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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-1984 Dougherty J A Stewart Park Master PlanCITY OF I'II-IACA CONTRACT ROUTING SHEET OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Please review and, if you approve, sign, date, and forward to the next individual. Return to J. A. DOUGiERTY for final processing. CONTRACT SUMMARY: Project Title: Period Covered: Financial Terms: Essence of Agreement: Comments: TO: STEWART PARK IMPROVEMENTS MASTER PLAN NoveMber 1983 ---September 1984 Total contract bid price not to exceed $29,784.00, to be paid in five installments as set out in contract (unless otherwise agreed in writing by City and contractor). - Preparation and presentation of a master plan for needed and desired improvements to Stewart Park, including lakefront park, bird sanctuary, golf course, and water bodies, in accordance with Schedule A attached to contract. Project authorized by Board of Public Works and Carrion Council; contractor approved by Common Council. Funding to be accomplished with $20,000 set aside for project in current budget, and $15,000 additional to be appropri- ated from FY 84 budget. J. Dougherty, Assist. to Supt. PW, Signature_: J. Gutenberger, Ch., Streets Comm.BPW T. Niederkorn, P.E.R.C.(contractor) P. Tavelli, City Atty. E. Holman, B&A Mayor From: J. Dougherty, DPW • 1 Date: 15 November 1983 Niederkorn Made this ROHM W r11IA(1' PDR SERVICES INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR day of November , 198 3 , between THE CITY OF ITHACA, a municipal corporation with offices at 108 Fast Green Street, Ithaca, New York, hereinafter called the "City" and PLANNING/ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CONSULTANTS 310 West State Street, Ithaca, New York, hereinafter called "The Contractor" W ITNESSET H: WHEREAS, the City requires certain services to be performed more particul- arly set forth in Schedule "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof, and WHEREAS, the Contractor is desirous of performing such services and the City is desirous of contracting with the Contractor to provide such services, NOW, in consideration of the covenants, conditions, and provisions con- tained herein, it is hereby AGREED as follows: 1. The contractor agrees to perform the services set forth in Schedule "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof in a manner and at such time or times as is satisfactory to the City. 2. The contractor shall be paid for providing such services as follows: Dec. 7, 1983 $4,467.60 Jan. 18, 1984 8,935.20 Mar. 7, 1984 7,446.00 May 2, 1984 5,956.80 On acceptance of final plan and public presentation, as per schedule A: , 2,978.40 TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED:— $29,784.00'* *Unless otherwise agreed in writing by both parties. Contractor: - PLANNING/ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CONSULTANTS APPROV page 2. 3. The relationship of the contractor to the City is that of an independent contractor. As such, the contractor shall receive no fringe benefits frau the City including but not limited to medical insurance, retirement benefits, worker's compensation, disability, unemployment insurance or any other benefits or remuneration other than that set forth in paragraph 2 hereinabove. 4. The City may terminate this contract at any time without cause, in which case the contractor shall be paid pro rata for the satisfactory work performed to date of termination. 5. The contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City harmless from any claims against the City arising from the negligence of the contractor. CITY OF ITHACA byDate: ///'/' MAYOR CONTRACTOR by (7471__ kaGt-i _ Elate: /1 / 8 83 Date: City Attorney AND ADMINISrHATION COhfvil iTEE By /4 te: /0(2.2/ s/ Chairperson, MA Comm, SCHEDULE A STEWART PARK -IMPROVEMENTS MASTER PLAN SCOPE OF PROJECT Preparation of a comprehensive plan for improvements -to the Stewart Park complex comprising lake front park bird sanctuary; golf course, and associated water features, including repairs to features to be retained; replacement of certain features determined to be inappropriate to the function, purpose and appearance of the complex; -and installation of features intended to upgrade the complex as determineddesirable. The plan shall consist of text and drawings necessary to explain the various features and improvements in sufficient detail to permit the sub- sequent design of facilities and the preparation of construction documents for the implementation of individual improvements according to a phased plan, or as determined necessary or desirable by the City. It should incorporate a schedule of recommended phasing and priority for the vari- ous plan components. In coordination with the appropriate City depart- ments, the consultant contractor shall prepare a final list of facilities, activities and improvements to be incorporated in the plan. Consideration shall be given to factors of efficiency of operation and maintenance, to the greatest extent compatible with considerations of user convenience, access and amenity. Landscape design shall be a major component of the plan. The existing character of the site shall be respected in the design of new features, while not limiting the exercise of freedom in designing such additions and changes to enhance the interest and variety of the different areas of the complex and subareas of each. Suggestions shall be made for typical treat- ments