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  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: 10/26/2020
DEPARTMENT:Parks
DIRECTOR:Ron Smith, Director of Parks and Recreation
AGENDA ITEM:Approval of an expenditure in the amount of $71,858 for consultant professional services for Chisholm Trail Extension, Project No. 7306
RECOMMENDED ACTION:Approval of Expenditure

ITEM SUMMARY

To approve an expenditure for consultant professional services for Chisholm Trail Extension, Project No. 7306, in the amount of $71,858 from Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the Parks and Recreation Department; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Approved

BACKGROUND

The Parks and Recreation Department recommends approval of an expenditure in the amount of $71,858 for engineering professional services from Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the Chisholm Trail Extension.  This project includes a topographic survey, hydraulic and environmental services, identification of access issues related to ADA, and the development of a preliminary concept plan, to extend the Chisholm Trail from 15th Street south to the proposed Collin Creek Redevelopment Project. 

 

Freese and Nichols, Inc. was deemed most qualified based on their Statement of Qualifications submission for RFQ No. 2019-0396-X.

 

If this project is not approved, the existing Chisholm Trail will continue to terminate at 15th Street, and there will not be a trail connection to the proposed Collin Creek redevelopment.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY/STRATEGIC GOALS

Funding for this item is available in the 2020-21 Park Improvements CIP.  Professional services for the Chisolm Trail Extension project, in the total estimated amount of $71,858, will leave a balance of $1,385,450 for future expenditures. 

 

Approval of this item will support the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factors of being an Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government with Safe, Vibrant Neighborhoods.

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