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Item 1.
 
City Council Work Session
Date: 04/21/2025
Title: PROJECT UPDATE - Amend Park Recreation Campus
Presented by: Gavin Woltjer
Department: Parks/Rec/Public Lands
Presentation: Yes
Legal Review: Not Applicable
Project Number: N/A

RECOMMENDATION

This item is for informational purposes only. No formal action is requested at this time. The presentation will provide an update on the Amend Park Recreation Center project, including:
Facility design and site layout
Construction timeline and progress
Budget overview
Operational model analysis

The following project partners will provide updates during the presentation:
A&E Design – Facility design
Sanbell Land Surveying – Site design and parking
Langlas & Associates – Construction timeline and budget
Johnson Consulting – Operational model and proforma analysis
Parks and Recreation Department – Project oversight and coordination

BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)

The Amend Park Recreation Campus,  is a major capital project identified in the City's park planning efforts and supported by the South Billings Urban Renewal Association (SBURA).

A&E Design and Langlas & Associates are under contract to provide architectural and construction services, respectively. Johnson Consulting, as a subcontractor to A&E, is conducting an operational proforma analysis to explore viable facility use and management models. Sanbell is supporting site planning and parking layout.

The Parks and Recreation Department is actively coordinating with all project partners to minimize construction impacts on the adjacent Amend Park Soccer Complex and ensure consistent progress toward project milestones.

STAKEHOLDERS

City of Billings – Project ownership and oversight, Project governance and budgetary approval
Parks and Recreation Department – Day-to-day management and coordination
South Billings Urban Renewal Association (SBURA) – Project financing through Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

Project Team:
Langlas & Associates – Construction Manager/General Contractor
A&E Design – Lead architectural firm
Sanbell Land Surveying – Site planning and layout
Johnson Consulting – Operational and financial modeling
 

ALTERNATIVES

This is an update only. No action is required. Council may:

Provide feedback

Request additional information or future updates

FISCAL EFFECTS

The Amend Park Recreation Campus design and construction is being fully funded using South Billings Urban Renewal Association funding.

SUMMARY

This presentation marks the first in a series of progress updates to City Council regarding the Amend Park Recreation Campus. It is intended to keep Council and the public informed about design, construction, financing, and facility planning efforts underway. Regular updates will follow as milestones are reached.