Summary of July 7 board of directors meeting
The BPRD board of directors met on July 7 for a brief business meeting. A video recording is available.
Leaders and meetings schedule
The board elected a chair and vice chair for fiscal year 2026-27 and approved the continued meetings schedule: the first and third Tuesday of each month, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The board chair is Cary Schneider. The vice-chair is Deb Schoen. The board members thanked Donna Owens for her service as board chair for the past year.
Construction contract adjustment
Staff recommended and the board approved an additional five percent contingency for the construction contract for renovations at the new Park Operations and Development on Boyd Acres Road. The district purchased the city’s former utility shop in December 2025, and began improvements to become the new home for staff of Park Services, Planning and Development and Park Stewardship.
The board previously awarded a construction contract to 2KG Contractors, Inc, for $2,898,500 and approved a 10% contingency of $289,850. Staff requested an additional five percent of the original construction contract amount, in the sum of $144,925 for contingency to finish the construction. This approved addition brings the construction contingency to 15 percent of the total construction cost, which aligns with industry standards for renovation projects.
The project includes both interior improvements to all four buildings and exterior improvements. Interior work includes conversion of shop space to offices and common staff space; reconfiguration of warehouse and shop spaces; reconfiguration and finish upgrades in existing office space; and plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, electrical and data upgrades. Exterior improvements include revision of site circulation, parking, exterior storage, electric vehicle and trailer charging and removal of an existing fuel tank.
The next board meeting is July 21.
