HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-069ORDINANCE NO. 2005-
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR A
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DENTON AND RTKL ASSOCIATES INC.; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
THEREFORE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Denton is desirous of entering into a Professional Services
Agreement with RTKL Associates Inc. (the "Consultant") for a Downtown Redevelopment
Implementation Plan which agreement is attached to this ordinance as Exhibit "A" (the
"Agreement")
WHEREAS, the Consultant is being selected as the most highly qualified on the basis of its
demonstrated competence and qualifications to perform the proposed professional services; and
WHEREAS, the fees under the proposed contract are fair and reasonable and are consistent
with and not higher than the recommended practices and fees published by the professional
associations applicable to the Consultant's profession and such fees do not exceed the maximum
provided by law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Agreement is in the public interest; NOW,
THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The findings and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The Agreement is hereby approved. The City Manager, or his designee is
hereby authorized to enter into the Agreement on behalf of the City and to carry out the City's rights
and duties thereunder, including the expenditure of the funds provided for in the Agreement.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.a
PASSED AND APPROVED this the — day of 005.
EULINE BROCK MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
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BY: L-
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
HERBERT L. PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
BY:
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
This Agreement is made and entered into as of the 01 day of
2005, by and between the City of Denton, Texas, a Texas municipal
corporation, With its principal office at 215 East McKinney Street, Denton, Denton County,
Texas 76201, hereinafter called "OWNER" and RTKL Associates Inc., a Texas corporation, with
its corporate office at 1717 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75201, hereinafter called
"CONSULTANT," acting herein, by and through their duly authorized representatives.
WITNESSETH, that in consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained,
the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
EMPLOYMENT OF CONSULTANT
The OWNER hereby contracts with the CONSULTANT, as an independent contractor,
and the CONSULTANT hereby agrees to perform the services herein in connection with the
Project as stated in the sections to follow, with diligence and in accordance with the highest
professional standards customarily obtained for such services in the State of Texas. The
professional services set out herein are in connection with the following described project:
The Project is the Downtown Redevelopment Implementation Plan which includes the
Scope of Services set forth in that certain written proposal dated September 29, 2004, from
CONSULTANT, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as
Exhibit "A" (the "Proposal').
ARTICLE 2
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The CONSULTANT shall perform the following services in a professional manner:
A. The CONSULTANT shall perform all those services for the Project as more particularly
described in the Proposal.
B. If there is any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the Proposal or any
exhibits attached to this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement will
control over the terms and conditions of the Proposal and other attached exhibits.
ARTICLE 3
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Additional services to be performed by the CONSULTANT which are not included in the
Scope of Services set forth in the Proposal may only be authorized by OWNER in advance in
writing. Additional services exceeding the sum of $25,000.00 require City Council approval.
ARTICLE 4
PERIOD OF SERVICE
This Agreement shall become effective upon execution of this Agreement by the
OWNER and the CONSULTANT and upon issue of a notice to proceed by the OWNER, and
shall remain in force for the period which may reasonably be required for the completion of the
Project, including Additional Services, if any, and any required extensions approved by the
OWNER. This Agreement may be sooner terminated in accordance with the provisions hereof.
Time is of the essence in this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall make all reasonable efforts
to complete the services set forth herein as expeditiously as possible and to meet the schedule
established by the OWNER, acting through its City Manager or his designee.
ARTICLE 5
COMPENSATION
A. COMPENSATION
The total compensation for the Project is a lump sum of $138,500.00 which includes all
out of pocket expenses and subcontractor fees ("Basic Service Compensation"). Portions
of the Basic Service Compensation is allocated to certain tasks and phases as described in
the Proposal. Compensation for Additional Services will be at the hourly rates set forth
in Exhibit `B" attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference (the "Hourly Rates").
However, nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the OWNER and CONSULTANT
from negotiating a lump sum amount for Additional Services at the time OWNER
authorizes the Additional Services.
B. BILLING AND PAYMENT
Partial payments to the CONSULTANT will be made on the basis of detailed monthly
statements rendered to and approved by the OWNER through its City Manager or his
designee based on the Hourly Rates; however, under no circumstances shall any monthly
statement for services exceed the value of the work performed at the time a statement is
rendered. The OWNER may withhold the final five percent (5%) of the contract amount
until completion of Consultant's services.
