The redevelopment of the Cascade Mill site is an economic development priority of the City Council. In September of 2011, the City authorized an agreement with H.W. Lochner, Inc. (R-2011-135) to provide professional services for engineering and design of the roads and utilities to facilitate the conversion of the former lumber and sawmill site to a mixed use area that would provide significant employment opportunities and create a welcoming entrance to the City.
Over the years, there have been 14 amendments to the Agreement changing the scope, schedule, and budget of the project. To date, the City has expended approximately $2,700,000. Due to the complexity of the various scope changes, the added and deleted work, and the onsite changes that have taken place since 2011, it was decided in the best interest of the City to close the existing Consultant Agreement.
This new Agreement with Lochner, Inc. will utilize the previous work that was done and complete the design of Bravo Company Boulevard from the existing south couplet improvements, located north of the Fair Avenue/MLK Roundabout to the ‘H’ Street and 7th Street intersection in an amount not to exceed $551,189. The professional services of this Agreement are eligible expenses that have been, and will continue to be, reimbursed by the LIFT funding. |