2013/07/10 Council Agenda Packet

EVERETT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET 1 PROJECT TITLE: Request for Qualifications for X Consent COUNCIL BILL# Senator Henry M. Jackson Action Originating Department Parks Park Phase 1 Design Services First Reading Contact Person Paul Kaftanski Second Reading Phone Number 425-257-8335 Third Reading FOR AGENDA OF July 10,2013 Public Hearing Initialed by: Department Head CAA .1 Council President Location Preceding Action Attachments Department(s)Approval 1700 State Street Master plan adoption, Admin, Parks 5/11/2011 Amount Budgeted $100,000 Fund 354, Program 030 (Ordinance 3255-12) Expenditure Required $ 1,000 Additional Required 0 DETAILED SUMMARY STATEMENT: City Council authorization is requested for the purpose of issuing a request for qualifications (RFQ)to develop, prepare, and produce the design,plans, and specifications construction documents and perform construction observation services, as needed, for the Senator Henry M. Jackson Park Phase 1 (i.e. neighborhood component)project. This fourteen acre community park was master planned in 2010 and 2011, and adopted by City Council on May 11, 2011. At this time, funding has been secured from federal (Community Development Block Grant), state (state capital budget, Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program) and local sources (Snohomish County, City of Everett)to move forward the Phase 1 project. These dollars will fund the design and construction of the Phase 1 renovation, focusing on approximately four acres on the west side of the park. Planned elements of the renovation include a community garden, a walking trail, a new playground and gathering areas, a second picnic shelter, restroom, rain garden,basketball court and improvements to parking and lighting. RECOMMENDATION (Exact action requested of Council): Authorize Request for Qualifications for Senator Henry M. Jackson Park Phase 1 Design Services. 1