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BACKGROUND The primary objective of this project is to develop a Master Plan for proposed improvements to Staples Ranch Community Park based on public input, and review/approval by the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council. To accomplish this task, a project consultant would conduct a series of public and stakeholder meetings to gain consensus regarding the future park improvements. A draft Plan would be developed based on the planned meetings, with refinements and revisions made until consensus is reached. The consultant's work would follow the direction of the City's Director of Parks and Community Services. A minimum of three (3) public meetings are planned, with review of the proposed Master Plan by the Parks and Recreation Commission prior to consideration by the City Council. As a result of the City Council/Planning Commission workshop concerning Staples Ranch on November 8, 2007, the Council directed staff to initiate a park planning process for the proposed 17 acre community park. In order to maintain the aggressive schedule for completion of the Master Plan process (April 2008), the City Manager has approved the attached contract and Scope of Work. Under the City's purchasing regulations, a contract award of this type in excess of $25,000 requires approval or ratification by the City Council. DISCUSSION Staff identified several firms that specialize in Master Plan work of this type; given its previous work for the City, RRM Design Group, Inc., was determined to be the most qualified to provide these professional services. RRM Design Group is the firm which prepared the initial Bernal Community Park Conceptual Plan, and was also retained by MD Fotheringham, Inc., winner of the design competition, to assist with the modified Master Plan for the park. Associates with RRM Design Group possess the unique blend of talent that staff believes would result in a creative and expedient solution for the Staples Ranch Community Park Master Plan. The Scope of Work proposed by RRM Design Group is complete and comprehensive, and the proposed fees are equitable for the work to be provided in a short time frame (approximately 120 days). A copy of the recommended Professional Services Agreement and Scope of Work are attached for the Council's review. ubmitted by: `~'' ~ J es W. Wo Director of Parks and Community Services Attachment: Fiscal Review: Approve by: David P. Culver Nelson Fialho Director of Finance City Manager Proposed Agreement/Scope of Work Page 2 of 2