R2009-95 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH CARL WALKER, INC.

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To be successful at this effort, the process will focus on working with downtown stakeholders to help define parking system goals and ultimately the final recommendations that will benefit the system and the downtown as a whole. Parking is a major component to a growing and vibrant downtown and it is recommended that a professional assessment is vital to improving the present and preparing for the future. POTENTIAL OBJECTION: There are no known objections to this resolution. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Economic and Urban Development Department, Financial Management Department, Traffic and Parking Commission, City Centre Decatur. STAFF REFERENCE: Richard G. Marley, Public Works Director and Matt Newell, City Engineer. Richard Marley will be in attendance at the City Council meeting to answer any questions of the Council on this item. BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: Budget Impact: Funding for this work is allocated in the City's Capital Improvement Plan and will be provided from the General Capital Fund. The fee for the Parking Garage Assessment is not to exceed $27,300. The fee for the Parking System Assessment is not to exceed $75,700. Both projects have a combined fee of$103,000. The Capital Improvement Plan has allocated $70,000 for this work. An additional $33,000 in Capital Improvement Funds to pay the balance of project costs can be provided through cost reductions in other projects, or by reducing the fund balance. Staffing Impact: The Capital Improvement Plan has allocated stafftime for managing the Project. This Memorandum was prepared by Matthew C. Newell, P.E., City Engineer. Attach: 5 cc: John Smith, Assistant City Manager for Public Services Greg Crowe, Assistant City Manager for Economic&Urban Development Ron Neufeld, Director of Finance Jerry Nihiser, Traffic & Parking Supervisor Carl Walker, Inc. Page � 3