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Council approves RRM contract to develop Howard Park master plan and capital-improvement plan
Summary
Council authorized a professional services agreement with RRM Design Group to prepare a Howard Park master plan and capital-improvement plan, approving the negotiated contract and moving the project forward.
The Island City Council on April 15 authorized the city manager to execute a professional services agreement with RRM Design Group to develop a master plan and capital-improvement plan for Howard Park.
Staff said council earlier authorized negotiations with RRM and that the contract had been reviewed by the city attorney. The council approved the agreement after public comment and a brief council discussion; the vote was 3–2 according to the meeting record.
Why it matters: a master plan will identify park improvements, project priorities and cost estimates that inform budgeting and future grant or capital work.
What the contract covers Staff said the agreement will allow RRM to prepare a master plan and an asset and capital-improvement plan for Howard Park. The firm’s scope and negotiated fee were included in the council packet and were reviewed by the city attorney, staff reported.
Council action and next steps Council approved and authorized execution of the professional services agreement. Staff will work with RRM to begin the master-plan process and return to council with milestones, public-engagement opportunities and project timelines.
Ending note Council members and staff thanked the community members and volunteers who contributed to park projects; RRM will begin work under the authorized contract.
