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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19683 ORD - 03/26/1987AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH THE CONSULTANT FIRM OF ESPEY, HUSTON AND ASSOCIATES, INC., AND BECHTOL, HOFFPAUIR ANPEHRLER, INC. TO PROVIDE A MASTER PLAN FOR THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CAUSEWAY RECREATION AREA; APPROPRIATING $65,000; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a contract with the consultant firm of Espey, Huston and Associates, Inc., and Bechtol, Hoffpauir and Ehrler, Inc. to provide a master plan for the John F. Kennedy Causeway Recreation Area, all as more fully set forth in the contract, a substantial copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, marked Exhibit "A." SECTION 2. That there is hereby appropriated $65,000 from the No. 111 Trust Fund, Project No. 111-243.37. SECTION 3. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy attached, to find and declare an emergency due to the need of executing the abovementioned contract at the earliest practicable date, such finding of an emergency is made and declared requiring suspension of the Charter rule as to consideration and voting upon ordinances or resolutions at three regular meetings so that this ordinance is passed and shall take effect upon as first reading an emergency measure this the ',( day of (uak.h , 19f. ATTEST: ify Secretary MAYOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS APPROVED: 61!. DAY OF 1 a/L 4 j , 19 k7 HAL GEORGE, CITY ATTORNEY By Assistant CityJVjorney 04P.040.01 1 19683 MICROFILMED o) CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS CONTRACT FOR THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CAUSEWAY RECREATION AREA MASTER PLAN STUDY THE STATE OF TEXAS S COUNTY OF NUECES S '/87> The City of Corpus Christi, hereinafter called "City" and Espey, Huston & Associates, Inc., together with Bechtol, Hoffpauir and Ehrler, Inc., engineering and environ- mental consultants hereinafter called "Consultants", agree as follows: That Consultants shall provide a Master Plan for the John F. Kennedy Causeway Recreation Area and hereby agree to perform all necessary tasks and services to assure the successful development of recreational and commercial activities and facilities. The City shall pay Consultants Sixty-five Thousand Dollars ($65,000) -upon approval of the Master Plan by the City of Corpus Christi. Consultants shall perform services as described. I. Land Characterization: Consists of collecting data for the purposes of conducting an essential charac- terization of the proposed study area. This task will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following for the study area; reflected in Exhibit "A", attached, and made a part hereof: o Current physical description and conditions o Environmental/Regulatory restraints relevant to - submerged grass areas - oyster reefs - navigational areas - rookery areas - archaeological concerns - other areas of state/federal concern o Utility service - on site o Access to utilities - water - wastewater - power - gas o Easements, i.e., mineral interest holders (channels and pipelines) utility companies, navigation districts, etc. /87) o Easements, i.e., private use"of'pieiis» channels, structures o Leases, i.e., vendors, bait camp operators, marinas, oil and gas well locations o Federally authorized activities, i.e., Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, spoil disposal areas, highway right-of-ways (state) o Structures (size, type, number, location) o Encroachments o Demography o Surrounding land use characteristics proposed, i.e., Packery Point Project, Texas Riviera, Padre Island Development Corporation, La Concha Expansion, etc. - ` • II. Public, Private & Lessee and Easement Holder Notification: From the data collected under section I., the Consultants will prepare a listing of all parties and interests involved or potentially affected by the subsequent Master Plan Design. Meetings will be held with the City of Corpus Christi, Texas General Land Office and the Consultants to review the listing referenced above, refined such and prepare notification letters. =- - - The purpose of this task will be to: (A) Identify key representatives from each "interest holder group" in the study (B) Provide notification to each representative as to the intended scope of work. (C) Obtain relevant "land interest" documents and data to accurately ascertain property rights and authorized activities. (D) Insure proper and timely coordination of interested parties in conjunction with the Master Plan Design. Data Analysis: After the Consultants complete the data collection and land characterization effort described under Section I, they will then analyze this information and prepare land - use maps. This will be aerial photographs with a series of overlays depicting current use, utilities, regulatory restraints, sensitive areas, etc. From this task, the following will be derived: - -2- o Baseline land inventory o Environmental/Regulatory restraints analysis o Utility locations o Guidance for various land -use options for the Piaster Plan o Predictability for future State and City -related use o Accountability for State and City decisions o Cost-effective planning o Flexible data base Iv. Revenue Analysis: /87) This task will focus on data collected from Sections I and II to analyze monetary impacts and restraints on state revenues, existing public/private partnerships, vendor contracts, and leases. First, Consultants will