CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 18, 2017
PREPARED BY: David Gittleson, Associate Engineer, Public Works-Engineering
APPROVED BY: City Manager
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AWARD SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS FOR THE HALE AVENUE EXTENSION PROJECT
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Service Agreement for Design Professionals with Mark Thomas & Company for $401,873 to complete the plans and specifications for the Hale Avenue Extension project.
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COUNCIL PRIORITIES, GOALS & STRATEGIES:
Ongoing Priorities
Enhancing public safety
Maintaining fiscal responsibility
2016 Focus Areas
Enhancing Our Services
Participating in Regional Initiatives
REPORT NARRATIVE:
The Hale Avenue Extension project was formally known as the Santa Teresa "Gap Fill" project. At its February 16, 2011 meeting, the City Council confirmed the need for the project and directed staff to proceed with the design. The limits of the Hale Avenue Extension project are Main Avenue at the north end and DeWitt Avenue at the south end. This reach of roadway has been a planned arterial in the City's General Plan since 1969. When completed, Morgan Hill residents and public safety responders will have a safer and more efficient means of driving north or south through the western part of the City. The project will be designed as a two-lane roadway with a median, bike lanes, and pedestrian walkway in conformance with the City's multi-modal arterial standard.
At one time, the Hale Avenue Extension Project was an RDA bond funded project. On March 23, 2011, City Council approved the design contract with Mark Thomas & Company for $788,000. The design was underway when the dissolution of RDA law was passed in February 2012, thus the project was shelved at approximately 90% designed with a contract balance of roughly $213,000.
Due to the recent passage of the County's Measure B initiative in November 2016, the Santa Cl...
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