City of East Grand Rapids Regular City Commission Meeting Agenda
February 3, 2020 – 6:00 p.m. (EGR Community Center – 750 Lakeside Drive)
1. Call to Order. 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Public Comment. 4. Report of Mayor and City Commissioners.
Regular Agenda Items 5. Appointment of First Ward Commissioner (no hearing required; action requested). 6. Final Reading of an ordinance to amend Section 9.56 of Chapter 93 of Title IX of the City Code pertaining to the age limit for tobacco products (no hearing required; approval requested). 7. Authorization to proceed with spring road and infrastructure projects (no hearing required; approval requested). 8. Contract for mobility/bicycle action plan (no hearing required; approval requested). 9. Discussion of Spring Break meeting (no hearing required; action requested).
Consent Agenda – No Hearing Required; Approval Requested Unless Noted 10. Receipt of communications. 11. Minutes of the rescheduled regular meeting held January 21, 2020. 12. Report of Finance Committee on disbursement of funds: payroll disbursements of $220,369.50; county and school disbursements of $297,552.78, and total remaining disbursements of $441,191.06. 13. Contracts for engineering services. 14. Purchase of large-format scanner for the Public Works Department. * * *
Public hearings will be held if noted in each agenda item. If no hearing is noted, comments should be made during “Public Comment” in Item 3.
The City will provide reasonable auxiliary aids for individuals requiring them for effective communication in programs and services of the City. Notice must be made to the City five (5) days prior to the program or service requesting the specific auxiliary aid. CITY OF
EAST GRAND RAPIDS
750 LAKESIDE DRIVE SE • EAST GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49506 (616) 949-2110 www.eastgr.org
KAREN BROWER CITY CLERK
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Commissioners FROM: Karen Brower, City Clerk DATE: January 24, 2020
RE: Vacant 1st Ward City Commissioner Position
Action Requested: That the City Commission discuss the applications and then vote to appoint one of the candidates for the remainder of the term ending December 6, 2021.
Background: The City Commission interviewed three candidates at its meeting on January 21, 2020. The resumes of the three candidates are attached.
Lawrence Fisher, 565 Lakeside SE Bradley Hecksel, 1103 Eastwood SE Melissa Janes, 2647 Lake SE
The new appointee will be sworn in at the beginning of the meeting on February 17, 2020 and will take their seat and participate in the remainder of the agenda items.
______Doug LaFave, Interim City Manager
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City Commission Application Form - Submission #10979
Date Submitted: 12/17/2019
Application for City Commission Appointment
First Name* Last Name* Lawrence Fisher
Home Address* City* State* Zip* 565 Lakeside SE Apt. E Grand Rapids Michigan 49506
Daytime Phone Number* Evening Phone Number* Email Address 6164468886 6162993258 [email protected]
Length of Residency in City* Are you a registered Do you know of any conflict of voter* interest or reason you should 19 Years not receive an appointment? Yes No NO
Business/Firm Position/Occupation* West Michigan Aviation Academy Dean of Student Life
Work Experience Lifetime educator, Counselor/Director of Guidance at East Grand Rapids High School 1992-2011
Volunteer Experience/Involvement River Bank Run, Worked with the city on the redesign of the track area, Worked with Joe Camp on the Reeds Lake trail on the back side of Reeds Lake
Educational Background B.A. Secondary Education, Central Michigan University, M.A. Guidance & Counseling, Central Michigan University, M.A. Education Administration, Western Michigan University Letter of Application Deadline To the Mayor of East Grand Rapids and the City Please submit this form and application letter by 8:00 Commission.docx a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2019 You must attach a letter of application detailing your community involvement background and the reason you are interested in being appointed to the City Commission.
To the Mayor of East Grand Rapids and the City Commission:
East Grand Rapids is my home. I moved to the city in June of 2000 but had aware and interested in living here since moving to Southeast Grand Rapids in 1987. We moved from suburban Detroit to a street just outside of East. My deeper connection came in 1992 when I accepted a position as a counselor at East Grand Rapids High School.
