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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Stephane A. Phifer, Director Planning and Zoning
DATE: October 10, 2017
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing a Professional Service Contract with WBK Engineering for Design Engineering for the Expansion of the RiverEdge Park Music Garden.
PURPOSE:
The attached professional services contract with WBK Engineering is for engineering design work associated with the expansion of the RiverEdge Park Music Garden with the Aurora Transportation Center (ATC) Regional Facility Enhancement Project in an amount not to exceed $66,350 plus reimbursables.
BACKGROUND:
The proposal is for work to be done in collaboration with the Aurora Transportation Center (ATC) Regional Facilities Enhancement Project.
The goal is for the construction process for the Aurora Transportation Center (ATC) Regional Facilities Enhancement Project to commence in early 2018 with project completion in early 2010. Upon completion the southern portion of the RiverEdge Park Music Garden will be able to be incorporated into the overall festival park. Attached is a concept drawing which contemplates the expansion of the plaza to the south to accommodate a new vendor area, a new main entry gate into the park from the south, a beverage pod and a secondary guest services building with additional restrooms and vendor space.
DISCUSSION:
This engineering design contract will enable the city to continue to refine the concept plan, determine the highest and best use for the area, establish cost estimates, and a construction schedule. A budget transfer will be process to include the work contemplated in this agreement in the 2017 A059 CIP budget and the account from which the project is to be thereafter funded is 353-4433-437.73-20.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Staff would anticipate that completion of the expansion project will increase the City’s overall tax base and viability by facilitating investment and development which will offset maintenance costs and any incidental Department or staffing impacts of coordinating the project.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff would recommend APPROVAL of the Resolution Authorizing a Professional Service Contract with WBK Engineering for Design Engineering for the Expansion of the RiverEdge Park Music Garden. Please forward this resolution to the Finance Committee for their review and recommendation for approval.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Mervine, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing a Professional Service Contract with WBK Engineering for Design Engineering for the Expansion of the RiverEdge Park Music Garden.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora seeks to engage a professional environmental consulting services firm to perform engineering design work associated with the expansion of the RiverEdge Park Music Garden; and
WHEREAS, WBK Associates has submitted a proposal in the amount of sixty-six thousand three hundred and fifty dollars ($66,350) plus reimbursables for said services, included herein as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, a budget transfer has being requested to Account Number 353-4433-437.73-20 to cover the expenses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, does hereby authorize the execution of the professional service contract with WBK Engineering attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in the amount of sixty-six thousand three hundred and fifty dollars ($66,350) plus reimbursables for said services from Account Number 353-4433-437.73-20.