synthetic turf. Lighting improvements

associated with the new turf are included.

Contractor:

Sprinturf, LLC

550 Long Point Road, Suite 205

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464


ACTIVITY

Notice to Proceed 11-01-2017

Scheduled Completion Date 03-01-2018

Contract Time 120 Days**




Amount Earned to Date (as of 05/31/2018) $5,112,525.30



% Complete as of Time (Estimated) 99%

** The contract time for the Synthetic Turf Field Conversions at Hubert Park and Terrell Mill Park had been extended, within the

provisions of the contract, due to exceedingly wet and cold weather conditions through the winter and spring. Substantial

Completion for all projects has been achieved and the parks are open for use.



MONTHLY ACTIVITIES


• Installed gate at Hubert Park

• Installed slate scape at Terrell Mill


• Complete punch list items at Mud Creek, Terrell Mill, and Hubert Park




Hubert Park

Mud Creek Park

Terrell Mill Park


RUBBERIZED WALKING TRACKS

RUBBERIZED WALKING TRACK AT MUD CREEK PARK, SWEETWATER PARK, AND HURT RD PARK


The project consists of the addition of a rubberized surface to existing walking tracks at Mud Creek Soccer Complex, Hurt Road

Park, and Sweetwater Park.

Contractor:

Beynon Sports Surfaces, Inc.

16 Alt Road

Hunt Valley, Maryland

21030


ACTIVITY




Time Elapsed (as of 05/31/18) 115 Days**






% Complete (Estimated) 70%


** Installation of the rubberized walking track at Sweetwater Park has been delayed due to the necessity of having a

French drain system installed to control drainage prior to the completion of the walking track. Contractor has

mobilized the Hurt Road walking track project and will complete the rubberized track at Sweetwater Park following the

completion of Hurt Road Park. Work at both parks is anticipated to be complete by the second week in June.



MONTHLY ACTIVITIES


• Arrival of materials for Hurt Road Park.

• Held Pre-construction meeting for Hurt Road Park.

• Began installation of the rubberized surface at Hurt Road Park


• Complete rubberized walking track at Hurt Rd. Park

• Remobilize and continue installation of rubberized walking track surface at Sweetwater Park.




Sweetwater Park

..

Hurt Rd.


JIM R. MILLER EVENT CENTER



The project consists of the demolition of the existing two Exhibit Halls at Jim R. Miller Park and replacement with one new Event

Center that includes a new Exhibit Hall.

Contractor:

Reeves Young, LLC

45 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., NW

Sugar Hill, GA 30518


ACTIVITY








Amount Earned to Date (as of 04/30/2018) $5,384,932.12






MONTHLY ACTIVITIES

Activities During Reporting Month:

• Continued installation of structural steel and marquee tower

• Continued installation of metal studs

• Continued masonry work

• Continued installation of HVAC system

• Continued plumbing and electrical rough-in

• Continued installation of sheathing

• Install TPO gutters


• Continue masonry work

• Continue installation of HVAC system

• Continue electrical and plumbing

• Begin reconstruction of the plaza


• The construction has been hampered by cold and wet weather throughout the winter and spring.


JIM R. MILLER TICKET BOOTHS



The project consists of the demolition of the existing two ticket booths and construction of two new ticket booths at Jim R. Miller

Park.

Contractor:

WE Contracting Co., Inc.

6928 North Main Street

Acworth, GA 30101


ACTIVITY




Time Elapsed (as of 05/31/18) 147 Days**








** The contract time for completion of the two ticket booths has been extended due to exceedingly wet and cold weather

conditions through the winter and spring. Certificate of Occupancy for the Main Ticket Booth has been issued and the booth has

been put into service. The Cobb EMC power feed for the South Ticket Booth has been delayed until the completion of more time

sensitive work associated with the Event Center. No events at the park have required the use of the South Ticket Booth in the

meantime.



MONTHLY ACTIVITIES


• Installed temporary windows

• Installed temporary fencing

• Obtained CO on main ticket booth

• Poured slab around south ticket booth


• Install permanent windows

• Run power for south ticket booth

• Obtain CO for south ticket booth


• The project was hampered by cold and wet weather thoughout the winter and spring.


MABRY PARK IMPROVEMENTS



The project consists of the construction of a new entrance road, parking lot, a restroom/maintenance building, picnic shelters,

playground, nature trails, boardwalks, a pedestrian bridge, retaining walls, dam restoration, utilities, and a community garden.

Contractor:


228 Old Driver Road



ACTIVITY














MONTHLY ACTIVITIES


• Installed sidewalks along roadway

• Started installation of parking lot curbing

• Installed spare conduit along entrance road

• Installed water line loop system

• Parking lot is graded to subgrade

• Began installation of pond boardwalk

• Began installation of spillway boardwalk

• Installed MEP at building slab

• Poured slab for building

• Begin masonry installation

• Installed water meter


• Install drainage for permeable concrete parking lot and header curb

• Install emergency spillway

• Install siphon system & lower pond level

• Install base for pervious concrete parking

• Pour pervious concrete for parking lot

• Install bio-retention area

• Finish sidewalks along roadway

• Begin the installation of the picnic pavilions

• Install footings

• Install MEP rough in

• Install door frames


• Wet weather has caused delays in construction


MABLE HOUSE AMPHITHEATRE



The project consists of designing terraced seating on the slope behind the amphitheatre, roof replacement at the stage and

backstage areas, site drainage improvements behind the restroom building and cleaning and sealing of the exterior walls. Interior improvements include ceiling tile replacement, demolition and renovation of the kitchen and existing laundry room, new appliances,

painting, refurbishing floors, new lights, new ceilings, new furniture for the green room and replacement of countertops.

Contractor (Roof Replacement):

Garland/DBS, Inc.

3800 East 91st Street

Cleveland, Ohio 44105

Contractor (Exterior Wall Restoration):

Garland/DBS, Inc.

3800 East 91st Street

Cleveland, Ohio 44105



MONTHLY ACTIVITIES


• Completed roof replacement

• Completed exterior wall cleaning

• Completed painting of exterior walls

• Completed installation of gutter system

• Installed corner guards


• None


• None


The projects on the following pages were previously completed and included in the report in previous

months. Parks are listed in alphabetical order.


COMPLETED PROJECTS

RECENTLY COMPLETED PROJECTS PAVING IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II

Paving Improvements were completed at Mable House Amphitheatre entry and exit drive, as well as Wild Horse Creek Football Parking Lot. These are the additional park paving projects that were identified and prioritized for Phase II paving with the remaining budget.


COMPLETED PROJECTS

RUBBERIZED WALKING TRACK AT MUD CREEK PARK, SWEETWATER PARK, AND HURT RD PARK The addition of a rubberized surface to existing walking tracks at Mud Creek Soccer Complex was completed.

Mud Creek Park

MABLE HOUSE AMPHITHEATER

Interior improvements completed include ceiling tile replacement, demolition and renovation of the kitchen and existing

laundry room, new appliances, painting, refurbishing floors, new lights, new ceilings, new furniture for the green room and

replacement of countertops.

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