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TO: Mayor Richard C Irvin
FROM: Brian Witkowski P.E., Professional Engineer
DATE: November 12, 2024
SUBJECT:
Resolution to approve an amendment to a professional services agreement with HR Green in the amount of $256,291.09
PURPOSE:
To approve an amendment to resolution R23-320 (Legistar 23-0792), PO# 301872 in order to cover the additional expenses that were required to perform the services included the Phase 2 design. This contract is the Farnsworth-Bilter- Church Roadway widening and resurfacing design project. This was originally approved for $1,118,218.72, design is complete but additional services were required during the design phase and these services will continue through the construction phase.
BACKGROUND:
The City's Comprehensive Plan calls for the expansion of the traffic capacity and pedestrian connectivity to match that of Kirk Road north of Butterfield Road. The Hollywood Casino intends to relocate from downtown Aurora to the area bounded by Farnsworth Ave, Church Rd, Bilter Rd, and Corporate Blvd. Rather than have the Casino expand their side of their adjacent roads, it is in the best interest of the public to expand the capacity of Farnsworth along the entire corridor which will also benefit the Outlet Mall during peak sales events since the City will also coordinate with the Tollway to open an additional lane from the existing Tollway ramp to the Outlet Mall. This project will perform services that will include but not be limited to utility coordination, geotechnical investigations and reports, land acquisition services, drainage design and permitting, contract plans, specifications and estimates and phase III support.
The original agreement assumed a project duration of eight (8) months. However, due to expansion of the scope of the project the duration extended beyond twelve (12) months. Additional tasks included but is not limited to:
- Expanded Utility Coordination
-Additional Survey
-Plat preparation and property acquisition...
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