Nothing contained in this Article shall require the OWNER to pay for any work which is
unsatisfactory, as reasonably determined by the City Manager or his designee, or which is
not submitted in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The OWNER shall not be
required to make any payments to the CONSULTANT when the CONSULTANT is in
default under this Agreement.
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It is specifically understood and agreed that the CONSULTANT shall not be authorized
to undertake any work pursuant to this Agreement which would require additional
payments by the OWNER for any charge, expense, or reimbursement above the Basic
Service Compensation, without first having obtained written authorization from the
OWNER. The CONSULTANT shall not proceed to perform the services listed in Article
3 "Additional Services," without obtaining prior written authorization from the OWNER.
C. ADDITIONAL SERVICES: For additional services authorized in writing by the
OWNER in Article 3, the CONSULTANT shall be paid based on the Hourly Rates.
Payments for additional services shall be due and payable upon submission by the
CONSULTANT, and shall be in accordance with subsection B hereof. Statements shall
not be submitted more frequently than monthly.
D. PAYMENT: If the OWNER fails to make payments due the CONSULTANT for
services and expenses within sixty (60) days after receipt of the CONSULTANT's
undisputed statement thereof, the amounts due the CONSULTANT will be increased by
the rate of one percent (1%) per month from the said sixtieth (60`h) day, and, in addition,
the CONSULTANT may, after giving seven (7) days' written notice to the OWNER,
suspend services under this Agreement until the CONSULTANT has been paid in full all
amounts due for services, expenses, and charges, provided, however, nothing herein shall
require the OWNER to pay the late charge of one percent (1%) set forth herein if the
OWNER reasonably determines that the work is unsatisfactory, in accordance with this
Article 5, "Compensation."
ARTICLE 6
OBSERVATION AND REVIEW OF THE WORK
The CONSULTANT will exercise reasonable care and due diligence in discovering and
promptly reporting to the OWNER any defects or deficiencies in the work of the
CONSULTANT or any subcontractors or subconsultants.
ARTICLE 7
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All documents prepared or furnished by the CONSULTANT (and CONSULTANT's
subcontractors or subconsultants) pursuant to this Agreement are instruments of service, and
shall become the property of the OWNER upon the termination of this Agreement. The
CONSULTANT is entitled to retain copies of all such documents. The documents prepared and
furnished by the CONSULTANT are intended only to be applicable to this Project, and
OWNER's use of these documents in other projects shall be at OWNER's sole risk and expense.
In the event the OWNER uses any of the information or materials developed pursuant to this
Agreement in another project or for other purposes than specified herein, CONSULTANT is
released from any and all liability relating to their use in that project.
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ARTICLE 8
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONSULTANT shall provide services to OWNER as an independent contractor, not as
an employee of the OWNER. CONSULTANT shall not have or claim any right arising from
employee status.
ARTICLE 9
INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
The CONSULTANT shall indemnify and save and hold harmless the OWNER and its
officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all liability, claims, demands, damages,
losses, and expenses, including, but not limited to court costs and reasonable attorney fees
incurred by the OWNER, and including, without limitation, damages for bodily and personal
injury, death and property damage, resulting from the negligent acts or omissions of the
CONSULTANT or its officers, shareholders, agents, or employees in the execution, operation, or
performance of this Agreement.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a liability to any person who is not
a party to this Agreement, and nothing herein shall waive any of the parties' defenses, both at
law or equity, to any claim, cause of action, or litigation filed by anyone not a party to this
Agreement, including the defense of governmental immunity, which defenses are hereby
expressly reserved.
ARTICLE 10
INSURANCE
During the performance of the services under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall
maintain the following insurance with an insurance company licensed to do business in the State
of Texas by the State Insurance Commission or any successor agency that has a rating with Best
Rate Carriers of at least an A- or above:
A. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with bodily injury limits of not less than
$500,000 for each occurrence and not less than $500,000 in the aggregate, and with
property damage limits of not less than $100,000 for each occurrence and not less than
$100,000 in the aggregate.
B. Automobile Liability Insurance with bodily injury limits of not less than $500,000 for
each person and not less than $500,000 for each accident, and with property damage
limits of not less than $100,000 for each accident.
C. Worker's Compensation Insurance in accordance with statutory requirements, and
Employers' Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $100,000 for each accident.
