DEPARTMENT: Parks
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Amend Contract With HKGi For Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Site Improvement
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 23-444 (September 26, 2023), the 2024 -2028 Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Adopted Budget includes a project to design and construct site developments making Miesville Ravine Park Reserve (MRPR) a better place to serve the adjacent communities; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-091 (February 27, 2024), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized the MRPR Master Plan, which outlines the site improvement plans; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-545 (November 12, 2024), the Board approved to select HKGi to provide professional design services; and
WHEREAS, since December 2024, staff has worked with a design team led by HKGi to progress the design and related review process; and
WHEREAS, staff reviewed the initial concept with tribal partners virtually on February 6, 2025; and
WHEREAS, a public open house was held in person on February 6, 2025, and project materials were published online for public comments; and
WHEREAS, a public and private stakeholder workshop was held in person on February 7, 2025; and
WHEREAS, due to the complicated physical site conditions and the extensive permitting process, an additional service fee of $98,650 is required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes a contract amendment to increase the contract with HKGi by $98,650 to a total $272,595, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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