TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Public Works |
Aaron Bert |
425-556-2786 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Public Works |
Shailee Jain |
Project Manager |
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Parks |
Lindsey Falkenburg |
Functional Area Lead |
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Public Works |
Steve Gibbs |
Division Manager |
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Public Works |
Brandon Buehler |
Deputy Public Works Director |
TITLE:
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Approval of a Consultant Agreement with KPFF Consulting Engineers, in the amount of $1,100,000, for the SE Redmond Park Project
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Public Works is requesting to approve the consultant agreement with KPFF Consulting Engineers in the amount of $1,100,000. This agreement is for design services for the SE Redmond Park project, Project No. 2606.
This initial agreement includes the cost of the design phase. Future supplemental agreements will be for the construction phase and may include construction engineering support, construction management, inspection, and special inspection services.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
PARCC Plan
Capital Investment Program
• Required:
Council approval is required to award an architectural and engineering services agreement that exceeds $50,000 (2018 City Resolution 1503)
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
Request for proposals advertised in September and October of 2025, proposals received, and evaluation of most qualified completed. KPFF Consulting Engineers is selected as the most qualified design consultant.
Public Works is requesting this item go forward for Council approval at the March 3, 2026, Council business meeting.
OUTCOMES:
This project will design and construct a new 3.2 acre park in the SE Redmond neighborhood according to the community-driven Master Plan. The project includes new recreational infrastructure (playgrounds, picnic shelters, sports courts), public art, stormwater improvements, sustainable landscaping and tree canopy expansion.
Approving this action keeps the City on the path to completing design of the project, which, once constructed, will increase the parks level of service in an underserved, highly diverse and growing neighborhood.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Extensive public outreach was conducted during the Master Planning phase to shape the park’s vision and priorities based on community input. As the project moves into implementation, outreach efforts will shift focus toward keeping nearby residents informed about construction timelines, progress, and potential impacts.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
City website, social media, engagement with Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission, and others
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$1,100,000
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
CIP
Budget Priority:
Healthy and Sustainable
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
Parks CIP, Impact Fees, General Fund, Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) Grant
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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2/24/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
None
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Not approving the design contract affects the anticipated city project timeline for construction and the completion of this project would be delayed according to CIP budget documents.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Redmond Park Project Information Sheet
Attachment B: Additional Project Information
Attachment C: Consultant Agreement