D. Professional Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 annual aggregate.
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E. The CONSULTANT shall furnish insurance certificates or insurance policies at the
OWNER's request to evidence such coverages. The insurance policies shall name the
OWNER as an additional insured on all such policies other than professional liability,
and shall contain a provision that such insurance shall not be canceled or modified
without thirty (30) days' prior written notice to OWNER and CONSULTANT. In such
event, the CONSULTANT shall, prior to the effective date of the change or cancellation,
serve substitute policies furnishing the same coverage.
ARTICLE 11
ARBITRATION AND ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The parties may agree to settle any disputes under this Agreement by submitting the
dispute to arbitration or other means of alternate dispute resolution, such as mediation. No
arbitration or alternate dispute resolution arising out of or relating to this Agreement, involving
one party's disagreement, may include the other party to the disagreement without the other's
approval.
ARTICLE 12
TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, either party may terminate by
giving thirty (30) days' advance written notice to the other party.
B. This Agreement may be terminated in whole or in part in the event of either party
substantially failing to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement. No such termination
will be affected unless the other party is given (1) written notice (delivered by certified
mail, return receipt requested) of intent to terminate and setting forth the reasons
specifying the non-performance, and not less than thirty (30) calendar days to cure the
failure; and (2) an opportunity for consultation with the terminating party prior to
termination.
C. If the Agreement is terminated prior to completion of the services to be provided
hereunder, CONSULTANT shall immediately cease all services and shall render a final
bill for services to the OWNER within thirty (30) days after the date of termination. The
OWNER shall pay CONSULTANT for all services properly rendered and satisfactorily
performed and for reimbursable expenses to termination incurred prior to the date of
termination, in accordance with Article 5 "Compensation." Should the OWNER
subsequently contract with a new consultant for the continuation of services on the
Project, CONSULTANT shall cooperate in providing information. The CONSULTANT
shall turn over all documents prepared or furnished by CONSULTANT pursuant to this
Agreement to the OWNER on or before the date of termination, but may maintain copies
of such documents for its use.
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ARTICLE 13
RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES
Approval by the OWNER shall not constitute, nor be deemed a release of the
responsibility and liability of the CONSULTANT, its employees, associates, agents,
subcontractors, and subconsultants for the accuracy and competency of their designs or other
work; nor shall such approval be deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility by the
OWNER for any defect in the design or other work prepared by the CONSULTANT, its
employees, subcontractors, agents, and consultants.
ARTICLE 14
NOTICES
All notices, communications, and reports required or permitted under this Agreement
shall be personally delivered, sent via facsimile at the fax nos. below, or mailed to the respective
parties by depositing same in the United States mail to the address shown below, certified mail,
return receipt requested, unless otherwise specified herein. Mailed notices shall be deemed
communicated as of three (3) days after mailing. Faxed notices shall be deemed communicated
on the date of the fax so long as a written confirmation of the fax is received:
To CONSULTANT:
RTKL Associates Inc.
Paris M. Rutherford, Vice President
1717 Pacific Ave.
Dallas, Texas, 75201
Fax No. 214-871-7023
To OWNER:
City of Denton
City Manager
215 East McKinney
Denton, Texas 76201
Fax No. 940-349-8596
All notices shall be deemed effective upon receipt by the party to whom such notice is
given, or within three (3) days after mailing.
ARTICLE 15
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, consisting of nine pages and two exhibits, constitutes the complete and
final expression of the agreement of the parties, and is intended as a complete and exclusive
statement of the terms of their agreements, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous offers,
promises, representations, negotiations, discussions, communications, and agreements which
may have been made in connection with the subject matter hereof.
ARTICLE 16
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is found or deemed by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, it shall be considered severable from the remainder of
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this Agreement and shall not cause the remainder to be invalid or unenforceable. In such event,
the parties shall reform this Agreement to replace such stricken provision with a valid and
enforceable provision which comes as close as possible to expressing the intention of the stricken
provision.
ARTICLE 17
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The CONSULTANT shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules,
regulations, and ordinances applicable to the work covered hereunder as they may now read or
hereinafter be amended.
ARTICLE 18
DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
In performing the services required hereunder, the CONSULTANT shall not discriminate
against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, or
physical handicap.
