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order to generate additional concepts prior to the actual preparation of construction documents. The result of the design competition was the selection of MDF to finalize a schematic design for the Phase I Sports Field improvements. Ironically, the preliminary design of the Phase I area prepared by MDF in its Concept Plan already bore a strong resemblance to the previously prepared plan. The MDF layout of the area was slightly different (primarily in the parking area) in order to fit within the overall concept for the 318-acre park site. On November 8, 2004, a meeting was held with members of the original Bernal Community Park Master Plan Task Force, and representatives of both RRM Design Group and MDF. The revised schematic design (as proposed by MDF) was presented to the group, and comments were noted for incorporation into the plan prior to its presentation to the Parks and Recreation Commission. In addition, the Task Force prioritized the basic elements of the plan in order to keep the first phase expenditures within the established $4.3 million budget. On December 9, 2004, at a public hearing before the Parks and Recreation Commission, staff and project consultant MDF presented the revised Phase I Schematic Design for Bernal Community Park. After receiving public comment, the Commission considered the schematic plan, MDF's cost opinion for construction of the project, and the Task Force's recommended list of project priorities. The Commission's recommended project could, according to MDF's Estimate of Probable Cost, be constructed within the established budget of $4.3 million; however, given the current uncertainty of construction costs for public projects, the list of amenities are presented in prioritized order to allow elements of lower priority to be bid as "add alternatives" in the event project costs exceed the established budget: · Two-lane entry roadway, with paved parking for approximately 60 vehicles. · Satisfactory infrastructure (sewer, water, storm-drainage, electrical, etc.) connecting Phase I to the Valley Avenue Extension, and sized for full project build-out. · Permanent restroom building. · Two fully-developed, lighted baseball fields with "skinned" infields. · Paved plaza connecting the two lighted baseball fields. · Children's play apparatus areas, suitable for different age groups (2-5 and 6-10 year- olds). · One casual use baseball field, suitable for other recreational uses. · Lighted pathways and modest landscaping surrounding the various improvements. · Miscellaneous project enhancements if the budget allows. Attachment 3 is a schematic design which depicts the proposed improvements, while Attachment 4 represents the estimate of probable cost. Representatives of MDF will discuss both these documents in further detail at the January 4 meeting. SR 05:010 Page 4