SUBJECT: Resolution
Title
A Resolution Authorizing A Contract With Design Concepts to Complete a Master Plan for Schofield Farm/Strieby Open Space and Erie Lake Expansion In The Amount Not to Exceed $59,900.00; And, Setting Forth Details In Relation Thereto
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DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
PRESENTER: Farrell Buller, Parks & Recreation Director
FISCAL INFORMATION:
Cost as Recommended: $ 59,900.00
Balance Available: $ 0
Budget Line Item Number: 100-50-110-560100-000000
New Appropriation Required: Yes
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve resolution authorizing a contract with Design Concepts to complete a Master Plan for Schofield Farm/Strieby Open Space and Erie Lake Expansion and authorize the Town Administrator to sign said contract.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
For 2017 the Parks & Recreation Department was requested to explore the various ways that the Town’s Schofield Farm and Strieby Open Space could be preserved and utilized to best benefit the residents of Erie. In order to complete this and other identified master planning tasks, on January 16, 2017 staff issued a request for qualifications for landscape architectural firms. Proposals were accepted through February 3, 2017 with fifteen firms submitting proposals. The following five firms were chosen to interview with Town staff:
• Design Concepts
• Dig Studio
• Robert Peccia & Associates
• Wenk Associates
• DHM Design
The interview process was conducted by members of Town staff from the Community Development, Engineering, Administration, and Parks & Recreation Departments.
After the interview process two firms were requested to submit proposals for the Schofield Farm Open Space Master Plan. Upon review of the submittals, staff has identified Design Concepts as most qualified to complete this project.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Schofield Farm Open Space Aerial View
2. Design Concepts Schofield Farm Master Plan Proposal
3. Consulting Contract
4. Resolution