The development of Jackson Commons Park was a condition on the city with the developer, DR Horton, as part of its development agreement, and with Jackson Township, as part of its agreement to provide the necessary right of way for the new road and for sewer access easements.  We have had several meeting with the township board on its expectations for the park development, and will be entering into a Joint Powers Agreement for the maintenance by the city of the new park.

DR Horton wants to mass grade the site in spring of 2024, so we need to develop plans now.  Westwood, DR Horton's site engineer, is part of the proposed team to coordinate the sewer location, water and the paving of the service trail for the sewer.

The city will also be working with Scott Soil & Water Conservation District on the naturalization of portions of the proposed park area.  They have been a great partner on the eight acres that was naturalized in Windermere and recently completed the seeding of Memorial Park.

The city will have concept plans completed for potential uses and playground equipment for public input in early 2024 using our Social Pinpoint web engagement.

The city has received a preliminary proposal from Kraus Anderson to provide cost estimating and eventual construction manager as agent services for the city.