ARTICLE 19
PERSONNEL
A. The CONSULTANT represents that it has or will secure, at its own expense, all
personnel required to perform all the services required under this Agreement. Such
personnel shall not be employees or officers of, or have any contractual relations with the
OWNER. CONSULTANT shall inform the OWNER of any conflict of interest or
potential conflict of interest that may arise during the term of this Agreement.
B. All services required hereunder will be performed by the CONSULTANT or under its
supervision. All personnel engaged in work shall be qualified, and shall be authorized
and permitted under state and local laws to perform such services.
ARTICLE 20
ASSIGNABILITY
The CONSULTANT shall not assign any interest in this Agreement, and shall not
transfer any interest in this Agreement (whether by assignment, novation, or otherwise) without
the prior written consent of the OWNER.
ARTICLE 21
MODIFICATION
No waiver or modification of this Agreement or of any covenant, condition, or limitation
herein contained shall be valid unless in writing and duly executed by the party to be charged
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therewith, and no evidence of any waiver or modification shall be offered or received in evidence
in any proceeding arising between the parties hereto out of or affecting this Agreement, or the
rights or obligations of the parties hereunder, and unless such waiver or modification is in
writing and duly executed; and the parties further agree that the provisions of this section will not
be waived unless as set forth herein.
ARTICLE 22
MISCELLANEOUS
A. The following exhibits are attached to and made a part of this Agreement: Exhibit "A",
the Proposal and Exhibit `B", the Hourly Rates.
B. CONSULTANT agrees that OWNER shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after
the final payment under this Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any
directly pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of the CONSULTANT
involving transactions relating to this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees that OWNER
shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary CONSULTANT facilities
and shall be provided adequate and appropriate working space in order to conduct audits
in compliance with this section. OWNER shall give CONSULTANT reasonable advance
notice of intended audits.
C. Venue of any suit or cause of action under this Agreement shall lie exclusively in Denton
County, Texas. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Texas.
D. For the purpose of this Agreement, the key persons who will perform most of the work
hereunder shall be Paris Rutherford, Paul Shaw, Erich Dohrer, Patrick Kennedy, Larry
Byars, Karen Koerth, and Alex Lo. However, nothing herein shall limit CONSULTANT
from using other qualified and competent members of its firm to perform the services
required herein.
E. CONSULTANT shall commence, carry on, and complete any and all projects with all
applicable dispatch, in a sound, economical, and efficient manner and in accordance with
the provisions hereof. In accomplishing the projects, CONSULTANT shall take such
steps as are appropriate to ensure that the work involved is properly coordinated with
related work being carried on by the OWNER.
F. The OWNER shall assist the CONSULTANT by placing at the CONSULTANT's
disposal all available information pertinent to the Project, including previous reports, any
other data relative to the Project, and arranging for the access thereto, and make all
provisions for the CONSULTANT to enter in or upon public and private property as
required for the CONSULTANT to perform services under this Agreement.
G. The captions of this Agreement are for informational purposes only, and shall not in any
way affect the substantive terms or conditions of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS HEREOF, the City of Denton, Texas has caused this Agreement to be
executed by its duly authorized City Manager, and CONSULTANT has executed this Agreement
throug its duly authorized undersigned officer to be effective the �a day of
2005.
CITY OF D ON, TEXAS
MICHAEL A. COND
CITY MANAGER
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BYC\
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
HERBERT L. PROUTY TIT ATTORNEY
BY:
RTKL ASSOCIATES INC.
BY:a. J'a.
10
Paris M. Rutherfor , IV, AICP
Vice President
WITNESS:
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Exhibit "A"
The "Proposal"
February 1, 2005
Mr. Mite Conduff
City Manager
City of Denton
2%E, Mckinney
Denton, Texas 7620f
1%
Re: Downtown Kedaveiopmdxrttmplarrrenlatlon Plan
Dear Mike:
1 enjoyed our meeting with Mayor Brock last week and am pleased by the chance to work w IIh the City of Denton on
the continued reinvigoration of Its downtown area.. As such, RTXL Associates Inc. is pleased to submit tie proposal to
provide the City of Denton with professional planning ear loas tow cis the creation of an redevelopment
Imphomentation action plan for the downtown area. As rowstad, we have prepared the following scope of servl as,
schedule outline, and fee stnlctureforthe City s consideration,
SC0PE0FSERWOES.
