Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN ADDENDUM TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH TMS ENGINEERS, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL CONSULTING WORK REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE CHANGES TO THE TRAFFIC STUDY RELATING TO THE DOWNTOWN PHASE II PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: This Resolution would authorize an increase of $8,000 to the original $48,208.00 contract with TMS Engineers, Inc.
Body
Legislative History
Res. No. 17-148 enter into a contract with TMS Engineers, Inc. for the Downtown Phase 2 Traffic Study.
Purpose & Explanation
TMS Engineers has completed the original design based on the September, 2017 Downtown Phase 2 Conceptual Plan. The proposed developer has made changes to the original roadway plan over the past several months and those changes include the traffic island on Morse Road, the north/south alignment through the wetland property, and the vacation of Owen Brown. These changes were additional to the original scope.
Staff is requesting the $8,000 to the original contract to cover these changes. It is our understanding the roadway layout is complete.
Timing Considerations
As soon as City Council approves the amendment, the consultant will complete the necessary changes to the study.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
X Supplemental Appropriation Required (fund 441 - $8,000)
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends Council authorize the increase in the contract for TMS Engineers, Inc. and in order to preserve the health and welfare of the public, we are requesting an emergency clause be added to this in order to stay on schedule with the proposed Phase 2 Development.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas J. Sheridan, PE, PS, Assistant City Manager