Item 4H
City of Southlake, Texas
M E M O R A N D U M
December 20, 2006
TO:
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
FROM:
Ken Baker, AICP, Planning Director
SUBJECT:
Approve an amendment to the professional services agreement with Townscape Inc., in the
amount of $9,730 for addition of roundabout design concepts, urban design concepts for F.M.
1938 extension (north of F.M. 1709), and traffic modeling to evaluate turning movements and
an at-grade pedestrian crossing at Southlake Town Square / Shops of Southlake to the urban
design scope of work
Action Requested:
City Council approval to amend the professional services agreement with Townscape
Inc. in the amount of $9,730 for addition of roundabout design concepts, urban design
concepts for F.M. 1938 extension (north of F.M. 1709), and traffic modeling to
evaluate turning movements and an at-grade pedestrian crossing at Southlake Town
Square / Shops of Southlake to the urban design scope of work.
Background
Information:
The City is currently working with the Townscape Inc. on developing urban design
concepts for the city’s major corridors and median plan for F.M. 1709. Based on the
discussions at the joint Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council meetings
on the Urban Design Study, an amendment is proposed to the contract for additional
consultant services. The additional services would include urban design concept plans
for F.M. 1938 extension (north of F.M. 1709) and roundabout concepts for an
additional $5,806 and additional traffic modeling to evaluate turning movements and
pedestrian crossing options at Town Square / Shops of Southlake for $3,924. The total
amendment would be in the amount of $9,730. Please review the attached letter
describing the scope and the corresponding fee from the consultant.
Financial
Consideration:
If approved, this item would need to be included as part of your mid-year budget
adjustment considerations.
Legal Review:
The existing contract with Townscape Inc. for the Urban Design Study has been
reviewed by the City Attorney and remains unchanged. This action presented simply
expands the scope of services to be provided by Townscape Inc.
Supporting
Documents:
Supporting documents include the following:
Copy of consultant’s letter
Staff
Recommendation:
City Council consideration to approve the amendment to the professional services
agreement with Townscape Inc. in the amount of $9,730 for additional scope of work
as outlined.
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
December 20, 2006
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