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May 7, 2007
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Agenda
Item No. 7A Roll
Call No. 07- Communication No. 07-264 Submitted by: Jeb E. Brewer, P.E. City Engineer |
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AGENDA HEADING:
Approving Professional Services Agreement with Brian Clark and Associates for design and construction phase
services for the Court Avenue
Streetscape Rehabilitation, not to exceed
$80,000.
SYNOPSIS:
Approval
of the Professional Services Agreement with Brian Clark and Associates, Brian Clark,
Senior Principal,
FISCAL IMPACT:
Amount: $80,000
Funding Source: 2007-08 CIP,
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Court Avenue Streetscape was originally
constructed in 1986. Recognizing the
importance of the Court Avenue District as an entertainment corridor, Brian
Clark and Associates was retained in 2006 to prepare an assessment of the
condition of the streetscape and its various elements. The assessment that was recently completed
identified several elements in need of improvement. The vegetation assessment identified several
trees in poor condition that need to be removed and replaced. It was also recommended that the tree grates
be removed and replaced with larger planting beds that could be landscaped with
a variety of shrubs and perennials for seasonal interest. The paving and hardscape assessment
identified some areas in need of repair.
An assessment of the street furnishings found a need to develop a
coordinated palette of street furniture including trash receptacles, benches,
planters, bike racks, and newspaper stand screens. The existing lighting on Court Avenue is
functionally inefficient and aesthetically unappealing. Much light is lost upward, adding to the
light pollution downtown.
Broken and battered light fixtures and poles illustrate the
heavy use the corridor takes as an entertainment destination. It was recommended that the light fixtures be
replaced with a newer, more efficient globe on a more durable pole. Due to Brian Clark and Associates’
specialized knowledge of Court Avenue streetscape and related redevelopment
work, the firm was selected to provide design and construction phase services
for the improvements identified above.
Staff
has negotiated a Professional Services Agreement with Brian Clark and Associates,
for a lump sum amount of $80,000 to provide design and construction phase
services.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION(S):
NONE
BOARD/COMMISSION ACTION(S): NONE
ANTICIPATED ACTIONS AND FUTURE COMMITMENTS:
Normal
Council actions on consultant services for design and construction
administration, and construction contracts.