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| TO: | City of New Port Richey City Council | | FROM: | Robert M Rivera, Public Works Director | | DATE: | 2/16/2021 | | RE: | 2021 Railroad Square Improvements - Engineering Services |
REQUEST:
The request of staff for City Council is to review and consider for approval Task Order No. 21-02 from the Wannemacher Jensen Architects, Inc., for engineering services in the amount not to exceed $63,985.00 for design, bid, and construction services for the proposed 2021 Railroad Square Improvements Project.
DISCUSSION:
As Council is aware, this project is included in the City’s current Capital Improvement Program. On November 5, 2019 at a City Council work session a discussion was held between City Council, staff, and the consultant to further advance proposed improvement elements to the area of Railroad Square along Nebraska Avenue east of Grand Boulevard. These improvement elements included:
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The conversion of overhead service lines to underground.
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Hardscape improvements such as stamped pavement, seating areas, planters, and shade structures.
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Landscaping.
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Overhead Café style lighting.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of Task Order is recommended.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this project are identified and allocated in the City's current Capital Improvement Program as CRA Tax Increment Dollars. | | | |