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Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with CP&Y - Meeting the Challenge, for Phase II of the Americans with Disabilities assessment of all public rights of ways, in the amount of $1,204,293.
Summary
DATE: February 21, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Leslie Hinkle, Executive Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement for ADA consulting related to Phase II, public rights of way
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
In June 2021, the City entered into a settlement agreement with the Department of Justice that required the City to complete a self-evaluation of all city facilities, public rights of way, conduct public outreach and submit a transition plan to be completed within three years. In May of 2022, the city entered into a professional services agreement with CP&Y Company - Meeting the Challenge to conduct the analysis of city facilities, parks, and perform a website review. The results of Phase I are being presented at this city council meeting.
The City met previously with consulting firms and finds that the required scope of work for Phase II will take more time due to the sheer number of lane miles (800+), sidewalks (806 linear miles), and curb ramps (8,406), etc. A proposal for Phase II was presented by CP&Y- Meeting the Challenge and staff finds that it meets the needs of the city. The proposal includes managing the work by dividing the city into 7 different areas. Areas 1,2,3 include most of the oldest areas of the city. Area 4,5,6 are the areas south of I-14 and area 7 is the most western areas of the city. CP&Y - Meeting the Challenge has the experience, knowledge, and level of commitment to lead the city through this final phase. The proposed timeline for Phase II is 20 months, with the final report and transition plan outlining associated costs for compliance included.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Do not enter into an agreement for professional ...
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