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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SAS+ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR HILLSIDE SPORT COURT PARK IMPROVEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $57,660.00.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to execute an agreement with SAS+Associates for final design, construction document development, and construction administration services related to implementation of the Hillside Sport Court Park Plan as identified in the attached Exhibit A, for a total amount not to exceed $57,660.00, payable from fund 205-130-1220-5319-CM205-HILLSC-PIP (Parks Fund, Community Resources, Parks Capital, Other Professional Services, Cap Mtce Fund 205, Hillside Sport Court Park, Park Implementation Plan).
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes an agreement with SAS+Associates for final design, construction document development, and construction administration services related to implementation of the Hillside Sport Court Park Plan in an amount not to exceed $57,660.00.
The Hillside Sport Court Plan was adopted by Duluth City Council in August 2023. Improvements outlined in the Plan include: enhancing site connectivity and accessibility, removing the dilapidated building, adding a pavilion and picnic area, renewing the sport court, replacing the playground, maintaining open green space, allotting space for a community garden, improving accessible parking, and repairing or replacing other park assets like fencing, retaining walls, stairs, bike racks, signage, gate, trees, vegetation, etc.
The project is expected to proceed to construction in 2025. The projected $1.7 million construction cost will be paid for with two federal grants, a portion of American Rescue Plan Act revenue replacement funds put aside for reinvestment in parks serving low income neighborhoods, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of a building to Cirrus Aircraft put aside for capital improvements ...
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