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l^ 6 <z0 Community & Economic Development r 1200 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana 46601 -1830 Phone 574/235 -9371 Fax 574/235 -9021 To: Redevelopment Commission From: David Relos, Economic Development Planner 6311�- Subject: Professional Services Agreement - ADG Century Center: southern & western entry improvements Date: September 27, 2011 In an effort to further enhance the beauty and character of Century Center, the southern entry where patrons enter from the parking lot, and the western main entrance off St. Joseph St, are in need of improvements. Architectural Design Group (ADG) has been very involved with design and construction oversight of many of Century Center's recent improvements, and is familiar with this City asset. The proposal for the south entry is for design work to ultimately arrive at a cost estimate for the work to be completed. Improvements under consideration for this entry point are: parking attendant booth and its concrete island; pedestrian safety dividers; limit vehicle entry points into / out of the parking lot for vehicular and pedestrian safety; new planters, landscaping, lighting, curbs, and entry walkway pavement. Total ADG project design cost for this entry point is $7,000. The proposal for the west entry is for design, construction documentation, and assistance with the bidding and construction phases. Improvements under consideration for this entry point are: removal and installation of new entry doors; entry walkway pavement; lighting; and prep, patch, and paint existing columns and canopy. Total ADG project cost for this entry point is $16,000. Once design features and construction estimates are completed, it is expected project funding will be presented to the Commission for consideration. Funding for this project will be supplemented with $150,000 the Hotel -Motel Tax Board has approved for 2012 for the west entry point improvements. Staff requests approval of these Professional Services Agreements, in a not to exceed amount of $23,000 ($7,000 for the south entry point, and $16,000 for the west entry point). What We Do Today Makes A Difference!