21-AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HAYTER ENG TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING DEISGN AND RELATED SERVICES FOR CERTAIN STREET PROJECTS

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Item No. 21 memo�andum TO: City Council John Godwin, City Manager FROM: Shawn Napier, P.E., Director of Engineering, Planning & Development SUBJECT: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH HAYTER ENGINEERING, INC. DATE: 1-22-2013 BACKGROLJND: The City of Paris has been replacing sidewalks in downtown Paris over the past few years with grant money from the state. The City of Paris proposed to replace sidewalks on both sides of Bonham St. between 1 st St and 2nd St. The City Council authorized an application at the September 24, 2012 meeting for a Texas Capital Fund Main Street grant to replace sidewalks, but the City was not awarded the grant. The Capital Improvement Program has given the City the opportunity to fund this project and include a few more problem areas. This proposed project will replace sidewalks on both side of Bonham St. between lst St and 2°d St. with the exception of two basement areas. It will also include a portion of sidewalks in front of the YWCA on Lamar Ave. and a section of sidewalk on Grand Ave in front of the Salvation a�y. STATUS OF ISSUE: This contract is for the design of the sidewalks, electrical and drainage. The design will incorporate plans, specifications and estimates to be provided to the City in order to put the project out for bids. The project will include new light poles and drainage on Bonham St. and sidewalks in the two other areas mentioned above. BUDGET: Hayter Engineering's fee for the design of the project is $23,000. This will be funded from the Capital Improvement Program. RECOMMENDATION: Approve a contract with Hayter Engineering, Inc. for engineering services on downtown sidewalk replacements.