To: Mark R. Hafner, City Manager
From: Alonzo Liñán, Public Works Director
Subject:
Title
Consider a resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn of Fort Worth, Texas; to provide engineering services relating to the design of the South Elm Street Reconstruction project, for the Public Works Department; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all purchase documents relating thereto on behalf of the City of Keller, Texas.
Action Requested:
Consider a resolution approving a professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn for providing engineering design for the South Elm Street reconstruction project in the amount not to exceed $2,347,310.
Background:
The full reconstruction of South Elm Street has been identified as the next project to pursue as part of the Old Town Keller Phase II improvements. Under the proposed agreement, Kimley Horn will provide conceptual design, prepare construction drawings and specifications, bidding phase services and meetings.
A portion of the funding for the actual construction of the South Elm Street project will come from the Tarrant County Transportation bond approved by voters in November 2021. Under the bond guidelines, construction must be completed by the end of calendar year 2026, so it is essential that project design begin as soon as possible.
Financial Impact:
Funding is available from the Street System Capital Improvements Program fund with funding provided from the General Fund.
Citizen Input/Board Review:
Not applicable.
Legal Review:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the proposed agreement.
Alternatives:
City Council has the following alternatives:
- Approve as submitted
- Approve with changes
- Denial
Council Action:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed resolution as presented.