The request from staff for City Council is to review and consider for approval the attached Design Task Order No. 37 submitted by Stroud Engineering Consultants in the amount not to exceed $108,550.00 for the James E. Grey Preserve Improvements Phase 1.

This project calls out for the design and construction of a shell parking area and entrance drive, landscaping, and park signage.  A 544 square foot restroom structure, water and sewer service for the restroom structure, a 740 foot walking/biking trail and connections to the existing trails in the preserve, and an elevated 40 foot pedestrian bridge over the Cotee River south of the Harbor View Mobile Home Park.

Once the design of all project elements are completed, the plan set will be used to apply for environmental permits as well as grant applications.  An additional task order will be submitted for consideration of approval to City Council for the bid phase and construction phase.