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f <br /> . , , Page 2 <br /> were rated by committee members following the interviews. The rating factors included the <br /> quality of the presentation, responsiveness to the City's request, project understanding, experience <br /> with similar projects and the ability to serve and meet the City's expectations. After evaluating the <br /> written proposals and the interviews, the panel came to a consensus in rating the firms, in order of <br /> preference, as follows: <br /> Homer L. Chastain& Associates <br /> Phillip W. Cochran, Consulting Engineer <br /> Blank, Wesselink, Cook&Associates, Inc. <br /> Bainbridge-Gee-Milanski& Associates, Inc. <br /> Following the selection of Homer L. Chastain & Associates (Chastain), staff began <br /> negotiations with Chastain for the design services contract. Agreement was generally reached <br /> between staff and Chastain on the scope of services. The agreement includes three work tasks. <br /> The first task is the Wabash Park improvements. The second task is the widening of Grand <br /> Avenue east of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The last task is the redevelopment of the area <br /> bounded by Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Wabash Avenue, Water Street and Grand Avenue. <br /> The Community Development Department has conducted a number of public meetings about <br /> this project and continues to acquire properties in the area. The Department is ready to proceed <br /> with the Wabash Park improvements on Waggoner Street. The improvements are expected to <br /> involve terminating the intersection of Waggoner Street with Warren Street. At this location, a <br /> cul-de-sac may be constructed. In addition, street lighting, landscaping and other basic <br /> infrastructure improvements would be constructed to provide the basic infrastructure for the <br /> future park in this area (refer to attached schematic plan drawing) on property now owned by the <br /> Decatur Housing Authority. This work is being undertaken at this time to meet commitments <br /> relating to the development of the future park. A copy of the agreement for the Wabash Park <br /> Improvements with Chastain is attached. The negotiated agreement is for an amount not to <br /> exceed $47,312. The project is being paid for from Community Development Block Grant <br /> (CDBG)funds. <br /> Staff recommends approval of the award of a professional services contract to Homer L. <br /> Chastain & Associates for the design of the Wabash Park Improvements. A resolution is <br /> attached. <br /> attach: 3 <br />' cc: John W. Clark, Homer L. Chastain& Associates <br />