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City of Marquette, MI 300 West Baraga Avenue Marquette, MI 49855


Agenda Date: 2/20/2024 Consent Agenda - Roll Call Vote Recreation Master Plan Contract

BACKGROUND:

The City's Five-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan serves as the guiding document for recreation policies and capital improvements within the park system. The plan also is mandatory in order to apply for most state grant programs.

The City Commission approved the budget of $50,000 to update the Five-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan within fiscal year 2024. Staff advertised a request for proposals with a December 7, 2023 deadline. One proposal was received, from Dick Horton Consulting.

The City Commission awarded the bid to Dick Horton Consulting on December 18, 2023. Staff has worked with Dick Horton Consulting and the City Attorney to develop the contract.

Dick Horton has conducted the last three revisions of Marquette's Recreation Master Plan. This proposal includes working with Pat Coleman of North of 45 LLC and Sara R. Kirk of SRP Design Studio, LLC.

FISCAL EFFECT:

The FY 24 budget includes $50,000 for this plan.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the contract with Dick Horton Consulting to develop the Five-Year Recreation Master Plan for a not-to-exceed amount of $50,000, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the contract.

ALTERNATIVES:

As determined by the Commission.

ATTACHMENTS:
	Description
	Contract, Insurance Addendum A, Horton Letter
	Proposal