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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1986/04/08 Item 12 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item 12 Meeting Date 4/8/86 ITEM TITLE: Resolution /0143° - Approving an agreement with Gillespie DeLorenzo, ASLA & Associates, Inc. , to provide landscape architectural services for the redesign of the playground and park at Harizorsi de Elementary School SUBMITTED BY: Director of Parks & Recreation REVIEWED BY: City Managel (4/5ths Vote: Yes No X ) Funds for the design and construction of improvements to the playground and park at Harborside Elementary School were appropriated from the FY 1981-82 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget. Construction bids based on an initial design were rejected by the City Council at its November 12, 1985, meeting because the bid amount exceeded the available budgeted funds. Council directed staff to reevaluate the scope of the project and develop a revised design. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve an agreement with Gillespie DeLorenzo, ASLA & Associates, Inc. to design improvements for the playground and park at Harborside Elementary School . BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable. DISCUSSION: Three firms submitted proposals: Gillespie DeLorenzo, ASLA & Associates, Inc. ; ONA; and Van Dyke & Associates. After reviewing proposals and interviewing representatives of the firms, staff is recommending the selection of Gillespie DeLorenzo, ASLA & Associates, Inc. because of its prior experience in park design, its competitive fee, its ability to complete the project in a timely manner, and the wide array of services it can provide including the use of computer-aided designs and graphics. Attached to the resolution is a copy of the proposed agreement with the firm. The proposed fee is $8,000 plus the cost of reimbursable expenses such as printing, reproduction, soil testing, and the use of outside consultants, if needed. The project cost should be between $90,000 and $120,000. FISCAL IMPACT: Sufficient funds are available in CDBG Account No. 630-6300-BG110 to cover the design cost. WPC 0595R bytebit Chula Vista, California f Dated _1: 412.