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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
The Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas met in
Special Session at 12:00 noon, Friday, October 22, 1976, in the
office of the Authority, #1 North School Avenue, Fayetteville,
Arkansas.
Upon roll call, the following were present:
Commissioners Present: Taylor, Clinton, Underwood
Commissioners Absent: Gould, Morgan
Others Present: Chad Kumpe, Delbert Allen, Pat Warford,
Pat Donat, Kay Speed, Hugh Kincaid, Don Grimes, Tommy Hodges,
Pat McGetrick
The Vice -Chairman ordered that the following Waiver and Consent be
spread upon the Minutes:
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF AND CONSENT TO SPECIAL MEETING
We, the undersigned, do hereby accept notice of this SPECIAL MEETING,
waiving any and all irregularities in the service of notice and do
hereby consent and agree that the Commissioners of the Housing Authority
of Fayetteville, Arkansas shall meet at their regular meeting place at
12:00 noon, Friday, October 22, 1976, for the following purposes:
1. Roll Call
2. Resolution Approving Contract With Hodges, Vines, Fox, Castin,
and Associates for Engineering and Landscape Architecture
Services for Center Square Improvements
/s/ Phillip Taylor
/s/ Roy Clinton
/s/ Bill Underwood
There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
RESOLUTION NO. 249
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH HODGES, VINES, FOX,
CASTIN, AND ASSOCIATES FOR ENGINEERING AND
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SERVICES FOR
CENTER SQUARE IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Hodges gave a review of the previously presented traffic and
parking plan for the Center Square. Basically this plan suggests
creating around the Square a traffic loop of one -lane traffic,
removing all traffic lights and replacing them with stop signs.
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The on -Square traffic would have the right-of-way, yielding to
pedestrians. To improve pedestrian safety, make parking bays at
each corner, shortening length of pedestrian cross -walk. This
contract calls for the actual engineering and landscape architecture
involved in the implementation of this Center Square plan. Mr. Hodges
pointed out that some of the details involved in this would include
seeking ways to eliminate the drainage problem on the Square,
replacing most sidewalks and deciding type of sidewalk, investigating
feasibility of heated sidewalks, landscaping and deciding type of
shrubbery and plants for landscaping, lighting of Square and seeking
a type of lighting to coordinate with the architectural style of the
Old Post Office building. They will consider the inevitable disruption
of business on the Square and try to minimize complaints about this
disruption. The firm feels this plan will provide a more efficient
flow of traffic and that traffic will not overburden this plan.
Mr. Hodges stated that this firm is familiar with HUD rules and
regulations which will allow for speedier completion of the work.
Mr. Clinton asked if the contract were approved could the firm have
the working drawings and specifications ready for bidding by the
middle of February. Mr. Hodges stated that they could.
Mr. Hodges pointed out that the contract price of $27,000 does not
include a resident engineer. The contract does call for a general
supervisor who will come and inspect the work every week and will
come to work out any special problems that might arise. The firm
could provide a resident engineer at extra fee.
Mr. Underwood asked if there were any problems will the firm be
liable for any damages. Mr. Hodges stated that the firm has liability
insurance and will assume responsibility for any problems or damages
that they are responsible for. He further stated that the firm has
never had any of these types of problems before.
Mr. Underwood asked Mr. Grimes for his opinion. Mr. Grimes stated that
he likes the plan and it seems to be a reasonable fee for the contract.
He stated that he is glad that the Urban Renewal agency is going to
be able to proceed with a plan for the Square rather than turning the
funds over to the City.
It was agreed by the Hodges firm and the Housing Authority that the
resident engineer services would be performed by the Housing Authority
rehabilitation officer, Mr. Allen.
Mr. Clinton made the motion to approve the contract with HVFCA with
the contract price not to exceed $27,000 and a time completion date of
February 15, 1977. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor, and carried
unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
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RESOLUTION NO. c24/9
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH HODGES, VINES, FOX,
CASTIN, AND ASSOCIATES FOR ENGINEERING AND
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SERVICES FOR
CENTER SQUARE IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, a portion of the Ark. R-105 Urban Renewal Project Plan calls
for certain improvements for the Center Square Urban Renewal
Project Ark. R-105; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Authority desires to engage the Consultant to
obtain certain professional services in connection with
site improvements to be included in this redevelopment,
including:
1. Design services
2. Engineering services
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the firm of Hodges, Vines, Fox,
Castin, and Associates, a professional consulting firm,
be retained to perform these services, with a contract
price not to exceed $a7,000.#
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 2 DAY OF , 1976.
THE -'BUSING AUTHORITY OF
CITY
F FAYETTEVILL HARK
ATTEST:
C'AIRMAN