25F - PROJECT MGMT SVCS CITY HALL

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: ~ ~iJ,li REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: MARCH 19, 2007 TITLE: CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR THE CITY HALL PARKING GARAGE APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 1" Reading o Ordinance on 2" Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO ~HUAM~:~t~F} ( . CITY NAGER hECOMMENDED ACTION FILE NUMBER Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a fourth amendment to the professional services agreement with Gordon & Williams, Inc. in the amount of $1.1 million for a total contract in the amount of $9.36 million to provide program management services for construction of the parking structure in front of City Hall. DISCUSSION On March 5, 2007 the City Council approved an amendment to the program management agreement with Gordon & Williams and a financing mechanism for additional costs associated with the parking structure in front of City Hall. Although the City Council authorized the additional funding for the work, further information on the proposed site improvements in the City Hall parking lot was requested. The proposed site improvements include the construction of new pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalk, landscaping, irrigation and lighting (Exhibit 1). Also included is a new pedestrian plaza between City Hall and the proposed parking structure. The sidewalk improvements increase ADA accessibility throughout the parking lot, including the route to City Hall and Council Chambers. Staff recommends approval of the additional $1.1 million to implement the landscaping and hardscape improvements. 25F-1