I served as a counselor or Director of Guidance until July 1, 2011. While at the high school I also served as a coach for the Cross Country and Track teams. I took over as the lead of the Homecoming Parade for many years. It was under my direction that the parade changed course to include downtown. (My wife’s idea). I proposed it to school officials first and was met with resistance. The feeling was, the downtown merchants wouldn’t like it. The 4th of July parade is a big hit why not the Homecoming Parade. It was propsed and since it has been going on for many years, I am pretty sure they are OK with that decision.
A mission I shared with others was to have our High School Cross Country team run in East Grand Rapids. Our home meets were in Grandville. Working with the blessing of Fred Bunn and the EGR Parks and Recreation Department, I had a primary role in developing a Cross Country course at Manhattan Park. Each summer I spent many hours spreading woodchips, trimming back branches and grooming the trails. That ended a few years after I left East Grand Rapids High School, nobody else kept up with the work needed. That trail had been used by runners, bikers and hikers. It still may be used, but is not in the shape it once was.
When the walking path on the back side of the lake was planned and constructed. I worked with, then commissioner Joe Camp, on the plans. Our goal was to synch the new paved path with the trails that existed.
I also worked with city officials during the redesign of the track area at the high school. I served in collaboration on the reconfiguring of the track layout, resurfacing and expansion of the field event areas.
I left East Grand Rapids High School to pursue a new leadership challenge at another school. I continued to coach at East for a few more years.
Most important, we have never left East. We lived on 855 Lakeside, 101 steps from the High School property until October of 2018. My wife and I relocated to the apartments across from Roses with a tremendous view of Reeds Lake. This last year, we secured a slip at Roses and we are now a boat owner on Reeds Lake. We are fulfilling the EGR dream that many have. We take full advantage of the beauty and life style of living in East.
I am a lifetime runner who has run countless miles in and around East. I have run in every Reeds Lake Run since 1983. I usually run the New Year’s Eve race, the Irish Jig, the Heart and Sole (no longer in existence), and fun run on July 4th. I have volunteered at the LBW races hosted by the school system. I have also helped as a volunteer to set up for the Reeds Lake Triathlon. I also set up administered the Football runs from opponents’ schools to EGR for the Hearts of Gold celebration.
My connection to East extends to my family. My wife works at home for a law firm. He view is unbeatable as she looks out at Reeds Lake daily. My son just became the manager at Bowdies in East. A fantastic addition to the dining choices in East.
By now you are aware of my connections to the community and how I use it. I would like to combine my experience as a school administrator and my love for our community to further enhance the connection between the schools and the city. With a counseling background I have a long history of working with others through the challenges we face. I am a listener, a collaborator, a supporter a teammate and a people-oriented doer.
I believe I am a service leader, if needed by the city of East Grand Rapids, I am happy to serve.
Lawrence V. Fisher 565 Lakeside SE Apt. E Grand Rapids, MI 49506
616-29903258 [email protected]
City Commission Application Form - Submission #11037
Date Submitted: 12/31/2019
Application for City Commission Appointment
First Name* Last Name* Brad Hecksel
Home Address* City* State* Zip* 1103 Eastwood Ave SE East Grand Rapids MI 49506
Daytime Phone Number* Evening Phone Number* Email Address 6168224812 6168224812 [email protected]
Length of Residency in City* Are you a registered Do you know of any conflict of voter* interest or reason you should 15 years not receive an appointment? Yes No
Business/Firm Position/Occupation* Polaris Real Estate Real Estate Agent
Work Experience See Attached
Volunteer Experience/Involvement See Attached
Educational Background See Attached
Letter of Application Deadline Brad Hecksel - Commissioner Vacancy Please submit this form and application letter by 8:00 Submission.pages a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2019 You must attach a letter of application detailing your community involvement background and the reason you are interested in being appointed to the City Commission. brad hecksel 1103 Eastwood SE • East Grand Rapids, MI • 49506 CELL 616.822.4812 • E-MAIL [email protected] Karen Brower, City Clerk City of East Grand Rapids City Hall 750 Lakeside Drive SE East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Miss Brower,
I’m writing you to formally express my interest and apply for the vacancy on the city commission. After being actively involved in the non-profit community for several years, I decided to step back in 2017 and focus on my young family. Earlier this year I decided it was the right time to get back out and serve the community at large. I’ve spent the last several months looking for an opportunity. I was excited to learn the place I’m fortunate enough to call my hometown had a need that I believe I’m well-suited to fill.
