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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO COMPLETE A MINI MASTER PLAN FOR VARIOUS CITY PARKS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Hoisington Koegler Group Inc., (HKgI), agreement attached as Exhibit A, for professional services to complete mini master plans for various city parks, proposal attached as Exhibit B, for a total amount not to exceed $75,000, payable from Tourism and Recreational Projects 452; Finance 030; Improvements Other than Buildings 5530; Project: HANDHTAX-1521 - half and half tax projects, neighborhood parks and trails.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes an agreement with HKgI for professional services to complete mini master plans for various neighborhood parks located within the St. Louis River corridor for a total amount not to exceed $75,000. The parks are Norton, Fond du Lac, Riverside, Blackmer, Piedmont, Harrison, Merritt, Keene Creek, Historical, Smithville, and Grassy Point. Once the mini master plans are complete, the intent is that, subject to future council approval, each of the parks will be eligible for one-to-one matching grants up to $50,000 for plan implementation, payable from the half and half tax.
The purchasing division posted the request for proposals May 27, 2015, on the city’s website and received four proposals by the closing date. A committee consisting of city professional staff reviewed each proposal and determined that HKgI was the best consultant for this project. The committee evaluation forms for each vendor are attached as Exhibit C; the bid tabulation is attached as Exhibit D.