Funding is provided in the Capital Projects Fund budget for improvements to Maryland Way Park to provide an appropriate pedestrian gateway connection to the Hill Center redevelopment project.
Earlier this year, staff enlisted the services of local engineering firm Hart Freeland Roberts (HFR) to provide the city with preliminary design sketches of potential options to construct a small plaza to make the needed connection. HFR provided the city with three potential options (attached). As you recall these options were discussed with the City Commission at a commission briefing session. In addition, these options were discussed at the March Park Board meeting. Staff has also coordinated with the Hill Center developer on materials selections that will be compatible with those proposed in the development.
In order to fine tune the options and select a final design as well as move forward with full engineering design, staff is recommending moving forward with a full design services agreement with HFR. The services would include design and development of construction plans, preparation of bid documents, and construction oversight. The proposed fee for these services is $32,200. A cost breakdown of services is included in the attached proposal.
Staff recommends approval of this proposal and agreement with Hart Freeland Roberts. If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Parks, Dave Bunt.
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