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CASE # , I APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR DESIGN OF ARMSTRONG BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS -IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #06-20 By: Leonard Linton, Civil Engineer II Background: The Ramsey Town Center project requires improvement of the adjoining county highways. The city entered into a Joint Powers agreement with the county for these improvements, with the City being responsible for coordinating the design and construction ofthe work. The city requested a proposal for design services for the Armstrong Boulevard, Ramsey Boulevard and Sunfish Lake Boulevard improvements included in the Ramsey Town Center AUAR and Master Development Agreement from TKDA. The proposal was accepted at the June 8, 2004 Council meeting. The case included a note that the costs were for design services only and contract amendments would be required as each proj ect got closer to bidding and construction. The City Council approved the request for Amendment No. 1 for bidding and construction services on the Armstrong Boulevard Improvements on October 24,2006. The project scope has been modified since Amendment No. 1 was approved. This project has been a partnership with MNIDOT since the beginning. The initial plan was for the matchline between the projects to fall on the north edge of pavement of westbound TH 10. Development of the design revealed MNIDOT internal constraints would not permit completion and approval ofthe plans in the time allotted unless the MNIDOT work was constrained between the north edge of pavement westbound and the south edge of pavement eastbound. TKDA has adjusted their scope accordingly to include the work between the south matchline and Riverdale Drive. This work entails extension of sanitary sewer from TH 10 to the intersection of Armstrong Blvd and Riverdale Drive along with shifting the pavement alignment. The amendment also includes initiation of the application for a railroad Quiet Zone. The requested increase in fees reflects the work required to change the scope of the project. The requested increase in fees is $17,990 bringing the amount of the contract to a not to exceed total of $414,867. The letter detailing the changes is attached. Funding Source: This project is part of the Ramsey Town Center Regional Roadway Improvements and was included in the 2005-2009 ClP. The ClP identified the funding source as GO Bonding. The Master Development Agreement for Ramsey Town Center identified properties that would be assessed to pay a portion of the Regional Roadway Improvement Costs. The City has agreements with Anoka County and the State of Minnesota and both agencies are paying a portion ofthe costs for these improvements. The remainder is covered by the city. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of Contract Amendment No. 2 with TKDA for the Armstrong Boulevard Improvements, Improvement Proj ect #06-20 in the amount of $17,920. -365-