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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

09/07/2021

BACKGROUND

The City of Schertz has previously identified a goal of improving the aesthetics of Main Street and providing a new driving surface on the street. Earlier discussions provided a general framework for the types of aesthetic improvements the City would like implement for Main Street.

In reviewing the on-call consulting firms currently under contract with the City of Schertz, Kimley-Horn was identified as being very well-suited for providing the necessary Professional Engineering and architectural services to develop plans for implementing street, landscaping, lighting, and other aesthetic elements in the main street corrido to achieve the City’s Goals. Kimley-Horn was previously retained to design the Lindbergh reconstruction between Main Street and Exchange Avenue and some other, smaller projects on Main Street so they are familiar with the area and were somewhat familiar with the City’s goals.

City Staff held multiple meetings with Kimley-Horn staff to develop a scope and fee to provide Professional Design and Architectural services to achieve the City’s goals. The scope includes public outreach and creation of three options to present to Council and the public to finalize the design for the project elements. The proejct also inlcudes re-surfacing of Main Street to help preserve the street. The public outreach and option development is a significand portion of the total professional services contract and fee. The proposed scope and fee proposal will allow the project to move forward and result in a final bid package to procure a contractor for construction.

GOAL

To obtain authorization from City Council to execute a Task Order Agreement with Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc. to provide professional engineering and architecture-related services for $636,085.00, and to authorize a not to exceed amount of $700,000.00 for the Main Street Improvement Project.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

The project will identify and fully design roadway, landscaping, lighting, and other aesthetic improvements to the Main Street Corridor, providing a community identity, improving pedestrian access, and updating the street surface to complement current development efforts and improve civic functions held in the area.This work will allow the City to continue to make improvements to Main Street in the future in a coordinated fashion with a unified overall vision.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Approval of Resolution 21-R-98 authorizing a Task Order Agreement with Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $700,000 for the Main Street Improvement Project.

FISCAL IMPACT

Funding for the proposed professional services contract is available from Main Street Bond Funds; remaining 2009 Street Bond Funds; and EDC funds earmaked for the Main Street Improvement Project.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends approval of Resolution 21-R-98, authorizing a Task Order Agreement with Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc. for $636,085.00 and a not to exceed amount of $700,000 for the Main Street Improvement Project.

Attachments
Resolution 21-R-98
Exhibit A