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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PREMIER ENGINEERING CORPORATION FOR THE DESIGN OF 83RD AVENUE HALF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT HEROES REGIONAL PARK
Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works
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Purpose and Recommended Action
This is a request for City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Premier Engineering Corporation in the amount of $147,961 for the design and construction administration of the 83rd Avenue half street improvements northbound from Bethany Home Road to Berridge Lane, directly adjacent to Heroes Regional Park.
Background
It has been approximately 18 years since the City purchased the 86 acres of land for the construction of the Glendale Heroes Regional Park, which is located at 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road. The park was designed with extensive community input and since then, a little over $18.7 million has been invested by the City to construct community amenities such as two lighted basketball courts; two playground areas; a 720 person ramada complex; a skate park along with a 1,400 square foot building; an internal road system; restroom facilities and a splash pad. The development of the park also includes the site grading and installation of underground utilities on 20 acres planned for future park development.
Although the remainder of the proposed park is undeveloped, there is a conceptual master plan in place for build-out, including the design and construction of improvements (curb, gutter, detached sidewalk, lighting, landscaping) on the east side of the park on 83rd Avenue from Bethany Home Road to Berridge Lane.
Analysis
The project will complete the street construction of the east side of 83rd Avenue from Bethany Home Road to Berridge Lane, including curb, gutter, public sidewalk, street lighting, and additional landscaping. As this project will coincide with the design and construction of the Western Area Branch Library, award of this design contract is integral to the continued development of the park.
Premier Engineering Corporation was selected from the pre-qualified Engineering On-Call List to provide the design and construction administration services. Staff anticipates completion of the final design before the end of August 2017.
Community Benefit/Public Involvement
The design and completion of this project will improve pedestrian safety and access on the east side of 83rd Avenue between Bethany Home Road and Berridge Lane for those who visit Heroes Regional Park and the proposed Western Area Branch Library. The master plan for the park, which includes this project, has been extensively discussed in public by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, the Library Advisory Board, and the City Council.
Budget and Financial Impacts
Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Capital Improvement Plan Budget. Expenditures with Premier Engineering Corporation shall not exceed $147,961 for the entire term of this agreement.
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Cost |
Fund-Department-Account |
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$147,961 |
1480-72812-550800, Heroes Regional Park |
Capital Expense? Yes
Budgeted? Yes
Requesting Budget or Appropriation Transfer? No