Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a design reimbursement agreement with Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District for an amount up to $102,927.65.
This design reimbursement agreement in the amount of $102,927.65 is needed to develop design concepts for the features (gateways, lighting, paving, landscape, furnishing, etc)of the alleys included in the project that build on the approved ideas published in the Public Realm Study commissioned by the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District and prepared by Myers-Schmalenberger (MSI) in 2008. The site includes Lynn & Pearl Alleys bounded to the south by Broad Street, bounded to the west by High Street, bounded to the north by Gay Street, and bounded to the east by Third Street.
Approved items are as follows:
A. Removal of existing bollards, concrete planters, and broken light fixtures
B. Four (4) architectural gateways (lighting and custom metalwork), one at each entrance to the alleys
C. One (1) centerpiece feature suspended from the four (4) buildings at the intersection of Lynn and Pearl Alleys.
D. Minor spot pavement repairs.
E. Free standing planters and site furnishings
F. Festoon/Catenary lighting
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number for Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District is 34-1939884. The expiration date is 2/3/14.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
The Department of Public Service will contribute up to $102,927.65 for this design reimbursement agreement with Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District. This expense is budgeted within the 2011 Capital Improvement Budget and is available within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
The Department of Public Service is requesting this ordinance to be considered an emergency measure in order to allow for immediate execution of this agreement which is necessary to facilitate the design of these improvements. ...
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