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Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-164 for a professional services agreement with Interface Studio LLC for the development of the IH-35E Corridor Vision Study; and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
The City’s 2020 Strategic Plan identifies the IH-35E Corridor Vision Study as a project to help fulfill C2 of the Strategic Plan: provide attractive, unique and connected spaces for community interaction. The vision study will guide development within the IH-35E Corridor for approximately the next 20 years and include recommended action items to leverage existing assets in order to increase property values and allow for higher quality land uses within the corridor. This is an optimal time to conduct the study as the IH-35E highway infrastructure will be widened in the near future, further impacting properties particularly along the west side of the highway.
Staff is recommending that City Council execute a Professional Services Agreement with Interface Studio LLC in an amount not to exceed $133,585 for completion of the study. Interface Studio LLC will serve as the primary consultant, with Ninigret Partners and Big Red Dog a division of WGI teaming together as sub-consultants. Funds for the Corridor visioning study have been allocated in the FY2019-2020 budget to provide for this expenditure.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted Financial Impact of $135,000.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2019-164.
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2019-164.
2. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2019-164 with the following modifications …
3. Motion to deny Resolution No. 2019-164.
4. Motion to continue discussion at the next meeting.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Information Memorandum
2. Resolution No. 2019-164
3. Professional Services Agreement (Interface Studio LLC)
4. Study Area Map
5. Staff Presentation
6. Consultant Presentation