Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Professional Engineering Design Services for the SH 5 Downtown Pedestrian Connection Feasibility Study - Phase 1 Project and Authorizing Any Necessary Supplemental Agreements
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2B: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the city)
MEETING DATE: November 16, 2021
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Nick Ataie, PE, Engineering CIP Manager
Gary Graham, PE, Director of Engineering
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $350,000, as well as all required supplemental agreements thereto, with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for professional consulting engineering services for the SH 5 Downtown Pedestrian Connection Feasibility Study - Phase 1 Project (CIP Project ST2234), for a total aggregate contract amount, inclusive of any supplemental agreements, not to exceed $400,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The FY22 Capital Improvement Plan budget includes funding under CIP Project ST2234 related to feasibility and preliminary design efforts related to development of pedestrian connection enhancements east of Downtown McKinney at State Highway 5 including a potential 'deck park' structure.
* On October 19, 2021, Gary Graham (City of McKinney Director of Engineering) presented an update at the City Council Work Session meeting outlining the goals and outcome of this project including involvement and coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG).
* Direction was provided by staff at the October 19, 2021 City Council Work Session Meeting to immediately enter into a "Phase 1" professional services contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, ...
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