PRESENTER: Presenter
Garry Ford, Transportation and Capital Improvements Director
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of design contracts for preliminary design for capital projects under consideration for the proposed 2023 Bond.
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Capital Improvements
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On May 9, 2022, staff was provided direction by City Council to begin preliminary design and preliminary design updates on projects that were prioritized and recommended by the Bond Advisory Committee. Staff reviewed and selected the best-qualified consultants, developed a preliminary design scope, and negotiated fees for each project. Staff recommends approval of contract awards for the attached seventeen projects on an hourly not to exceed basis.
The Roadway Impact Fee Program currently funds the proposed Kowald Lane project and there are remaining funds in the contract for a public meeting and costs update.
The proposed Downtown Right of Way Enhancements, Orion Drive, Faust St/Nacogdoches Ave Drainage, and Northwest Community Park projects are still in preliminary design scope and fee negotiations. Staff anticipates getting design contract approval for preliminary design for these projects at the City Council meeting on June 13, 2022.
ISSUE:
Continue an ongoing program of infrastructure, construction, and maintenance.
FISCAL IMPACT:
City Council previously approved the issuance of a $3 Million tax note to fund preliminary design for the proposed projects. Additional funds are available from Roadway Impact Fee Program to fund projects on the list specified in the Roadway Impact Fee Capital Improvement Plan.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary design proposals.