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CC: - Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Land Images Landscape Architecture to Provide Design and Construction Administration Services for AIP Phase III and Phase IV in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $52,675.
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Meeting Date: August 28, 2017
Contact Person/Dept: Elaine Warner/CDD
Todd Tipton/CDD
Phone Number: (310) 253-5777
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Commission Name:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (08/23/17);
Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director (08/17/17)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a professional services agreement with Land Images Landscape Architecture ("Land Images") to provide design and construction administration services for the AIP Phase III and Phase IV projects in an amount not-to-exceed $52,675.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City has successfully spurred reinvestment along West Washington Boulevard with the Area Improvement Plan (AIP) that included a mix of loans, small grants, street graphics and public improvements. In May 2017, the City Council authorized staff to proceed with the completion of the Phase IV project, comprised of seven medians on Washington Boulevard between Beethoven Street and Glencoe Avenue.
Progression of the AIP Phase IV project has been impacted by Public Works' West Washington Storm Water Infiltration project slated to begin in Spring 2018. Economic Development and Public Works have discussed the impacts to the AIP Phase IV project and recommend proceeding in two phases - Phase IV-A (two medians between Alla Road and Beethoven Street) and Phase IV-B (five medians between Michael Avenue and Glencoe Av...
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