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8347w w w 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 w w w w RESOLUTION NO. 8,347 A RESOLUTION AUTHORZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE ENGINEERING CONTRACT WITH GARVER AND GARVER TO COMPLETE PLANS FOR THE UNIVERSITY AVENUE /CHICOT ROAD CONNECTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ARKANSAS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT CONCERNING THE PROJECT; ALLOCATING $150,000 IN ADDITIONAL 1988 BOND FUNDS TO THE PROJECT, ACCOUNT #301 - 220 -0064. 287 WHEREAS, studies have indicated that work upstream from the Union Pacific Railroad for drainage channel improvements in Cloverdale should be included in the construction contract for the University Avenue /Chicot Road Connection; and WHEREAS, due to an expected one year delay by the Arkansas Highway Department to undertake the design for improvements in widening of University North of I -30, it is agreed that this work be included in the consultant's work program; and WHEREAS, in the process of project review with the Arkansas Highway Department, it was agreed that the widening of Chicot Road south of the railroad be expanded to a 5 -lane section for improved geometrics and traffic operations; and WHEREAS, the additional allocation is needed to accommodate the consultant contract extension and a 5% advance payment for Federally funded portions of the project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: SECTION 1: The City Manager is hereby authorized to extend the existing design contract with Garver & Garver from $145,000 to $195,000 to complete plans for the University Avenue /Chicot Road Connection. SECTION 2: The City Manager is further authorized to execute an agreement with the Arkansas Highway Department for work coordination and administration of Federal Aide Urban project funds. 4- 41 6 -'L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 288 SECTION 3: There is hereby allocated an additional $150,000 from the previously appropriated 1988 Capital Improvement Bond Fund, Account No. 301 - 220 -0064. ADOPTED: September 4, 1990 ATTEST: Asst. Citv-C lerk Robbie Hancock APPROVED AS TO APPROVED: