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Resolution to Approve an Agreement with the Downtown Development Authority for the North Fifth Avenue Reconstruction Project
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to authorize an agreement with the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority ("DDA") to participate in construction costs for the reconstruction of North Fifth Avenue (from Catherine to Kingsley) and Detroit Street (from Kingsley to North Fifth Avenue).
The City and DDA collaborated in the design and preparation of plans for streetscape improvements, road reconstruction, water main replacement, intersection improvements, and storm water management within the Kerrytown area as part of the City's upcoming North Fifth Avenue Reconstruction project. Because all of these design elements impact each other, it was determined to be the best course of action to have all of the design work performed at the same time. The DDA had the contractual relationship with the design consultant, who fulfilled their contract by completing plans and specifications for bidding.
The City conducted a formal ITB process and is presenting a separate resolution to Council to award the contract to the low bidder, Fonson Company, Inc. ("Contractor"). Construction for this project is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2018.
Construction cost responsibilities for different portions of the work were discussed with the DDA, and these percentages were used as a basis to determine the respective amounts that each party will pay for the construction of the project. The City will have the contractual relationship with the Contractor, and the DDA will reimburse the City for its portion of the construction costs. The attached document outlines the terms of the agreement between the City and the DDA to complete the work described above.
Financial Impact
The City's Capital Improvement Plan includes several projects related to the North Fifth Avenue Project (TR-SC-14-07, UT-ST-16-01, and UT-WS-16-06). ...
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