The current Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes the 2019 Memorial Park Bridge and Trail Project, PA-19-09. This project includes design and construction of a replacement bridge that was removed over the backwater channel of the Minnesota River, connecting Memorial Park to the Minnesota Valley Trail. The trail will also be reconstructed as part of the project to include an upgraded trail that will meet regional trail and accessibility standards (see attached CIP project summary sheet).

City staff will need assistance from a design and archaeological consultant to complete the project. City staff has worked with WSB and Associates to develop a scope of work needed to deliver the project. WSB and Associates and their team have the experience, technical skill, and capacity to provide the needed services and is a recommended firm as part of the city's approved consultant pool. The attached Professional Services Agreement authorizes and describes the scope and fees for their work on this project.

It should also be noted that substantial archaeological work will be performed as part of the upfront investigation and feasibility study tasks of the project due to the known archaeological sites in the immediate project area.

The scope of the WSB and Associates Professional Services Agreement is proposed to cost (not to exceed) $127,422.00. Approval of a contingency for additional archaeological work in the amount of  $28,000 is also being recommended should it be required as part of the investigation work. This work is budgeted in the 2019 Park Asset Internal Services Fund. Additional partner funding is currently designated as follows:

State grant $300,0000

SMSC grant $100,000

Scott County funding $50,000

Upon completion of the feasibility study, detailed and updated cost and funding information will be provided to confirm adequate funding is available to further advance the project.