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Council Communication
DATE: 11/30/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0901
LOG NAME: 20KELLER HICKS PARK VISTA TO LAUREN WAY DESIGN CONTRACT
SUBJECT
(CD 7) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the Amount of $878,930.00 for Design of Keller Hicks
Road from Park Vista Boulevard to Lauren Way
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize execution of an engineering agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the amount of
$878,930.00 for design of Keller Hicks Road from Park Vista Boulevard to Lauren Way (City Project No. 103276).
DISCUSSION:
This Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize the preparation of plans and specifications for the construction of Keller Hicks Road
from Park Vista Boulevard to Lauren Way. Keller Hicks, within the City of Fort Worth city limits, is approximately 3,100 feet in length and is
identified in the City's Master Thoroughfare Plan as a 3-lane commercial connector. The proposed project will replace the existing two-lane asphalt
road with a three -lane concrete street with travel lanes in each direction, including a mutual left -turn lane, drainage, street lights, ten -foot sidewalks
and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) facilities. Freese and Nichols, Inc., proposes to provide all the necessary design services and analysis
for the project for a fee of $878,930.00. Staff considers the proposed fee to be fair and reasonable for the scope of services proposed. (City
Project No. 103276).
The following table demonstrates the funding history for the project.
Fund
Existing Funding
Project Total
30104 — Developer Contribution
$700,000.00
$700,000.00
30108 — Transportation Impact Fee
Cap
$500,000.00
$500,000.00
Project Total
$1,200,000.00
$1,200,000.00
Construction of Keller Hicks from Park Vista to Lauren Way is anticipated to begin in Spring 2025. Funding for this project is being provided from
Transportation Impact Fees and Developer Contribution (M&C 21-0500).
Freese and Nichols, Inc is in compliance with the City's Business Equity Ordinance by committing to 16.00% Business Equity participation on this
project. The City's Business Equity goal on this project is 16.00%
The Project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as previously appropriated, in the Transportation Impact Fee
Cap and Developer Contribution Funds for the Keller Hicks Road project to support the approval of the above recommendation and execution of
the engineering agreement. Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the Transportation & Public Works Department has the responsibility to
validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: William Johnson 7801
Additional Information Contact: Monty Hall 8662