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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPWC Minutes 2024-01-16AGENDA PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE January 16, 2024, 9:00 a.m. ZOOM Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81695207215 1. Approval of Minutes a. December 19, 2023 2. Member Comments/Concerns a. Consider Modifications to Agenda • February meeting reschedule 3. Babcock Trail and Site Enhancement Grant Project - Mike 4. Introduction – Site Design and Development Criteria Manual – C.J./Dan 5. Snow and Ice Policy - Slater 6. Project Updates - a. Sewer Exemption Policy update b. Asset Management Platform update c. Forest Home Signs Town of Ithaca Public Works Committee January 16, 2024, 9:00 a.m. Minutes Present: Rod Howe, Joe Slater, Mike Beach, Travis Mills, Dan Thaete, Dave O’Shea, Marty Moseley, Joe Talbut, Steve Riddle, Ben Coakley, Mike Smith, Donna Shaw, CJ Randall, Rich DePaolo, Rob Rosen, Becky Jordan, Paulette Rosa Approval of Minutes: Approval of the December 21, 2023 minutes was motioned by Rich DePaolo, seconded by Rob Rosen. Carried. Member Comments/Concerns 2. Consider Modifications to Agenda Member Comments/Concerns a. Consider Modifications to Agenda – Table Snow & Ice Policy discussion. February meeting rescheduled to 2/13 due to scheduling conflicts. 1. Babcock Trail and Site Enhancement Grant Project Mr. Smith reminded everyone that the town owns about 155 acres on Culver Road. The town has received a grant from NYS Parks for the Babcock Ridge approximate 70-acre portion to work on design and construction for amenities such as parking, trails, scenic overlook, benches, picnic tables. The request for proposals (RFP) produced four. EDR meets state grant requirements for minority and women owned business as well as coming in right at budget for the design phase. The grant amount from State Parks is $211,275. The project cost estimate is approximately $282k. Mr. Howe inquired about the hammer icon. Mr. Smith explained it indicates an old gravel mine. The camera icons indicate a scenic overlook and best views. The 15 total parking spots are just a place holder and will be discussed in more detail with the consultant during design phase. Hope to bring to the town board in February. The cost to the town would be 80/20. 2. Introduction – Site Design and Development Criteria Manual Ms. Randall gave a brief overview of the subdivision of land the Town is working on. Proposing to create a town of Ithaca site design and development criteria manual complementary to the development review process and to clarify standards for applicants. Mr. Howe asked if there is another municipality that has one that we could look at? Ms. Randall confirmed there is. The towns of Farmington and Canandaigua are examples of peer communities we’ve looked at. Mr. Thaete added that the major topics that are grey areas to developer’s are infrastructure such as water, sewer, and roads partly due to specifications. This manual will bring everything together in a more transparent manner. This is a long-term project that will go hand in hand with the subdivision code. Mr. Slater provided that this will be beneficial with right of way and utility permitting. Mr. Thaete confirmed that the manual will include drawings. Ms. Randall stated that the three disciplines they will be looking for in an RFI are engineering, landscape architecture, and planning. Mr. DePoalo asked what is a consultant going to provide that we don’t already do in house? Mr. Thaete and Ms. Randall coalesced that we don’t have the bandwidth at current staffing levels. Mr. Slater suggested that the firm will be adding standards and specifications that we lack. Mr. O’Shea described the manual as more of an easier to understand pictorial of the town’s policies and standards in one place for engineers and developers. Ms. Randall used the example of the town having adopted a complete streets policy in April 2015 to point out that those pieces need an avenue to show what the town is expecting. This is really a living document that will be updated by the committee continuously and eventually adopted by the town board. Mr. Rosen added that this will be economically valuable to the town in saving staff time by providing developers a place to find all the policies and standards in an easy to understand format. 3. Snow and Ice Policy – no updates. This is a work in progress. 4. Project Updates - a. Sewer Exemption Policy update Mr. Thaete anticipates an update after Planning Board. b. Asset Management Platform update Mr. Slater announced a kickoff meeting with the vendor on Thursday. c. Forest Home Signs Mr. Slater spoke with Sheriff Osbourn about signage. He didn’t find any issues with the consultant report. Talked about the relationship between CUPD and TCSD and it sounds like there is a cohesiveness amongst all departments. Next to talk with Dryden and the City of Ithaca to see if they are willing to amend their laws if we move forward with extending restriction limits out into their municipalities. Additionally, we have been discussing crosswalks, specifically at Upper Buttermilk. The house next to the bridge and pedestrian crossing has been knocked down. Our Engineering department has done some studies in that area and State Parks is open to us clearing trees to provide better sight distance. Mr. Thaete announced that the new fuel station at PWF is up and running. Operation is very similar to the old system. Mr. Howe provided that South Hill trail easement language with NYSEG is slowly moving forward. Mr. Thaete shared that the town hall court and mezzanine project now has a schematic due date of 1/18. The performance standards with the contractor have been subpar as far as staying on schedule. Town hall weatherization project RFP going out soon. Received only one bid for PWF mechanical electrical and plumbing (MEP) design which appears to be slightly over budget but we’re still looking at the numbers. Mr. Howe confirmed that, at the county level, the Cradit Farm/Pleasant Grove intersection request for proposals was due yesterday. Next meeting will be Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Meeting adjourned at 9:42 Submitted by Becky Jordan Babcock Ridge Trail at Culver Road Preserve (EPF# 229798) Proposal Prepared for: Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Prepared by: Environmental Design & Research, Landscape Architecture, Engineering & Environmental Services, D.P.C. 217 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 p: 315.471-0688 | f: 315.471.1061 | edrdpc.com In Association with: Submission Date: 11/27/2023 (MBE) item #3 TABLE OF CONTENTS BABCOCK RIDGE TRAIL AT CULVER ROAD PRESERVE TOWN OF ITHACA, NY 1. Letter of Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1-2 a. Title Page………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 b. Project Understanding and Philosophy …………………………………………………………………………………3-4 c. Firm, Staff Experience, Organizational Chart and Resumes …………………………………………………4-14 d. Similar Projects with References…………….………………………………………………………………………………15-23 e. Scope of Work and Strategy ………………………………………………………………………………………………..24-26 f. Cost Schedule with Expenses ……………………………………………………………………………………………….27 g. Proposed Schedule ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………28 h. Financial Stability ………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………28 November 26, 2023 Office of the Town Clerk Town of Ithaca, Town Hall 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, New York 14850 RE: PROPOSAL RESPONSE: BABCOCK RIDGE TRAIL AND SITE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT Dear Ms. Rosa: Thank you for this opportunity to present our select team’s information, scope of services, and qualifications to the Town of Ithaca for the Babcock Ridge Trail and Site Enhancement project. We are excited for the opportunity to provide Environmental Design Research, DPC’s (EDR) 35+ years of park design experience for this Town of Ithaca recreational development project. I trust you will find that our team’s proposal presents the necessary skills and related project experience that we strongly feel qualifies us for consideration as the preferred consultant for the Babcock Ridge project. With EDR serving as the Lead Consultant for the project, I, Jere Tatich, will be the initial point of contact and technical advisor throughout the project duration. Steven Brietzka is our Project Manager and Lead Landscape Architect. In this role, Steven will be your direct point-of-contact responsible for managing, coordination, and service quality. Steven resides within a one hour’s drive to the project site. Ravi Engineering and Land Surveying P.C. as a NYS MBE they will provide the required professional surveying services required for the project. EDR is a Syracuse based NYS-certified Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) providing landscape architecture, community planning, engineering, permitting. and environmental consulting services across the state and beyond. We guide our client’s project vision to preserve the project site’s unique character where feasible while planning for and managing evolving community needs to foster long-term park use and community purpose. Additional items for consider the selection of EDR as the project design and civil engineering consultant; •EDR has a multi-project history of working with NY State Parks grants •The EDR Team fulfills the 30% MWBE utilization RFP request •Our Team has firsthand understanding of the project’s Southern Tier landscape setting respective subsoil strata, topography, local weather, indigenous plant and animal communities, and the Town’s community character. •Members of our team have walked and observed the project site as well as the designated adjacent woodland preserves. •EDR attended the pre-proposal meeting and took part in the group Q&A discussion •EDR has active site development projects within the surrounding area of the Town 3 November 26, 2023 Town of Ithaca Babcock Ridge Trail Proposal Thank you for this opportunity to submit our qualifications to the Town of Ithaca for this community based recreational venue initiative. The people selected at EDR to be members of our team take great pride and personal ownership in the contributions they make in shaping community use projects and in turn the resolved vision for the Babcock Ridge Trail. Our EDR Team enthusiastically looks forward to making an important contribution to the Town of Ithaca and the surrounding region through the development of this trail park. Sincerely, Jo Anne Gagliano, RLA Jere Tatich, RLA EDR President EDR Landscape Architect Practice Leader 2 a.TITLE PAGE Legal name of the proposer: Environmental Design & Research, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, & Environmental Services, D.P.C. Address: 217 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 Telephone Number: 315-471-0688 Year firm was established: 1979 Type of firm: Consulting services for Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Cultural Resources, and Environmental Service Date of submittal: November 27, 2023 1.PURPOSE, PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS The objective of this project is to design and develop construction plans for the Babcock Ridge Trail at two adjacent parcels with access form Culver Road that will draw, engage, and introduce people to expanding