TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Public Works
Aaron Bert
425-556-2786
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Parks
Loreen Hamilton
Parks Director
Public Works
Jon Spangler
Engineering Manager
Public Works
Lisa Singer
Sr. Engineer Project Manager
Parks
Caroline Chapman
Sr. Park Planner
TITLE:
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Approval of a Consultant Agreement with Otak in the Amount of $705,000 and Authorize Staff to Negotiate and Acquire Property Rights for Redmond Central Connector Phase III (RCC III)
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The consultant, Otak, has been selected for the Redmond Central Connector Phase III (RCC III, RCC3), Project No. 50021915 from the 9900 block of Willows Road to NE 124th Street. This consultant agreement is for the Design and Property Rights Acquisition phase of the project. Future supplemental agreement(s) would cover the construction phase services, which may include construction engineering, management, and inspection.
Staff is seeking authorization to negotiate and acquire property rights for the project as needed.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond Central Connector Master Plan
Transportation Master Plan
Parks, Arts, Recreation, Culture & Conservation (PARCC) Plan
Redmond Comprehensive Plan
* 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:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
The Redmond Central Connector is a key regional link from Redmond to Issaquah via the East Lake Sammamish Trail, two light rail stations (Downtown, Marymoor Village), and the Cross Kirkland Corridor that connects to Totem Lake Transit Center. It is part of the larger Eastrail, a 42-mile corridor between Snohomish County and Renton. Redmon...
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