15-AUTHORIZE INTERIM CITY MGR TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH MHS PLANNING & DESIGN FOR BYWATERS PARK

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STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF LAMAR § This contract entered into by and between the CITY OF PARIS, Lamar County, Texas (hereinafter called "OWNER") acting herein by Arjumand Hashmi, Mayor, hereunto duly authorized, and MHS PLANNING & DESIGN, LLC of Tyler, Smith County, Texas witnesseth; SECTION 1. EMPLOYMENT OF THE CONSULTANT A. The Owner hereby employs MHS PLANNING & DESIGN, LLC hereinafter called the "CONSULTANT", and the Consultant agrees to provide Consulting Services in connection with the development of a master plan for Bywaters Park herein after called the "PROJECT". (Shown in Exhibit "A"). B. Length of Contract: The services of the Consultant shall commence upon execution by the City of this contract and the contract shall remain in effect until the completion of the work herein described. It is estimated that the project can be completed by June 1, 2012. The Consultant shall not be responsible for the failure of the Owner to budget funds, ar otherwise diligently prosecute the Owner's responsibilities set forth herein in Section 4. SECTION 2. BASIC SERVICES OF THE CONSULTANT A. General: l. The Consultant agrees to perform and/or provide services in connection with the Project as hereinafter stated. 2. The Consultant shall serve as the Owner's professional representative in all phases of the project and shall give consultation and advice to the Owner during the performance of his services. B. Bywaters Park Site Master Plan Preparation Using a new topographic survey (provided by the Consultant) and aerial photography provided to the Consultant by the Owner, the Consultant will prepare a base map showing the park acreage (f3 acres) to be used far the park. The Consultant will then walk and photograph the site to identify areas of special interest or potential. A site analysis plan will be developed showing existing facilities, trees, contours and other planning constraints and features. Additionally, the Consultant will conduct a focus group meeting with organizations selected by the Owner. Meeting locations and arrangements shall be arranged and scheduled by the Owner. Through this meeting and input from the city staff and the City Council, a list of facilities that should be included in the park will be developed by the Consultant. Once the contents of the park have been determined, the Consultant will prepare a preliminary plan for the park. The plan will graphically show all improvements including roads, landscaping, lighting and recreational facilities, and will be drawn to scale on standard 24" x 36" sheets. The preliminary plan will be accompanied by preliminary cost estimate for proposed development. The Consultant will then conduct one input meeting for the general public at a City Council Meeting. The preliminary plan will be presented at this public input meeting and comments received. Based on comments received and instructions from the City Council, the Consultant will prepare the final park plan and final budget. The final plan will be prepared on standard 24" x 36" sheets and a colored rendering and sketches of the improvements will be presented to the City Council for approval. The Consultant shall provide the 24" x 36" colored rendering and 11 " x 17" colored copies of the plan and sketches as requested by the Owner. The Consultant will also deliver to the Owner an electronic file containing the final plan, sketches and budget. Qd