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La Porte RDC approves $5.35M stormwater contract, Newport Landing site work and parking agreement
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Summary
The commission approved a $5,349,750 contract with HRP Construction for Boyd Boulevard stormwater improvements, awarded a $137,870 Newport Landing site quote, approved a roughly 250-space parking agreement for the PinFusion area, authorized appraisals in TIF 1, and approved a $10,000 general services contract for Jacob and Heffner Associates.
The La Porte Redevelopment Commission on April 29 approved a series of construction and services contracts and related actions supporting infrastructure work in Newport Landing and the Boyd Boulevard corridor.
Craig Phillips, speaking for staff, said the previously awarded bid for the Boyd Boulevard stormwater improvement project was for $5,349,750 and that, once required EDA paperwork is in place (including a site sign), the city could issue a notice to proceed and crews could begin as early as next week. "The bid that was awarded was in the amount of $5,349,750," Phillips said.
The commission approved the HRP Construction contract by voice vote, 4–0.
On Newport Landing, Bert Cook presented a quote from Pavey Excavating for site-improvement work tied to environmental considerations; the quote was $137,870. Cook said the work involves "building up" parts of the site to avoid disturbing sensitive areas and recommended awarding the quote. The commission voted to award the Pavey Excavating quote.
Cook also reviewed a parking and access agreement governing a public parking lot to be built on the PinFusion private-development site that will serve the Dunes Event Center and nearby trails. "It's roughly 250" parking spots, Cook said when asked about capacity. Closing on the associated development financing was expected early next week rather than Friday, Cook added.
The commission approved a general services contract with Jacob and Heffner Associates for up to $10,000 to cover as-needed work in Newport Landing, AC Trust and Foundry property areas. Staff also received authorization to solicit two appraisals for property in the TIF 1 District for potential donation, purchase, or sale.
Procedural items at the start of the meeting included approval of the March 25 minutes and the claims docket; both passed unanimously. The commission adjourned after completing the agenda.
Next steps: staff to complete EDA paperwork and issue a notice to proceed for Boyd Boulevard once requirements are met; bids for the Newport parking lot will be received and awarded by the redevelopment commission following the Board of Works bid issuance.
