Narrative of Resolution:
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The County is in receipt of a scope and associated cost estimate for additional design and engineering services for the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail in Parksville (Town of Liberty). The cost estimate for additional services to be performed is $75,000. Funds are available in the County's O&W Rail Trail Fund Balance.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $75,000
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: O&W Rail Trail Fund balance
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PLANNING, REAL PROPERTY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO MODIFY A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN INC. FOR WORK ON THE O&W RAIL TRAIL.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 130-22, adopted by the County Legislature on April 7, 2022, Alta Planning + Design Inc. was awarded a contract in accordance with #R-22-05 not to exceed $250,000.00, to assist with implementation of the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail Feasibility Study; and
WHEREAS, an Agreement with Alta Planning + Design Inc. was executed on April 18, 2022 ("Original Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, resolution 208-23 authorized and funded an additional $235,000 to advance engineering and design for additional segments of the trail, including a section of the trail in Parksville within the Town of Liberty; and
WHEREAS, the County wishes to include an additional amount not to exceed $75,000 to cover expenses associated with several project changes, including additional work related to increased oversight from various state and federal agencies, survey work, design consolidation, addition of a pedestrian bridge connection, addition of advertising, bid and award activities, and additional permitting requirements; and
WHEREAS, funds are currently available in the County's O&W Rail Trail fund balance to cover these additional costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that t...
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