Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute an Amended Valuation Services Proposal in the Amount of $75,000 with Steven J. Kunkel & Associates, Inc. to Provide Additional Appraisal Valuation Services for the Acquisition of Right-of-Way and Easements Associated with the Virginia Parkway Lanes 5 and 6 Widening Project from Bellegrove Drive to US 75
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic Growth
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2015
DEPARTMENT: Development Services/Engineering
CONTACT: Mark Hines, PE, Director of Engineering
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· This resolution authorizes the Interim City Manager to enter into an Amended Valuation Services Proposal with Steven J. Kunkel & Associates, Inc. to provide additional appraisal valuation services, as well as condemnation support, including updated appraisals and expert testimony for the acquisition of Right-of-Way and easements associated with the Virginia Parkway Lanes 5 and 6 Widening Project from Bellegrove Drive to US 75 (Project).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· The City of McKinney Capital Improvements Program includes the funds necessary for the widening of Lanes 5 and 6 along Virginia Parkway from Bellegrove Drive to US 75.
· The City of McKinney entered into a professional services contract with Steven J. Kunkel & Associates, Inc. on October 7, 2014 to appraise a maximum of 14 parcels for a fee not to exceed $49,000.
· Halff and Associates, the City's consultant engineering design firm, recently submitted an additional survey for an easement to be acquired by the City for the Project.
· The amended proposal from Steven J. Kunkel & Associates, Inc. increases the number of appraisals contemplated from 14 parcels to a total of 15 parcels, as well as, condemnation support, including updated appraisals and expert testimony, should the City need to initiate such proceedings, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.
· Since the amended proposal exceeds the professional services threshold of $50,000, staff is requesting City Council authorization for the Interim City Manager to execute the Amended Valuation Services Proposal with Steven J. Kunkle & Associates, Inc., in an amount, not to exceed $75,000.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: None.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· The resolution authorizes a Contract with Steven J. Kunkle & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $75,000.
· Funds for the Project are available in ST1219 for the Virginia Parkway Lanes 5 & 6 Widening Project (Bellegrove Drive to US 75).
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A