and for special features, including but not limited to sturctures and landscaping of historic interest; vehicular access, circulation and parking; and access and use by persons in wheelchairs. Compatibility of design of new features with those to be retained is essential, in order to minimize the potential for visual and esthetic disruption and to result in a coordina- ted whole at each stage of plan implementation. Design of impgvements shall take into account the special characteristics of the complex with respect to soils, topography and proximity to water table, and shall include sufficient hydrological and other investigations as nccded to determine the feasibility of incorporating lake swimming into the final development, as well as other more intensive uses.of the lake and waterway resources than presently occur at the complex. The design of services and support systems shall be compatible with those currently in use by the City off-site, and shall connect with them as appropriate. Included in the plan shall be a projection of the estimated costs for each phase of the improvements. In addition, the consultant shall identify any probable sources of non -local funding assistance for the various phases and components of the plan, including programs which may directly or indirectly contribute to planning or implementation of recreation facilities, waterway and lake dredging, historic preservation, and other activities. Schedule A, page 2. Necessary evaluation of the environmental impacts of the overall plan and its components will be undertaken by the City, but consultants will be required to take environmental concerns into account in plan preparation, understanding that some components may have significant impacts, and designing them to be responsive to the objective of minimizing negative effects. PLAN SUBMISSION AND PRESENTATION Submission of a preliminary plan, including tentative cost estimates for major work items, is required by April 30, 1984; and submission of a completed plan by August 31, 1984. The consultant will be expected to make at least one presentation of the preliminary plan to the City, and one public presentation of the completed plan. Conferences and consulta- tions with City officials, staff and others involved with the project locally will be scheduled and conducted as necessary and convenient. All presentations and meetings with local personnel will be conducted in Ithaca. Twenty (20) copies of the preliminary plan, and fifty (50) copies of the completed plan, exclusive of presentation drawings and other large -size graphic materials, will be required by the above dates. Two (2) sets of preliminary presentation drawings, and five (5) sets of final drawings, etc., including one reproducible set, will be required. CITY RESPONSIBILITIES The City will make available to the consultant, to the extent possible, existing base data concerning the complex, including maps; aerial photo- graphy; maintenance and improvement history; information on users, activi- ties and programs; plans and other prescriptive or descriptive documents relating to the complex and to recreation; Public Works and Youth Bureau policies, standards and procedures applicable; engineering, water. and- sewer, streets and facilities; archival material concerning the history of the complex, etc. The City will assist the consultant, to the extent feasible, in obtaining additional information required. The City will also insure that necessary environmental analyses of the plan and its component parts are conducted at the appropriate times. Contact person and project coordinator for the City will be Mr. John A. Dougherty, Assistant to the Superintendent of Public Works, who will be assisted and advised by other City staff and agencies as he determines necessary and desirable. Schedule A, page 3. SCOPE OF_WORK 1. Assemble and Review Existing Data. Existing data which describe and measure present conditions in the park complex wdll be assembled and reviewed. This would include information related toland use, recreation demand,traffic and parking, utilities, water currents, water quality, vegetation, soils, boating demand, ve- hicular and pedestrian accessibility, condition of park structures, operating and maintenance costs and prob- lems,improvements planned by public works,,and1.simu. alar pertinent'information. Interviews with staff, key officials and selected individuals will be made to assess attitudes about the present use of the park and its future potential. • It is understood that all existing information that is presently available to the City will beprovided to the consultant at no charge, including maps, air photos and reports. Because of the off-season nature of the time period within which the plan is to be prepared, it is anticipated that only limited original data will be ob- tained at this stage. Additional needed data will be identified, however, and, with City assistance, obtained to the maximum extent possible within the limitations of time, season of the year and budget. 2. Spatial, Functional and Structural Analysis. Analyze current land use activity for each element of the plan, apparent trends, and the structural condition, usefulness, and restoration potential of major buildings. Each of the major park functions will be analyzed and evaluated in terms of space and facilities available and suitability of present use. 