City of Keller - File #: 23-779

• File #: 23-779
• Version: 1
• Type: Consent
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 11/2/2023
• Meeting Body: City Council
• On agenda: 11/20/2023
• Title Search: Consider a resolution approving an agreement for Design Services and Contract Administration with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc., of Dallas, Texas, relating to the Phase I of the 377 Median Landscape Improvement Project, for the Parks and Recreation Department, and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all contract documents relating thereto on behalf of the City of Keller, Texas.

To:                     Mark R. Hafner, City Manager

From:                     Cody Maberry, Director of Community Services

Subject:                     

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Consider a resolution approving an agreement for Design Services and Contract Administration with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc., of Dallas, Texas, relating to the Phase I of the 377 Median Landscape Improvement Project, for the Parks and Recreation Department, and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all contract documents relating thereto on behalf of the City of Keller, Texas.

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Action Requested:                     

City Council consideration of an agreement with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc., to provide design services and contract administration relating to the Phase I of the 377 Median Landscape Improvement Project in the amount of $89,000.00 and authorizing the City Manager to execute all contract documents relating thereto.

Background:                     

The City of Keller will apply for funding from the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Green Ribbon Project for 2025. The 2025 TxDOT Green Ribbon Program will provide landscape improvements to medians on 377 between Johnson Road and Harmonson Road. The City of Keller will seek the maximum funding amount of $400,000.00 for the construction of the improvements, pending the approval of an Advanced Funding Agreement.

Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. was contacted to provide these services based on their previous work on TxDOT Green Ribbon Programs. The concept plan includes landscape, hardscape and irrigation. Planting will consist of Texas native and adaptive shrubs, ornamental grasses, groundcover and ornamental trees. Hardscape improvements will include hardwood mulch and river rock, as well as 12” concrete mow strips along the back of curb for maintenance and safety.

Financial Impact:

Funding in the amount of $89,000.00 shall be paid from the Street Capital Improvement fund with funding provided from the General Fund.

Legal Review:                       

The proposed agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney.

Alternatives:                     

City Council has the following alternatives:                       

-                     Approve as submitted

-                     Approve with changes

-                     Denial