Our city is undoubtedly a wonderful place to call home. But one look at the master plan shows that the new administration and commissioners have the chance to lead it to even bigger and better things. I would love to be a part of that. My professional experience as a real estate agent and community involvement (detailed on attached page) have provided me with the skills and experience to be a valuable member of the commission.
I look forward to sharing more about those skills and experiences, as well as answer your questions, as the appointment process progresses.
Sincerely,
Brad Hecksel brad hecksel 1103 Eastwood SE • East Grand Rapids, MI • 49506 CELL 616.822.4812 • E-MAIL [email protected]
EDUCATION Grand Valley State University | PR & Advertising Cascade Engineering | Engineering and QC Intern Walt Disney Company | Guest Services Internship
EXPERIENCE Polaris Real Estate | Real Estate Agent | 2/04 -Present • Cultivate new business business development through multiple channels. • Created a unique service platform to effectively and consistently deliver exceptional home marketing and acquisition services. • Manage all aspects of the transaction cycle to ensure contract compliance, vendor cooperation, deadlines are met. • Use compelling content to market clients’ homes across multiple channels and monitor user’s online content interaction. • Analyze and interpret consumer behavior, local and national housing market data, and changes in technology to guide marketing and pricing strategies. • Consistently outperform peers in key performance metrics
HUB International | Middle Market Team Lead | 5/10-6/11 • Exceeded annual sales goal by 500%, Rookie of the Year (2010), Sharp Award (Top 10% of 1200 sales associates). • Secured new opportunities via networking, cold calling, drip marketing, and promotional events. • Developed and executed individualized selling strategies for target firms. • Evaluated new client needs and collaborated with all stakeholders to create customized property and casualty risk management solutions that included risk transfer, loss control measures, and claim management. • Identified opportunities to cross-sell existing clients on other HUB product and service offerings.
Architectural Specialties, Inc | Estimator | 6/00-1/04 • Estimated commercial construction project costs based on architectural drawings and specifications. • Collaborated with general contractors and owner's representatives on design-build projects.
• Managed multiple active projects including supervision, purchasing, scheduling and change orders. • Analyzed project costs and created job cost reports.
COMMUNITY Down Syndrome Association of West MI Foundation | Board of Directors | 6/13-6/17 • Assist with the oversight of the Foundation’s primary asset - an endowment in excess of $1,000,000. • Member of planning and host committees for The Winner’s Cup, the Foundation’s annual Kentucky Derby-themed gala.
Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan | Board of Directors | 5/10-6/13 • President - 2013, Vice President - 2012 • Led the creation and implementation of a formalized strategic plan • Led committee to explore relocating the organization from donated space in an industrial building to leased space that allowed for growth and accessibility for members. • Identified the need for improved communication and member management. Successfully solicited the in-kind donation of a customized CRM program built on the Microsoft Dynamic platform and assisted internal staff with the changeover • Led a search committee in 2013 to hire a new executive director • Annual budget doubled and staff size tripled during my tenure
Center for Community Leadership • Leadership Grand Rapids | Class of 2012 (LGR 2012) • Leadership Advantage | Class of 2015 • LGR Selection Committee | 2012-2016
1103 Eastwood SE • East Grand Rapids, MI • 49506 • 616.822.4812 • [email protected]
City Commission Application Form - Submission #11029
Date Submitted: 12/29/2019
Application for City Commission Appointment
First Name* Last Name* Melissa Janes
Home Address* City* State* Zip* 2647 Lake Drive SE East Grand Rapids Mi 49506
Daytime Phone Number* Evening Phone Number* Email Address 6164461085 6164461085 [email protected]
Length of Residency in City* Are you a registered Do you know of any conflict of voter* interest or reason you should 37 years not receive an appointment? Yes No no
Business/Firm Position/Occupation* Family Futures Board Member; Fund Development Chairperson
Work Experience Current: Family Futures Board Member. Provide trusteeship to Family Futures of the organization's mission, values and strategic goals. Follow an annual agenda that meets the Family Futures Ends Policy; continually improve Board performance; exercise fiduciary and legal responsibility and stewardship of Family Futures funds, conduct annual review of Executive Director and an ongoing self-assessment of Board processes. Support implementation of the Family Future's Fund Development Plan, including annual solicitation, major gifts, donor cultivation and special events. Past: Sara Lee Corporation (Chicago, IL), Nichols Corporation (Michigan). Various management roles, leading maximum 40 people and max budget of $48M. Recruited, onboarded, developed and led teams, projects and key customer initiatives. Co- authored Malcolm Baldridge Quality Award, created curriculum and presented to national industry groups. Responsible for human resources, strategic planning, IT, financial functions, as well as motivational and public speaking roles.
