Discussion:
The 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes the Downtown ADA, Lighting & Tree Rehab Project, CIF-22-003. In 2023, the City completed a feasibility study that evaluated rehabilitating the City's downtown lighting system, including replacement of street light poles, wiring and control panels. The study also reviewed the downtown tree inventory for replacement and a condition assessment of the existing paver maintenance strip along the back of the curb. As a result, improvements have been further detailed and are proposed as part of the 2024-2028 CIP (see attached) to reduce maintenance costs and eliminate safety concerns due to deteriorating light poles. These improvements include lighting replacement, tree planting and replacement of the pavers with concrete, matching recently completed improvements in downtown.
Due to the size of the project, improvements will be constructed in phases. Phase 1 of the Downtown ADA, Lighting & Tree Rehab Project is planned for construction in 2024 and includes the area along Fuller Street from 1st to 3rd Avenue and along 2nd Avenue from Holmes to Lewis Street. Additional phases will be brought to council for review in future years consistent with the CIP.
SEH's proposal identifies the scope of services and estimated cost to complete the preliminary engineering, final design and in-construction services for the Phase 1 improvements. SEH has the experience, technical skill and capacity to provide the needed services and is 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.