We have Iternlzed a potential scope of satvlces by phase. As you will find we sea our working reiationship as being
one based on a partnership of developing creative Ideas with you and relevant stakeholders. • NOW to the success of
this effort will be the consensus agreement of products produced and approved next steps at the end of each phase.
PNASEONE: PROJECTINMION'(ONEWM)
TASKf.f: DATASASEPWAMTION
Using Information provided by the City, the RTKL Team will assemble a database for our planning purposes. The
Intommatlon we are requesting the City provide us with Is as follows:
• ' DoWled dscusslon and analysis on the results of the Citjwa current downtown plan document
• Previous related market dernendand economic pro)ections
• Sludy area survey to Include Property lines, existing and proposed building footprints, existing orb finest and
pdmary utilities end related aaeaments/dghts of way
• Review of I.Ooal development sa Nty as well es current projects, Wine and compafldon
• Llat of Incentives used to faalitate development (e,g., land wr tedowns, Tex Increment Financing (TIF), tax
abatement, eto.
• Copy of City's budget
• Assessor's date for properties within the attxty area (e.g., ownership, property owner ackhm a, parcel size,
improvement etze, value, eta)
• Irifomtation related to upcoming transit Irrprovernents,
• Available Information related to area land values
+ Available real estate tax data
• Current and future development projects In the study area
• Traffic and transportation plans effecting the study area
• Description of any community service programs
• E:daUngand proposed land Lmeand zoning
• Summary of hlatodcai or arctidecluraily significant structures In the study area
• Adel photography (planometflc)
• All appropriate public poloy statements effecting the study area, and
• A fist of the ataiteheldere in the study area (business and oommuriy leaders, advocacy groups, county, state, and
local goverment agencies, polandal tocal.bulidersidevelopers, etc.)
TASK 1.2: INn1AIM MEEnNaS
Once we have received the materiel oullined abovs, the RTKL Team will hold an orientation meeting with City Staff to
set parameters for the study, In addillon, riembers of the RTKL Team will visit Denton to visit with key stakeholders to
gafharlMormation relevant to our planning efforts. It Is Intended that during this time wowill review related past efforts,
turtheraoqualnt ourselves with the study area, discuss and agree upon formal communkretions and products, and gain
a deeper understanding of the City& goals and prioddes.
Pt%Wwo: PRorRommoAwn MALYsis(TwoWEElrs)
TASK2.1: PKnicALAKALYsis
The RTKL Team will quickly review the Guys existing downtown plan and the assembled database to evaluate the
opportunities and con Wnts for specific catalyst projects. This analysis will provide the planning motivation/rationale
forthe conceptual planting lotollow. Issues to be addressed Include;
Existing land use patterns, tenant types, overall building condition and resulting area Idenfiv,
Existing zoning and other regulatory legislation and resulting effects on development pafleins;
Regional and local trafficAransportation framework and land use Integration;
• Centers of activity, employment, and community;
• Linkages to UNT and ogarlmportant elements outside the study area;
• Condition of the public realm, etc.
TASK2.2: MAAw ANALYsis .
The RTKL Team will perform a market analysis to determine the market potential (priding, absorption Income
expectations) for the selected land uses. Tasks card Include!
1. Determine the competitive market area (bade area) for each of the specific land uses Identified in the previous
phase.
2. Identify the competitive supply of these land u"s (and product types) within the market areas. Additionally, we will
research the historical performance of the competitive supply and implicafions-tor development WWn the subjed
atuciv Brea
3, Estimate the demand potential In the market area for each of the selected land uses through demographic and
economic modeling and by assessing the competitive position of downtown Denton In the context of the City and
4. region fall the market potential for each of the project elements addressing amount (SF, units, eto.), market
orientation, pricing (rents, sales), and absorption periods. For retail, for example, wewill Mendyths type of
potential retail stores and tenants, market orientation and Nche, type of goods! services to target, potential
retailers,eto. We will also define food and beverage and entertainment opportunities.
Product A report that summarizes the andngs of Wards snelysie with reoommer"onsfor land use
targets, siring, and phasing as they relate to projed-erred programs for potentlel catalyst
day Wnents.These program recommendations end variables would be Integrated Into the vision
and land planning efforts of RTKL.
