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Council authorizes up to $100,000 for design of South Beach Loop Path improvements
Summary
Council authorized the city manager to execute a task order with Century West Engineering not to exceed $100,000 for engineering and design services to create a bid package for four pathway segments in South Beach.
The Newport City Council authorized the city manager to execute Task Order No. 1 with Century West Engineering for design and engineering of the South Beach Loop Path Improvements Project, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
Anna Eaukea, urban renewal project manager, told the council the task order covers engineering and design work through a bid package and assistance with bidding for four pathway segments recommended in a January feasibility analysis. The authorization follows the council’s earlier approval of a consultants‑of‑record roster from which the task order will be issued.
Why it matters: The work advances design for active‑transportation improvements in South Beach that councilors and residents have prioritized to improve local services without requiring trips over the bridge. Staff said the construction schedule will depend on contractor availability and weather; the design package aims to be complete in time to bid construction by year end.
Motion details: Councilor Hall moved the authorization and Councilor Hickman seconded; the motion carried. The staff report did not specify a construction start date; staff said actual construction timing will depend on award timing and contractor schedules.
Provenance: The item appears in the local contract review board portion of the meeting following approval of a consultants of record roster; supporting comments and the motion are in the transcript.
