SUBJECT: Consent Agenda
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A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Erie Approving a Professional Services Agreement for the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Infrastructure and Funding Analysis with Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC
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DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
PRESENTER: Patrick Hammer, Director of Parks & Recreation
TIME ESTIMATE: n/a
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FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $99,999
Balance Available: $60,000
Budget Line Item Number: 100-50-110-560100-000000
New Appropriation Required: Yes
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve Resolution approving said Agreement, and authorizing staff to expend budgeted funds.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Parks and Recreation staff recently requested proposals from qualified firms to conduct an infrastructure and funding analysis of existing and future parks, cemetery, recreation and open space infrastructure for a 5-10 year planning period. This analysis will provide recommendations for lifecycle replacement and budget requirements for existing and future infrastructure, a level of service analysis, staffing analysis, and a review of current funding sources available in order to accurately and responsibly prepare the department for the future. The results of this analysis will contribute valuable information that will guide the Town's future decisions to ask the voters to renew the Trails and Natural Areas Fund (TNAF) which expires in 2024, potentially renew and expand the parameters of TNAF, or solicit an additional funding source altogether to cover future construction and operating costs.
Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker submitted the most qualified bid meeting the Town's needs and timeline for work to be completed. This project will commence immediately upon approval with a conclusion date at the end of April. Pending the results of this analysis, the Town may choose to move forward with additional work to engage the com...
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