Centennial Park

10-31 Project Update

Discussion Topics
Introduction and Overview Mayor Jeanette Blazier with Jeff and
CeeGee McCord
Fundraising Update Jim Harlan
Project scope Chris McCartt
Overview of base bid and alternates
Construction Budget
Construction timeline

BMA Action Items Chris McCartt

Budget Ordinance
Construction Easement
BWSC Contract Amendment
Contract Award

Current Fund Raising Numbers

Progress To-date:
(Total cash and commitments of
$1,013,186):

Eastman Foundation
Wellmont Health System
Kingsport VEP
Fred and June Childress Foundation
47 sponsors for history bands
Indian Path Medical Center
Bank of Tennessee
Eastman Credit Union
Sam and Delois Anderson
Bill Greene Family
Jim and Donna Harlan
"Santa" families and CSX sponsoring "The Spirit of
Generosity"
Kingsport Town Planner
Dr. Harry and Pat Turner

Jeff and CeeGee McCord

Faye Starnes
Mr. and Mrs. James Boushley
Dr. and Mrs. Tom Brock
Hunter, Smith and Davis LLP
Wilson, Worley, Moore, Gamble and Stout PC
Kingsport Community Foundation
Engage Kingsport
Pal Barger Family
East Tennessee Foundation
Gifts from 50 individuals, clubs, and org. that love
Kingsport!

Project Budget
Revenue (to date)
City Funding $920,600
Donations $870,000
Total available
$1,790,600
Expenses
Construction Cost $1,245,300
Contingency $74,718
Design, Proj. Mgmt. $254,099
Other $232,376
Total project cost $1,806,493
* Additional donations are scheduled to be received over the coming months

Construction Timeline
Groundbreaking is scheduled for November 15, 2016 @
11:30
Construction is scheduled for 210 days from notice to
proceed
Anticipated completion is set for June 2017
Public Art City has commissioned a piece called Spirit
of Generosity which will be unveiled in November of
2017

BMA Action
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is asked to approve
the following:
Budget Ordinance to receive the funding from the East
Tennessee Foundation
Resolution to award the construction contract to Armstrong
Construction
Resolution to obtain a construction easement from Chris
Bowen
Resolution to amend the contract with BWSC for survey and
construction administration services

Questions