woodland and farm field preserves managed by the Town and Cornell separately. The project site is approximately 74 acres in area and located within the Town of Ithaca jurisdiction. We concur with the proposed scope of the RFP and provide the following additional information. The project development services to be provided by the consultant will include and address: •Trailhead parking with venue signage for up 15 vehicles accessed from Culver Road •Provide for Stormwater management needs as required by NYS DEC. Percolation test pit observation. SWPPP if area of disturbance requires the expanded stormwater design. •Multi-use trail loop with informational signage at key locations with design considerations to given to ADA compliance with the paving consisting of compacted stone-dust or similar material. •Locating the site for a prefabricated pavilion •Informative/Educational sign panels – locations only. •Survey consisting of readily available Lidar topography for use in developing the site concept plans and inventory, and on-the-ground survey of topography and features for the resolved area of development leading to the final design and construction drawings. Boundary Survey of the cumulative Babcock Ridge parcel. •Community outreach session to discuss the project concept with interested community members with the intent to inform and solicit opinion and ideas. •Design plans consisting of: (a) 2 Concept Site Plan Options, (b) draft final design (also called a Schematic Site Plan), and (c) Construction Document package consisting of final drawings and the Project Manual of front end and technical specifications. The Town will provide a draft front section for the project manual that the consultant will edit into the final copy. •Construction cost assessments at 3 stages of site plan document development. •Native landscape plantings of limited scope based on the surrounding vegetated landscape setting. •Assistance to the town in providing required permitting documentation. Project SEQRA has been completed for the project. 3 • Attendance at site inventory and progress meetings, both in-person and virtual. • Amenity selection for benches, tables, bike stanchion, and dog waste stations. As the prime consultant and project manager of provided services, EDR will be the point of contact between the Town Advisory Committee and the consulting team. EDR will serve in a coordinating role throughout the agreed to tasks that correlates to the EDR Team meeting the project timeline conclusion of September 30, 2024. The establishment of a trail system will be a positive benefit for bettering community health, tourism, educational opportunities, and the quality of life within the region. There are multiple routes that the trail system may take, with these route options requiring evaluation of potential positive and negative impact to the environment and user experience. Our team will work collaboratively with the Advisory Committee in developing the trail routes and amenity locations. The development of a multi-use trail would utilize and maximize the environmental uniqueness of the corridor route, offer a variety of user experiences, and be safe and accessible to differing skill levels. We have extensive experience in helping communities and regions explore the potential feasibility and impacts of trail development and our past projects began with concept level ideas and led to project implementation including projects such as the Empire State Trail, Mohawk River Trail in Rome, Niagara Scenic Parkway, and the Chugnut Trail in Broome County. Our team has comprehensive experience and situational awareness to bring creative approaches to the table for implementation consideration for the required project elements. Our team will work in concert with the Advisory Committee at all steps in the process to realize the community vision for the project. Our design ideas will be grounded in experienced use of construction materials that will have limited impact on the environment and to the project budget. We concur with the proposed scope of the RFP and provide the following additional information: c. FIRM EXPERIENCE AND PROPOSED STAFF Jo Anne Gagliano is EDR’s President, serves as a project Principal-in-Charge, and is a practicing Landscape Architect at EDR. A registered Landscape Architect Jo Anne has 30 years of professional experience in recreational venue design, urban streetscape improvement, historic restoration, and repurposing. Jo Anne's expertise provides a focus in horticulture and landscape systems management. As the project Principal-in Charge, Jo Anne is contractually responsible for the EDR team with her responsibilities including oversight of design, construction documentation, bidding, and construction phase services; and ensuring EDR products exceed expectations. 4 Steve Brietzka is a Project Manager at EDR and offers extensive background experience in project management that emphasizes team coordination, client communication, pro- active project planning, and in-house product quality control reviews. He has over ten years of experience in Project Design and Construction Phase Management. Steve’s skills include environmental reviews for project feasibility, site assessment, project scoping, cost reviews, sub- consultant management, construction document development, green infrastructure, and habitat restoration. As a Project Manager, Steve is responsible for the development of assigned site designs, production of construction drawings, reports, calculations, and technical specifications. He often leads teams that include landscape architects, engineers, environmental scientists, planners, GIS analysts, and graphic artists. John provides innovative, aesthetic, cost-effective, and practical solutions for projects and clients. Jere Tatich is known for working in concert with each project sponsor to sculpt their project vision into its own reality. Jere focuses on incorporating environmental stewardship into each of his designs as a foundation of creating a successful space. He is an experienced Landscape Architect who is well-versed in all aspects of project development - from the initial site evaluation and program development, through construction to the ribbon cutting. Jere brings design leadership, experience, and innovation to every project he undertakes. For over 35 years, Jere has worked with a diverse range of clients and project types. His expertise lies in campus and urban master planning, places of memorial and historical significance, sports and recreation facilities, downtown and waterfront revitalization, and project development strategy. Jere is very familiar with New York’s Southern Tier as it where he called home. Zuzana Blaise is an integral member of EDR’s site design studio that focuses on brownfield and waterfront revitalization, park design, and community Main Street enhancement. Zuzana earned her degree in horticulture and landscape engineering from the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra with a minor in landscaping and landscape planning. She has hands-on experience with horticulture, agricultural exhibitions, and garden design. Zuzana’s work sites find her in locations ranging from the Adirondack Mountain communities in NY to the regions across the United States, and back home to small city environments like Saratoga Springs, NY. The varied landscape and cultural environment setting exposure has been a mutual benefit to her clients and Zuzana for her ever-increasing site design capabilities by affording her the opportunity to both observe and design within the character of the site’s regional context and bring to bear the best ideas to the project at hand. 5 Tom Dussing is a EDR Vice President and Principal in the Engineering Division. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Professional Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Specialist with 35+ years of professional civil engineering experience that has focused on: Stormwater Management, Municipal Infrastructure, Recreational Facilities, Commercial Facilities, Industrial Facilities, Correctional Facilities, Residential Site Design, K-12, College & University, Utility Transmission, Wind and Solar Renewable Energy, Transportation Infrastructure and Dam Design. Tom serves as a leader of project teams that work with civil engineers, electrical engineers, environmental engineers, environmental scientists, geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, soil boring contractors, CCTV contractors, landscape architects, and land surveyors. Sara Stebbins is an EDR Senior Ecological Resources Specialist. She has 20+ years of project environmental experience. Sara is EDR’s lead botanist and is particularly adept at identifying native plant species, performing field surveys in the context of proposed developments/disturbances, and evaluating potential project impacts to sensitive resources. Sara is also a talented photographer and a member of the New York Flora Association. Before joining EDR, her experience included work with the USDA Forest Service in New York, Michigan, and Minnesota, and with the Massachusetts National Guard on Cape Cod. Benjamin Woelk has more than a decade of experience leading and impacting a range of community development, planning, and placemaking projects to improve the health, quality of life, and revitalization of communities across Upstate New York and beyond. He works as a Senior Project Manager at Environmental Design and Research where he uses flexibility and creativity to progress clients through the process of discovering and celebrating the character of their community, and then prioritizing and protecting their unique assets. With his prior experience authoring four different Health Impact Assessments in housing, built environment, and active transportation infrastructure and his continued work as a certified planner through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Benjamin's goal is to continue to advance health informed decision-making in the realms of transportation, urban and rural planning, land use, and built environment projects with an emphasis on prioritizing health equity for vulnerable populations. SURVEYING SUBCONSULTANT Joining the EDR team is Ravi Engineering, an established, multi-discipline engineering firm that has been providing the NYS licensed survey services to EDR’s clients for 20+ years. Ravi Engineering is a NY State certified Minority Business Enterprise. The survey group at Ravi is led by David Honeck, PLS. 6 Team Organization Chart 7 Jo Anne C. Gagliano, RLA President Education Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, CornellUniversity, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 1988 Studies Abroad - University of Copenhagen, Architecture and Design Studies Program, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1987 Associate of Applied Science in Horticulture and Landscape Planning, State University of New York at Morrisville, 1985 Registration Registered Landscape Architect - NY # 001474 Registered Landscape Architect - PA # LA001616R Registered Landscape Architect - MI # 3901046993 Registered Landscape Architect - OH # 2101572 Registered Landscape Architect - MA # 4426-LA-LA Registered Landscape Architect IL # 157001742 Professional Affiliations New York Water Environment Association Stormwater Task Force American Society of Landscape Architects