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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LHB, INC., FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGNS FOR THE CHAMBERS GROVE PARK FLOOD RECOVERY AND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $94,920.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to enter into a professional services agreement with LHB, Inc., for the development of architectural and engineering designs for the Chambers Grove Park Flood Recovery And Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $94,920, payable from Fund 225-125-1807-5319 (Disaster Recovery Fund; Finance; Parks, Recreation, and Other; Other Professional Services); Project: Flood-310 - Flood - June 2012, Chambers Grove.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes a consultant agreement with LHB, Inc., substantially in the form of that attached as Exhibit B, for an amount not to exceed $94,920.
Chambers Grove Park, located within the St. Louis River Corridor in the Fond du Lac neighborhood, was severely affected by the historic June 2012 flood. The City of Duluth proposes to use $1 million in Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Funds (from the MN DNR) for flood recovery and improvements to Chambers Grove Park. The success of this project will accomplish three goals: 1) update and improve a well-used, beloved park; 2) bring the park into ADA compliance and elevate it to a Regional Park status and 3) comply with the City’s economic and community development goals for the St. Louis River Corridor.
The project proposal is attached as Exhibit A.