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ECONOMIC AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM ' No. 02-59 June 11, 2002 TO: Mayor Terry M. Howley and City Council Members FROM: Steve G , ity Manager � A. J. Krieg r, Assistant City Manager Dane C. Bragg, AICP, Economic De el ment Coordinator� SUBJECT: Sub-Area Design Study/Near North Redevelopment Project SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution authorizing an agreement with Massie Massie & Associates for professional design services related to the Near North Redevelopment Proj ect. BACKGROUND: Good, Clancy & Associates was retained in September 2001 by the City of Decatur to complete a Master Plan for the development of the Near North neighborhood. As this Master Plan and associated development pattern book are nearing completion, City staff recommends continuing the design process to the next level by completing a sub-area design study aimed at further clarifying the actual development that will occur specifically within rights-of-way in the new neighborhood. The consultant, Massie Massie & Associates, proposes to provide a detailed site plan, materials specifications and general cost estimates for each block within the redevelopment area. Specifically, the study will describe pavements, crosswalks, curbing, landscaping, street lighting, street signage, benches, trash receptacles and other site amenities. The sub-area designs will be directly related to the pattern book completed by Goody, Clancy&Associates. The intent of the study is to further refine design objectives and clarify costs related to public improvements within the redevelopment area. The study will allow staff to further quantify infrastructure costs related to the project. Upon completion of the study by July 31, 2002, final engineering and design can begin. This will fall within the City's timeline to begin construction in early 2003. POTENTIAL OBJECTION: There are no known objectors to the proposed project. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: N/A STAFF REFERENCE: Any additional questions may be forwarded to Dane Bragg at 424- 2725 or e-mail: dbragg(a�decaturnet.org BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: The proposed budget for the study is $12,300. The attached contract will not exceed this amount. The study will fall within the development timeline for Phase I.