Resolutions - Jersey City

RESOLUTION FACT SHEETThis summary sheet is to be attached to the front of any resolution, cooperation agreement or contract that issubmitted for Council consideration. Incomplete or sketchy summary sheets wil be returned with the resolution. Thedepartment, division or agency responsible for the overall implementation of the proposed project or programshould provide a concise and accurate statement of facts.1. Full Title of Resolution Agreement:Resolution amending a Professional Engineering Services Contract to Medina Construction, P.c., for theDesign, Preparation of Construction Plans and Specifications and Construction Inspection andManagement for Newark Avenue Streetscape Improvements Phase 1 & 2 Project No. 06-023, for theDepartment of Administration, Division of Engineering, Traffc & Transportation2. Name and Tile of Person Initiating the' Resolution:John Mucha, P.E" Supervising Engineer3. Concise Description of the Program, Project or Plan Proposed in the Resolution:Amend the existing Professional Engineering Services Contract to hire Medina Consultants, P.C. to designand prepare Construction Plans and Specifications as well as perform Construction Inspection andManagement for the Newark Avenue Streetscape Improvements Phase I & 2 Project.Streetscape improvements for Phase 1 and 2 project shall consist of new charcoal gray concrete curb andsidewalk, handicapped curb ramps with detectable warning surface, reconstruction of basement and coalstorage vaults under the sidewalk as required, decorative street lights, millng and resurfacing of theroadway, new traffic striping and signs, polymer-resin imprinted crosswalks, planting of new trees in concreteplanters and traditional tree pits, decorative benches, and trash receptacles, repainting of two (2) streetclocks and four (4) banner poles and a new Willam Mercado Memorial Park.4~ Reasons (Need) the Proposed Program, Project, etc:Newark Avenue is currently in poor condition with deteriorating curbs, sidewalks, asphalt pavement, traffcstriping and a lack of traffic signs.Amending the PSA is necessary due to additional design work for William Mercado Memorial Park,additional streetscape details for the design ançl additional design and inspection work to reconstrUctbasements and coal storage vaults under the sidewalks.5. Anticipated Benefits to the Community:The Newark Avenue Streetscape Phase 1 & 2 project wil improve pedestrian and vehicular traffc flow andsafety, decrease air pollution, improve aesthetics and encourage shopping, fine dining, nightlife, culturevenues for the community and future redevelopment.6. èost of Proposed, Program or Purchase: (If equipment purchase, What does it Replace: How wil the Programor Purchase be Funded)$242,200.00 Medina Consultants, P.C. Professional Engineering Services Contract, an increase of $42,000.00(Reimbursable by NJDOT)$1,533,246.27 construction contract (NJDOT FY 07 &08 Grants, UEZ 08 Grant and General Capital Accounts)7. Date Proposed Program or Project wil Commence:Project currently in construction.8. Anticipated Completion Date:Construction to be completed by December 20099. Person Responsible for Coordinating Proposed Program, Project, etc.:John Mucha, P.E.NAME10. Additional Comments:(201) 547-4757PHONEEVENINGil¿L.~certif that all the Facts Presented Herein are Accurate.Signàture of Divis DirectorK.~I.01Date '