Community Development Department SUBJECT: Update on the Navy Park fountain Agenda: Manager s Report DATE: September 6, 2016 TO: Village President and Board of Trustees FROM: Jerry Burke, Director of Public Works, (847) 904-4525 Jeff Brady, Director of Planning, (847) 904-4306 THROUGH: Todd Hileman, Village Manager PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests Village Board review of the information presented regarding the fountain at Navy Park in The Glen Town Center (the GTC ) and provision of direction on the replacement of the facility. The attached information includes three potential options: Option A Retrofit existing structure and replace with sculpture Option B Remove existing structure and replace with a medallion or decorative pavers Option C Replace existing structure with a new fountain If the Village Board direction is to proceed with Options A or B, staff will coordinate with Village s landscaping consultant, Hitchcock Design Group, and submit these replacement options for consideration by the Appearance Commission. Following Appearance Commission approval, a contract for the installation of the final design will be presented for the Village Board s consideration. If the Village Board direction is to proceed with Option C, staff would include a Resolution for consideration on the September 20, 2016 Board meeting agenda to authorize a contract to replace the existing structure with a new fountain. BACKGROUND: The Navy Park fountain is located just east of Tower Drive along Navy Boulevard in the GTC, and west of Gallery Park. The fountain was part of the original GTC construction in 2004 and was intended as an interactive focal point in the park that memorializes the service of military personnel at the Glenview Naval Air Station. The useful life of a fountain of this style and type in the Midwest climate is typically 10-15 years. Various repairs have been made to the fountain over the past several years to keep it operational, but Village staff believes the fountain has reached the end of its useful life and it needs to be replaced. DISCUSSION: In lieu of replacing the fountain in kind, staff has been working on preliminary design concepts with the Hitchcock Design Group, who also coordinated with staff on the GTC streetscape redesign. Following an initial review of various options, the choices for consideration were narrowed down to the alternatives listed in Options A and B. All other options reviewed were cost prohibitive or out of scale with existing features included in Navy Park, and as such not included. 1
Option A Retrofit existing structure and replace with sculpture - this option would remove most of the interior fountain components, but save the frame of the existing fountain structure. Hardy landscaping would be placed around the base of a new sculpture with a cost-estimate of $35,000- $40,000. Ongoing annual maintenance costs would be dependent on the final landscaping and lighting design, but would be minimal and blended into existing maintenance contracts. Option B Remove existing structure and replace with a medallion or decorative pavement - this option would include removing the existing fountain and replacing the disturbed area with decorative pavers and/or a decorative medallion with a cost-estimate of $35,000-$40,000. Ongoing annual maintenance costs would be dependent on the final design, but is expected to be minimal as materials would be stamped concrete or metal. Option C Replace existing structure with a new fountain - this option would include the replacement of the existing structure with a new fountain of similar size, material, and specifications as the current fountain for a cost of $36,494. Ongoing annual maintenance costs would be approximately $6,000, which includes the cost to start the fountain in the late spring and winterize the equipment in the fall, with an expected full replacement needed before 2032. If this option is determined to be appropriate, staff will bring forth a Resolution for consideration at the September 20, 2016 meeting to authorize a contract to replace the existing structure with a new fountain. BOARD DIRECTION: Staff requests the Village Board provide direction on the Navy Park fountain replacement. ATTACHMENT: 1. Options 2
Attachment 1: Navy Park Fountain Replacement Options 3
Existing Conditions 4
Option A- Retrofit Existing and Replace with Sculpture o Disconnect water supply, remove/cap fountain mechanicals o Keep existing pool structure, convert to planter with topsoil, and plantings o Install concrete foundation in center for sculpture o Install LED lighting to accent sculpture o No change to surrounding hardscape Sculpture Alternates: o Alternate 1: Wing sculpture - to represent aeronautical theme (shown in Option A Illustration) o Alternate 2: Eagle sculpture - to represent the eagle seen in the Glenview Naval Airstation emblems o Alternate 3: Abstract (or custom) sculpture - Engaging vertical element Approximate Cost: $35,000 - $40,000 depending on sculpture selection/cost Pros: o Existing pool walls appear to be in good condition, keeping them saves money, minimizes hardscape construction o Lighted sculpture an attractive vertical focal feature o Plantings add to year-round interest and provide protection for sculpture Cons: o Potentially does not solve long-term hardscape repair issues o Could be perceived as a filled in fountain by some o Sculpture could be underwhelming if too small based on budget; custom sculpture could be cost prohibitive Option A Illustration Option A - Retrofit Existing/ Sculpture Sculpture Alternate 1 shown in illustration NORTH SCALE: 1 =10 0 5 10 20 5
Sculpture Alternates Sculpture Alternate 1 - Wing Sculpture Alternate 2 - Eagle Sculpture Alternate 3 - Abstract (or Custom) Medallions in Sculpture Foundation Option A - Retrofit Existing/ Sculpture 6
Option B - Remove Existing and Replace with Medallion/ Decorative Paving o Disconnect water supply, remove/cap fountain mechanicals o Remove entire existing pool structure o Install custom pre-cast medallion (based on Glenview Naval Airstation Emblems) where current pool sits Medallion to be 8-10 in diameter o Install additional decorative paving as needed Approximate Cost: $35,000 - $40,000 depending on emblem detail/cost Pros: o Existing fountain is completely removed and replaced o The large emblem will allow for increased pedestrian circulation through the space o Low maintenance once installed Cons: o Additional demo/ removal cost of fountain pool structure o The space could seem empty and underwhelming vs. the cost o No vertical focal point o The large custom emblem may be costly to construct Option B Illustration Option B - Remove Existing/ Decorative Pavement 7 NORTH SCALE: 1 =10 0 5 10 20
Glenview Naval Airstation Emblems - Possible Medallion Detail Example Medallions Option B - Remove Existing/ Decorative Pavement 8
Option C - Replace Fountain o Keep existing fountain pool structure o Replace fountain mechanicals o Replace fountain pool pavement Approximate Cost: $35,000 Pros: o Existing fountain is restored o Water feature is a focal point and adds the sound of moving water Cons: o Ongoing fountain maintenance of $6,000 per year o Operational 6 months of the year Image of original working fountain Option C - Repair Fountain 9 NORTH SCALE: 1 =10 0 5 10 20