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Approval of a Professional Service Agreement With Freese and Nichols Inc., in the Amount of $537,500 for Development of the Lewisville 2035 Vision Plan and Authorization for the City Manager, or Her Designee, to Execute the Agreement.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:
The Lewisville 2025 Vision Plan (2025 Plan) was adopted in July 2014 after extensive public involvement and has served as the basis of decision making over the past eleven years. The consulting firm of Freese and Nichols, Inc. has been selected to facilitate stakeholder engagement and community input in support of the creation of a community vision plan that includes strategies and recommendations related to housing, land use, and other focus areas identified by the community. Karen Walz, FAICP, principal of Strategic Community Solutions, LLC., who served as the lead for community engagement for both the original 2025 Plan and the 2021 update, will serve as an extension of staff and will provide input and direction for the overall planning process associated with the 2035 Plan under a separate PSA. Rayo Planning, a firm that specializes in Hispanic community outreach and engagement, will serve as a sub-consultant to Freese and Nichols, Inc. and is include in the overall scope of work. The project cost outlined in this professional service agreement is $537,500. The overall project is estimated to be completed over 18 months. Funding is available in the Lewisville 2035 Implementation capital project.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the agreement and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the agreement as set forth in the caption above.