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