RODNEY SQUARE INTERIM RESTORATION PLAN

WILMINGTON , DELAWARE

19 OCTOBER 2015DRAFT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction

2 Site Conditions

3 Programming and Planning

4 Managing The Square

5 Cost

6 Advisory Group Members

CITY OF WILMINGTON RODNEY SQUAREWILMINGTON, DE

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INTRODUCTION

WILMINGTON RODNEY SQUARE

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RODNEY SQUARE WILMINGTON, DEINTERIM LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS

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Remove Crepe Myrtle treePlant Irish Yew (4 to 5 ft.)Plant Liriope as needed

Plant Liriope as needed

Remove four Oak Leaf HydrangeasPlant three Otto Lukens Cherry laurelsPlant three Gold Sword YuccasPlant Liriope as needed

(see note below about Elm Tree)Remove two Oak Leaf HydrangeasPlant three green Yuccas & Liriope as neededPlant one Sweet bay MagnoliaPlant 30 Neon Flash SpireaPlant 30 Daylilies

(see note below about Elm Tree)Plant one Sweet bay MagnoliaPlant 30 Neon Flash SpireaPlant 30 Daylilies

Remove four Oak Leaf HydrangeasPlant three Otto Lukens Cherry laurelsPlant three Gold Sword YuccasPlant Liriope as needed

Remove English YewPlant Irish Yew (4 to 5 ft.)Plant Liriope as needed

Remove Crepe Myrtle treePlant Irish Yew (4 to 5 ft.)Plant Liriope as needed

Bed I & J -DCH drought tolerant planting bedsTBD

Remove and replace four dead street trees along 11th Street

Elm trees are planted at the ends of Bed D & E.Appears that they were planted at the same time as the Swamp Oaks!

Inspect existing irrigation system and controls. Replace missing or broken irrigation heads. Repair broken main or secondary supply lines.

PLANTING

IRRIGATION

INTERIM LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS:

Park Trees

REVIEW – Security Issue with Downtown Vision

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RODNEY SQUARE WILMINGTON, DEEXISTING HISTORIC LANTERNS

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METALWORKSClean lantern metalwork – remove rust, biological growth, etc…Provide new access door hinges and keyRepair bent glazing mulleins

METALWORKS FINISHOption 1 – Preserve green patinaOption 2 - Restore to a clean bronze / waxed finish

LENSReplace existing plastic lens with vandal-proof curved seeded acrylic panels

LAMPSProvide new lighting electrical components (LED) in each lanternOption 1 – Upgrade lighting electrical components – match existing lampOption 2 – Install new LED lighting system

Replace electrical service to each of the twelve historic lanterns.

Restore twelve fixtures:

EXISTING HISTORICAL LIGHT FIXTURESRECOMMENDATIONS BY KLEMM REFLECTOR COMPANY

RODNEY SQUARE WILMINGTON, DEEXISTING LIGHT POLE INVENTORY

SITE CONDITIONS

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EXISTING LIGHT POLE INVENTORY

MARKET STREET(8) double-headed “Wilmington” fixture poles (another set on Hotel DuPont side) Lamp - LED light arrays (cool white) + RSQ sculpture spot fixtures mounted on two poles

11TH STREET(4) old globe fixture poles and (2) single head “Wilmington” fixture poles Lamp – halogen light source(1) cobra head street light poles (+/- 30 ft. high) – in front of bus shelter Lamp – TBD

10TH STREET(6) old fixture poles along 10th Street Lamp - LED light arrays (upgraded during DCH project)(2) cobra head street light poles (+/- 30 ft. high) – in front of each bus shelter Lamp – TBD(4) electric receptacle bollard w/ brass locks in each tree pit City allows Vendors to use one on Wednesday

10TH STREET(6) old fixture poles along 10th Street Lamp - LED light arrays (upgraded during DCH project)(2) cobra head street light poles (+/- 30 ft. high) – in front of each bus shelter

KING STREET(4) cobra head street light poles (+/- 30 ft. high) Lamp – TBD(1) security camera – Downtown Vision controlled New Elm tree probably blocks 11th & King Streets Square entrance(1) electric receptacle bollard w/ brass locks

INSIDE SQUARE(4) old globe fixture poles along King Street (on either sides of each bench bays) Lamp – halogen light source(2) old globe fixture poles at bottom of grand stairs (inside handrail terminus) – Lamp – halogen light source + RSQ sculpture spot fixtures mounted on two poles(4) old globe fixture poles inside Square planting beds on West & East sides Lamp – halogen light source

D double-head “Wilmington” LED fixtures

W single-head “Wilmington” HPS fixture

SP sculpture spot light

L old globe LED fixtures

O old globe HPS fixtures

C City of Wilmington cobra street lights

RODNEY SQUARE WILMINGTON, DESHELTER PLAN

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SITE CONDITIONSBUS SHELTER IMPROVEMENTS

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RODNEY SQUARE WILMINGTON, DEEXISTING AND PROPOSED FURNITURE PLAN

SITE CONDITIONS

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EXISTING FURNITURE INVENTORY

