City Council Agenda in Brief
For the July 26, 2017 Meeting of City Council
9.7.1 Award of Contract – Bus Rapid and Conventional Transit Planning, Design and Engineering Services Request for Proposals
*City Council will be asked to approve the contract and award it to HDR Corporation for a total contract amount of $3,052,726.44 (including taxes).
Additional Information
*Enhancements to the current transit system and the implementation of the Bus Rapid Transit system have been identified in the Growth Plan as a high priority moving forward. Effective September 15, 2016, several Growth Plan projects received approval for federal funding support through Phase 1 of the Infrastructure Fund. The combination of City and federal funding brings the total amount of the City’s eligible Infrastructure Fund projects dedicated to infrastructure design to $7.6 million.
*At its May 23, 2017 meeting, City Council approved a recommendation authorizing the Administration to issue three RFPs required for the Infrastructure Fund projects: Bus Rapid and Conventional Transit Planning, Design, and Engineering Services; Transit Village Concept Plans; and Growth Plan Engagement.
*External engineering services are recommended to complete the planning and design of all aspects related to the implementation of the Transit Plan including a Bus Rapid Transit system, as outlined in the Growth Plan Technical Report (Growth Plan).
* A contract awarded to HDR Corporation is recommended for design and engineering services to complete the Bus Rapid and Conventional Transit Planning at a total contract amount of $3,052,726.44 (including taxes).
9.7.2 Rotary Clubs’ Gazebo Project – Rotary Park
*City Council will be asked to approve a request by the five Rotary Clubs of Saskatoon to design, construct, and donate a gazebo for installation in Rotary Park.
Additional Information
* The Rotary Clubs submitted a letter of intent to the City on July 6, 2017, making the proposal as a way to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Rotary Clubs in Saskatoon.
*The estimated cost of the gazebo is $90,000
* Subject to approval, the Rotary Clubs would hold a dedication ceremony in Rotary Park on August 15, 2017, to coincide with a visit from the Rotary International President.
9.11.2 Provincial Disaster Assistance Program
*City Council will be advised that the City of Saskatoon apply to be designated as an Eligible Assistance Area under the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program as a result of the July 10, 2017 storm that brought excessive rain.
Additional Information
*The City has received calls from private property owners who have experienced property damage as a result of flooding caused by excessive amounts of rain resulting from a rainfall which occurred on July 10, 2017.
*To date, the City Solicitor’s Office has received six calls. Also, both the Saskatoon Water and Public Works’ Divisions have received calls from residents.
* It is the Administration’s understanding that damage caused by excessive amounts of rain would qualify under Saskatchewan’s Provincial Disaster Assistance Program. The minimum criterion for a declaration is one claim of $5,000 or several smaller claims totalling $25,000. Based on calls received to date, Saskatoon has met the requirements.
*In order for individual citizens to receive assistance under the provincial program, the City of Saskatoon must be designated an Eligible Assistance Area.