'Existing park -related local policy will be reviewed for appropriateness. Natural, operational and legal constraints will be identified and assessed. Based on interviews and supporting data, alternative roles and functions for the several components of the park complex, and strengths and limitations of each, will be developed for discussion with staff and others as determined. 3. Prepare Schematic Sketches. Environmental and land use information gathered in 1 and 2 above will be used to establish a framework for assessing.park potential. Matrices will be developedto facilitate evaluation of possible land use categories in terms of social and en- vironmental values. The matrices will indicates restraints as well as opportunities and will provide rationale and support for the preparation of schematic sketches for the Schedule. A, page 4. park plan. Such sketches Fill be largely concep- tual and diagrammatic showing relationships between laud uses, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, and park facilities. Discussion of alternatives with staff and officials at this point will be important. 4. Special Studies. Two issues fundamental to the park's future development will be given special emphasis.' One relates to the possibilities of shoreline enhancement and the secondinvolves the feasibility of golf course expansion. Opportunities for expanding the park.to the north by diking and filling portions of Cayuga Lake will be examined. Calculations on the present shoreline con- figuration, water flow and windwill be entered into a computer program and verified by existing aerial photographs and other data. At this stage, data not presently available or easily obtained will be assumed. The verified computer .program will be used to assess the likely impact on water.circulation of design changes in the shoreline configuration and alterations of the lake and creek bottom. Suitable uses of filled land, and other possibilities for improving water and shoreline use, will be determined. Golf course expansion potential will be evaluated by ex- amining need, present layout and the feasibility of using part or all of the bird sanctuary and biological field station for this purpose. Alternatives and recommendations for the future use of these three areas (golf course, sanctuary, field station), including the eastern bank of the inlet, will be prepared. 5, Develop Preliminary Site Plan... Reaction to the schematic sketches (work item 3), and information from the special studies (work item 4) will be incorporated into the prep- aration. of preliminary site plan for the entire complex. Included in the plan will be the spatial and functional relationships and linkages of all parkland uses and activities, a vehicular circulation and parking layout, shoreline treatment, lakeshore modifications, the location and use of park structures, the location and treatment of major landscaping elements and magnitude -of -cost estimates for major improvements. Detailed design drawings and specifications of renovated or new park structures and landscaping features will not be possible in this study but clear indications of the substance and character of such improvements will be given. n Schedule A,�page 5. 6. 'Develop'Concept•of VisualForms:and Materials. Pre- pared'concurrently with, and as a part of, the pre- liminary site plan will be a landscape design plan for the park. This plan will include consideration of pedestrian circulation, modification of existing land forms, generalized drainage patterns, visual linkages • and sequences, and the use of landscaping to separate or define functions, spaces and structures, frame • views, create visual -interest and provide shade, back- drops and wind protection. Criteria will be established for the selection of plantmaterial_ suited to the en- vironmental characteristics of the site and compatible with existing vegetation. The location andtype of major or critical plant groupings will be indicated and rec ommendations made for plant succession as important older trees deteriorate or die. 7. Preparation of Final Plan and Phasing. Modification of the preliminary site plan and landscape design plan will be made based on review and discussion with City staff and officials. The final park plan will include appro- priate modifications. Narratives and graphics'will be , prepared to describe and illustrate recommended improve- - ments in the complex. The final plan will also include a recommended priority listing for all improvements and an implementation sequence to facilitate phasing of con- struction and minimize disruption of normal park use. Potential funding sources for various aspects of the park's long-range•development will be explored in con- junction with the City staff. 8. Report Reproduction and Presentation. In accordance with - specifications in the RFP 20 copies of all written material and 2 sets of drawings will be provided at the preliminary plan stage. Fifty copies of all final plan narratives and 5 sets of final drawings, including one reproducible set, will be provided® The consultant will be available for public presentations as required. Schedule A PROJECT SCHEDULE WORK ITEM NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG t. Assemble and review existing data - 2. • Spatial, functional and structural analysis f 3. Prepare schematic sketches • o .. 