Hutto officials are working toward a plan to turn Fritz Park into a centerpiece for outdoor recreation for the city.
At a July 6 meeting, city officials will consider approval of a $1.25 million construction plan with Burditt Consultants to move forward the process of redesigning the park into "an authentic flagship destination and gathering place in Hutto," according to city documents.
About the project
The Fritz Park overhaul is included in the city's park's master plan, which officials approved in December. The improvements are planned to provide the park with amenity and facility programming that will encourage daily, year-round use and are budgeted for a maximum $9.73 million. Funding is largely coming from a $125 million city bond—$50 million of which was designated for city parks—voters approved in 2018.
City documents state public feedback gathered following approval of the parks master plan showed redesign of Fritz Park ranked as the top parks priority.
A December presentation from Burditt to the city showed that the overall redesign should include:
- Infrastructure site work
- New restrooms and storage facilities
- Upgraded landscaping
- Dog park
If the agreement is approved, city documents state some early site-related design packages could be prepared for bidding as soon as December.
City documents state the contract will require:
- Site and project planning
- Architectural design
- Civil and structural engineering design
- Tree preservation plans
