TO: Chair and Members of the Board
FROM: Diane Colonna, Executive Director
DATE: April 13, 2016
Title
APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER WITH CRAVEN THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR SURVEY AND CONSULTING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED CITY CENTER WATERFRONT PROMENADE
BACKGROUND: The City Center master plan contemplates a waterfront promenade along the existing canal on the eastern edge of the site. This feature and associated amenities will be constructed concurrent with the first phase of the private development of the property. This Task Order provides for (i) a baseline survey, including topography, of the canal and surrounding area underlying the proposed park and lake; and (ii) design development of a preliminary site plan, landscape plan and hardscape plans of the park with corresponding estimate of costs.
It is noted that in order to obtain an accurate survey of the canal, the firm recommends that the Australian Pine and Brazilian Pepper trees along its edge be removed. Once this task order is approved, staff will begin getting estimates for the tree removal, and will notify the adjacent property owners.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Task Order with Craven Thompson & Associates for the Waterfront Promenade survey and design services.
FISCAL IMPACT: Authorization of $9,515.00 for surveying services and $15,500.00 for design of site plan, landscape and hardscape plans for a total lump sum of $25,015.00. In addition, an estimated budget of $1,000.00 is provided for reimbursable expenses. All amounts are included in the MCRA FY 2016 capital budget.
CONTACT PERSON: Diane Colonna, Executive Director