4. Special studies - 5. Develop preliminary site plan with narratives 6. Develop concept of visual forms and materials • 7. Present preliminary plan - review feedback • 8. Prepare final plan and phasing • 90 Report production 10. Present final plan CITY OF ITHACA CONTRACT ROLTING SHEET OFFICE OF 'IRE MAYOR Please review and, if you approve, sign, date, and forward to the next individual. Return to J. A. DOUG ERTY for final processing. CONTRACT SUMMARY: Project Title: Period Covered: Financial Terms: Essence of .Agreement: Garments: STEWART PARK IMPROVEMEN'T'S MASTER PLAN November 1983 ---September 1984 Total contract bid price not to exceed $29,784.00, to be paid in five installments as set out in contract (unless otherwise agreed in writing by City and contractor). Preparation and presentation of a master plan for needed and desired improvements to Stewart Park, including lakefront park, bird sanctuary, golf course, and water bodies, in accordance with Schedule A attached to contract. Project authorized by Board of Public Works and Cannon Council; contractor approved by Common Council. Funding to be accomplished with $20,000 set aside for project in current budget, and $15,000 additional to be appropri- ated from FY 84 budget. } J. Dougherty, Assist. to Supt. PW, Signature; �,,� . J. Gutenberger, Ch., Streets Cornm.BPW T. Niederkorn, P.E.R.C.(contractor) P. Tavelli, City Atty. E. Holman, B&A Mayor From: J. Dougherty, DPW Date: /l/i %/3 a /// Date: 15 November 1983 Nieaerkorn . Made this volim WNI1tAC; P' roPt SEEIVICES INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR day of November NOu2g 19$3 .'.� CI1Y CLERGY`S OFFP ` , BPhzca, PP. Y„ , 198 3 , between THE CITY OF ITHACA, a Municipal corporation with offices at 108 Fast Green Street, Ithaca, New York, hereinafter called the "City" and PLANNING/ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CONSULTANTS 310 West State Street, Ithaca, New York, hereinafter called "The Contractor" W ITNESSET H: WHEREAS, the City requires certain services to be performed more particul- arly set forth in Schedule "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof., and WHEREAS, the Contractor is desirous of performing such services and the City is desirous of contracting with the Contractor to provide such services, NOW, in consideration of the° covenants, conditions, and provisions con- tained herein, it is hereby AGREED as follows: 1. The contractor agrees to perform the services set forth in Schedule "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof in a manner and at such time or times as is satisfactory to the City. . 2. The contractor shall be paid for providing such services as follows: Dec. 7, 1983 $4,467.60 Jan. 18, 1984 8,935.20 Mar. 7, 1984 7,446.00 May 2, 1984 5,956.80 On acceptance of final plan and public presentation, as per schedule A: 2,978.40 TOTAL NOT TO EXGEED : --- $29,784.00 * *Unless otherwise agreed in writing by both parties. Contractor: - PLANNING/ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CONSULTANTS page 2. 3. The relationship. of the contractor to the City is that of an independent contractor. As such, the contractor shall receive no fringe benefits from the City including but not limited to medical insurance, retirement benefits, worker's compensation, disability, uneirployment insurance or any other benefits or remuneration other than that set forth in paragraph 2 hereinabove. 4. The City may terminate this contract at any time without cause, in which case the contractor shall be paid pro rata for the satisfactory work performed to date of termination. 5. The contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City harmless from any claims against the City arising from the negligence of .the contractor. CITY. OF :ITHACA .. by MAYOR CONTRAUIOR Y =f 1 APPROVAL AS TO:FORM SRM Date . City Attorney. • . Date: ://' Date: _//i%6/83 AND ADMINISTRATION WMMI'ITEE By/1/2,/g31 s/ - Chairperson-,- $&A Corrin. / SCHEDULE A STEWART PARK IMPROVEMENTS MASTER PLAN SCOPE OF PROJECT Preparation of a comprehensive plan for improvements.to the Stewart Park complex comprising lake front park bird sanctuary, golf course, and associated water features, including repairs to features to be retained; replacement of certain features determined to be inappropriate to the function, purpose and appearance of the complex; and installation of features intended to upgrade the complex as determineddesirable. The plan shall consist of text and drawings_ necessary to explain the various features and improvements in sufficient -detail to permit the sub sequent design of facilities and the preparation of construction documents for. -the implementation .of individual improvements according to a phased plan, or as,.determined necessary or desirable -by the --City.- It should incorporate a. schedule --.of recommended -phasing - and priority for the vari- ous -plan --components. ---. In coordination with- the appropriate City depart- ments,_the.:consultant-contractor- shall_ prepare.