SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize an amendment to the original agreement with HR and A Advisors, of New York, NY, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for Phase I; the amount for time and materials only to review submitted proposals as needed for Phase II, as additional consulting services for Imagine Clearwater; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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SUMMARY:
HR&A Advisors was originally authorized by Council on April 21, 2016 for $378,000 to produce the Imagine Clearwater Master Plan. Further authorization was granted on August 4, 2016 for $60,000 to complete an aerial transit study.
It is recommended to proceed with HR&A for an update of the economic and market analysis, development of the Harborview site Request for Proposals, negotiation of development proposals, and assisting with the evaluation of proformas for development options. These are appropriate as an extension of the original award for RFP 04-16, Bluff Master Plan Consultant. This is in the context of an amendment to the original agreement with HR&A on the basis of work they’ve already performed, and to maintain continuity in the process.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds of $100,000 are available in capital project ENGF180013, Imagine Clearwater
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A