Title
University Avenue and W. 13th Street Complete Streets Design Concepts - Authorization of a Task Assignment under a Professional Engineering and Consulting Services Agreement (B)
This item is a request to approve a Task Assignment agreement between the City of Gainesville and HDR Engineering Inc. for Complete Streets corridor concepts under contract number 2018-049-AP.
Explanation
The City of Gainesville is committed to increasing pedestrian safety along University Avenue from NW 22nd Street to NE 3rd Street and 13th Street from NW 5th Avenue to Archer Road through the implementation of Complete Street elements. This agreement will identify design concepts to create street corridors prioritizing people movement with near, mid and long term recommendations.
Fiscal Note
The cost of the study is quoted at $168,274.50. Funds have been identified and are available in the Campus Development Agreement Capital Projects Fund.
Strategic Recommendation: This item is connected to Goal 3: A Great Place to Live and Experience in the City’s Strategic Plan as part of the Vision Zero Strategy and is a high priority item.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager (or designee) to execute the Task Assignment Agreement between the City of Gainesville and HDR Engineering Inc. for the University Avenue and 13th Street Corridor Study, subject to review by the City Attorney as to form and legality.