Staff warns design and delivery capacity will limit how quickly Playbook OP projects can start

During discussion of funding options, staff emphasized that project delivery capacity constrains how quickly Playbook OP projects can move from plan to construction. Brian Tobin, presenting on implementation, said design timelines and internal capacity are the primary constraints: "It takes 12 to 15 months for design... a singular park project can take 3 years, from the time that we get the funding and the word go," he told the committee.

Councilmembers asked whether consultants, program managers or outside contractors could be used to accelerate delivery. Staff said sales-tax proceeds are typically used for capital projects rather than recurring staffing; however, consultant work or a program manager could be funded to help execute a larger capital program. Staff also said current in-house project managers are near capacity, with one staff member juggling 12'15 large projects now.

Provenance:
Topic intro: SEG 1333; Topic finish: SEG 1449