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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 5.F.
For Meeting of: March 15, 2016

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Huibregtse Louman Associates, Inc. (HLA), in an amount not to exceed $67,000, to prepare design engineering plans for the Randall Park Improvements
SUBMITTED BY:

Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works - 576-6411

Ken Wilkinson, Parks and Recreation Manager - 576-6416

Brett Sheffield, Chief Engineer - 576-6797

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

The City of Yakima has received approximately $411,000 in private donations and a Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) Grant of $500,000 to make much-needed improvements to Randall Park. The City used the Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) of Washington Roster to select a qualified consultant to prepare the engineering plans detailing the desired improvements to Randall Park.  HLA was selected as they have the expertise necessary to perform the design work required by the City. The Scope of Work consists of the overall site plan of Randall Park which includes reconstructing the east and west parking lots, installing bathroom facilities, reconstructing the pathway around the park; installing two bridges over the creek, and installing pedestrian lighting along the south pathway.

 

The terms of the Agreement would be in an amount not to exceed $67,000 and to be completed by June 30, 2016.  (See attached Agreement with Exhibit “A,” “B” and “C”). Exhibit “A” of the Agreement describes the Scope of Work in more detail. Exhibit “B” of the Agreement describes the Project Budget. Exhibit “C” of the Agreement describes the Schedule of Rates.

ITEM BUDGETED:Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: Interim City Manager

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff respectfully requests City Council approve the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the accompanying Professional Services Agreement with HLA.
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution - HLA Agreement Randall Park Design3/3/2016Resolution
Professional Services Agreement - HLA Randall Park Design3/3/2016Contract