SUBJECT:
Title
A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Merrick & Company for the Coal Creek Strategic Plan South of Erie Parkway
Department
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): David Pasic, Director of Public Works
Wendi Palmer, Civil Engineer
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Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 0 minutes
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $175,689
Balance Available: $250,000
Fund Storm Drainage Impact Fund
Line Item Number: 520-75-110-605000-100062
New Appropriation Required: No
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
The policy issue before Council is whether to expend budgeted funds for the Coal Creek Strategic Plan South of Erie Parkway.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Resolution authorizing the final design Professional Services Agreement with Merrick & Company.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
* This agreement will begin the creation of a strategic plan for improving the Coal Creek Corridor south of Erie Parkway.
* The Coal Creek corridor south of Erie Parkway is experiencing erosion and maintenance challenges.
* Coal Creek north of Erie Parkway has been improved or is currently under design for improvement.
* This strategic plan will assist in obtaining funding for future improvements.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Coal Creek corridor south of Erie Parkway is experiencing multiple erosion and maintenance challenges. Town staff conducted a field visit early spring of 2025 to perform an initial condition assessment which identified several areas of concern.
The goal of this project is to develop a strategic plan for improving the Coal Creek corridor including a program of projects with a conceptual design and list of project requirements, such as permitting, land acquisition, recommendation for vegetation remediation, final design costs, construction costs, and a proposed schedule for completion ove...
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