STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life, Arts & Culture
AGENDA DATE: May 24, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2, 6
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a decrease to the construction services contract with the Fain Group, Inc. for a reduced scope of work to delete accent lighting and underground electrical service rerouting and adjust for construction material cost increased due to delays postponing the project start date by nine months on the Hi-Line Connector Trail along Victory Avenue and Hi Line Drive between the Katy Trail and the Trinity Strand Trail - Not to exceed ($96,486.41), from $11,531,424.84 to $11,434,938.43 - Financing: Circuit Trail Conservancy Fund
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize Change Order No. 1 to the construction services contract with The Fain Group, Inc. The original scope of work was for the construction of the Hi-Line Connector Trail along Victory Avenue and Hi Line Drive between the Katy Trail and the Trinity Strand Trail.
The project scope addressed with this change order is necessary to (a) delete accent lighting and underground electrical service rerouting; and (b) adjust for construction material cost increases due to delays outside of the contractor's control which postponed the project start by nine months. This change results in a decrease of ($96,486.41), decreasing the contract amount from $11,531,424.84 to $11,434,938.43.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Began Construction February 2023
Complete Construction August 2024
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 23, 2021, the City Council authorized a development agreement and all other necessary documents with Circuit Trail Conservancy and/or its affiliates for the design and construction of the North Victory segment of the Hi Line Connector Trail Project located in the Victory Sub-district of the Sports Arena TIF District by Re...
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