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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - January 18, 1995 (64)4 CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION c4<iF a+gyp AGENDA TITLE: Approve Extending Contract With Freedman, Tung and Bottomley for Continuation of the Downtown Revitalization Project MEETING DATE: January 18, 1995 SUBMITTED BY: City Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve retaining Freedman, Tung and Bottomley's services to complete the Concept Development Phase of the Central City Revitalization Program. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Mr. Michael Freedman, during the December 13, 1994, Special City Council meeting, indicated that the Catalyst Project #1, Post Office Square, as described in the Concept Development Phase of the Central City Revitalization Program, was no longer feasible due to the U. S. Postal Service's refusal to cooperate. Knowing that the City took a risk by considering Post Office Square, and realizing that Mr. Freedman proposed a fairly controversial plan, Freedman, Tung, and Bottomley has offered to continue its services at a reduced rate in order to complete the Concept Phase (Exhibit A). Completion of the Concept Phase would include the following: 1) Development of an alternative "Catalyst Project #1" focusing on School Street Improvements 2) Design sketches (large format) to illustrate recommendations 3) City staff meeting 4) Community workshop 5) Presentation to the City Council by Michael Freedman APPROVED: W0% THOMAS A. PETERSON recycled paper City Manager Cc -1 Approve Extending Contract With Freedman, Tung and Bottomley for Continuation of the Downtown Revitalization Project January 18, 1995 Page Two The community workshop has tentatively been scheduled for February 8, 1995, to facilitate a quick completion of the Concept Phase. FUNDING: $14,109 Contingency Fund Respectfully submitted !Iw✓•tit. Thomas A. Peterson City Manager Prepared by Janet S. Keeter Economic Development Coordinator TAP/JSK:br Attachment CCDM-166/TXTA.07A Ill.l f ,•� F 0 1 [ 0 M A N T 0 N G h 60T10MLIY Urban Design & Planning District Revitalizetinn Sifeet & Plaza Design MEMORANDUM VIA FAX DATE: December 30,1994 TO: Ms. Janet Keeter Economic Development Coordinator City of Lodi FROM: Michael Freedman RE: Central City Revitalization Program - Development of Alternate'Vatalyst Project #1": School Street Design Improvements Enclosed please find our Scope of Services for the development of recommendations for the redesign of School Street. We are certain that done properly, a redesigned School Street can create the type of exciting public place and highly visile physical change required to touch off the revitalization process (along with the other elements of the Doa mtown Revitalization Program). Although my partners and I have never actually had to redesign one of our own projects due to political factors, we have witnessed this situation in many other areas. We have always disapproved of consulting firms reaping profits from their own recommendations not panning out. Although we feel that we had been quite clear about the potential risks associated with the Post Office Square concept, and although we feet that given the risks it was a good recommendation, we nevertheless would not feel right about making money from the unfortunate turn of events that has made pursuit of the Post Office Square impractical We therefore submit our project budget with a 509E rebate off of our normal rates. This essentially covers the profit we would make on the project. In doing so, we feel that we join the City as an equal partner in the casts that result from the venture into the risky Post Office Square idea. We realize that we have not been asked to do so, which makes us want to offer the rebate all the more. You will note that we recommend another round of City Staff/Community/Council meetings and workshops as part of the process of developing an alternative "Catalyst Project #1". We do so 47 Kearny SUeet suite 5o0 San Fmnciscq CA 941 W5522 415.291.9455 0 because the prods to date has resulted in substantial broad-based support and overall good feelings about the project It is essential that we continue the participatory process in order to build on that support. This is particularly crucial to insure the continued support of property owners and business owners who are being asked to support half of the costs of the program. i see that you are thinking along the same tines, since you have already set up February 8 for a workshop. Will we be able to meet with City Staff that day as well? The design improvements for School Street willbe developed within the MS million construction budget already approved for the capital improvements aspect of the Revitalization Program. Given the length of the street, this will be a bit of a stretch, but it is certainly doable. We hope you find the attached Scope to your liking, and that it greets your needs for the next phase of the project. If you have any questions about this information, or would like any modifications to the services listed herein, please do not hesitate to call. -MF [REF0MAN T U N G BOTTOMIEY Urban Design & Planning District Revitalization Street & Plaza Design CITY OF LORI SCHOOL STREET DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS Task 1: Develop Alternative "Catalyst Project W. - School Street Design Improvements. Prepare recommendations for alternative capital improvements project to stimulate private investment in Downtown Lodi. Recommended project must remain within budget parameters of Council -approved Downtown Revitalization Program. Task 2: Prepare Design Sketches (Loge Format) to Illustrate Recommendations. a. Plan & section views b. Gateway design for Lodi Avenue entrance to Downtown C. Design for special street furniture or other special feature Task 3. City Staff Meeting Present initial recommendations to City Staff For review and comment: Task 4- Community Workshop Prepare presentation materials, coordinate with photorepro services as needed. Present design recommentations to the Community for review and con=ent. Task x Presentation to City Council. Present recommendations to City Council and smmmrixe input from Community workshop. 47 Kearny Street Suite 500 San Fancisco. CA 94108.5522 415.291.9455 W Task 1: Develop Alternative "Catalyst #17. - School Street Design Improvements. Principal 44 hrs $5204 Sr. Assoc. 613 hrs 4.800 Task 2: Prepare Design Sketches to Illustrate Recommendations. Principal 4 hrs $ mo Sr. Assoc. 16 hrs 1,280 Graphic Artist 40 hrs .2AM Draftsman 40 hrs 2AM Task 3: City Staff Meeting. Principal S lis $1,040 Task 4: Community workshop. Principal 12 hrs $1,560 Draftsman 12 hrs 600 Task S. Presentation to My Council. ndncipal 8 his $1,040 Subtotal - Professional Seances: $20,440 Database/Slide Library/Admin. 2.444 Reimbursable Expenses 1,845 Total: $ 24,329 50% Rebate on Professional Services -10,220 Ppr jet! Rildw 1914,109