provide a comprehensive review of all such documents and arrangements that provide revenue to the State of Texas, Nueces County, and the City of Corpus Christi within, and if needed, adjacent to the project site. Second, this review will compare current and projected economic conditions with lessee and vendor monetary contractual arrangements. Finally, this information will be integrated into the various scenarios developed in the Master Plan as such would purport to affect revenues. During task numbers delineated in Section V and VI, a revenue analysis will again be conducted and integrated into the master Plan to ensure the maximization of monies expected to be derived from proposed vendor contracts, leases, and public/private partnerships. The Consultants have the ability to conduct complete analysis of population trends including historical growth or decline by various population components, proposed large-scale developments in the vicinity, changes in demographic characteristics, population movements and changes in area distribution and socioeconomic characteristics. Using this analysis, economic conditions can be forecasted for the area by using computerized methodologies to isolate trends for various activities such as public/private partnership, vendor activities, and leases within the study area. All of this information will be used in development of the Master Plan relevant to economic returns from compatible activities. Finally, a study of the relation between amenity values and submerged land uses will be conducted. The study will correlate pairs of uses: the value of a use with an amenity will be paired with the value of that same use without an amenity. The correlation study will validate amenity percentage and will determine the value of an amenity to particular uses. The consultant will utilize the General Land Office Submerged Land formula (RF = Q x AFMV x V x ROR) and develop supporting documentation by examining 4 to 6 components each for 2 amenity categories to aid in the validation of this process. The amenity categories involved in the effort are: (1) Waterfront property adjacent to a channel and (2) Waterfront property with a pier in support of a commercial establishment. This effort will result. in documentation for determining submerged land amenity values for adjacent waterfront property amenity values. -3- V. Recreation Activities Study: /87) Existing and future,recreational activities of the area for local and tourist usage will be the basis for the research and analysis needed to form design and planning objectives for the area pursuant to this task. This problem presented is one of land use compatibility: will the proposed and existing commercial development, in conjunction with existing and proposed recre- ational developments on the John F. Kennedy Causeway, generate immediate effects, such as traffic noise, and visual impacts, which are likely to create unacceptable conditions for the continued economic development of the Causeway Corridor. The City of Corpus Christi's mandate further indicates that the question of land use compati- bility should be addressed in the context of the broader economic and environmental effects of°multiple use (commercial -and recreational)'as compared with single (recre- ationalonly) use of the Causeway Corridor. -Consultants shall consider and respond to needs :and concerns _expressed by the .State Department of Highways and Public Transportation concerning the highway facility. .,. Because of .the complexity and speculative nature of the long-term economic and environmental effects of multiple use, this study will focus on more immediate, quantifiable.effects of specific proposed .and existing developments. In support of the ultimate findings and recommendations of the study, however,..the more subjective long-term issues of land compatibility, including the "highest and best use" of the proposed and existing recreational and/or commercial sites, will also be addressed. VI. Master Plan Development: Consultants shall produce a 'phased Master Plan of the Causeway Corridor which will identify -and recommend approaches to resolve.conflioting jurisdictional issues __ ''and provide the -necessary planning -guidelines to assure -the successful development of recreational and commercial activities and facilities. This will be presented in a form compatible with existing and proposed commercial and recreational- activities throughout the Causeway Corridor. Following the land use compatibility analysis the Consultant Team will establish a range of probable development scenarios and standards that will be acceptable to the cumulative levels of development calculated and proposed for the Master Plan. The Master Plan also reviews the results of the compatibility and economic analysis in light of broader. planning issues, such as highest and best use, aesthetics (land- scaping), user perceptions and secondary development. The Plan concludes with a summary of findings;`graphic displays and an Implementation Plan augmented by a series of recommendations necessary for a timely implementation. Further, due to the Consultants' existing knowledge of the area, users, lessees contractual arrangements with the State and City and overlapping jurisdictions, it can already be acknowledged that proper management and implementation ensuring maximum monetary return can best be achieved through a "Master Lessee" concept. It is understood that City and the Texas General Land Office will serve as Co -administrators of such a Master