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Request for Board Approval of Additional Design Services for 203 S. Greensboro Street
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is for the Board of Aldermen to consider a resolution that ratifies a contract to Jim Spencer Associates for additional design services related to the 203 S. Greensboro Street project.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT INFORMATION: Patricia McGuire - 919-918-7327; Bob Hornik - 919-929-3909
INFORMATION: On June 20 and 27th, the Board of Aldermen received presentaitons and held a public hearing on design options for the Town’s property at 203 S. Greensboro Street (insert link to agenda items).
IN order for work on the project to continue during the summer months, the Town Manager communicated with the Board members a plan for contracting with Jim Spencer Architects on additional design work to respond to Board questions and prepare for an RFQ process for the development project. The attached resolution ratifies the contract, which was executed in early August, and exempts the procurement process from NCGS 143-64.32.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: The additional design services are contracted at a price of $25,000, and available from the Capital Projects Ordinance adopted by the Board of Aldermen on June 20, 2017.
RECOMMENDATION:r Staff recommends that the Board consider adopting the resolution provided (Attachment A).