R2011-20 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH PHILLIP W. COCHRAN ENGINEERING

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Public Works Memorandum NO. 2011-10 DATE: February 24, 2011 TO: Honorable Mayor McElroy and City Council FROM: Ryan P. McCrady, City Manager Richard G. Marley, P.E., Public Works Director SUBJECT: Agreement with Phillip W. Cochran for Design Services for the City's Downtown Streetscape and Open Space Enhancement Program City Project 2010-14 SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize an agreement with Phillip W. Cochran Engineering (PWC) to design streetscape improvements for the downtown Water Street corridor between Eldorado Street and Wood Street. The Resolution authorizes the Mayor to execute the Agreement with PWC, and for the expenditure of up to $354,238.43 for design services. PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: • October 21, 2010—Council approved Resolution R2010-202 authorizing and approving the Jurisdictional Transfer of North and South Route 51 (Franklin Street and Main Street) between Eldorado Street and Cleveland Avenue. The City is to receive $2,245,000 upon approval of the transfer by the State. The State requires that the funds be expended in accordance with Motor Fuel Tax requirements. • November 15, 2010—Council approved Resolution R2010-79 which provided for the issuance of Four Series General Obligation Bonds of the City of Decatur and provided for the Levy and Collection of a Direct Annual Tax for the payment of the Principal and Interest on the Bonds. Funding for downtown capital improvements were identified for$8.76 million of the authorized bond. • December 6, 2010—Council approved Resolution R2010-223 authorizing a$168,000 Professional Services Agreement between the City of Decatur and Massie Massie and Associates to provide program administration assistance for the design of downtown streetscape and open space improvements. The proposed work includes sidewalks, parks, open spaces and parking in the downtown area. BACKGROUND: Downtown Streetscape and Open Space Enhancement With the jurisdictional transfer of Main Street and Franklin Street (Business Route 51) from the State to the City and the City Council's approval of funding, City staff has prepared the outline of a streetscape and open space enhancement program for the downtown. With the assistance of Massie Massie and Associates, three major streetscape enhancement projects have been defined for the three Page I 1