DATE: December 13, 2019
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
Lisa Clayton, Parks Director
Paul Holzen, City Engineer/Director of Engineering
Shahad Abdulrahman, Staff Engineer I
SUBJECT:
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Consideration Of A Professional Services Agreement (COF Contract No. 2019-0376) With Barge Design Solutions, Inc. For The Design Of The Bicentennial Park Project In The Lump Sum Amount Of $385,500.
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Purpose
The purpose of this memo is to provide information to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) concerning a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. (Barge).
Background
On August 13, 2019, the BOMA approved Resolution 2019-68, “A Resolution to Adopt the Project List for the FY 2019-2028 CIP (Capital Investment Program). Bicentennial Park was included on that list at a preliminary estimated cost of $4,175,000.00. The project includes proposed design improvements to the existing pavilion structure, development of the park and general upgrades to establish a new event space for the City. The intent and purpose of this park is to serve multiple uses by the City of Franklin Parks Department, including entertainment and other types of events, as well as to serve as a park for the general community. This project also includes the reconstruction of North Margin Street, including the associated utilities, along the frontage of the park.
Financial Impact
The total cost of this PSA is $385,500. Design costs are tentatively programmed to be paid from the Parkland Dedication Fund. Bicentennial Park is located in Parkland Dedication Quadrant 4. Therefore, design costs shall be expensed to the General Ledger (GL) code of 155-89310-44704.
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Staff recommends approval of the PSA (COF Contract No. 2019-0376) with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. in the lump sum amount of $385,500.