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DLZ <br />ENGINEERS • ARCHITECTS • SCIENTISTS <br />PLANNERS • SURVEYORS <br />October 19, 2011 <br />Mr. Phil Byrd <br />Director of Real Estate <br />Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization <br />803 Lincoln Way West <br />South Bend, IN 46616 <br />RE: Eddy Street Corridor, Conceptual Streetscape Study <br />Dear Mr. Byrd: <br />DLZ Indiana, LLC (DLZ) is pleased to submit to you the following letter of agreement for professional services <br />for the above referenced project. Pursuant to our earlier discussion, the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization <br />Organization (NNRO) and South Bend Department of Community & Economic Development have been working <br />together to complete the Eddy Street Corridor Plan. This Corridor Plan was developed for the NNRO by Lakota <br />Group, Inc (document 5/17/08) and included multiple Land Use / Streetscape options within the corridor study <br />boundary. The right -of -way widths and the extent of property redevelopment along the corridor varied among the <br />options presented. <br />PROJECT DESCRIPTION <br />This Project involves streetscape enhancements on North Eddy Street (SR 23) from Campeau Street south to, and <br />including, the East Colfax Avenue intersection (9 city blocks). Prior discussions with Gary Gilot, Public Works <br />Director, City of South Bend, determined that seeking INDOT approval for a center median in Eddy Street would <br />be a lengthy process and recommended the Project be limited to areas outside of the existing curb lines. <br />Therefore, the requested improvements are within (and beyond) the portion of public right -of -way (R/W) <br />occurring outside the street pavement and would include: replacement of curb and ADA compliant sidewalk <br />ramps; replacement of sidewalks with 5 foot width on the west side and multi -use path width (8' -10') on the east <br />side; decorative streetlights that match the adjacent SR 23 project; introduction of tree lawn along the east and <br />west sides of the street; tree plantings where feasible; and replacement of street signs to match Eddy Street <br />Commons, while meeting Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards. <br />It is estimated that a 75 foot R/W section may be required in order to accommodate the requested improvements <br />while maintaining the current roadway width. Therefore, R/W acquisition is anticipated. It is desired that the <br />roadway to have no parking and therefore be designated as four travel lanes. <br />SCOPE OF BASIC SERVICES <br />This Project involves performing a Conceptual Study addressing streetscape and other improvements to the Eddy <br />Street right of way (R/W) including an evaluation of potential Project costs. Study limits will be based on <br />desirable 75 foot R/W width plus affected properties within the limits described above. <br />1. Kick -off Meeting. <br />2. The Study area is within State of Indiana R/W and will require coordination with INDOT. <br />a. Contact INDOT concerning their future plans for roadway (Eddy Street) improvements. <br />2211 East Jefferson Blvd. • South Bend, Indiana 46615 • (574) 236 -4400 • FAX (574) 236 -4471 <br />With Offices Throughout The Midwest <br />www.dlz.com <br />