Agenda Date: 05/19/2026
Subject:
Title
Resolution 31-2026: Approving a Professional Services Agreement with AtkinsR?alis for Owner's Representative Services for the Main Street Improvements Project
Body
From:
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager
Prepared by:
Adrienne Burton, Director of Major Projects
Presentations:
Adrienne Burton, Director of Major Projects
Stephen Harris, AtkinsR?alis
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this item is to request City Council approval of a Professional Services Agreement for Owner's Representative (Owner's Rep) Services for Phase I - Main Street Improvements as part of Project Downtown. This contract supports advancement of the project from the adopted Concept Plan into Preliminary Design by establishing supplemental owner-side project management support coordination and controls that augment City staff capacity to manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk throughout design and preconstruction. This action aligns with the delivery framework presented to Council on February 10, 2026, and represents a key step in transitioning the project from planning into implementation.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Vibrant Community with a Rich Culture; Sustainable Community with Natural Beauty; Robust and Resilient Economy; Safe Community
DISCUSSION:
The Owner's Representative serves as an extension of City staff, providing day-to-day project management support and acting as a primary coordination resource across the full project team. This role is designed to supplement internal capacity and bring specialized expertise to support delivery of a complex, multi-phase capital project. It is critical for reinforcing alignment between the City's objectives, consultant work, and overall project delivery, while ensuring City leadership remains central to decision-making.
The Owner's Representative was selected through a competitive procurement process in accordance with the City's purchasing requirements. A multi-disciplinary evaluation committee reviewed pr...
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