PHASE THREE: CONCEPTUAL PLANNING (TWO WMKs)
Task 3.1—Transk.Oriented Masterpianning and Cahtyst Projad Concepts
The RTKL Team will build upon and refine the exlstino downtown plan vision and prepare a conceptual implementation
masteom for davMoo n that illustrates the markeW aced program, goals and objectives, Verona and preferences, etc.
generated In the previous phase. ThIs process Is not Intended to crsate anew downtown plan, but to refine itto redact
spedfic thoughts related to the Implementation of Individual projects taking advantage of the planned transportation
improvements In the downtown area. This matedal will be prepared as poster -sized drawings at a scale suitable for
public presentation and PowerPoint Indusion. Thase piano will be prepared to address such Issues as:
• Overall tend use and key bulldog reidonships
• Local and regional transportation system dynamics and Interface
• Amenity, open space and landscepastreetscape opportunity zones
• Up to 6 Catalyst prajaot concepts,
• Development progrem,and
• Community Identity objective
• Consistency with existing pollutes (corrWrehanslve or master plans, downtovm plan, etc.)
• Fiscal impact
Task 3,2- City Stall Review of Planning Concepts
The RTKL Team will prasent the conceptual planning Ideas to City Staff forits review and comment It Is Intended that
this worksession will provide staff the opportunity to have input leading to the refinement of the planning Don* and
epsoffio catalyst projects prior to a more formal IevleW and retirement process.
PNASEFOUR: REWNEOPLANNINO(FOURWESM)
Task 4.1— Refined Implementation Masterptan
The RTKL Team will analyze the Ideas and recommendations generated In the p wAous tasks and develop a preferred
concept plan with a nigher level of refinement then that of the previous concept The documentation produced will
Induda:
• Illush*m masterplan showing building massing, generallzed landscape and amenity areas, street
framework, and pdmaty open space concepts.
• Land use meelerplan of proposed district uses
• Three catalyatprojeot concepts plane with general program and approach
• Developmentyleld by location and use
• Publiclmreslmentleverage
Task 4.2- Refined Opinion of Probable Cost
In order for Leland to make an Informed analysis (am Task 5.2) of the specific cetatystprojecte presented in the
previous took, the RTKL Team will prepare a an opinion of aostfor the improvements associated with each catalyst
project Thews costs are based on currant value and should be used for general budgeting purposes only. Theywill
follow the earns format developed In the prioroost analysis.
Task 4.3 — Catalyst Project Analysts
The RTKL Team will focus on the three catalyst projects Identified In the previous tasks, and together with the City
teoiunicai staff focus on the follomwing:
1. Identify spedfio sites or bindings necessary fordevelopxnem and adaptive reuse.
2. Detail select projeot characteristics.
3. Forecast the specific financial performance of each pxojecL
4. Provide.input on the financial return of each Inducing internal rate of return, disouhaded cash flow.
5. Develop alternative scenarloa I sonaltivity analyses that showfinandal performance under different assumption,
Task 4.4— Staff Consensus Meeting
RTKL will meet with City stag to present the preferred alterative and cost matrix It Is Intended this meeting will
provide staff with the opportunity to make subtle nefinernents to this Information prior to the formal review process In the
following task. This task Involves one plan Iteration due to staff comments.
Task 4.5 — Stakeholder Group Review
RTKL w111 present the preferred alternative documents to a Council appointed Stakeholder Group. This presentation
will recount the process performed to data, focusing on the refinements made leading to the preferred planning
approach, It is Intended this presentation will provide the stakeholder group the opportunity to review and approve
(with minormodfication if necessary) the overall direction, and to decide upon a prioritized Hating of the catalyst project
concepts. It is assumed both task 4.4 and 4.5 (combined) allows for one plan Iteration due to the cdeotivs
commentary.
Piwt FIVE: IuPLEMEwrATm PLANmNo (FOUR WEaKS)
Task 5.1— Illustrative Planning Documents
The RTKL Team will refine the planning documents to reflect the ideas and recommendations generated in the
previous Phase. The final planning documents will include:
• Illustrative masterplan showing building massing, generalized landsaaps and amenity areas, street
framework, and primary open space concepts.
