City of Revelstoke seeks to finalize Kovach Park skatepark contract

Plans to build a new skatepark in Kovach Park are still a go, but Revelstoke city staff are recommending terminating an existing agreement with the Columbia Valley Skateboard Society.

City staff are hoping for council’s approval to be the sole source of the contract to construct the skateboard park with Newline Skateparks Inc. The total contract price for the project is $800,000.

In a report to council Laurie Donato, director of parks, recreation, and culture stated that the CVSA has been actively working on the design and build process for the past three years. This resulted in two well-known skateboard companies submitting a proposal. A public consultation process was also undertaken, followed by a fundraising phase.

“A substantial amount of funding is now in place and in order to secure a build for 2018, the city will need to enter into a contract with Newline Skateparks Inc.,” Donato said in her report.

The construction phase of the project is ready to begin. The report states city staff believe the construction portion of the project would be better managed by the city.

“Staff have discussed this with the (CVSA) and they are supportive of having the city administer the construction of the park,” said Donato.

For this to happen the city would need to terminate its existing contract with the CVSA.

The original agreement between the City of Revelstoke and the CVSA was signed in October, 2014 and expires on October 31, 2019. Under the conditions of the agreement either party can terminate the agreement by providing not less than 30 days written notice.

Revelstoke city council will discuss the recommendation at their upcoming meeting on Tuesday.