HomeMy WebLinkAboutWS Item 02 - Roadway Landscape and Signage Master PlanMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER /t2- --
SUBJECT: ROADWAY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND SIGNAGE
MASTERPLAN PRESENTATION
Several areas throughout the DFW Connector corridor were not included in TXDOT's
landscape plan for the project. These are highly visible areas where supplemental
landscaping will enhance the look of Grapevine.
Staff presented the idea to Council at the July 16, 2013 meeting to hire a Landscape Architect
to design several areas of the Connector project. Council asked staff to broaden the
landscape scope and incorporate entry signage /features to the scope. A fully comprehensive
plan that is phased and vetted by the City Council will facilitate budgeting and grant
applications as well as promote a more uniform theme throughout the corridor.
Staff sent out RFQs with the scope change to include a landscape and signage masterplan.
The following firms submitted proposals: Dunaway & Associates; David C. Baldwin; Shrickel,
Rollins and Associates, Inc.; Mesa Design Group and La terra studio. On September 10, 2013
all firms were brought in for interviews. The interview team was comprised of Jennifer Hibbs,
Scott Dyer, Michael Woody, Doug Evans, and Kevin Mitchell.
We have $580,000 set aside for DFW Connector Landscape enhancements, $380,000 that
was awarded in two separate grants through the Governor's Community Achievement Award
and $200,000 that is included in the FY 2014 Quality of Life Fund.
The committee selected Shrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc. based in Arlington, Texas to
recommend to the City Council. The presentation will be an abridged version of their
presentation to the selection committee. The next step should Council choose to move
forward, would be a contract for your consideration at a future meeting.
11/26/2013 (4:44:52 PM)