Chair, Syracuse Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors American Planning Association Village of Fayetteville Planning Board Co-Chair, Syracuse DowntownCommittee Board of Directors City of Syracuse, Heritage Park at Columbus Circle AdvisoryCommission Hanover Square Association Summary for LA Jo Anne is the President, a Principal-in-Charge, and Principal / Landscape Architecture at EDR. She is also a registered Landscape Architect with more than 30 years of professional experience in commercial and residential development, urban streetscape improvement, parks and recreation facilities, historic restoration, and university-area site improvements. Jo Anne's training and expertise includes horticulture and landscape management. As Principal- in-Charge, Jo Anne is contractually responsible for the EDR team. As Principal / Landscape Architecture at EDR, her responsibilities include oversight as in-house leader of concept design, preliminary design, design development, construction documentation, bidding, and construction administration phases; providing technical guidance to the production team; and ensuring EDR products exceed expectations. Summary for Planning Jo Anne is also the Principal-in-Charge of Planning services at EDR. Her professional experience ranges from project management, community and land use planning, and redevelopment/revitalization planning. Jo Anne leads a team of planning professionals who coordinate with in-house cultural resources management and historic preservation specialists, graphic artists, geographic information systems analysts, regulatory compliance specialists, landscape architect, environmental scientists, and engineers to develop comprehensive planning initiatives and to identify priority projects. She is a very dedicated and civically-minded professional; currently maintaining long-term memberships with the American Society of Landscape Architects, American Planning Association, and Onondaga County Planning Federation. She also serves on the Syracuse Downtown Committee Board of Directors, which she has done for more than 10 years; and as an Associate Member of the Village of Fayetteville Planning Board for the past 14 years. Prior to that service, Jo Anne served as a Member of the Village of Fayetteville Parks Commission for another 8 years. It is in these positions that Jo Anne demonstrates her passion for civic service and dedication to the community. As a result, Jo Anne has made significant contributions, and participated in making critical decisions, by influencing design, planning future growth and development, minimizing negative impacts, and preserving character, utilizing her expertise in sustainable land use planning and design. Project Experience City of Fulton Multi-Use A Trail Master Plan & New Pathfinder Waterfront Trail Phased Projects, Fulton, NY - EDR served as Lead Consultant providing landscape architecture, site/civil engineering, environmental regulatory compliance, cultural and ecological resources management services to support development of a new waterfront trail following an abandoned street right of way along the shoreline of the Oswego River. Amenities include extension of an existing boardwalk, a new gazebo, new river overlook, fishing platforms, 2,500 LF multi-use trail, lighting, site furniture, interpretive signage, and shoreline stabilization. Principal-in-Charge Historic Arts Quad Restoration, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY- Managed evaluation of Arts Quad perimeter spaces to identify potential seating and/or gathering areas and developed design guidelines for development of these spaces. In keeping with the character of the landscape vocabulary of the Arts Quad, recommendations for traditionally simple site furnishings and associated landscape materials (i.e., seating, tables, trash receptacles, bike racks, paving materials, plantings) establish a palette for consistent site design. The siting guidelines and design vocabulary were tested with the design and outline specification for a model seating area adjacent to Goldwin Smith Hall. Bluestone was chosen for the new patio surface, corresponding to the native Cayuga bluestone of the simple but elegant building. 8 Steven M. Breitzka, RLA Senior Managing Landscape Architect Education  Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture, Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 1998 Registration/Certification  Registered Landscape Architect: NY# 002507 Professional Affiliations  American Society of Landscape Architects  U.S. Green Building Council  Town & Village of Tully Planning Board Employment History  Senior Landscape Architect and Project Manager, Environmental Design & Research, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, and Environmental Services, D.P.C., Syracuse, NY, 2017-present  Landscape Architect and Project Manager, Environmental Design & Research, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, and Environmental Services, D.P.C., Syracuse, NY, 2012-2017 Steve is a Senior Managing Landscape Architect of EDR. He has more than 21 years of professional experience in landscape architecture. He is a New York State Registered Landscape Architect. Currently, he is a member of The American Society of Landscape Architects, U.S. Green Building Council, and The Town & Village of Tully Planning Board. As a Senior Managing Landscape Architect at EDR, Steve’s responsibilities include directing as in-house leader of concept design, preliminary design, design development, construction documentation, bidding and construction administration phases; providing technical guidance to production team, performs research with government agencies and material suppliers as required; coordinates in-house production activities with those of the prime consultant, project sub-consultants to EDR and other EDR disciplines. Project Experience Cornell University, Ithaca, NY – ILR Upper Courtyard Renovation, Coordinated site design to improve accessibility and create flexible outdoor spaces, focusing on a detailed plant palette in memory of Thomas P. Golden. Plant Science Building Renovation, Coordinated site planning, design, and engineering services to support $85M in comprehensive renovations of this c. 1930, 172,000 SF building. Olin Library Plaza, Project Landscape Architect responsible for documentation, research on pavers and site furnishings, and development of planting plan. Botanic Garden, Coordinated with Cornell Botanic Garden staff to develop “new vision” for peony and perennial garden adjacent to Nevin Welcome Center. Syracuse Development Center, Syracuse, NY – Managed programming and preliminary conceptual design phases for the new 148,500 SF Tech Manufacturing Facility including site design and green roof planning (minimum size of 20,000 SF). Symphony Tower, Syracuse, NY – Coordinated site design for Onondaga / Salina Street anchor building including drop-off loop, outdoor spaces, and streetscape improvements. Salt City Market, Syracuse, NY – Served as Senior Project Manager for the landscape architecture design team. Coordinated site design and detailing for the signature downtown eatery and event space. Hewitt Hall, SUNY State University at Oswego, NY - Currently responsible for coordinating site planning, design, and engineering, including new utilities, and relocated existing utilities including water mains, storm sewers, and sanitary systems, as well as designing pedestrian circulation patterns, and site amenities such as specialty pavements, site furniture, and site lighting to support 135,000 SF academic (former student union) building gut renovation project. LEED™ Silver Target Rating. Binghamton State University, Baseball Field House and Stadium Enhancements, Binghamton, NY - Currently responsible for the design of pedestrian patterns, promenade entrance, site amenities such as specialty pavements and site furniture, site lighting fixtures, and the layout and plantings for the site. New York State Fairgrounds Redevelopment Project, NYS OGS, Town of Geddes, Syracuse, NY - Managed development of conceptual design and renderings for the Equine Center, Chevy Court, Main Gate, and Expo Center. EDR also assisted the Project Team planning for the New York Experience, Midway, Chevy Court, and Main Gate. Developed a comprehensive Signage Program at the Fairgrounds. The design guidelines covered building identification and building-mounted banners, wayfinding kiosks, wayfinding street signage, and pole-mounted banners. EDR created photo-simulations for each sign type at each building and evaluated on-site signage mock-ups with OGS. 9 Jere Tatich, RLS Practice Area Leader, Northeast New York Education  B.S. Landscape Architecture, Cornell University, 1982  A.A.S. Horticulture Degree, SUNY Cobleskill, 1979 Registration / Certifications  Registered Landscape Architect - NY, ME Professional Affiliations  Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Board, Past President  American Society of Landscape Architects Employment History  Principal, Landscape Architect, Environmental Design & Research, Landscape Architecture, Engineering & Environmental Services, D.P.C., Saratoga Springs, NY, 2023– present  Principal, Landscape Architect, Elan Planning & Design, LLC. Mr. Tatich’s design approach is to work in close collaboration with the project sponsor to sculpt the vision for each project that is apart from others and its own identity when built. As a foundation of creating successful spaces, Jere focuses on incorporating environmental stewardship into each of his designs. He is a site designer that is well-versed and experienced in all aspects of project development - from the initial site evaluation and program development through construction to the ribbon cutting. Jere brings design leadership, experience, energy, and innovation to every project he undertakes. For over 38 years, Jere has worked with a diverse range of clients and project types. His expertise lies in campus and urban master planning, places of memorial and historical significance, sports and recreation facilities, downtown revitalization, waterfront enhancement, and project development strategy. Project Experience Chugnut Trail Extension along the Susquehanna River, Endicott, NY – Lead Landscape Architect provided the feasibility of locating a viable and safe trail route for the Chugnut Trail Extension along the Susquehanna River. The resolved 3.5-mile multi-use trail route utilized the crest of earthen flood control areas, utility rights-of-way, existing walkways and river embankment as routing components. The route prioritizes pedestrian use setting and parallels roadways as needed. Harriman State Park Lake Welch Water Quality Improvements, Ramapo, NY - Lead Landscape Architect providing architecture services that will merge the engineering recommended water quality improvements with the surrounding park land aesthetics and landscape setting. Flanders Park Shoreline Walk Extension and Mill Street Park Entrance, Village of Tupper Lake, NY – Lead Landscape Architect provided landscape architecture services for a continuation of the previously built shoreline walk. The walkway route will encircle the outer perimeter of Flander’s Park. Other elements of the project include enhancements to the park entrance at Mill Street and an extension to the vehicle parking area along Martin Street. The project site is located at the Village of Tupper Lake’s Flanders Park situated between Mill Street and Cliff Avenue. Elan is providing site design alternatives for the Shoreline Extension and Mill Street Park entrance. Charles R. Wood Park, Village of Lake George, NY - Lead Consultant and lead Landscape Architect worked with NYS Department of Transportation Assignments: Community Assignments: Community Outreach, Water Feature, Gateway Signage, Local Waterfront and Revitalization Plan, Shoreline Improvement Project, Zoning Ordinance Update and Development of Design Guidelines and a Citizen’s Guide to Zoning, Lake George Village, NY Passamaquoddy Tribe of Pleasant Point, Washington County, ME – Lead Landscape Architect for developing the strategic plan of the Over-The-Horizon Backscatter Radar Site for the–the backscatter site. LaPierre Lane Park, Lake Champlain/Saranac River Trail and Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan, Plattsburgh, NY – Lead Landscape Architect for the design of a new nature-based playground and a healing/meditative garden. The key to the playground was to develop amenities based around the principles of natural play and learning space: using natural elements, materials, and habitats to create both play and learning spaces. The healing/meditative garden, located near the water’s edge along the Saranac River, is a response to the growing demands to connect with nature. 