In an effort to beautify the frontage of city hall with landscaping and increase the parking area, the Willow Park City Council, at it’s meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, approved the hiring of Dorothy Witmeyer of Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (previously Pacheco Koch).
“That’s the company that did our Cross Timbers Park, so we’re very familiar with her work,” Willow Park Planning and Development Director Toni Fisher told the council.
Council voted to hire Witmeyer and her company for $88,600. This includes $72,600 for civil engineering and architectural services, along with $16,000 for the optional services of a utility plan, electrical engineering and structuring.
Funds for the project are available within those appropriated for the improvements to city hall upon its purchase earlier this year.
Fisher said the work will include projects such as landscaping, parking and a monument sign.
Council voted to authorize city staff to accept bids to demolish the building at 516 Ranch House Road. It was the longtime home of city hall and city offices for decades before the move was made to the new location, 120 El Chico Tr., in January of 2023.
There had been some discussion as to what to do with the old building, but it has been declared unsuitable to be repaired without significant costs. There are numerous code violations, most notably fire and electrical.
“This is going to come as a shock to no one, but the building is in complete disrepair,” City Manager Bryan Grimes said. “By and large the building needs to be demolished.”
Grimes stressed, however, that the property on which the building sits will not be sold. Also, the parking lot connected to it is used for the park next door.
Fisher presented the council with a Planning and Development department report. Highlights included:
Projects completed within this quarter:
The Dec. 26 meeting was canceled. The council will meet again on Jan. 9.
Comments
No comments on this item Please log in to comment by clicking here