M&C Review


COUNCIL ACTION:  Approved on 6/26/2018 

DATE: 6/26/2018 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28740 LOG NAME: 20WEST SEVENTH URBAN VILLAGE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING: NO
SUBJECT:   Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with MV Engineering, Inc., for the Design of Sidewalk Improvements Along Crockett Street, Morton Street, Bledsoe Street, Norwood Street, Currie Street and Foch Street in an Amount Up to $250,000.00, Provide for Staff Costs and Contingencies for a Base Project Amount of $500,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with MV Engineering, Inc. for the design of sidewalk improvements along Crockett Street, Morton Street, Bledsoe Street, Norwood Street, Currie Street and Foch Street in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 (City Project No. 101554).

 
DISCUSSION:

This M&C recommends the award of a Professional Services Agreement with MV Engineering, Inc. for the design of sidewalk improvements along Crockett Street, Morton Street, Bledsoe Street, Norwood Street, Currie Street and Foch Street in the West Seventh Urban Village. City staff has been working closely with the West Seventh Stakeholder Group, an informal group of property owners, business owners, and neighborhood leaders, to identify opportunities to improve pedestrian safety in the West Seventh Urban Village. Stakeholders identified sidewalk gaps and other pedestrian safety needs in the very active pedestrian area between West Seventh Street and Lancaster Avenue, west of Carroll Street and east of University Drive. Based on the identified need for pedestrian safety improvements in this core area of the West Seventh Urban Village, staff proposes to expend a portion of the 2014 Urban Village Bond Program funds on the design and construction of sidewalks, crosswalks, ADA curb ramps, lighting, and other pedestrian safety improvements.

The 2014 Bond Program includes $6 million for pedestrian street enhancements in urban villages. The City Council appropriated $4.05 million in 2014 Urban Village Bond Program funds to implement complete streets improvements along Race Street and Sylvania Avenue within the Six Points Urban Village. There remains just under $2 million of these bond funds for use in other urban villages a portion of which is expected to be recommended for allocation to this area.

A portion of this project will include 2014 Bond Funds. Available resources within the General Fund will be used to provide interim financing for these expenses until debt is issued. Once debt associated with this project is sold, bond proceeds will reimburse the General Fund in accordance with the statement expressing official intent to reimburse, that was adopted as part of the ordinance canvassing the bond election (Ordinance No. 21241-05-2014) and subsequent actions taken by the Mayor and City Council.

M/WBE OFFICE – MV Engineering, Inc., is in compliance with the City's BDE Ordinance by committing to 15 percent SBE participation on this project. The City's SBE goal on this project is 15 percent.

This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9.



 
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:

The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available, as appropriated in the 2014 Bond Program.  Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the participating department has the responsibility to verify the availability of funds.

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Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head:
Douglas Wiersig (7801)
Additional Information Contact:
Mitch Aiton (6591)

 
 
ATTACHMENTS
  Form 1295 MV Eng.pdf
  Map 7th St West Urban Village Sidewalk.pdf