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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SOLICIT REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE FINAL DESIGN AND ASSOCIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR RELOCATION OF THE CITY’S SALT DOME AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUS GARAGE FACILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: The City salt dome structure, HPP facilities and school bus garage relocation project has reached the final design stage. Staff wishes to proceed in soliciting RFPs for final design professional services.
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Legislative History
Res. No. 15-117 Koberna site needs assessment & preliminary designs
Res. No. 15-195 Environmental studies to relocate HPP, Bus Garage and Salt Dome
Purpose & Explanation
With ongoing preparations for the Phase II Downtown Development Project, conceptual designs have been completed for the relocation of the City salt dome and the school bus garage from their current locations to the former Koberna property located at 5810 Hudson Drive. The project team is moving into the final design portion of the planning process. The team wishes to solicit proposals for the projects final design and associated professional services. Staff will return to Council with a recommendation to award the contract to the most qualified firm.
Attached to this staff report is a project status summary for your information, review and discussion purposes.
Timing Considerations
Staff requests emergency legislation to keep the project moving forward.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council approve this resolution
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank J. Comeriato, Jr., Asst. City Manager
Christopher Papp, Asst. City Engineer
Jeff Shiray, Asst. Public Works Superintendent
Brian Griffith, Asst. Finance Director