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Council approves Melton Design Group contract for parks master plan, dissent over cost
Summary
Solvang approved a contract with Melton Design Group to prepare a parks and recreation master plan. The agreement is for $210,825 with a 10% contingency for a total not to exceed $231,910; one councilmember voted no citing cost concerns.
The Solvang City Council voted 4-1 on Feb. 11 to hire Melton Design Group (MDG) to prepare a new Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Parks and Recreation Director Jenny McClurg said seven firms submitted proposals and the selection committee interviewed three finalists. MDG was chosen for perceived best value, citing its Santa Barbara office and the firm's inclusion of an economic assessment in its scope. The contract sum is $210,825 with a 10% contingency of $21,085 for a total not to exceed $231,910, for work to be completed…
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