10 Thomas F.J. Dussing, PE, CPESC, V.P. & Principal Engineering Division Education  Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University at Buffalo, 1987 Certification  Professional Engineer, NY. License No. 068323  Professional Engineer, IL, License No. 062.073886  Professional Engineer, MI, License No. 6201310882  Professional Engineer, OH, License No. PE.87199  Professional Engineer, KY, License No. 38819  Professional Engineer, IN, License No. PE 12300887  Certified Professional Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Specialist Tom is a Vice President and Principal in the Engineering Division. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Professional Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Specialist with more than 35 years of professional civil engineering experience that has focused on: Municipal Infrastructure, Recreational Facilities, Commercial Facilities, Industrial Facilities, Correctional Facilities, Residential Site Design, K-12, College & University, Utility Transmission, Wind and Solar Renewable Energy, Transportation Infrastructure and Dam Design. Tom serves as a leader of teams that work with civil engineers, electrical engineers, environmental engineers, environmental scientists, geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, soil boring contractors, CCTV contractors and land surveyors. Specific professional experience and expertise includes facility site plan and utility layout, design document preparation, grading, vertical and horizontal road alignments, pedestrian access, retaining walls, watermains, sanitary sewers, green infrastructure, and stormwater management (SWPPP). Other duties include the preparation of highway curb cut permits, connections to existing utilities, coordination with agencies having jurisdiction, parks/trail designs, coordination of lighting, coordination with local utility companies, SEQRA and environmental permitting, FEMA Letters of Map Revisions, wetland and stream bank disturbance permitting, health department and environmental permitting, flood control modeling and design, FEMA HEC-RAS studies, erosion and sediment control, dam design, including hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, preparation of town/village/city approvals documents and applications to local health department, NYSDEC, USACE, NYSDOS, SUNY, DASNY, and APA, etc. Project Experience Fulton Multi-Use Trails, City of Fulton, NY - Principal in Charge for the landscape architecture and site civil engineering design services for the master plan of seven multi-use trails throughout the City of Fulton, totaling approximately seventeen miles of trails. The City secured funding to construct two of the trails identified in the master plan: the Pathfinder Trail and the Canalview Trail. Construction documents and a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan were produced for these two trails and construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2020. Services included the design of the trails (with various surface materials and widths), solar powered lighting, benches, trash receptacles, railings, erosion and sediment control practices, and ADA ramps and the preparation of a SWPPP report and drawings in accordance with the NYSDEC’s SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity. NBT Bank Stadium Improvements, Onondaga County, NY – Lead the civil engineering team for the design of a two-phase project to remodel and expand an existing baseball stadium. Site improvements included rerouting an existing water main, installation of a new sanitary lateral, stormwater conveyance and drainage improvements. Tifft Nature Preserve & Sustainability Center, Buffalo Museum of Science, Erie County, NY - Principal in Charge for the development of the campus master plan, including site planning, landscape architecture, engineering design, and ecological resource management in support of improvements at the nature preserve. The project lies in a highly sensitive area between a closed landfill and Lake Kristy. This project included treatment of shoreline along Lake Kristy as well as upgrades to provide a sustainable landscape and stormwater management. NBT Bank Stadium Improvements, Onondaga County, NY – Lead the civil engineering team for the design of a two-phase project to remodel and expand an existing baseball stadium. Site improvements included rerouting an existing water main, installation of a new sanitary lateral, stormwater conveyance and drainage improvements. 11 Sara Stebbins Botanist, Senior Ecological Resource Specialist Education  Master of Professional Studies, Forest Resource Management, State University of New York College of Environmental Science & Forestry, Syracuse, NY, 1999  Bachelor of Science, Environmental & Forestry Biology, State University of New York College of Environmental Science & Forestry, Syracuse, NY, 1995 Professional Affiliations  New York Flora Association  Pennsylvania Wild Plant Management Permit Holder Employment History  Senior Ecological Resources Specialist/Botanist, Environmental Design & Research, Landscape Architecture, Engineering & Environmental Services, D.P.C. (EDR), Syracuse, NY, 2010- present  Environmental Analyst, EDR, Syracuse, NY, 2007-2010  Gas Chromatography Analyst, Gaston Laboratories, East Syracuse, NY, 2003-2006  Biological Science Technician (Botany), USDA Forest Service, Huron-Manistee National Forest, Oscoda, MI, 2000-2002 Sara is a Senior Ecological Resources Specialist at EDR. She has more than 20 years of professional environmental experience. Sara is EDR’s lead botanist and is particularly adept at identifying rare plant species, performing field surveys in the context of proposed developments/disturbances, and evaluating potential project impacts to sensitive resources. Sara is also a talented photographer and a member of the New York Flora Association. Before joining EDR, her experience included work with the USDA Forest Service in New York, Michigan, and Minnesota, and with the Massachusetts National Guard on Cape Cod. As a Senior Ecological Resources Specialist with EDR, Sara’s field responsibilities include rare plant surveys and monitoring, ecological community inventory and mapping, wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and invasive species surveys. As a skilled technical writer, report writing tasks have included preparation of numerous environmental review and permitting documents, including environmental impact statements (SEQRA and NEPA), Biological Evaluations (NEPA), Applications for Certificates of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need (submitted to the Ohio Power Siting Board), Applications for Permits under Section 94-c of the New York Executive Law, Article 10 Applications for Major Electric Generating Facilities, Article VII Applications for Project Experience Major Electric and Gas Transmission Facilities (submitted to the New York State Department of Public Service), Part 102 Reports for Non-Article VII Facilities, and Conservation Analyses. Project Experience Ecological Surveys & Wetland/Stream Delineations - Conducted onsite ecological community mapping, habitat assessments for state- and federally-listed wildlife species, invasive species surveys, wetland/stream delineations, and wetland mitigation monitoring for multiple projects, including High Bridge Wind Project, Robert Moses Parkway North Segment Removal, Jessup Switch Solar, Bluestone Wind, Arkwright Summit Wind Farm, Jericho Rise Wind Farm, Sodeman Road Substation, City of Rome Ultraviolet Disinfection Facility, Cassadaga Wind Project, Copenhagen Wind Farm, Lakeview Amphitheater, Oswego- Lighthouse Hill 115 kV Maintenance Project, Niagara Gorge Ecological Assessment, Crown City Wind Energy Project, Roaring Brook Wind Power Project, Sacred Grove Management Assessment, Horse Creek Wind Power Project, Wells College Parking Lot Expansion Site, Allegany Wind Power Project, Top Notch Wind Power Project, St. Lawrence Gas, Dexter Acres Subdivision, Fall Creek Gorge Assessment and Management Plan, Timber Banks Residential Golf Community, Syracuse Wine and Spirits, Howard Wind Power Project, Owasco Flats Wetland Restoration & Riparian Buffers Initiative Project, Fulton Pathfinder Trail, Eastover Road Substation Project, and Steuben Wind Power Project. Rare Plant Surveys & Monitoring - Designed and conducted rare plant surveys for state- and federally-listed threatened and endangered plant species. Documented new populations of rare plants and prepared survey reports. Monitored known locations of rare plants to determine population persistence/recovery after project construction. Projects include Morris Ridge Solar Energy Center, Riverhead Solar, Frontier Town Ecological Assessment, South Ripley Solar, Ticonderoga-Republic #2 and Ticonderoga-Whitehall #3 Structure Upgrade, Great Bay Solar and Wind Projects (MD), CenterState NY Inland Port, Jericho Rise Wind Farm, Bluestone Pipeline (PA), Onondaga County Lakeshore Parkway, Monroe County Parks, South Mountain Wind Project, Horse Creek Wind Power Project, and Allegany Wind Power Project. 