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Council directs staff to plan a $2 million construction budget as designs advance for Highland Park Place of Remembrance
Summary
Staff told the Committee of the Whole they have an agreement in principle with design firm SWA and recommend a two-phase design approach. SWA’s Phase 1 professional services proposal is $355,000; council members favored a preliminary $2 million construction budget and asked staff to return with a formal agreement in January.
City staff updated the Committee of the Whole on the ongoing planning for a permanent Place of Remembrance and asked for policy feedback on budget and fundraising approach.
Assistant City Manager Emily Tubb and social-services specialist Jasmine Alejandro told council members they have reached agreement on contract terms with design consultant SWA and plan to bring a professional services agreement to the city council agenda for formal consideration on Jan. 12, 2026. Staff recommended splitting the design work into two phases: Phase 1 for project administration, discovery,…
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