Parma (OH) City Council this week approved John Patrick Picard Architect Inc. to work on the construction of a $9 million clubhouse/community center. A committee consisting of Parma Mayor Tim DeGeeter and several other public officials interviewed four of the 10 companies that submitted proposals. “I was very impressed with Picard’s presentation, desire and excitement to do this project,” DeGeeter says. Recently, Cuyahoga County Council awarded $4 million toward the project, and DeGeeter says the remaining funding hasn’t been identified.
Just like its greens, the new Ridgewood Golf Course project in Parma, Ohio, involving the construction of a $9 million clubhouse/community center is coming together fast, cleveland.com reported.
Parma City Council this week approved John Patrick Picard Architect Inc. to oversee the project, cleveland.com reported. The Request for Proposals (RFP) process also included submissions by Perspectus Architecture, CBLH Design and Bowen and Associates.
A committee consisting of Mayor Tim DeGeeter, Auditor Brian Day, Service Director Tony Vannello, Ward 3 Councilman Mark Casselberry and Recreation Director Mickey Vittardi, with assistance from Law Director Tim Dobeck, interviewed four of the 10 architectural firms that made submissions for the project, cleveland.com reported.
“We wanted to take a deeper look, so the committee a couple of weeks ago visited buildings and buildouts these four architects designed,” DeGeeter said. “I was very impressed with Picard’s presentation, desire and excitement to do this project. It was really good — not to say the other three weren’t. I think all four could do the job, but at the end of the day the committee unanimously thought Picard — with their submissions, qualifications and presentation — ranked first.”
Up next for the city is the mayor and law director working with John Patrick Picard Architect to negotiate a cost for the future construction at the city-owned Ridge Road golf course, cleveland.com reported.
Recently, Cuyahoga County Council awarded $4 million toward the estimated $9 million project, cleveland.com reported. The mayor said the remaining funding hasn’t been identified.
“Obviously, we’re going to keep looking, including state capital budgets,” DeGeeter said. “We have a request there. Also, our Justice Center bond falls off in the next two years, so there’s opportunity there. The goal is two years for construction. We really want to try to get this open for 2025, which will be the 100th anniversary of Ridgewood Golf Course.”
The mayor noted that City Council and public input will drive the design features of the modern facility, which can also double as a rental venue, cleveland.com reported.
“Ridgewood Golf Course is a hidden gem,” DeGeeter said. “We don’t want to hide our gems; we want to promote them. Having a golf course of this caliber in the center of our town is a huge asset for Parma and our region. It attracts people into Parma. We think with an event center, it will only enhance and improve what we already have over there. Considering the history of the course, we want to create a facility that’s not only just for golf, but also the community. You only get one opportunity to get it done right.”
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