12 Benjamin Woelk, AICP Senior Project Manager Education  M.S., Professional Studies, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, 2012  B.S., Music Business, SUNY College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY, 2008 Registration / Certifications  Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Executive Training, McNEESGROUP, 2022  American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) American Planning Association, 2020 Professional Affiliations  Society of Practitioners of Health Impact Assessment (SOPHIA), Global Advisory Committee Member, 2022-2024 Benjamin is a Senior Project Manager at EDR with over 11 years of experience in planning and community development. Named one of “17 Visionaries Fueling the Region’s Future,” Benjamin has held leadership positions across sectors that include both not-for-profit and business and government and has been involved in providing advocacy and professional planning services for some of the largest community infrastructure projects in New York State including the Empire State Trail, Genesee Valley Greenway, High Falls Eco District, New York Farm-to-Table Wine Train, and Rochester Visionary Square for Parcel 5 in downtown Rochester. Benjamin is a savvy, multidisciplinary certified planner (AICP) and placemaker, who has a continuing passion to work with public and private partners to create and enhance healthy, sustainable, resilient, and livable communities to benefit the planet and its most vulnerable people. Several projects Benjamin has led have been nominated as Urban Innovation Finalists through the Reshaping Rochester design awards. Project Experience Senior Project Manager, EDR – Project Manager for the Town of Cazenovia Comprehensive Plan, Assistant Project Manager for the City of Niagara Falls Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP), Assistant Project Manager for the Town of Germantown LWRP, Assistant Project Manager for Village of Canastota LWRP, Assistant Project Manager for the Town of Henrietta LWRP, CFA Grant writing support services for Village of Canastota and Town of Henrietta. Director of Strategic Initiatives, Urban Design 4 Health – Prior to EDR, devised community infrastructure recommendations for municipalities and MPOs across the United States, leveraging built environment impact and community infrastructure to impact social determinants of health through resilient regional planning. Led research and development efforts related to emerging urban planning trends which included Sustainable Smart Cities and Digital Twins. Community Infrastructure Program Manager, Common Ground Health – Prior to EDR, recognized as leading author and project manager in NYS for Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) (3) published by the Transportation Research Board and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/Pew Charitable Trusts Health Impact Project. The HIAs led to $7.5 million of federal and NYS grant investment in community infrastructure and environmental health initiatives across the state. Convened/facilitated multi-sector steering committees comprised of regional governments, community-based organizations, and national-level private enterprise. Principal, Slow Road Consulting - Prior to EDR, conducted new business development research and sustainable design development for Rochester based landscape architecture client to reposition and strategically align the firm with the Environmental Social Governance (ESG) sector and United Nations Sustainability Goals. Developed new service offerings that included "Social Impact Spaces" rooted in sustainable design, nature-based solutions, decarbonization, biodiversity, and water scarcity. Managed all external marketing and communications including developing white papers, solicitation materials, and placemaking content. Co-Director, Rochester Visionary Square (non-profit)– Prior to EDR, advocated for the well-publicized Parcel 5 sustainably designed public square conception for the City of Rochester. Project Manager, Rochester Parklet – Prior to EDR, led a civic design Kickstarter to pilot the first ever parklet project and program for the City of Rochester, New York. 13 David J. Honnick, P.L.S. Vice President EDUCATION Paul Smith's College, NY/A.A.S. Survey Technology/1997 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Licensed Land Surveyor: New York, License # 050966 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE David J. Honnick has over 24 years of experience in all facets of Land Surveying and is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in New York. He has spent most of his career working with State, Federal and Municipal Agencies in the Central and Western New York Area. He has been responsible for preparation of topographic mapping and boundary determination projects, instrument surveys, road surveys, preliminary and construction, as well as staking of lots in subdivisions, and house stake outs. He has experience in supervision and training office and field staff and is proficient in the AUTOCAD/AUTODESK® and Civil 3d Mapping as well as Microstation V8i. PROJECTS Chugnut Trail Extension, Village of Endicott, Town of Union, Broome County, NY The Village of Endicott constructed a 3.2 mile extension of the Chugnut Trail along the Susquehanna River. The new multi-use trail extended approximately 1,500 feet between Mercereau Park and the proposed trailhead near Vestal Avenue. The project improved recreation and reconnected communities with the waterways that defined the regions history. RE&LS provided a boundary survey and a topographic survey. 2017 Village of Alexandria Bay, Sidewalks and Dock Improvements, Jefferson County, NY — Project Surveyor. RE&LS conducted a supplemental topographic, boundary, Right of Way, and utility surveys for this municipal project at the village’s waterfront to the St. Lawrence River. Areas within the scope of improvements included a public boat dock and ramp, seawall, park and playground, adjacent beach and associated sidewalks, intersections and streets. RE&LS prepared digital 3D mapping using Autodesk Civil 3D, throughout the survey limits. New horizontal and vertical survey control were set for this project. The project budget was $1.2 million. (2020) Littleville Road, Livingston County Preventative Maintenance Project, Town of Avon, NY RE&LS conducted a Right of Way survey for this LAFA project. Survey control was established using a combination of GPS and conventional survey methods. The Right of Way of Littleville Road from its intersection with Rte 39 to its intersection with Cemetery Road was computed. Adjacent property lines were computed using a thorough survey analysis and project basemapping was provided in MicroStation. (2018) Aldrich Road Culvert, Perinton, NY - RE&LS conducted a topographic, utility, and boundary survey and prepared mapping for the replacement of a culvert on Aldrich Road in Perinton, NY. Field data was collected for topographic features, utility structures, and extensive boundary determination was performed. A Highway Boundary Plan was prepared and the project base mapping was provided in both Autocad Civil3d and MicroStation. (2020) City of Buffalo Resurfacing Project, Erie County, NY PIN 5761.58- Project Manager - RE&LS provided survey services for 12 roadways in the City of Buffalo. Survey control was established using a combination of GPS and conventional survey methods. A Full topographic surveys were performed.. The Right of Way and Utilities of each street and base mapping was provided in AutoCAD 2019 Village of Saranac Lake, Parks, Streetscapes, and Connectivity Improvements, Saranac Lake, NY - The Village of Saranac Lake was selected as one of ten communities in New York State for Round 3 of the Governor’s Downtown Revitalization Imitative (DRI). RE&LS conducted a topographic and boundary/Right of Way survey, and prepared mapping for several parks and street corridors in the Village of Saranac Lake. The purpose of the survey was to prepare digital mapping that reflected current conditions for use in developing a series of linked gateway parks, increase connectivity between downtown destinations, and enhance Woodruff Street streetscape. Digital mapping files were supplied in an AutoCAD/Civil 3D format and existing survey information was provided in ACSII format. 2021 MCDOT English Road Culverts over Round Pond Creek Tributary and Kirk Creek Project, Monroe County, NY RE&LS provided the survey and environmental portion of this culvert reconstruction project. A full topographic survey was performed, and utilities were plotted on the mapping. Hydraulic cross sections were surveyed and wetlands flags were located during the topographic survey. The Right of Way of English Road from the intersection of Long Pond Road to I390 was analyzed and computed . A Highway Boundary Plan was created and eight (8) property acquisition maps were prepared. 2019/2020 MCDOT East Ave-Bennett Rd Parma , NY -RE&LS provided Design survey and basemapping for the roadway project. Underground utilities were shown on the mapping using a combination of surface features. . Invert measurements for storm and sanitary sewers were collected and Project benchmarks were set along each street corridor and Control ties and a benchmark table were provided. 2018 / 2019 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS NYSAPLS OSHA 40 HAZWOPER N.Y.S.A.P.L.S. 2015 / Genesee Valley Land Surveyors OSHA 8 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations Initial– 1997 / Refresher – 2018 OSHA Confined Space Training - 2003 OSHA Fall Protection Training – 2003 CSX Contractor Safety Training – 2018 NS Norfolk Southern Safety Training – 2018 14 d. SIMILAR PROJECTS EDR has an extensive site design and engineering portfolio of public space parks and trails extending beyond 100 projects completed to date. Most of the New York State park and trail projects are funded by NY State Parks or NY State Department of State Division of Coastal Resources. Our resume of completed firm projects range in scope from project feasibility studies with cost estimating, through the phases of design, onto permitting, to bidding, and the last step of construction. Please find project examples on the following pages. 15 edrdpc.com Harriman State Park Lake Welch Water Quality Improvements Ramapo, NY EDR is working with Ramboll and New York State Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation providing services for the Lake Welch recreation at New York’s Harriman State Park in support of the capital program for Park’s facilities. The defined project area is approximately 100 acres. The project is to address the need for improved water quality at Lake Welch, the State Parks main swimming venue which receives peak daily visitor use of more than 3,000 people. Phase I successfully addresses the lake’s water seasonal algae bloom which prohibits swimming. Phase II is addressing contributing factors to improve stormwater mitigation, instill a series of bio-swales, refurbish the site landscape planting with native species, improve the heavily used picnic areas, and provide for a grounds wayfinding system with multi-lingual messaging. Services Provided Landscape Architecture Native Plant Selection Concept Design Site Reconnaissance Project Completion Phase I Complete Phase II in Progress Client Contact Michael Manning Ramboll 400 Andrews Street, Suite 710 Rochester, NY 14604 p: 585.295.7711 e: michael.manning@ramboll.com 16 edrdpc.com Chugnut Trail Extension along the Susquehanna River Plans Endicott, New York Elan (prior to merging with EDR) worked with Broome County, Town of Union and the Village of Endicott in determining the feasibility of locating a viable and safe trail route for the Chugnut Trail Extension along the Susquehanna River. The resolved 3.5-mile multi- use trail route will utilize the crest of earthen flood control areas, utility rights-of-way, existing walkways and river embankment as routing components. The route prioritizes a pedestrian use setting and parallels roadways as needed. The Chugnut Trail 3.5-mile route links together: 5 parks, the Susquehanna River and Nanticoke Creek, a public golf course, the high school campus, and 6 neighborhoods. The trail is situated in the area of the Chugnut Delaware Encampment site. Development of the Chugnut Trail Extension