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Board approves $98,950 DLZ agreement to start planning for Birkett/Monkey Island pedestrian connection
Summary
The board approved a professional services agreement with DLZ, not-to-exceed $98,950, to prepare a federal funding application and planning for the Birkett/Monkey Island pedestrian bridge connection; staff said construction, if funded, is likely eight to ten years away.
The board approved a professional services agreement with DLZ to begin planning a pedestrian connection between Birkett and Monkey Island and to position the project for federal funding.
A staff presenter said the work "starts the process" for applying for federal funds and warned that, if funded, construction would likely occur "8 to 10 years from now." The agreement authorizes planning work with a not-to-exceed cost of $98,950; staff emphasized this is a planning-stage agreement rather than a construction contract.
The board voted to approve the agreement, allowing the city to proceed with design and grant application steps. Staff will return with further schedule and funding details as grant opportunities progress.