Lease. This concept will be a guiding factor•throughout all phases of the project concluding in the recommendations and plan design of Section VI. -4- VII. Purchased Services and Photography: (87) Consultant shall provide the necessary photographic work required to identify existing resources and land -use needs. The photography shall include overlays depicting current use, utilities, regulatory restraints and sensitive areas. VIII. Additional Services: In addition to the basic planning program previously described, Consultants shall provide supplemental information as required, including but not limited to: atten- dance at monthly review meetings in Corpus Christi with the City Staff and re- presentatives of the Texas General Land Office and the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation; presentation of the preliminary plan to the Park and Recreation Board and the City Council; the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation, and the Texas General Land Office; attendance at public meetings and revision of initial studies as necessary; design of facilities, structures, or printing of master plan reports. Consultants shall provide thirty (30) copies of reports to City. Any copies over thirty (30) will be billed to City at cost value. IX. TERM: Consultants shall complete all work under this contract within six (6) months upon execution of contract, and in accordance with the following schedule for delivery of documents to City: Section I and III, Section II, Section IV, Section V, and Section VI. X. Fee For Basic Services: The fee for performing the Basic Planning Services will be as follows: The City will pay the Consultants a maximum of Sixty Five Thousand Dollars ($65,000) providing for all services in this contract as depicted in Attachment 1, attached, and made a part hereof. This fee will be full and total compensation for all services outlined in this Contract including additional work which may be added by change order to existing contracted work provided that change order is in keeping with the original scope of work and is normal and incidental to the types of services proposed. XI. Partial Payments: Consultants shall file with the Park and Recreation Department monthly and on completion of each document called for in Section XV, reports of money and man-hours expended by the Consultants relative to this contract. Upon submission of said documents and/or progress reports 1-6, approved by City, consultants may request partial payment and City shall make partial payments in accordance with the following schedule: -5- Section I, III Section II _ Section IV Section V Section VI >z General Provisions: $14,600 2,000 9,000 17,000 22,400 _. XII. , /87) (1) Consultants will not on the grounds of age, handicap, sex, race, color or national origin, discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons in any manner. (2).. The Consultants agree to._refrain from any unlawful employment practices as .to comply.with all lawfully adopted regulations relating thereto.= - (3) Consultants agree to indemnify and forever save harmless the City, its.officers, _agents, and employees for any and all.. lawsuits, claims, damages, -liabilities, losses, and expenses.(including-court costs, attorneys fee,_and expert .witness fees) for or_ on account 'of any_ injury to .any person, or death at any time resulting from such injury, or damage to or in connection with any activity by Consultants, its agents, employees, or independent contractors pursuant to this Agreement. XIII. Termination of Contract: The City may, at any time, with or without cause, terminate this contract upon prior written notice to Consultants at the address of record. In the event, the Consult- ants shall be compensated for his services on all stages authorized as follows: (A) If termination occurs prior to the final completion and approval of the Master •Plan, the_Consultants shall be paid a reasonable compensation for the services actually rendered in proportion to the amount of work done. (8) The foregoing shall not be construed to require the City to compensate the Consultant for any services not performed in a proper professional manner suitable for use of the Master' Plan contemplated by the •parties to this Contract. XIV. Consultants' Liability: Acceptance and approval of the final plan by the City shall not constitute nor be deemed a release of the responsibility and liability of the Consultants, its em- ployees, associates, agents and consultants, for the accuracy and competence of their designs, working drawings, and specifications or other documents and work,'nor shall such approval be deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility by the City for any defect in designs, working drawings,. and specifications. or .other, documents prepared by the Consultants, its employees, subcontractors, agents and consultants. -6- XV. Submittal of Documents: /87) Consultants shall furnish individual reports to City of Section I and III, Section II, Section IV, Section V, and Section VI in said order, upon completion of the respective studies. Within fourteen (14) days of the execution of this contract, Consultant shall submit a time schedule for submittal of said sections reports. XVI. Ownership of Documents: Upon completion of the plan the Consultants shall furnish to the City, in a suitable container for City's Ownership, tracing or mylar design drawings, together with a correct and legible set of specifications; not to be reproduced by Consultant unless approved by City. Master