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City approves professional services agreement for Rock Island Port District master plan
Summary
Council authorized a professional services agreement with CBCS Transcom Inc. to prepare a Rock Island Port District Master Plan and implementation strategy; staff said a kickoff meeting is expected next week and the consultant’s proposal estimated roughly 16 months for completion.
The council on June 9 approved a professional services agreement with CBCS Transcom Inc. to produce a Rock Island Port District Master Plan and Implementation Strategy.
City staff said they expect a kickoff meeting with the consultant soon and noted the consultant’s proposal estimated a timeline of about 16 months for the project, though staff said they will push for a quicker schedule where feasible. The staff presentation emphasized the need for careful stakeholder engagement, particularly with businesses in and around the Sunset Industrial Park and the city-owned barge terminal, to ensure the plan identifies local needs.
Council voted to authorize the city manager to execute the agreement; the roll call shows unanimous approval.
