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1987 10 13 RDA Minutes> DATE AGENDAITEMA APPROVED oDENIED LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENoNTiNuEDTo MINUTES October 13, 1987 A Special meeting of the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency held in the City Council Chamber, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Kiedrowski. PRESENT: Mr. Bohnenberger, Mrs. Cox, Mr. Pena, Mr.Sniff, Chairman Hoyle 5:36 P.M.) ABSENT: None Mr. Kiedrowski advised that the purpose of this Special Meeting is to review staff's recommendation relative to the proposals submitted for Engineering Services for drainage and street improvements in the cove. Eight proposals were received which were reviewed by a Committee made up of Chairman Pro Tern Bohnenberger, City Manager Kiedrowski, Palm Desert Director of Public Works, Richard Folkers and City Engineer Reynolds. Following a detailed review, the Committee recommends that the firm of Kicak and Associates of Grand Terrace and Palm Desert be selected based on their approach, experience and record of performance. Mr. Reynolds noted a change in the staff report the cost of the engineering services are $208,000 rather than $218,500 as reported. That negotiated figure is based upon our best knowledge as to what the job will entail. More details will be available after the topographic work is done and input is received from the residents. That figure is based upon topographic work only in Phase I. He believed that the entire cove should be flown all at once. The information obtained from it will be useful to other agencies. To fly the entire cove will require an additional $38,000. Mr. Pena felt that it makes since to fly it all at once. He also felt that a contingency should be included in the figure. Mr. Sniff questioned the time element and Mr. Kicak addressed the Board advising that his plans are to be ready to go to bid by the end of April. Chairman Hoyle joined the meeting at this point) In response to Mr. Sniff's inquiry as to Mr. Kicak's experience in the Valley, he proceeded to review the projects he has handled for the City of Palm Desert. Mr. Bohnenberger stated that there were eight good firms submitting proposals the reason he selected Kicak and Associates is because of BIB] 08-30-1996-U01 01:47:44PM-U01 RDAMIN-U02 10-U02 13-U02 1987-U02 >the quality and level of services they have rendered to the City of Palm Desert. Mr. Sniff questioned the Agency's financial position with regard to being able to proceed with this project. Mr. Harvey proceeded to review the Agency's financial condition advising that he hoped to be able to sell bonds by the end of the fiscal year; however, that won't be known for sure until after January when we have a better idea what our tax increment will be. MOTION It was moved by Mrs. Cox, seconded by Mr. Sniff that the Board authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Kicak and Associates for engineering services for the Cove street and drainage improvements project, aid agreement to be subject to terms and conditions imposed by the City Attorney, at a cost of $246,000 plus a 10% contingency which includes flying the entire Cove. Motion carried on the following vote; AYES: Mr. Bohnenberger, Mrs. Cox, Mr. Pena, Mr. Sniff, Chairman Hoyle NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. BIB] 08-30-1996-U01 01:47:44PM-U01 RDAMIN-U02 10-U02 13-U02 1987-U02