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Commission hears contract, cost estimates for North Heights survey; first payment expected about $8,600
Summary
A staff member told commissioners the North Heights phase 1 survey is under contract and the commission's first expenditure could be about $8,600 (50% of the project); consultant bids described in the meeting ranged roughly from $16,000 to $50,000.
Commissioners were briefed on contracting and expected costs for the North Heights historic survey, with the staff member reporting that phase 1 is under contract and that the commission’s first expenditure will likely be about $8,600 — described in the meeting as 50% of the project cost.
The staff member said some consultant bids for resource surveys have been high, describing a range the commission has seen as "between 16,000 and 50,000" and noting firms in Missouri often quote higher amounts because of limited competition and competing tax-credit work.
The presentation named the contracted firm in the transcript as "Forvana, E R B A N A Reservation and Planning," said the firm has physical locations in three states, and added it has not previously worked in Missouri. The staff member said the consultant indicated a desire to apply for phase 2 work when bidding opens.
The commission discussed timing: phase 2 submittal deadlines were identified as mid-May, and a public meeting for phase 1 was tentatively scheduled for the first week of June pending confirmation. Staff said they will try to hold meetings outside City Hall to improve accessibility and attendance and will publicize details once dates and locations are finalized.
No formal vote on budget authority for the consultant was recorded at the meeting; staff said an amendment to the next agreement could add consultant fees if needed.
