Agenda - Council - 04/23/2024 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Notification: A Public Hearing was conducted in December 2023 on the city-wide Capital Improvement Plan, and park improvements in Ramsey's downtown were identified as a proposed 2024 project. Additionally, if an advisory question is placed on the November General Election Ballot, the city would prepare information on the project to include amenities and benefits as well as financial impact on the property tax levy. This would be disseminated through the website, social media, QCTV, handouts at events and the Ramsey Resident. Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: Observations Following the work session consensus to proceed to develop more accurate cost estimates (Schematic Design), the attached proposal was received by Cuningham that addresses the scope of work and the approximate 8-week time-frame(such that Council can consider a ballot question by an August 2024 deadline). This proposal describes that the "Architect builds on the concept design services and establishes a design vision: the parameters and principles that will guide the Project forward in alignment with Owner's brand and mission. Tasks during this phase include:program development, circulation diagrams, net and gross area calculations, initial site design, building character studies, material research, and coordination with design team consultants as necessary, and Owner progress meetings (weekly)." This would result in a preliminary building model which includes preliminary building plans,preliminary building sections,preliminary building elevations, as well as the required mechanical, electrical,plumbing, and structural engineering, for a stipulated sum of$267,500. Alternatives Alternatives include: 1)Not proceeding to Schematic Design at this time. 2) Proceeding with Schematic Design. 3) Some other unspecified option. Staff recommends proceeding with Schematic Design, which will be valuable information even if the Council chooses not to move forward with The Waterfront community building within the next year(s). Funding Source: Funding for the preliminary design and identifying the probable costs (Schematic Design) for The Waterfront community building would be appropriate from the Park Trust Fund,which has a present balance of approximately $7.4M. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Council authorize the Schematic Design phase for the proposed Waterfront community building to determine probable construction costs for this prominent and valuable investment for the community. Outcome/Action: Based upon discussion;motion to authorize the City Administrator to enter into an agreement with Cuningham for Schematic Design services for the proposed Waterfront community building, at a not-to-exceed cost of $270,000 from the Park Trust Fund. Attachments Schematic Design proposal Community building program Building program description splash pad planning