- a- final list -of facilities, activities and improvements -to be -incorporated in the plan. Consideration shall be given- to factors -of efficiency- of operation -and -maintenance, to the_greatest extent -compatible with -considerations of-:user..convenience, access and. amenity. Landscape design shall be a major:component of the plan:, The -existing character of the mite shall be respected in the- design of new-: features, ._ while not limiting the exercise of freedom in designing -such -additions and changes to enhance the interest and -variety of the different areas of the complex and subareas of each. Suggestions shall be made for typical -treat- ments and_for special features, -including but not limited to sturctures and - landscaping of historic interest; -vehicular access; circulation and parking; and access and use by persons in wheelchairs._ Compatibility of design of new -features -with, -those to be retained -is essential, -in order to minimize - the -potential- for. Visual and esthetic._ disruption and_to result in a coordina- ted whole= at- each stage of plan implementation....._ Design of=impo rvements shall take-into-account_the special characteristics of the complex with respect to soils, "topography -and proximityto water - table, and shall include sufficient hydrological and other investigations as needed -to determine the. feasibility_ of incorporating lake swimming into the final development, as well as other pore intensive uses of the -lake and. waterway resources than presently occur at the complex._ The -design -of • services and-support:systems shall be -compatible with those currently -in use by the City -off-site, and shall connect with them as appropriate. Included in the plan shall be a projection of the estimated -costs for each phase of the improvements. In addition, - the consultant shall identify any - probable sources of non -local funding assistance for the_various-phases and components -of the =plan, ;including programs_ which may directly or -indirectly contribute to planning or implementation of recreation facilities; -waterway and lake dredging, historic preservation, and other activities. Schedule A, page 2. Necessary evaluation of the environmental impacts of the overall plan and its components will be undertaken by the City, but consultants will be required to take environmental concerns into account in plan preparation, understanding that some components may have significant impacts, and designing them to be responsive to the objective of minimizing negative effects. PLAN SUBMISSION -AND PRESENTATION Submission -of a preliminary -plan, including tentative cost estimates for major work _items; -:is required by -April --30, =1984;=: and --_submission of a completed plan by -August 31,:1984.- - The- consultant -_will :be expected to make:at least one presentation of the preliminary_plan_to-the-City, and one public presentation of the. completed plan. Conferences -and consulta- tions with City_ officials_, staff and others involved. with the project locally will be scheduled and conducted as necessary and..convenient. -All presentations and -meetings with local personnel will be conducted in Ithaca: Tventy (20) .copies- of the preliminary plan, and fifty (50) copies of the completed plan, exclusive of .presentation-drawings-and-other_large-size graphic materials; will be -required -by the above -dates. Two (2) sets of preliminary -presentation drawings.;_and five (5): sets of final drawings, etc., including --one' reproducible set, will be required. CITY_ RESPONSIBILITIES The. City. will make available to the_:consultant.; -,to- the .extent .possible,- _ existing: base- data.- concerning the .complex, _ .including -maps;- aerial: photo-: . graphy;- _maintenance -and :improve nent:history_; information- on users , activi= ties and,programs;_plans and -other prescriptive or descriptive documents relating to the complex- and . to recreation; Public Works -and- Youth - Bureau_ -. - policies,.standards and procedures applicable; engineering, water.and.sewer, streets_and-facilities;-archival_material concerning the history of the - complex,_etc.. -The_=City will -assist the consultant, to the extent feasible, in obtaining additional_ information_ required. -.-The City will also. insure that necessary environmental analyses of the plan and its component -parts -- are conducted at the appropriate times. Contact person and project' coordinator for the City will be Mr. John A. ,Dougherty; Assistant to the Superintendent of Public Works,_who.will__be assisted and .advised_ -by other -City staff and agencies as he-_detexmines necessary and desirable; Schedule A, -page 3. SCOPE OF WORK 1. Assemble and'Review Existing Data. Existing data which describe and measure present conditions in the park complex w•ll be assembled and reviewed. This would include information related toland use, recreation demand, traffic and parking, utilities, water currents, water quality, vegetation, soils, boating demand, ve- hicular and pedestrian accessibility, condition of park structures, operating and maintenance costs and prob- lems,•improvements planned by public works,, and.11sim= ilar pertinent information. Interviews with staff, key officials and selected individuals will be made to assess attitudes about the present use of the park and itsfuturepotential. It understood that all. existing information that is presently. available -to the City will be. provided -to the consultant --at no charge;including maps, air photos and --- reports. Because of the off-season nature of the time period _within which -the --.plan _is =to be prepared, it is anticipated that only limited original data= -will be ob- tained at this stage. Additional needed_data will be identified, however, and, with -City assistance, obtained to the maximum extent..possible within:the limitations of time, season -of the year and budget., 2. -Spatial,_Functional and --Structural Analysis. -_ Analyze cur.rent_Iand use activity for each element of the plan,, apparent trends, and.the structural condition,. usefulness, and restoration potential of major buildings. Each of the major-park.functions will -be analyzedand_ evaluated=:in .terms -of space and -facilities available and -suitability of present use. Existing -park -related local_ policy- will_ be • reviewed.