DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 2
SUBJECT:
Amendment: Martin Luther King Park
SUMMARY:
An ordinance authorizing an amendment in the increased amount of $101,250.92 to the $225,827.01 professional services agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. for additional engineering design services on the Martin Luther King Park Project, a 2012-2017 Bond-funded project, located in Council District 2.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
On May 12, 2012, voters approved the City's 2012 Bond Program which appropriated $2,000,000.00 for park improvements at Martin Luther King Park, located in Council District 2.
This project will remove the existing low water crossing and install a new bridge structure at the Salado Creek, in order to provide improved access through the Martin Luther King Park from the south side of the Salado Creek to the north through the Wheatley Heights Sports Complex Area. In addition to the new bridge structure, design services also will provide for roadway alignment and adjustments leading up to the new bridge structure, modifications to existing parking as a new monument/entry sign at the entrance to Martin Luther King Park at Martin Luther King Drive and modifications to the existing entry sign on Houston Street. The design portion of these additional improvements is anticipated to be completed and approved by September 2016. The project is anticipated to begin construction in February 2017 and is estimated to be completed by September 2017.
Previous Council Action
A previously executed contract with Halff Associates, Inc. for the Martin Luther King Park Project in the amount of $155,129.91 was approved by City Council on October, 11, 2012 through Ordinance 2012-10-11-0794. Amendments have increased this contract by $70,697.10 to a total of $225,827.01. This amendment will increase the contract by $1...
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