TC Tables and Chairs (Proposed)

CO Containers (Planters)

B Bollards

R Bench to Remove (Red)

M Memorial Bench to Relocate (Pink, new location is Blue with an M)

K Bench to Keep (Blue)

TR Trash Receptacle

ACTION ITEMS FOR FURNISHINGS

TABLES AND CHAIRS Procure and install movable tables and chairsDowntown Vision can store furnishing

CONTAINERS Maintain containers throughout the seasons

BOLLARDSMaintain bollards

BENCHESRemove benches as indicated on planRelocate two memorial benches to new locations

TRASH RECEPTACLESReplace old, rusted trash receptacles with Downtown Vision’s preferred models.

PLANTING BED KICK RAILSProvide kick rails around all street tree planters & planting beds inside the Square(Confirm with Downtown Vision on required bed locations)

RODNEY SQUARE WILMINGTON, DEMONUMENT AND FOUNTAIN RESTORATION

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RESTORATION TO MONUMENT AND FOUNTAINS

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MASONRY AND FOUNTAIN SHORT TERM REPAIRS

MASONRY1 Clean all cast-stone site walls, stair treats , and light fixture columns (metal staining & biological growth)

2 Clean all granite curbing around the lawn area Reset selected curb sections.

3 Clean Caesar Rodney sculpture pedestal

4 Reset cast stone retaining wall section FOUNTAIN5 Repair / replace frogs & turtle sculptures Remove drinking fountain plumbing & path cast stone Repair cracks to cast stone bas-relief mural

PLUMBING6 Restore fountain plumbing Add recirculating pump system Add automatic fill system Add overflow standpipe drain system

FUTURE OF RODNEY SQUARE WILMINGTON, DEPROPOSED KIOSK

PROGRAMMING AND PLANNING

AMENITIES

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PROGRAMMING

MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

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RODNEY SQUARE WILMINGTON, DEDOWNTOWN VISIONS

MANAGING THE SQUAREDOWNTOWN VISIONS

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RODNEY SQUARE WILMINGTON, DETREE REMOVAL COST

INTERIM MAINTENANCE PLAN ESTIMATE

TREE REMOVAL COST

TREE AND SHRUB WORKSafely remove the Tagged, declining (4) Linden trees located at the corner of 11th and King Streets, in Rodney Square. Leave stump as close to grade as possible. Remove resulting debris and recycle wood products responsibly

GRIND FOUR TREE STUMPS TO 9 INCHES BELOW GRADEGrind the (4) Linden trees located at the corner of 11th and King, in Rodney Square to approximately 9 inches below existing grade. Rake all mulch back unto hole. Note: 1/2 block of 11th street near the bus station will need to be closed during the project up to (1) -8 hour day). We will need to park our equipment on the sidewalk near the bus station. A flagger will be used in this area as a safety spotter. This may have to be an off hours project.

ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AT BASE OF TREES TO BE REMOVED PRE-PROJECTElectrical outlets at the base of each tree will need to be moved pre-project. Subsurface utilities will need to be marked pre-project. We would need to movethe grates in order to grind each stump.

ALL SUBSURFACE UTILITIES WILL NEED TO BE MARKED PRE-PROJECTEDTEXT

Note: In order to access this work, safely, and grind the stump to specified level with the appropriate equipment, it will be necessary debris to a depth well below ground level. Bartlett Tree Experts assumes no liabilities or responsibilities, whatsoever, for any cracking, breaking off, puncturing, depressing, or any other damage to any paver.

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RODNEY SQUARE WILMINGTON, DELANTERN RESTORATION

INTERIM MAINTENANCE PLAN ESTIMATE

LANTERN RESTORATION

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SCOPE OF WORKSeparate electrical contractor to repair electrical service to each of the twelve Historic lanterns

Lantern Fixtures shall be removed from and installed to stone columns by electricalContractor

KLEMM REFLECTOR SCOPE OF WORKPick up fixtures from site after they have been removed from columns by others

Preserve green patina by lightly blasting the surface with walnut shell and applying Incralacto protect the surface.

Repair any damage to lanterns, including repair to door hinges and latches, making new keysfor door latches, straighten window mullions where bent and any other concealed damagefound during restoration process.

Seal lanterns as best as possible and optimize drainage from fixture.

Strip out existing electrical components and replace with three (3) jelly jar fixtures housingLED lamps. This should give you the equivalent light level of three (3) 100 watt A19 lamps.

Replace existing lenses with clear, seeded acrylic lenses.

Delivery to site for re-installation by others.

Note: Removal from and installation to stone columns not included. The EC must remove and install. If they can get them to the ground, we will pick up. We will also coordinate.

ADVISORY GROUP MEMBERS

New Castle County

Delaware Transit Corporation

Del Dot

City of Wilmington

Downtown Visions

Buccini/ Pollin Group

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