Since the golf course re-opened in January 2013, several flood events have eroded the banks of Russell and Rowlett creeks in strategic areas of the golf course that have compromised the design, safety and playability of specific golf holes. In 2019, an erosion company was awarded a contract to construct bag-walls to prevent further erosion.  Within six months of the bag-wall installation, complete failure occurred at Players #5 and partial failure at Traditions #2 and #18.  A claim was filed against the contractor and as a result of the claim, the City of Allen received approximately $191,000 for the damages.  In October 2020, the project was re-bid as a design/build with Knight Erosion being the sole contractor to submit a quote. Knight Erosion is a different contractor than the original installer and the City has had very positive experience with Knight on projects in the past.

The repair work is funded through the Allen Community Development Corporation as a Capital Expense in an amount not to exceed $304,894. Funds received from the insurance claim ($191,000) and available funds in savings from the previous erosion project, in the amount of $105,000 will be applied to the project leaving approximately $10,000 needed to complete Phase I repairs.  That amount will come from The Courses at Watters Creek operating budget.

I make a motion to award Bid and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Knight Erosion Control, Inc., for the Construction of Watters Creek Golf Course Infrastructure Improvements Project Phase I in the Amount of $304,894.