Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Brinkley Sargent Architects of Dallas, Texas for Design and Engineering Services Associated with the Recreation Center and Aquatics Facility.
Summary
MEETING DATE: December 15, 2009
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation and Open Space
CONTACT: Lemuel Randolph, Director of Parks, Recreation and Open
Space
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the proposed Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· The purpose of these services is to design and engineering services for phase one of a recreation center and aquatics facility on the southeast corner of Hardin Boulevard and White Street.
· Twenty-one respondents to the request for qualifications were evaluated by staff from MISD and Parks, Recreation and Open Space.
· Brinkley Sargent Architects has proposed design and engineering services for the design of the Recreation Center and Aquatics Facility in an amount of $3,700,000.
· It is recommended that the Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Brinkley Sargent Architects in an amount not to exceed $3,700,000 for design and engineering services for phase 1 on the Recreation Center and Aquatics Facility contingent upon MISD funding 50% of the design fees.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· On June 16, 2009, Brinkley Sargent Architects presented the Recreation and Aquatics feasibility study to City Council.
· In November of 2008, City Council awarded Brinkley Sargent Architects the design contract for preparation of a Recreation and Aquatics Feasibility Study and Master Plan.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· The Recreation Center/Aquatic Complex Design & Phase I Construction Project (PK7102) is a FY 09-10 Capital Improvements Program funded by general obligation funds, MCDC funds, and parkland dedication funds.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
On November 12, 2009, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Board recommended to City Council that Brinkley Sarge...
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