furthers the completion of the regional trail known as “The Big Loop” comprised of 20 plus miles of trails that within greater Broome County. Small length of the trail (asphalt paved elbow) along the Susquehanna River. Services Provided In-depth Site Analysis and Evaluation Trail Route Design SEQRA Construction Documents Permitting NYSDOS Funding Project Completion 2022 Client Contact Joseph Moody, Director Town of Union 3111 E. Main St. Endwell, NY 13760 p: 607.786.2945 e: jmoody@townofunion.com 17 edrdpc.com Niagara Scenic Parkway - formerly known as Robert Moses Parkway City of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY EDR supported the NYS Department of Transportation, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, and the lead consultant with transformation of this segment of the Parkway along the Niagara River Gorge. In addition to park and parkland, site lighting, park entrance, streetscape, overlooks, and wayfinding evaluation and concept development, EDR assessed design options including specific bicycle and pedestrian analysis and concept ideas. These determined the relative sustainability of each including primary shared-use path alignment from Main Street to Whirlpool State Park with connections to local neighborhoods and existing trails, analysis of connectivity, and safety for pedestrians and bicyclists; quality of shared connections to local neighborhood streets and park destinations; and analysis of safety and accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists, and the disabled (including potential user/multiple-use conflicts, separation of users by type, suitability of facilities based on proposed facility types). Compliance with accepted design guidelines including AASHTO Guide and the NYSDOT Bike/Pedestrian Design Guidelines were included in the evaluation. Strict compliance was impacted by historic factors and some non-standard features needed to be considered. Design alternative plans and details were also developed for park, parkland, and streetscape; park-scape; an integrated discovery center; niche type landscapes; site lighting; park entrance and overlook; Whirlpool Bridge Plaza, and wayfinding. Bicycle and pedestrian paths and layout details included: conceptual alignment of typical sections for the primary shared-use path through the park, conceptual layout of connections to existing park paths, trails, and sidewalks; connections to local streets and park destinations and any bicycle paths adjacent to the Whirlpool Street travel lanes; roadway crossing features; amenities including: wayfinding, trailheads, viewpoints, kiosks, shelters, and benches; locations and types of bicycle parking and rental facilities; defining accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists, and the disabled. Services Provided Landscape Architecture Community Engagement Cultural & Ecological Resources Visualization Project Completion 2020 Client Contact Thomas Donahue, P.E., Project Manager Parsons Transportation Group 40 La Riviere Drive Buffalo, NY 14202 p: 716.541.0730 e: thomas.donahue@parsons.com Image Credit EDR Concept Renderings – Discovery Center Whirlpool & Cedar Street Improvements 18 edrdpc.com Oswego River Pathfinder-Towpath Trail City of Fulton, NY Starting in 2015, EDR has been responsible for developing feasibility studies, cost estimating, site planning, design, and engineering, preparation of permits and approval applications to advance the Pathfinder-Towpath Trail project. This proposed system of eight new trails was envisioned by the City as a multi-use pedestrian and bicycle-friendly amenity on the east bank of the Oswego River, next to the Canalway Trail. The newest trail stretches 2.5 miles from Ontario Street to Indian Point Park, along North First Street, an abandoned City-owned roadway, and will connect city parks, points of history, neighborhoods, and important landmarks. In a feasibility study commissioned by the City, and working in tandem with Fulton Footpaths, a subcommittee of the Fulton Community Revitalization Corporation (to gain public involvement and engagement), EDR proposed using the existing riverfront resources to improve public accessibility to reconnect the community to the waterways, and to enhance recreational activities such as boating, fishing, hiking, and biking along the way. This was conducted through phased planning, design, and construction of the new trail system with the addition of paved surfaces, site furnishings, lighting, plantings, buffering, viewing, and fishing areas on the Oswego River. Scope also included shoreline stabilization and ecological restoration, new kiosks with interpretive signage, and a new parking area. By separating the design into seven phases, the $5.5M total cost of construction became more manageable for the City. EDR continued to work with the City continuously from 2015-2021 to bring this much-anticipated phased multi-use trail network project to fruition. “It’s a great thing, a dream come true!” City Resident & Supporter Services Provided Landscape Architecture Community Planning Engineering Environmental Project Completion 2021 Client Contact Fulton Community Development Agency 125 West Broadway Fulton, NY 13069 Joseph Fiumara, Executive Director p: 315.593.7166 Image Credits Friends of Fulton Parks 19 edrdpc.com Albany-Hudson Electric Trail - Portion of Empire State Trail Rensselaer & Columbia Counties, NY The Albany-Hudson Electric Trail (AHET), a 36-mile shared use pedestrian and bicycle trail running from the City of Rensselaer to the City of Hudson, is an important part of the Empire State Trail (a 730-mile biking and walking trail), providing a key link between the Capital Region and the Mid-Hudson Valley. In 2017, the Greenway Conservancy for the Hudson River Valley, Inc. (HRVG) envisioned development of a feasibility/concept plan for this project. EDR was contracted to provide site planning and design, community participation, visualization, cultural and ecological resources management, and environmental regulatory compliance and SWPPP inspection services working alongside the HRVG, National Grid, and the Lead Engineer to support development of the plan and implementation to create the $3.5M new pathway. AHET crosses through two counties, eight towns, and five cities and villages. Along the way, the trail goes through historic communities in the rural landscape of the Hudson Valley including orchards, Main Streets, shops and restaurants, private residences, historic sites, and other locations. Most of the trail corridor is owned by National Grid which maintains electrical distribution and transmission infrastructure on the property, who authorized the HRVG and New York State to construct and operate a public trail along the corridor. Because of close proximity to electrical transmissions facilities, the trail needed to be designed in accordance with the National Electrical Safety Code. Portions of the proposed trail corridor also cross public roadways owned and maintained by New York State and local governments. In addition, challenges included six new footbridges were constructed over protected rivers, working near live transmission lines, as well as buffering and other considerations to accommodate building a trail along right-of-way within private property boundaries. Services Provided Landscape Architecture Community Planning Environmental Cultural Resources Visualization Project Completion 2020 Client Contact Hudson River Valley Greenway, Inc. 625 Broadway, 4th Floor Albany, NY 12207-2295 Andy Beers, Project Manager p: 518.473.3825 e: hrvg@hudsongreenwayny.gov Image Credits Hudson River Valley Greenway, Inc. 20 edrdpc.com Delphi Falls Park New Woodstock, NY Madison County acquired Delphi Falls County Park in 2018 from private ownership. The Park is comprised of two-tiered waterfall, woodlands, gorge walls, and approximately 66 acres of land. EDR was subsequently contracted in late 2018 to provide professional services to design upgrades intended to increase the overall experience for park visitors, while maintaining the parkland’s natural beauty. Additions include a new parking lot, restroom, an accessible overlook of the lower falls, and an upgraded entrance sign. The project also creates a new bridge and trails that connects and provide access to both sides of the park on either side of the gorge. EDR designed a North Rim and South Rim Trail system that offers viewing opportunities and overlooks of both falls from above, as well as providing a safe means for trail users to view the upper falls at or near creek level. The Park is currently open year-round to the public and has become a premier destination. The $1.3M upgrades are Phase 1 of the County plans to continue to grow and develop the Park and its facilities over time. In 2021, for example, using the plan EDR developed for park and trail development, the County planned for public buildings at the Park, determining if the existing house and barn could be renovated to become usable and appropriate for public use and for what use, or if designing a new building(s) would be more cost-effective and advantageous. “The County is thrilled to begin the process of improving upon Delphi Falls Park. The upgrades should bring multiple benefits for residents by providing new activities and enhancing access to the natural features of the property,” Scott Ingmire, Director of Madison County Planning Department. Services Provided Planning Landscape Architecture Engineering Environmental Visualization Project Completion 2020 Client Contact Madison County 138 North Court Street WIMPzilla, NY 13163 Scott Ingmire, Director Planning Department p: 315.366.2376 e: scott.igmire@madisoncounty.ny.gov Image Credits Madison County Planning Family Adventures of New York 21 edrdpc.com Trenton Falls Scenic Trails Town of Trenton Falls, NY EDR planned and designed approximately one-mile of new primary stone dust and secondary wood mulch trails that take visitors from the entrance/parking area to the Trenton Falls Hydro Dam overlook; and that offer scenic vistas and wildlife observation, views of the hydroelectric operations, and offer picnic areas and points of historic interest (for visitors to enjoy the splendors of nature rare in beauty and power). The site features a series of dramatic waterfalls within an area of rich history and geology. The design of the site considered geologic characteristics of interest, the safety of visitors, and their experience as they travel along a steep gorge cliff; as well as its historic significance as a “must-see destination” that had not been accessible to the public for nearly 100 years), and the security of this operational hydroelectric facility. EDR re-purposed concrete cradles/supports (that once held the hydroelectric facility’s original wood stave pipeline) and incorporated them into lookout structures, offering panoramic views of the gorge and falls, and to preserve those historic features. EDR also developed wayfinding signage, and collaborated with the Town Historian in researching, writing, and designing interpretive panels located at key sites; and that highlight the history and geography of the site, as well as hydropower operations. National Hydropower Association - Hydro Achievement Award of Excellence in Recreational Stewardship. American Society of Landscape Architects - Merit Award for Research, Historic Preservation & Communication. Note: In the mid 