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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 08/24/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0607
LOG NAME: 20FOREST PARK MOBILITY STUDY
SUBJECT
(CD 9) Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement in the Amount of $249,630.00 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for a
Multimodal Transportation Infrastructure Improvement Plan at Future City Hall and Vicinity, Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance, and Amend
the Fiscal Years 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize execution of a professional services agreement in the amount of $249,630.00 with Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. for a
multimodal transportation infrastructure improvement plan at Future City Hall and Vicinity;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Street Rehabilitation Fund in the
amount of $400,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding the Forest Park Mobility Study project (City Project No.
103522); and
3. Amend the Fiscal Years 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program.
DISCUSSION:
This Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize the execution of a professional services agreement in the amount of
$249,630.00 with Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. to conduct a multimodal transportation infrastructure improvement plan to improve ADA
accessibility, access to transit, vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle safety. The study area includes Forest Park Boulevard and vicinity. This
comprehensive study will be used as a roadmap for future infrastructure improvements.
Study area roadway segments are:
1. Forest Park Boulevard —West 10th Street to North Lexington Street
2. West 5th Street — Forest Park Boulevard to Henderson Street
3. Summit Avenue — West 7th Street to North Lexington Street
4. West 7th Street — End of West 7th Bridge/Fournier Street to Henderson Street
The study is scheduled to begin in September 2021 and to be completed in March 2022.
Funding for this project was not included in the Fiscal Years (FY) 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) due to the study was unknown at
the time of the approved CIP. The action in this M&C will amend the FY2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program as approved in connection with
Ordinance 24446-09-2020.
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is in compliance with the City's Business Equity Ordinance by committing to 15% Business Equity participation
on this project. The City's Business Equity goal on this project is 8%.
This project is located in Council District 9
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are currently available in the Unspecified project within the Street Rehabilitation Fund and upon
approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, funds will be available in the Street Rehabilitation
Fund for the Forest Park Mobility Study project to support the approval of the above recommendations and execution of the agreement. Prior to an
expenditure being incurred, the Transportation and Public Works Department has the responsibility of verifying the availability of funds.
Submitted for Cif Manager's Office by. Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: William Johnson 7801
Additional Information Contact: Tanya Brooks 7861
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