-for_-appropriatencss. .Natural, operational:and- legal-.constraints :will-: be identified- and --assessed.. Based on .interviewsand $uppor---ting' data;- alternative _.roles and functions7for: the several -components of _the_"park -compl-ex, and strengths and limitations= -of each, will -be developed for discussion with staff and othersesdetermined. 3. Prepare Schematic -Sketches. Environmental.-and.land use information -gathered in 1 and _ 2. above :will be used .to • establish a framework for assessing -park potential._ Matrices will be developed to facilitate evaluation of possible land use categories in terms of social and-en— vironmental values. The -matrices will indicates -restraints as well as-opportunities_and_will provide rationale and support for the preparation of schematic sketches for the . Schedule A, page 4. park plan. Such sketches will be largely concep- . tual and diagrammatic showing relationships between land uses, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, and park facilities. Discussion of alternatives with staff and officials at this point will be important. 4. Special Studies. Two issues fundamental to the park's future development will be given special emphasis. One relates to the possibilities of shoreline -enhancement and, the second. involves the feasibility of golf course expansion. Opportunities for expanding the park .to the north by diking and filling portions of. Cayuga Lake will be examined. Calculations on the present shoreline -con- figuration, water flow and wind.will be entered into a computer program and verified by -existing aerial photographs and other data. At this stage, data not presently. available or -easily obtained will be assumed. 'The verified computer. program Will be used to assess the likely impact on water.circulation of design changes in the shoreline configuration and alterations of the lake and creek bottom.. Suitable uses of filled land, and other possibilities for improving water.and shoreline use, will be determined. Golf course expansion potential will be evaluated by ex- amining need, present layout and the feasibility of using part or all of the bird sanctuary and biological field station for this purpose. Alternatives and recommendations for the future use of these three areas (golf course, sanctuary, field station), including the eastern bank of the inlet, will be prepared.. 5. -Develop: Preliminary Site Plan. Reaction to the schematic sketches _(work -item--3), and information from the special studiesi.(work-item 4) ijill_b.e incorporated into the prep- aration of preliminary site plan for the entire complex. Included -in the plan will be the spatial and functional relationships and linkages of all parkland uses and activities, a vehicular circulation and parking layout, shoreline treatment, lakeshore modifications, the location and use of park structures, the location and treatment of major landscaping elements.and magnitude -of -cost estimates for major improvements._ Detailed design drawings and specifications of renovated or new park structures and landscaping features will not be possible in this study but clear indications of the substance and character of such improvements will be given._ Schedule A, page 5. 6. 'Develop Concept'of:Visual Forms:and Materials. Pre- pared•concurrently with, and as a part of, the pre- liminary site plan will be a landscape design plan for the park. This plan will include consideration of pedestrian circulation, modification of existing land forms, generalized drainage patterns, visual linkages • and sequences, and the use of landscaping to separate or define functions, spaces and structures, frame views, create visual -interest and provide shade, back- drops and wind protection. Criteria will be established for the selection of plant material suited to the en- 'vironmental characteristics of the site and compatible with existing vegetation. The location andtype of major or critical plant groupings will be indicated and rec-• . ommendations made for plant succession as important older trees deteriorate or die. 7. Preparation of Final Plan and Phasing. Modification of the preliminary site plan and landscape design plan will be made based on review and discussion with City staff and officials. The final park plan will include appro- priate modifications. Narratives and graphics'will be prepared to describe and illustrate recommended improve- ments in the complex. The final plan will also include a recommended priority listing for all improvements and an implementation sequence to facilitate phasing of con- struction and minimize disruption of normal park use. Potential funding sources for various aspects of the park's long-range development will be explored in con- junction with the City staff. 8. Report Reproduction and Presentation. In accordance with specifications in the RFP 20 copies of all written material and 2 sets of drawings will_'be provided at the preliminary plan stage. Fifty copies of all final plan narratives and 5 sets of final drawings, including one__ reproducible set, will be provided. The consultantwill_, be available for public presentations as required. ' r' Schedule A PROJECT SCHEDULE NOV DEC. JAN Assemble and review existing data Spatial, functional and structural analysis Special studies - Prepare final plan and phasing . Report production Present final plan