Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to modify a professional services contract with Korda Nemeth Engineering, Inc., to add additional funds for communication and outreach efforts for the Short North Streetscape Improvement contract.
Ordinance 0157-2012 authorized the the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with Korda Nemeth Engineering, Inc., for the design of the Short North Streetscape Improvement. Work was to include preparation of a preliminary engineering document to recommend streetscape improvements to High Street from Convention Center Drive to King Avenue/E. 7th Avenue.
Ordinance 1231-2012 authorized an extension of the project boundaries from King Avenue/E. 7th Avenue to 9th Avenue with the same scope as the original contract.
Ordinance 2043-2014 authorized detailed design and construction plan preparation services for Phase 1.
Ordinance 2433-2015 authorized detailed design and construction plan preparation services for improvements to High Street from Convention Center Drive to Goodale Street.
Ordinance 0165-2016 authorized funds for preliminary engineering of the corridor and the final design of improvements for Phase 1.
Ordinance 1709-2016 authorized final design of improvements of Phase 4 (7th to 9th).
Ordinance 2522-2016 authorized final design of improvements of Phases 2 and 3 (7th to 9th).
Ordinance 1408-2017 authorized the completion of designs for Phase 2 and Phase 3, including back check, final plans, necessary legal descriptions, engineer estimates, and storm water reports.
Ordinance 1185-2018 authorized the continuation of services for public outreach and engagement in 2018 and to complete additional design services for Phases 2, 3, and 4 projects.
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to modify the contract in the amount of $170,000.00. This is a planned modification that is necessary to provide additional funding needed for ...
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