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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 - Stone Myers/Prospect ParkwayITEM / 1 MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 6, 2001; "/V SUBJECT: CITY / DEVELOPERS' CONTRACT FOR STONE MYERS PARKWAY AND PROSPECT PARKWAY RECOMMENDATION: City Council consider approving a Developers' Contract with the Herman Smith Company, the Estate of A. C. Stone, and the 157 Joint Venture for: the construction of Stone Myers Parkway from its current north terminus north to a point just north of the intersection with Prospect Parkway; and the construction of Prospect Parkway from its intersection with Stone Myers Parkway west to SH 121; authorizing City participation in the cost of the roadway project in an estimated amount of $ 185,721.14, authorizing staff to execute said Developers' Contract, and take any necessary action. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are currently available in the Economic Development Funds sold as part of the 2000A General Obligation Bonds sale, account number 178-78103-012. Funding City $ 185,721.14 33% Developer $ 371.442.28 67% Total $ 557,163.42 100% Budaet Construction $ 506,512.20 90% Contingency $ 50.651.22 10° Total $ 557,163.42 100% February 1, 2001 (12:55PM) The project was included in the FY 2001 budget with a budgeted amount of $75,500. The actual bid amount exceeded the budgeted amount by $17,864. The construction market is extremely competitive at this time resulting in the high fee for the project. Several non-responsive contractors were contacted and they indicated that they had so much work under contract at this time that they could not accommodate the project. The Utility Division budgets $500,000 for capital improvements in a permanent capital maintenance fund (PCMF) and this fund will be utilized to make up the additional funds needed. Staff recommends approval. W. January 25, 2001 (11:38AM) BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The three participants' own undeveloped property which borders the planned extension of Stone Myers Parkway and/or Prospect Parkway as reflected in the City's Thoroughfare Plan. They are preparing to develop their tracts in accordance with their approved development plans. According to City ordinance, the City is responsible for one-third of the cost of constructing a thoroughfare / roadway. Subsequently, the balance of the roadway costs are borne by the developer of the proposed development. This project was publicly bid and the award of the construction contract by the City is scheduled for the February 6, 2001 Council meeting. Staff recommends approval. JLH/JSL/dsm oAagenda\02-06-01 \DeveloperContract_ February 1, 2001 (12:55PM)