Agenda - Council - 04/14/1998 (2)

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CASE RETAIN LAND ACQUISITION CONSULTANT FOR T.H.//47 STP PROJECT By: Steve Jankowski, City Engineer Background: On May 4, 1998, the City will be holding the first of two public hearings on the T.H. #47 project, which extends from 142nd Avenue through 153rd. The City is the lead agency on the project and is responsible for obtaining the necessary fight-of-way from the project. Attached is a listing of properties from which land will be required to facilitate the project. The process for property acquisition must be in strict compliance with Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance Act since this is a federally funded project. It is essential to the success of the project that this sensitive project element be carried out in a professional and expeditious manner, since construction is desired for fall 1999. I had sent out proposals to three firms who deal routinely with these matters. These firms include: Evergreen Land Services Co., W.D..Schock Company, and the North Star Land Service. Attached is a copy of the Request for Proposal. I received one proposal from Evergreen Land Services Company, I have reviewed the proposal and found it to be in conformance with the requirement enumerated in the Request for Proposals. The estimated cost of the work is $28,800. The consultant will report back on the status of the acquisition at points when 50% and 80% of this budget have been reached. Recommendation: It is staff's recommendation that the City enter into an agreement with Evergreen Land Services to perform the land acquisition work necessary for the T.H. g47 project in an amount not to exceed $28,800. Council Action: Motion to enter into an agreement with Evergreen Land Services Company to perform professional service for property acquisition related to the T.H. #47 project in an amount not to exceed $28,800. Reviewed by: City Engineer City Administrator City Attorney Director of Public Works CC: 04/28/98 jrnt/£and4 7.doc