• land use masterplan of proposed district uses
• Three catalyst project concept Pans with program and approach
• Three street -level artiat renderings focusing on each catalyst project
One overall binds We rendering of the improved downtown
• Developmentyleld by location and use
Task 6.2-6•Year Implementation Acton Plan
This element of work will include the following tasks focused on a clear implementation strategy;
i. Review the programming of the masterplan and determine likely redevelopment tools and financing techniques,
including recommendations on how to enhance existing programs.
2. Prepare recommendationsooncemingchrorakgyandtimingforthethreecatalystpro)eota
3. Retina the cetalyat project andysla (after review) to include Ilk* markeNbased cash flow charaotodatos of these
three catalyst projects Including development costs, property sales or lease structures, and operating shames as
appropriate. Using cost data provided by the City, pertinent private investment characteristics Wald be
calculated such as the Internal rate of return (IRR), and Identify the gap that publlo financing and Incentives would
twee to till This WI) show how to use funding mechanisms and pubticlxivato financing and partnering
approaches.
4. Estimate the likely facet benefits of the three catalyst projects on local government entilles In terms of property
taxes, setae taxes, "or o0er relevant revenue sources. Provide a cost / benefit analysle based on the
assumption that the Identified gap Is filledwith puNla funds Including payback period for pubic Investment and
ratio of private dolara leveraged per public dollar invested, Based on the preceding analysts of financial
resources, provide recommendations concerning the most appropriate souses to 11 the gape.
6. Working closely with City stew, create a financial Implementation plan that identifies specilc tasks for public and
private seatoren0ties bywhich to acfdeve thevldon over the nod fnreyam. This would Involve two elements:
• Public infrastructure
• Priority Public/ Private Ventures
• Legislative! Regulatory Changes (designroodalWatc, identified by City Stat)
• Rnarldal Incentives
• Marketing
This would Include a list and critical analysis of existing and new sources of funds and financing for the public and
private sectors in developing now and revitalized land uses and improvements associated vdth the catalyst
projects.
Task 6.3— Mdal Report .
The RTKL Team wdti assemble a final report detalling the planning process undertaken: documenting the results of the
stakeholder Input and describing the final Ideas generated in the planning process We will focus on the
Implementation action plan, and will dearly detali the slope necessary to execute the catelystprojects. All graphic and
written documentation prepared dudng the project will be Inoluded In the report, and special care will be taken In the
omanizalon of the document to highlight the final planning documents. TMs report will be generated Inoue odginat &6
x 11' cola booklet and will be delivered In digital form as an Adobe PDF format and Quads Its, on a CD (a). Maps or
Exhibits will be provided on CD In a ,JPG format,
COMPENSA7/01VAND SCHEDULE
The RTKL Team Is obte to perform the work descr bed In phases cue through five listed abovefor the following lump
sum fees. This fee structure Is Inclusive of expenses related to the execution of the specific tasks detailed In those five
phases of work. Anywak or expenses performed beyond those specific tasks shall beat the request and approval of
the Cityof Denton and shall be performed under separate contracted agreement.
Phase TtWna Budoet
Phase 1. Project Inlgallon 1 Week i 71000
Task Fee Breek
Task 1.1 Database Preparation
RTKL-
$ 2,000
Leland:
$ 2,000
Task 1.2 Initiation Meetings RTKL:
S %000
Leland:
$ 2,000
Phass2.
StudyAreaAnalysls 2Weeks
$26,000
Task FL.ee8re®kdown:
Task 2.1 Physical Analysis
RTKL:
$ 7,00D
Task U Market Analysis
Leland
$19,000
Phase 3.
Conceptual Planning 3 Weeks
$17,000
Task Fee BWNM:
Task 3.1 Conceptual Masterplan
RTKL:
S1s,000
Task 3.3 Staff Raview Meeting
RTKL-
$ 1,000
Phase 4.
Refined Planning 4 Weeks
$43,500
Task Fee Breakdovm
Task4.1 Refined Implementation Plan RTKL:
$ 9,000
Task 4.2 Coat Matrix
HulaZdlars:
$ 8,000
Task 4.3 Catalyst Project Analysis
RTKL:
$ 61000
Leland:
$10,000
Task 4.4 Staff Consensus
RfK4:
$ 1,00D
Task 4.6 Stakeholder Review RTKL:
$ 6,000
Leland:
$ 3,600
PhaseB,
implementaBonPlanning 4Weeks
$46,000
Task Fee Breakdown:
Task 6.1 Illusha0ve Documents
RTKL':
$25,000
Task 6.2 FlveNear Action Plan
RTKL:
$ 61000
Leland
$t2,000
Task 5.3 Final Report
RTKL:
$ 2,000
TOTAL
14 Weeks
• $136,600
Smakdown of Fee by Consultant:
RTKLAssodateslno.
