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City approves $30,000 task order for three-concept planning of Wyedown Boulevard
Summary
The Board approved a task order with Lochmuller Group to develop three conceptual designs and cost estimates for restoring and replanting Wyedown Boulevard after recent storm damage; the city plans public outreach on the concepts and will use feedback to develop construction drawings and FEMA-related scope items.
City Manager Gibson told the Board of Aldermen on July 22 that Lochmuller Group would prepare three conceptual sketches for the Wyedown Boulevard corridor, showing a range of restoration options at different cost levels. The task order is for $30,000 and includes renderings, cost estimates, two staff project meetings and one larger public meeting.
Why it matters: large sections of Wyedown were damaged by a tornado and the city is pursuing public input and a design that will guide repair, replanting and related infrastructure. The city said some components such as irrigation and street lighting are eligible for disaster-recovery (FEMA) reimbursement, while planting costs are generally not FEMA-eligible.
Scope and schedule Lochmuller will deliver three concept options (lower-cost restoration, mid-range and high-range that may include more hardscape and art), cost estimates and attend one public open-house meeting. Staff said the concepts will be posted to engageclayton.com and that the designs will be used to solicit feedback before launching construction design and an RFQ for the landscape architect to prepare final construction drawings. The plan includes assessing irrigation, lighting and hardscape needs.
Board questions and direction Board members asked whether council would preview concepts before public rollout; staff said they can present the concepts to the board first if the board prefers. Staff also said they gave Lochmuller guardrails, including avoiding tree plantings immediately adjacent to curb lines and avoiding permanent mid-street sidewalks that would trigger extensive ADA curb-ramp requirements.
Budget and FEMA Staff said street-lighting and irrigation elements are likely FEMA-reimbursable as part of disaster recovery; replanting and art features typically are not. The task order will be funded from existing recovery and design allocations; staff recommended approval to begin community outreach.
Ending The Board adopted the ordinance (Bill 7078) approving the task order on the day of introduction by unanimous consent; staff will post concepts and schedule the public meeting and follow-up design steps.
