HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement for Downtown Parking Ramp Study RESOLUTION NO. 09-092
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
DOWNTOWN PARKING RAMP STUDY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the City Council previously directed staff to pursue the hiring of a consultant
to study the feasibility of placing a publicly owned parking ramp in either Municipal Lot X or Lot Y
in the Central Business District(CBD)parking areas; and,
WHEREAS,while no funds were appropriated for this project,it was agreed that the cost for
this work,estimated to be$14,000,would come from the available balance in the Parking Fund;and,
WHEREAS, staff put together a Request for Proposals(RFP)that was sent out to six firms
known to have done similar projects in downtown business areas; and,
WHEREAS,the criteria for selection were based upon previous experience,project approach,
and the firms' level of interest or enthusiasm to work on this project for the City of Ames; and,
WHEREAS, OPN Architects of Des Moines, Iowa, is being recommended by staff to
perform the requested services; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed cost to conduct the study is a lump sum of$13,700 and will be
funded from the available balance in the Parking Fund,and OPN Architects estimated that the study
will take four to six weeks to complete; and,
WHEREAS, at that point, it will submit a report that summarizes its findings and provides
recommended alternatives with associated construction costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Professional Service Agreement with OPN Architects of Des Moines, Iowa,in the amount
of$13,700 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 3'day of March, 2009.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Rice
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 3"day of March, 2009.