R2002-193 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT

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f' . COUNCIL COMMUNICATION FORM Engineering & Infrastructure Memorandum � NO. 2002-71 I � October 10, 2002 TO: Honorable Mayor Howley and City Council � FROM: Steve Garman, City Manager Stephen Swanson, P.E., Director of Engineering & Infrastructu�� Matthew C. Newell, P.E., City Engineer�,�t,�vi SUBJECT: Country Manor/Powers Boulevard Area Street Improvements City Project 2001-07 SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: It is proposed that the City Council authorize an agreement for engineering services with SKS Engineers, Inc., (SKS) for a fee not to exceed $24,780 to provide design services for a proposed street improvement project for the Country Manor/Powers Boulevard area. BACKGROUND: Over the past several years, City Engineering has received numerous complaints from Country Manor Drive / Powers Boulevard area residents regarding the condition of the streets servicing the neighborhood. Roadway damage to the concrete pavement in this area is significant enough that traditional pavement rehabilitation techniques can no longer adequately address the needed repairs. In April 2001, the City Council authorized a preliminary design services contract with SKS to evaluate the neighborhood street system and propose an improvement method. The report recommended that significant portions of Powers Boulevard and Country Manar Drive be replaced with new pavement over an improved subgrade. Recommendation was also made to provide storm drainage improvements and other less extensive pavement repairs. SKS has a significant knowledge of pavement design and staff recommends that they be awarded the final phase of the Country Manor/ Powers Boulevard area street improvement design work. This work will encompass the overall project design which includes the development of plans, the preparation of specifications and the computation of the engineer's estimate.