1800’s, a luxury hotel made the site a tourist attraction that rivaled Niagara Falls. Services Provided Landscape Architecture Graphic Design (Signage) Client: Brookfield Power Corporation – New York Hydro (in partnership with the Town of Trenton Falls EDR Key Personnel: Jo Anne C. Gagliano, RLA, Principal, Landscape Architecture Robert Seeley, RLA, LEED-GA, Senior Project Manager 22 FIRM PROFILE / Qualifications Ravi Engineering & Land Surveying, P.C. 2110 South Clinton Ave., Suite 1, Rochester, NY 14618 / (585) 223-3660 / www.ravieng.com Ravi Engineering & Land Surveying, P.C., (RE&LS) is a consulting firm with a staff of 104 located in Rochester, Buffalo, Binghamton and Albany, New York, and Allentown, Pennsylvania, that specializes in providing state-of-the-art structural, environmental, and geotechnical engineering, in addition to construction inspection and land surveying services. Established in 1995 by President & Owner, Nagappa Ravindra, P.E., the firm is committed to providing technically sound solutions to our clients that include state, municipal and private organizations. At RE&LS, we strive to exceed our clients' expectations for responsiveness, efficiency and timeliness in delivery of services. We are a certified MBE firm. Federal ID# 16-1482116. Principal Contact: Nagappa Ravindra, PE, President nravindra@ravieng.com (585) 223-3660 BUILDINGS, BRIDGES, AND SPECIAL STRUCTURES •Structural Analysis, Design of Buildings & Bridges •Structural Value Analysis •Preparation of Structural Contract Drawings •Specifications & Estimating •Bridge Sub-Structure & Super-Structure Design •Culvert Design •3D Modeling, Analysis and Optimization •CADD - Computer Aided Design and Drafting •Phased or Fast Track Designs •Design of Foundations and Sub-Structures •Structural Investigations •Forensic Engineering •Feasibility Studies •Structural Renovations, Alterations and Restorations SURVEY •ALTA Surveys •Topographic and Boundary Surveys •Right-of-Way and Easement Mapping •Hydrographic Surveys •Residential and Commercial Property Surveys •Utility Surveys •Construction Stakeouts •As-Built Surveys •Machine Control Model Building •Subsurface Utility Engineering BRIDGE & OVERHEAD SIGN INSPECTION •Routine Forensic Investigations •Roadway and Bridge Deck Inspections •Load Rating Evaluations •Routine Overhead Sign and Underwater Inspections ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING •Environmental Assessments / Impact Statements •Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments •Permit Applications •Public Participation Program Coordination •SEQRA / NEPA Process Coordination •Hazardous Material Survey •Asbestos and Lead Survey, Design, Consultation •Asbestos Project Monitoring/Air Sampling •Licensed Mold Assessments •SWPPP Services •Tank Compliance •Wetland Delineation and Mitigation Planning •Technical Writing and Editing TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING •Roadway Engineering •Traffic Engineering •Accident Analysis •Transportation Planning •Pavement Evaluations •Utility Coordination •Constructability Reviews •Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans •Pedestrian Trails and Facilities CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION •Construction Administration and Inspection •Paint/Coatings Inspection •CPM Review Scheduling •Special Inspections 23 e. SCOPE OF WORK AND STRATEGY The following Scope of Work builds on the tasks identified by the Town of Ithaca project RFP and addendum. Task 1: Project Initiation This task will initiate the process of working with the project Advisory Committee. Topics to cover at the kick-off meeting will include: •Introduction of the EDR Team •Owner / Consultant Agreement resolve •Project Advisory Team introductions •Review of the project approach, work plan, and schedule •Identification of key stakeholders •Initial Strength and weakness evaluation •Data Transfer •Confirm Program of proposed features Deliverable: Advisory Committee kick-off meeting and meeting notes. Task 2: Site Assessment & Concept Site Designs Task 2 begins the project design process. Prior to beginning design a Lidar based topography map will be prepared over an aerial image to scale. The accuracy of the Lidar survey is sufficient in which to develop the site concept plans on. The Site Reconnaissance task involves walking the site and collecting and recording information necessary for the development of the project design. A summary of the site observations will be reviewed with the Steering Committee. Two concept design option site plans will be developed for review by the committee. The concept level plans will incorporate the Task 1 confirmed list of program trail and supporting elements. A concept level construction cost assessment will be developed for each concept design version. Deliverable: Map(s) and written/photograph summary of collected information including a site and boundary survey in digital form; Graphic, color rendered concept site plans and correlating construction cost assessments. The deliverables will be provided to the Project Committee for review and comment. Task 3: Public Outreach The EDR Team believes that every successful project is built on a strong foundation of community engagement. By involving the public and key stakeholders early and often, a level of ownership and buy-in is created. It can also help build local capacity by finding the local ‘champions’, educating them 24 on the planning process, and equipping them with the tools necessary to realize success. Our engagement methods will involve the following: •Community Engagement Plan. The EDR Team will work with the Advisory Committee to develop a community engagement meeting or open house outline the purpose of and approach for community engagement. •Stakeholder Interviews & Focus Groups. The EDR Team will work with the Advisory Committee to develop a list of stakeholders to be consulted prior to the meeting or open house. •Open House Events. Public Open House events are a low-key method of gathering thoughtful input from a variety of interested prospective participants that might otherwise be intimidated to participate sharing their thoughts and ideas. Our open house events are set up with a series of stations that allow participants to use sticky notes and dots to express their input. These stations are set up around topic areas, specific questions, and key sites that we are looking for ideas. We recommend that the open houses occur near the early stages of the project development process to provide an overview of the site conditions, program of uses, and concept designs to receive community feedback. Deliverable: Community Engagement Plan, Oen House event key take-away summary. Two graphic concept level site design plans with accompanied construction cost assessments No.1. Task 4: Construction Permitting/Approval Analysis Elan understands that the Town has completed SEQRA for the project. The Town with input from EDR will identify and scope out additional permits, reviews, and approvals that may be required because of the site reconnaissance and concept site plan development. The findings will be presented in a matrix format. Deliverable: Construction Requirement Analysis. Task 5: Draft Final Site Design The first step in Task 5 is to review with the Committee the likes and preferences respective of the two completed concept level site plans. With the resolve of a preferred concept plan a ground generated topographic and feature survey will be developed that is limited to the areas of disturbance required for the proposed design feature installations. In addition to the feature survey a boundary survey will be provided for the parcels comprising the 74+/- acre Babcock Ridge site. EDR will use input collected from the Steering Committee and topographic survey to develop an advanced plan described as the Draft Final Site Design that will depict in true scale and proposed grading the preferred layout. final schematic design (i.e., the preferred plan.) A color rendering of the Draft Final Site Plan will be prepared. 25 Construction Cost Assessment No.2 will be developed that correlates to the level of detail presented by the Draft Final Site Plan. Deliverable: Draft Final Site Plan with Cost Assessment No.2 submitted to the Committee for review in digital format. Digital remote meeting to discuss submission. Task 6: Final Design The Final Design package consists of the construction drawings and project manual, and Construction Cost Assessment No.3. If it is determined that the project requires a DEC SWPPP it will be included as part of Task 5: Final Design. The drawing package and project manual will include: •Project Cover Sheet •Existing Conditions Plan with Topographic and Boundary Survey Sheet •Removals Plan •Layout Plan •Site Grading and Utilities Plan •Landscape Plan •Construction Details •Project Manual -Front End with Bid/Bond Forms, Form of Agreement, General Conditions, etc. -Section II will comprise the technical specification sections. Deliverable: Final Site Bidding and Construction Plans and Specifications submitted in digital format. 26 Total Total Reimburs.Total Task Description Cost Per1PROJECT INITIATION COORDINATION Hours Cost Task 1.1 Advisory Committee Start-Up Meeting & EDR Prep.1 8 30 8 2 1 1 1 52 $7,955 $100 $8,0551.2 Project Kick-off Meeting 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0Subtotal18308211152$7,955 $100 $8,055 2 SITE ASSESSMENT & DESIGN CONCEPTS Hours Cost Task2.1 Site Reconnaissance w/ perculation test pit observation 0 6 8 2 24 0 8 0 48 $5,000 $200 $5,200 2.2 Concept Design (2 versions) & Cost Assesment #1 1 2 4 6 40 0 2 0 55 $6,245 $0 $6,245 Subtotal 1 8 12 8 64 0 10 0 103 $11,245 $200 $11,445 3 PUBLIC OUTREACH Hours Cost Task3.1 Project Presentation Public Meeting Forum 0 8 4 1 2 12 2 0 29 $3,900 $100 $4,000Subtotal08412122029$3,900 $100 $4,000 4 CONSTRUCTION PERMITTING/APPROVAL ANALYSIS Hours Cost Task 4.1 Project Permitting & Approval Requirement Matrix 0 1 4 1 4 0 2 1 13 $1,515 $0 $1,5154.2 Town Led Environmental Permitting w/ EDR Support 0 4 8 2 4 0 2 0 20 $2,640 $0 $2,6400$0 $0 $0Subtotal05123804133$4,155 $0 $4,155 5 DRAFT FINAL SITE DESIGN Hours Cost Task5.1 Draft Final Site Design & Cost Assessment #2 1 4 8 8 60 0 0 0 81 $9,545 $0 $9,5455.2 Topographic & Boundary Survey 50 50 $8,750 $0 $8,750Subtotal1488600050131$18,295 $0 $18,295 6 FINAL DESIGN Hours Cost Task6.1 Final Construction Documents & Cost Assessment #3 1 8 8 8 50 0 2 0 77 $9,265 $0 $9,2650$0 $0 $0Subtotal18885002077$9,265 $0 $9,265 Total Hours 4 41 74 36 186 13 19 52 425 54,815$ $400 55,215$ HOURLY BILLING RATE 225.00 180.00 145.00 180.00 100.00 125.00 125.00 175.00 Labor Labor Expenses Total Fee 6.2 ADDITIONAL SERVICE: SWPPP - Approximate Amount$10,500. Final Cost to be determined based on resolved scope. Amount not factored into total fee as stated. 