HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for landscape architectural services to develop park plan for Hallet's RESOLUTION NO. 00-376
RESOLUTION WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES TO DEVELOP THE PARK MASTER PLAN
FOR HALLETT'S QUARRY AREA
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,in December 1999,the City Council directed staff to investigate the feasibility
of developing the Hallett's Quarry parcel into a park; and,
WHEREAS, the Conservation Design Forum (CDF), based in Chicago, Illinois, is a
landscape architectural firm that specializes in community planning, ecological restoration, and
resource management; and,
WHEREAS, staff became aware of CDF's quarry restoration experience and expertise from
the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the requirement for solicitation of competitive proposals is hereby waived and award of a
contract for landscape architectural services in an amount not to exceed $57,000 to Conservation
Design Forum to complete a Master Plan for the Hallett's Quarry area is approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25th day of July, 2000.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Campbell
Seconded by: Goodhue
Voting aye: Campbell, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Cross
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25th day of July, 2000.