REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
GARINE KENDOYAN, Project Manager
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
SUBJECT
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Approve an agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Toole Design Group for $141,015, with a $10,000 contingency, for the preparation of the Fancher Creek Trail Plan (District 5)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve an agreement for professional engineering services with Toole Design Group for $141,015, with a $10,000 contingency, for the preparation of the Fancher Creek Trail Plan and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fancher Creek Trail Plan will produce a conceptual study for trail feasibility and enhancement along Fancher Creek from Jensen Avenue to Temperance Avenue (approximately 5.3 miles). The project will recommend conceptual trail layouts, evaluate right of way, prepare estimates, identify public access points/gateways, landscaping, wayfinding sign locations, and recommend treatments for crossings. The planning process will also include engaging a broad spectrum of community members through pop-up outreach events and a tactical urbanism temporary installation. The subject consultant agreement in the amount of $141,015, with a $10,000 contingency, will facilitate development of the Fancher Creek Trail Plan necessary to complete the project. The project is funded with State funds through the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program, administered through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
BACKGROUND
The Fancher Creek Plan will recommend conceptual trail layouts from Jensen Avenue to Temperance Avenue. In addition, the plan will evaluate right of way, prepare estimates, identify public access points/gate...
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