Plan may be used as a Marketing Document by Consultants. XVII. Assignability: Consultants shall not assign, transfer or delegate any obligations or duties in this Contract to any other person without the prior written consent of the City, except for routine duties delegated to personnel of the Consultants' Staff. If Consultants is a partnership, in the event of the termination of the partnership, this Contract shall insure to the individual benefit of such partner or partners as the City may designate. No part of the Consultants' fee may be assigned in advance of receipt by the Consultant without written consent of the City. XVIII. Technical Assistance and Consultations: The City shall not pay the fees of expert or technical assistance and consultants. Consultants shall be responsible for any such technical assistance and consultations. XIX. Disclosure of Interests: Consultants further agree, in compliance with City of Corpus Christi Ordinance No. 17112, to complete, as part of this Contract, the Disclosure of Interests form attached hereto. EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE, each of which shall be considered an original, this day of , 19 ATTEST: CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS By City Secretary Craig A. McDowell, City Manager -7- APP OVED:i -- day 191s--7 Cf.( Ym City Attorn . - cA . 1.1 For Espey, Huston & Assoc., Inc. - Everett Owen, Vice President -8- For Bechtol, Hoffpa 7r & Ehrler, Inc. Leonard Ehrler, Jr. President Exhibit ATTACHMENT The boundary of the study area begins at an upland area that consists of both city and county property on either side of South Padre Island at the entrance to the JFK Causeway then continues 3000 feet either side of the centerline of South Padre Island Drive going east from Flour Bluff. The study area continues to the Intracoastal Waterway to land fall. The boundary of the study area at that point follows the ROW of Park Road 22 south to the intersection of Access Road No. 4 where the boundary runs east to the water's edge. The boundary then turns north to include a strip of Gulf land between the seawall and the water's edge up to Packery Channel. At this point the boundary turns westward to Park Roads 22 and 53 intersection and northward up Packery Channel around Nueces County Park ending at Park Road 22 ROW and the eastern edge of the JFK Causeway. JFK CAUSEWAY STUDY BOUNDARY Exhibi. Ouf Parcels _ Sfudy Boundary ATTACHMENT 1 I. Land Characterization EH&A Staff Hourly Projected Level _Rate Hours Total $ Sr. Staff II 80.00 40 3,200 Technician 33.00 156 5,148 Drafting 23.00 10 230 Clerical 23.00 75 1,725 Misc. Costs -- -- 297 Subtotal: $10,600 II. Public, Private & Lessee and Easement Holder Notification Sr. Staff II 80.00 8 640 Technician 33.00 38 1,254 Clerical 23.00 3 69 Misc. Costs -- -- 37 Subtotal: $ 2,000 III. Data Analysis Sr. Staff II 80.00 2 160 Technician 33.00 72 2,376 Clerical 23.00 4 92 Drafting 23.00 48 1,104 Misc. Costs -- -- 268 Subtotal: $ 4,000 IV. Revenue Analysis Sr. Staff II• 80.00 4 320 Sr. Staff I 65.00 120 7,800 Technician 33.00 16 528 Clerical 23.00 8 184 Misc. Costs -- -- 168 Subtotal: $ 9,000 ATTACHMENT 1 PAGE 2 V. Recreation Activities Study BH&E Staff Hourly Projected Level Rate Hours Total $ Principals 90.00 78 7,020 Landscape Arch. 45.00 93 4,185 Draftsmen 22.50 115 2,587.50 Sec./Clerical 18.50 115 2,127.50 Misc. Costs -- -- 1,080 Subtotal: $17,000.00 VI. Master Plan Development Principals 90.00 82 7,380 Landscape Arch. 45.00 109 4,905 Draftsmen 22.50 135 3,037.50 Sec./Clerical 18.50 130 2,405 Misc. Costs -- -- _ 2,272.50 Subtotal: $20,000.00 VII. Purchased Services and Photography EH&A Summary Staff Level Subtotal: $ 2,400 TOTAL OF ITEMS I THROUGH VII: $65,000 Projected Hours Total $ Sr. Staff II 54 4,320 Sr. Staff I 120 7,800 Technician 282 9,306 Drafting 58 1,334 Clerical 90 2,070 Misc. Costs 770 Subtotal: $ 25,600 Purchased Services/Photography Subtotal: 2,400 $28,000 ATTACHMENT 1 PAGE 3 BH&E Summary Staff Level Projected Hours Total $ Principals 160 14,400 Landscape Architects 202 • 9,090 Draftsmen 250 5,625 Sec./Clerical 245 4,532.50 Misc. Costs 3,352.50 BH&E Subtotal: $37,000 EH&A Subtotal: $28,000 GRAND TOTAL: $65,000 • QTY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS (City Charter Article IV Section 21) I certify to the City Council that $ 65,000 , the amount required for t ' the contract, agrees nt,,obligation or expenditures contemplated in the above and foregoing ordinance is in the Treasury of the City of Cozpus Christi to the - credit of: Eland No. and Name Park Trust Fund III Project No. 111-243.37 Projectilmne Kennedy Causeway Lease Reserve from which it is proposed to be drawn, and such money is not appropriated for any, other purpose. a <c L3 19� 7" 3/A3/g7 i 6 9 2'. }j FIN 2-55 r Revised 7/31/69. Corpus Christi, Texasn__ n 3 ( day of AV�CLAr--A , 198 17 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance or resolution, an emergency exists requiring suspension of the Charter rule as to consideration and voting upon ordinances or resolutions at three regular meetings; I/we, therefore, request that you suspend said Charter rule and pass this ordinance or resolution finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Respectfully, Respectfully, Council Members MAYOR THE CITY 0 CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS The above ordinance was passerby the following vote: Luther Jones Dr. Jack Best David Berlanga, Sr. Leo Guerrero Joe McComb Frank Mendez Bill Pruet Mary Pat Slavik Linda Strong 99.045.01 19683