PRESENTER: Presenter
Jennifer Cain, Capital Programs Manager
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of a Change Order with Acme Bridge Co. for the relocation of an NBU waterline in conjunction with the reconstruction and realignment of Elizabeth Avenue from Landa Park Drive to approximately Hinman Island Drive.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works, Capital Programs
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On February 24, 2020 the City Council approved a recommendation from the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation (EDC) for a project expenditure for the redesign of Elizabeth Avenue from Landa Park Drive to approximately Hinman Island Drive in Landa Park. Elizabeth Avenue connects the community with Landa Park, Hinman Island, Prince Solms Park and the Comal River Recreation Area. It also provides direct access to Wurstfest, Circle Arts Theatre, Landa Park Miniature Golf and a parking lot that serves Wurstfest, summer and regular park users.
On October 12, 2020 City Council approved a resolution recommended by the City of New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation approving a project expenditure of up to $1,500,000 for the construction and realignment of Elizabeth Avenue as well as a recommendation to issue an invitation for competitive sealed proposals.
On December 14, 2020 City Council approved a contract with Acme Bridge Co.in the amount of $1,245,265 with a 15% contingency of $186,790 for a contract total not to exceed of 1,432,055.
During construction a conflict was discovered with an existing NBU water line which was too shallow for the road construction to proceed. Through coordination with NBU the relocation of the water line will be performed under the City’s current contract with Acme Bridge Co. with a proposed cost of $242.223. City staff recommends adding a contingency for this work in the amount of $15,000. This change order and contingency will be funded by NBU and will not utilize the City’s current contingency with Acme Bridge Co.
ISSUE:
ACTION 3.19 Improve walkability across town to attract younger generations seeking pedestrian connections.
ACTION 7.8 Enhance pedestrian quality of the City by limiting the realm of the automobile.
ACTION 7.42 Develop the landscaping and green spaces, particularly those along or adjacent to highways, with walkable infrastructure to provide safe access for pedestrians and bicyclists with no back-end parking.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation has approved $1,500,000 for the City’s project and NBU will reimburse the City for all costs associated with the water line relocation. Therefore, sufficient funds are available.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of a Change Order with Acme Bridge Co. for the relocation of and NBU waterline in conjunction with the reconstruction and realignment of Elizabeth Avenue from Landa Park Drive to approximately Hinman Island Drive in Landa Park.