$
82,DD0
Leland Consalft Group
5
' 6.000
ii
48,600
Hula Zdam
Total
Inc
$
$138,500
Assumptions
• This estimate assumea seven (7) formal meetings with the City 0vougtswt an anticipated wodptmt schedule of
fourteen (14) weeks, Additional meetings, presentation, or extended schedule shell be billed hourly at our
standard hourly rates, No additional services Will be performed wilimt the written approval of the Client
• It is understood that additional services desired outside those specifically defined In Ihis scope of &Woes are not
Included In this contract. Their scope and tees shall be negotiated and managed separately from this oonhaot
• The maa mperadln this cartract are rod ante hmLdeslga-snalvais pumosas oehL.They are not
to be detailed enough for construction drav4ngs to be clreoOy based upon.
BILUNO AND PAYMENT
RTKL's customary pradoe Is to bill on a monthly basis for the work completed In the pdor month. Fes Invcioes will be
based on the actual hours charged In the mordh preceding the Invoice, based on to Standen! Hourly Rate Table by
Classification enclosed.
Compensation for Services and EVenses shall be due and payable within thlrt9 (30) days of the Invdoe date. Invoices
over sixty (60) days will be charged Interest at the First National Bank of Maryland prime rate plus two (2) percent. If
unpaid Invdoeg become more than sixty (60) days overdue, RTKL may, upon seven (7) days written notice to the
Client contact the Client dreciy for payment andt or stop work and paymenlis recelved. In the event of nonpayment
Client shall reimburse RTKLfor any attorney fees Incurred to tolled the unpaid recelvables.
All payments; Inctudng the retainer, may be wired directly to the account of:
COMRACTS
RTKL fees we based
Bank of Amadq N,A
10 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21202 USA
ABA number052001633
Account number 393024%86
Reference: Downtown Denton Planning
review and
TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by elther party at anytime with or without cause by vniften notice. Termination
shall be affective seven (7) days after date of notice. Upon termination, ell Invoices presented by RTKL for whites
and Expenses for periods prior to the date of termination shall become Immedately due and payable. Fallure of the
Client to make payments to RTKL under this Agreement shall be cause for termination. In the wont of a suspension of
Services, RTKL shall have no Itabilty for any damages to Client incurred because of such suspension. Temdnason or
suspension of Services by RTKL shall In no way relieve Client of compensating RTKL for Services performed and
EVenses Incunad to the date of the termination.
AGREEMENT
BMW upon RTKL's successful experience with similar downtown master plans and our familiarity with Issues related
to the North Texas marketplace, we believe we can provide the most creative, flexible, and cost-effective consultant
saMces. From whet we understand to be Clty'a goals for this effort, we are quite excited by this opportunity and look
forward to waking closely with you and your team.
By executing and retuming a copy of this letter, the City of Denton sprees to the terms of this proposal and agrees to
pay RTKL In accordance with those terms staled. If I can supplement this infomnetion or anawer any queellona, please
feel free to contact meat (214) 871a 7.
Sincerely, Accepted by:
RTKL ASSOCIATES INC, CITY OF DENTON
Pads M. Rutherford IV, AICP By
Vice President
TIUe:
lb:dr SEP 24, 2004 TOf MIKE CONDUFF FR: CYNDY NICHOLAS-LEWIS #61633 PAGE! 14/14
Exhibit "B"
Hourly Rates
RTKL ASSOCIATES INC.
Professional Rate Schedule
by Classification
Hourly Rate
Technical Assistant
$ 45.00
Staff
60.00
Senior Staff Architect/Enginear/Planner
75.00
Project Architect/Engineer/Planner
90.00
Senior Project Architect/Engineer/Planner
110.00
Project Manager
125.00
Senior Project Manager
150.00
Vice President
225.00
Senior Vice President
250.00
RECEIVED
FEB - 2 2M
CITY OF DENTON
LEGAL DEPT.
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