Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 12/09/2021

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to this case. Staff is proposing that this cost be paid for out of the EDA Professional Services Fund (9230.6315). Once the Topographical Survey is complete, Bolton and Menk can begin work on the Engineering Services for the West Armstrong Redevelopment Area. The Proposal for Engineering Services (i.e., feasibility, preliminary design, plans and specs) for West Armstrong Redevelopment Area is attached to this case and would need City Council Approval. Staff is asking for action by the EDA on both of these proposals. Notification: Notification is not required. Observations/Alternatives: Observations: The proposal for the Topographic Survey is for $7,955.00. Staff is recommending that the EDA authorize funding this out of its Professional Services (9230-6315. the EDA does not need City Council approval for this expenditure as it is within the the EDA annual approved budget. The proposal for Engineering Services for West Armstrong Redevelopment Area (Design / Plans and Specs and Updated Bunker Lake Blvd Feasibility Study) is $49,835.00. It should be noted that the Topographical Survey referenced in this proposal has been removed and is included in the $7,955.00 Topographical Survey above. In this proposal there is also a proposed Feasibility Report Update at the line item cost of $8,160. Staff has spoken with City Engineer Bruce Westby and this feasibility update could be performed in-house by the City Engineering team if there is available staff capacity. Staff would ask for flexibility from the EDA and a recommendation the the City Council to fund the entire cost of the study (including the Feasibility Report Update) with the ability to reduce it if the work can be done internally. This item cannot be authorized by the EDA and will need City Council approval. Proposal for Engineering Services for West Armstrong Redevelopment Area Topographical Survey - $7,955.00 - Alternatives: 1) EDA authorize funding and order report of Engineering Services for West Armstrong Redevelopment Area Topographical Survey as presented ($7,955.00) 2) Something else Proposal for Engineering Services for West Armstrong Redevelopment Area (Design/Plans and Specs and Feasibility Update) - $49,835 Alternatives: 1) EDA recommend to City Council to Authorize the Funding and Order Engineering Services for West Armstrong Redevelopment Area (Designs/Plans and Feasibility Update) as presented ($49,835)(Staff Recommendation) 2) EDA recommend to City Council to Authorize the Funding and Order Engineering Services for West Armstrong Redevelopment Area (Designs/Plans and Specs) excluding the Feasibility Report Update ($41,675) 3) Something else Funding Source: Engineering Services for West Armstrong Redevelopment Area Topographical Survey The funding is proposed to come from EDA professional services line item budget 9230-6315. Engineering Services for West Armstrong Redevelopment Area (Designs/Plans and Feasibility Update) The funding for this action would be determined based on consultation with Finance Director and City Council direction. 1. PIR Fund 2. EDA Fund Balance