4.2 Town Led Environmental Permitting with EDR Support - Project cost may not be required based on determined need. NOTE: Fee proposal based on the RFP and addendum stated services request. Project Manager/Landscape Architect (Breitzka) Principal (Gagliano) Project Technical Advisor (Tatich) LandscapeDesigner (Blaise) Senior Planner (Woelk)RaviCivil Engineer (Dussing) Field Ecol. (Stebbins) f. COST SCHEDULE 2023 DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT TASK 1 - Project Initiation and Site Reconnaissance 1.1 Advisory Committee Start-Up Meeting. EDR prep. 1.2 Project Kick-off Meeting with Committee TASK 2 - Site Assessment and Design Concept 2.1 Site Reconnaissance 2.2 Concept Designs (2) and Cost Estimate No. 1 3.1 Project Presentation Public Forum 4.1 Project Permitting and Approval Requirement Matrix 4.2 Town led Environmental Permitting with EDR support TASK 5 - Draft Final Site Design 5.1 Draft Final Site Design & Cost Assessment #2 5.2 Topographic & Boundary Survey TASK 6 - Final Design 6.1 Final Construction Documents and Cost Estimate #3 SAC Meeting Public Open House/Public Presentation Task Title TASK 3 - Public Outreach TASK 4 - Construction Permitting/Approval Analysis 2024 h.FINANCIAL STABILITY Our EDR team includes landscape architects, urban designers, public engagement specialists, permit specialists, grant writers, and civil engineers. We have combined staff resources within the regional project area that exceeds 250 personnel of which 200 are based in upstate New York. EDR can meet in-house cash flow needs and maintain project delivery service levels and schedule if payment cycle up to 90 days behind performance of service. edrdpc.com Syracuse, Rochester, Albany, Saratoga Springs, & White Plains, NY  Hershey, PA  Columbus, OH  Portsmouth, NH 1 Mike Smith From:Robin Osborn <rosborn@edrdpc.com> Sent:Monday, December 18, 2023 2:04 PM To:Mike Smith Cc:Jere Tatich; Jo Anne C. Gagliano Subject:RE: EDR Ithaca Babcock Ridge Trail Proposal Submission - 3 Question response Attachments:Babcock Ridge Trail Fee Schedule_2023_12_18_REVISED.xlsx **WARNING** This email comes from an outside source. Please verify the from address, any URL links, and/or attachments. Any questions please contact the IT department Dear Mike, On behalf of Jere Tach, below are the answers to your follow-up quesons. Also aached is the revised fee schedule. Please contact Jere if you have any quesons. Thank you. Regards, Robin Osborn on behalf of Jere Tach ----- Elan and EDR have merged. Please take note of our updated contact information! Robin Osborn EDR Operations Manager 18 Division Street, Studio 304, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 O: 518.306.3702 x10 M: 518.598.4956 www.edrdpc.com EDR a better environment ___________________________________________________________________________________ 1. Please describe your experience with alternave trail surfaces? As project landscape architects EDR has evaluated and implemented various trail paving and surfaces systems in different sengs from urban sites to wilderness designated locaons. Trail surfacing systems have included the following: A. Asphalt Paving with an oil & chip aggregate top course – provides a stable surface with crushed aggregate appearance B. Asphalt Paving with a granular EPDM Rubber and Polyurethane binder surfacing C. Unit Pavers set in both dry laid and concrete base with mortar joints D. Quarried Paver Stones E. Crusher-Run Aggregated Pea stone paving F. Crushed Brick - compacted G. Wood boardwalk style decking H. Shredded wood fibers I. Wood chips 2 J. Aggregate with psyllium fiber binder – Have not undertaken an install but have studied the system benefits and shot comings. K. Turf grass with geo-grid polyurethane fibers L. Pine needles M. Cast-In-Place Concrete paving 2. Could you modify the fee schedule to remove the boundary survey? The modified fee schedule without the cost for a project parcel boundary survey is provided as an aachment to this email with revision date 12.18.2023. 3. Could you clarify the ancipated scope, extent of design and deliverables, and fees (not approximate) related to the SWPPP? A. Prepare a Stormwater Polluon Prevenon Plan (SWPPP) in accordance with SPDES GP 0-20-001. SWPPP would be prepared concurrently with development of the site plan package. The SWPPP will be prepared assuming no more than 5-acres of disturbance at any one me. The SWPPP preparaon services to include: 1. SWPPP Report 2. Hydrological modeling of exisng and proposed watershed condions 3. Design of post-construcon stormwater management pracces 4. Submission to NYSDEC for screening for potenally endangered species 5. Preparaon and Submit project NOI to NYSDEC for permit coverage under the NYSDEC SPDES Construcon Stormwater Permit. No other permits are ancipated to be required.  Cost to observe soil percolaon test prepare and submit the project SWPPP and the NOI to state regional DEC office – refer to aached “Revised Fee Schedule” 6. SWPPP requires weekly site and post storm occurrence inspecons of temporary erosion control measure is proposed as a per inspecon cost which includes staff (1) travel me and fuel expense to and from the Syracuse EDR office and the site, and weekly reporng, and noficaon to contractor of site deficiencies as needed.  Site monitoring fee proposal assumes a 10- week acve construcon period at $670.00 per on- site inspecon and reporng = (670 x 10) = $6,700.00. EDR would invoice on an actual per inspecon total count. Jere Tatich, RLA EDR Practice Area Leader, Northeast NY Landscape Architecture From: Mike Smith <MSmith@town.ithaca.ny.us> Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 8:52 AM To: Jere Tatich <jtatich@edrdpc.com> Cc: Jo Anne C. Gagliano <JGagliano@edrdpc.com> Subject: Ithaca Babcock Ridge Trail Project - Questions To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. 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Learn why this is important BABCOCK RIDGE TRAIL AT CULVER ROAD PRESERVE FEE SCHEDULE Total Total Reimburs.Total Task Description Cost Per 1 PROJECT INITIATION COORDINATION Hours Cost Task 1.1 Advisory Committee Start-Up Meeting & EDR Prep.1 8 30 8 2 1 1 1 52 $7,955 $100 $8,055 and Project Kick-off Meeting Subtotal 1 8 30 8 2 1 1 1 52 $7,955 $100 $8,055 2 SITE ASSESSMENT & DESIGN CONCEPTS Hours Cost Task 2.1 Site Reconnaissance w/ perculation test pit observation 0 6 8 2 24 0 8 0 48 $5,000 $200 $5,200 2.2 Concept Design (2 versions) & Cost Assesment #1 1 2 4 6 40 0 2 0 55 $6,245 $0 $6,245 Subtotal 1 8 12 8 64 0 10 0 103 $11,245 $200 $11,445 3 PUBLIC OUTREACH Hours Cost Task 3.1 Project Presentation Public Meeting Forum 0 8 4 1 2 12 2 0 29 $3,900 $100 $4,000 Subtotal 0 8 4 1 2 12 2 0 29 $3,900 $100 $4,000 4 CONSTRUCTION PERMITTING/APPROVAL ANALYSIS Hours Cost Task 4.1 Project Permitting & Approval Requirement Matrix 0 1 4 1 4 0 2 1 13 $1,515 $0 $1,515 4.2 Town Led Environmental Permitting w/ EDR Support 0 4 8 2 4 0 2 0 20 $2,640 $0 $2,640 4.3 Project SWPP 0 0 0 65 0 0 0 0 65 $11,700 $0 $11,700 4.4 Weekly & Post Storm Occurrence SWPPP Inspections (10)0 0 0 0 67 0 0 0 67 $6,700 $500 $7,200 4.5 Test Pit Observation 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 12 $2,160 $50 $2,210 Subtotal 0 5 12 80 75 0 4 1 177 $24,715 $550 $25,265 5 DRAFT FINAL SITE DESIGN Hours Cost Task 5.1 Draft Final Site Design & Cost Assessment #2 1 4 8 8 60 0 0 0 81 $9,545 $0 $9,545 5.2 Topographic & Boundary Survey 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 50 $6,300 $0 $6,300 Subtotal 1 4 8 8 60 0 0 36 117 $15,845 $0 $15,845 6 FINAL DESIGN Hours Cost Task 6.1 Final Construction Documents & Cost Assessment #3 1 8 8 8 50 0 2 0 77 $9,265 $0 $9,265 Subtotal 1 8 8 8 50 0 2 0 77 $9,265 $0 $9,265 Total Hours 4 41 74 113 253 13 19 38 555 72,925$ $950 73,875$ HOURLY BILLING RATE 225.00 180.00 145.00 180.00 100.00 125.00 125.00 175.00 Labor Labor Expenses Total Fee NOTE: Fee proposal based on the RFP and addendum stated services request. Revised 12/14/2023. Project Manager/L andscape Architect Principal Project Technical Advisor Landscape Designer Senior Planner RaviCivil Engineer Field Ecol. To: Public Works Committee members From: C.J. Randall, Director of Planning Date: January 8, 2024 Subject: Site Design and Development Criteria Manual - Introduction Summary The proliferation of reference specifications, codes, and standards relative to public works projects, on both public and private lands, has led to challenges coordinating development review alongside technical review. This joint effort of the Town’s Engineering, Planning, and Public Works Departments intends to clarify the Town’s expectations for design, construction, operation, and maintenance of municipal infrastructure including but not limited to: • Design Criteria for Streetscapes, Storm Drainage, Water Mains, etc. • Material Specifications • Installation • Requirements for Dedication and Acceptance The proposed Site Design and Development Criterial Manual – complementary to the Town’s Subdivision regulations as well as other sections of the Town Code – is to provide minimum criteria for the design and construction of improvements within the Town to promote uniform design procedures for designers and technicians in the development of property and roads, ensuring: • That such improvements are completed in a manner that protects the health safety and welfare of the Town residents and the natural environment, and • That upon completion, such improvements are suitable for dedication to the Town of Ithaca for perpetual operation and maintenance. The Site Design and Development Criteria Manual is intended to apply to all types of development, including residential subdivisions, Planned Unit Developments, and CIP projects. The Manual will be for applicant and agency use during planning, design, and construction to assist the design, review, and implementation of new repairs, improvements, and new development projects over time. The Manual will provide the necessary framework for all future, applicable public infrastructure projects with the goal of enhancing the Town of Ithaca’s quality of life. The Manual will focus on projects that have an impact on the public realm and will build on values expressed in the Town’s 2014 Comprehensive Plan and 2015 Complete Streets Policy. Proposed tasks – initial phase 1. Inventory existing Town drawings (quantities, location, layout, relationships, and dimensions) and specification sheets (quality, methods, materials), currently available in physical and CAD format. 2. Develop list of initial improvements to be included in Site Design and Development Criterial Manual. 3. Quality assurance / quality control (to be completed by Town Engineering Department) 4. Determine format and structure of the manual; 5. Professional services firm prepares first draft of Manual; and 6. Formally review, make appropriate changes, approve and release. item #4 2 Proposed deliverables Draft Site Design and Development Criterial Manual, for revision annually or as needed Schedule for Completion Issue RFI / RFQ / RFP – February 1, 2024 Post procurement information to Town website and to NYS Contract Reporter – February 1, 2024 Review proposals – February 2024 Recommend selection of consultant – March 11, 2024 Tasks 1, 2 completed within 8 weeks of executed contract. Tasks 3, 4, 5, 6 completed or within 6 months of executed contract. Criteria for consideration • Level of experience with Site Design and Development Criteria development and implementation in peer communities • Multi-disciplinary professional services firm including planning, civil, mechanical, structural engineering disciplines • Level of experience in Tompkins County • Ability to meet the schedule for completion • Location of services relative to Town of Ithaca • Cost proposal Procurement Process • Request for Information • Request for Qualifications • Request for Proposal Please contact me with any questions or concerns at cjrandall@town.ithaca.ny.us or 607-882-2474. # # #