09/27/2005 Resolutions 2005-276
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2005-276
WHEREAS, on October 23,2001, by Resolution 2001-296, the City Council for the
City of Grand Island awarded the proposal for conceptual engineering design work on street and
safety improvements in the northwest area of Grand Island to Olsson Associates of Grand Island,
Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, such work including the design services related to the construction ofthe
Westridge Detention Cell and the extension of Independence Avenue from Manchester Avenue to
13th Street; and
WHEREAS, it is suggested that the City proceed with the planning and design of
improvements to the Westridge Detention Cell which will include drainage channel improvements,
sprinkler system, landscaping, etc.; and
WHEREAS, due to Olsson Associates' knowledge and experience working on this
proj ect, it is recommended that they continue providing engineering work to final completion of the
proj ect; and
WHEREAS, Olsson Associates is willing to perform design engineering and
construction observation work on the detention cell for this phase of the project at a cost not to
exceed $36,520; and
WHEREAS, the Amendment to Contract for Engineering Services has been reviewed
and approved by the City Attorney's office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to
execute Amendment No.3 to Contract for Engineering Services between the City of Grand Island
and Olsson Associates to provide design engineering services and construction observation work on
the Westridge Detention Cell for an amount not to exceed $36,520.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on September 27,2005.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form ):t
September 22, 2005