Sheldon Cost Revisions <br /> ( Reductions <br /> Reduce imported topsoil for neighborhood park from 6 to 4 inches $ 10,329 <br /> Change section of concrete path to asphalt $ 4,636 <br /> Separate out lighting as an add alternate $ 10,959 <br /> Change rubber playground surface to engineered wood chip $ 62,763 <br /> Eliminate cost estimating error in picnic tables $ 31,240 <br /> Reduce storm drainage system for picnic shelter $ 17,511 <br /> Reduce number of benches from 8 to 4 for site furnishings $ 2,444 <br /> Delete picnic tables from site furnishings budget $ 6,903 <br /> Resultant reduction in mobilization estimate $ 1,637 <br /> Total cost reductions for Sheldon $ 148,422 <br /> 'Additions <br /> Increase drainage for neighborhood park $ 3,339 <br /> Add asphalt paving to south park entry node $ 1,638 <br /> Increase length of storm line for restrooms $ 3,023 <br /> Add cleanouts to restroom storm drainage $ 882 <br /> unit cost for west side fencing $ 1,015 <br /> Add sanitary sewer to misc site utilities $ 31,593 <br /> Resultant increase in mobilization estimate $ 378 <br /> cost increases for Sheldon $ 41,868 <br /> cost reduction for Sheldon to date $ 106,554 <br /> Recommendations for Sheldon <br /> Reductions 1 <br /> No further reductions in scope or material allowances for park features are advised, <br /> with the following exception: <br /> Covered bike parking as add alternate $ 5,500 <br /> Some areas of potential savings that may arise from further investigation of site conditions: <br /> Reduce or eliminate imported topsoil for park areas $ 20,000 <br /> Reduce utility costs through design efficiencies ? <br /> Budget items to restore /add <br /> Increase equipment allowance for playground from 18,895 to 40,000 min. $ 21,105 <br /> Add (2) picnic tables to misc. site furnishings $ 1,725 <br /> Increase minimum width of park paths from 5' to 6' $ 3,800 <br /> Change galvanized chain link fence to black, plastic coated chain link fence ? <br />