HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Professional Service Agreement for the 2019 Downtown Parking Study RESOLUTION NO. 19-122
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
FOR THE 2019 DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on November 13, 2018, City Council directed staff to begin a study on parking in
Downtown Ames,which was to include stakeholder meetings,a parking utilization supply/demand analysis,
alternatives analysis for both existing and future parking; and,
WHEREAS,staff issued a Request for Proposals(RFP)and received submittals from four firms that
were scored using criteria that included project understanding and approach, previous experience, team
structure and key personnel, responsiveness and ability to perform work, proposed project schedule,
references, and estimated contract cost; and,
WHEREAS, Walker Consultants was found to be the most qualified for this project and staff
contacted Walker Consultants to begin developing a contract scope and fee; and,
WHEREAS,the project will be broken down into four main tasks:
1. Parking Supply/Demand Study
2. Parking Alternatives Analysis
3. Review of Parking Policies and Practices
4. Financial Plan and Final Report
WHEREAS,there is also an option to add additional parking occupancy and turnover counts if the
City feels that the base amount of data collection is not adequate; and,
WHEREAS, the Professional Service Agreement is set at a total not to exceed $70,000 unless a
written amendment to the Agreement is agreed upon by both Walker Consultants and the City; and,
WHEREAS, the budget for this study is $45,731 from the General Fund and $24,269 from the
unobligated Road Use Tax Fund for a total of$70,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that
Professional Services Agreement with Walker Consultants for the 2019 Downtown Parking Study is hereby
approved in the amount not to exceed$70,000.
ADOPTED THIS 26ffi day of March, 2019.
Diane R.Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila,Mayor
Introduced by: Martin
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen,Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: Nelson
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26t'day of March,2019.