SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Felsburg Holt & Ullevig for the Colliers Hill Historic Downtown Erie Connection
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
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PRESENTER(S): David Pasic, Director of Public Works
Jonathan Williams, Civil Engineer
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FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $28,000.00
Balance Available: $8,325.15 (with supplemental appropriation)
Budget Line Item Number: 300-70-110-605000-100215
New Appropriation Required: Yes
POLICY ISSUES:
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
This project will provide connectivity for pedestrians between the Colliers Hill development and Historic Downtown Erie. The proposed pedestrian trail includes a bridge spanning Coal Creek and a trail connection to the Coal Creek Trail. The new trail will utilize Coal Creek Park as the connecting point to Historic Downtown Erie.
In accordance with Section XII. E of the Bridgewater Annexation Agreement (Colliers Hill) signed on May 31, 2007, the developer of Colliers Hill is responsible for the design and construction costs of the trail from the west boundary of their property to Colliers Boulevard. The Town is responsible for the design and construction costs of the trail from Coal Creek Park to the west boundary of Colliers Hill, which includes a section of property owned by the Regional Transportation District (RTD).
The design of the pedestrian bridge is complete, the Town will put the project out to bid for construction early in April 2025. Staff will need construction assistance from the design engineer, FHU, while bidding and constructing the project. During the bidding process, contractors are used to identify items for additional clarity. The construction project is scheduled to last 12 months and will require review of the submittal d...
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