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• EVERETT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET 7 <br /> PROJECT TITLE: <br /> Professional Services Briefmg COUNCIL BILL# <br /> Agreement with Brian Borrello X Proposed Action Originating Department Parks/Cultural <br /> for the Broadway Transit Consent Contact Person Carol Thomas <br /> Corridor Project Action Phone Number 425-257-7101 <br /> First Reading FOR AGENDA OF May 9,2018 <br /> Second Reading <br /> Third Reading <br /> Public Hearing <br /> Budget Advisory Initialed by: <br /> Department Head <br /> Administration <br /> Council President <br /> Location Preceding Action Attachments Department(s) Approval <br /> Amount Budgeted $50,000 <br /> Expenditure Required $50,000 Account Number(s):112 3662211000 <br /> Budget Remaining -0- <br /> Additional Required -0- <br /> DETAILED SUMMARY STATEMENT: <br /> Everett Transit is adding 26 new bus bulbs between 34th street and 7th street on Broadway Avenue. As part of the <br /> initial public feedback on the project,Everett residents requested the City integrate art into the design to beautify the <br /> corridor,improve the customer experience and provide a sense of identity and vibrancy to the corridor. The visual <br /> quality of the bus bulbs will have a positive impact on transit riders,the community at large and the image of the city <br /> with implications for a city's livability and economy. <br /> The Professional Service Agreement(contract)is funded with the City's 1%for the arts fund. The Transit and <br /> Cultural Arts Departments collaborated to develop this contract to design and oversee the installation of public art at <br /> the bus bulbs.This$50,000 contract covers the design phase of the project.The City issued a call for artists for the <br /> project.A 5-member panel reviewed the 21 artists, and selected artist Brian Borrello.The elements under <br /> consideration for artistic treatment include shelter panels,lighted iconic markers,bike racks,wayfinding elements and <br /> seating.This contract includes four community meetings. <br /> After completion of the design phase, Staff will ask City Council to approve the contract for fabrication and <br /> installation. The estimated total budget for design,fabrication and installation for the 26 bus bulbs is $260,000. The <br /> 1%for Art dedicated funds will contribute approximately$80,000 and the North Broadway Transit Improvement <br /> Project Fund will contribute approximately$180,000 for the fabrication and installation. This project is <br /> recommended by the Cultural Arts Commission. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(Exact action requested of Council): <br /> Authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreement with Brian Borrello for the Broadway Transit <br /> Corridor.Project in the amount of$50,000. <br /> 79 <br />