15 - Grand Avenue Sidewalk Extension

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Item No. 15 TO: Mayor Mayor Pro Tem City Council FROM: Todd Mittge, City Engineer SUBJECT: Grand Avenue Sidewalk Extension DATE: June 12, 2023 BACKGROUND: The City would like to partner with two commercial property owners to widen the sidewalk on the south side of Grand Avenue, near the 1St Street SW Intersection, adjacent to the 107 Grill and the Mustard Seeds Boutique. This proposal would expand the existing sidewalk approximately 8 feet wide and 68 feet long. This will allow room for al fresco dining at the restaurant, and additional display room in front of the boutique with extra space for pedestrians to pass unobstructed on a new, stamped and stained concrete sidewalk. The two travel lanes of Grand Avenue would remain in their current positions and widths. The preliminary estimate for this construction project is $28,300. City Staff has met with the two property owners adjacent to the project, John House and John Bratcher. The property owners have verbally agreed to help pay for part of construction with a combined contribution of $8,638.00. We would like to enter into an agreement with Hayter Engineering, Inc. to provide Survey and Design Services for this project. Survey and Design Fees to provide plans and specifications for the Bidding of this work is $14,900.00. We would like the Council's permission for Grayson Path, City Manager to enter into this agreement with Hayter Engineering, Inc. STATUS OF ISSUE: Staff has reviewed the agreement, exhibits and believe it is a long term benefit to the City and its residents. This is being presented to the City Council for consideration. BUDGET: $14,900 in funding for the Survey and Design services will be paid for out of the existing Engineering Budget.