Item 4MItem 4M Approve a professional services contract with Jacobs Engineering for the engineering design of sidewalks along Southlake Boulevard for an amount not to exceed $138,750
Chris Tribble
Background
CC adopted the Southlake 2025 Plan in 2005
Southlake Pathways Plan is the 2005 update of the Trial System Master Plan
Goal: Implement the non-motorized mobility goals and objectives of the Southlake 2025 Plan by identifying an interconnected system of corridors for pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians
for both transportation and recreation
Highest priority given to those that provide safe travel to schools and parks, those that will connect neighborhoods within the city, and those that will provide connections to intercity
trail networks
Background
FM 1709 pathways are a major component of the Pathways Plan
Staff proposes to produce a comprehensive sidewalk design for the entire FM 1709 corridor (Commerce St. to Pearson Ln.)
Submitted to TxDOT for a one-time approval
Construction of the sidewalk segments will only occur as funds are available and as per CC direction on sidewalk priorities over the next several years
Scope only includes sections where properties have already been developed without sidewalks and includes design of 4 seating areas (site TBD) as per the Urban Design recommendations
Future developments will be responsible for sidewalks on all currently undeveloped properties
Background
Staff recommends Jacobs Engineering based on their experience and current work on the FM 1709 median design that will also be submitted to TxDOT for approval
Jacobs staffing and schedules are favorable and should allow for a timely completion of design
Staff has received a proposal from Jacobs in the amount of $138,750, but is currently negotiating reductions
Staff requests authorization to negotiate a contract for an amount not to exceed $138,750
$400,000 is approved within the FY 2009 CIP Budget for Citywide Sidewalk Improvements
F.M. 1709 Pathways
Proposed Sidewalks
Existing Sidewalks / decel lanes / undeveloped land
Questions? Chris Tribble (817) 748-8021