Volunteer Experience/Involvement Children's Advocacy Center--Board Member Progressive Women's Alliance--Chairperson Junior League of Grand Rapids-Board Member Committee Member--various community projects and fundraising campaigns including Fulton Street Farmer's Market, John Ball Zoo, Gilda's Club, East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation, Grand Rapids Rowing, Dwelling Place, National Charity League Schools Volunteer: President EGRHS Field Hockey, Girl Scout Troop Leader (6 years), athletics coach, office volunteer, Handwriting without Tears trained coach, PTO member Educational Background Trinity College, Connecticut, B.A. 1988 Johnson Center for Philanthropy, Grand Valley State University, Nonprofit Board Certification Benevon, (professional fundraising certification), Levels I, II, III Various Sara Lee Corporate training programs including conflict resolution, project management, strategic planning
Letter of Application Deadline Janes City Commission cover letter 12-2019.docx Please submit this form and application letter by 8:00 You must attach a letter of application detailing your a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2019 community involvement background and the reason you are interested in being appointed to the City Commission. Melissa Janes 2647 Lake Drive SE East Grand Rapids, MI 49506 [email protected] 616-446-1085
December 9, 2019
Dear East Grand Rapids City Commissioners,
In 1982, my parents gave me a hometown. My parents had carefully chosen East as a place to relocate our family from Chicago, and—even within the painful angst of a transition—my teenage self recognized the magic of this place: Reed’s Lake where we sailed, the history of Waterfront Park, the exceptional schools and always, always, an intense sense of community that some might label “midwestern values”. A constant of my youth was my family’s devotion to volunteerism and involvement. In short order here in East, my mother helped found the Community Action Council and was elected president of a hospital guild. I was an active Girl Scout, worked at Blodgett, was a camp counselor at church. I was raised with the construct that serving the community is natural: as welcome and normal as brushing one’s teeth. My brother and I left for college and to explore the world, but—as many of us do—I felt called back. I’ve raised my own family of five here. My parents still live in their brick home on Gladstone, and every Father’s Day I remind my dad of the exceptional gift he gave me: my “forever home.”
I am applying for the First Ward vacancy on the East Grand Rapids City Commission. I offer ethical representation to the citizens of East Grand Rapids, as well as open-mindedness and professional skills to the Commission. As a Commissioner I will uphold the policies and values that make East Grand Rapids a special place to live—the place my family fell in love with in 1982.
I am applying for the East Grand Rapids City Commission because the timing is right for me to take on a role in our City. After years of providing leadership to area nonprofit organizations, I feel called to serve in East Grand Rapids. My husband and I are about to become empty-nesters, and I’ll have time for City Commission. For many years I’ve supported the candidacies and service of School Board Members, Commissioners, and others. I humbly volunteer my skills for the Commission’s consideration.
I bring to the Commission my 37 years of knowledge and love of life in East Grand Rapids. I also offer a depth of existing relationships with other area entities: nonprofits, business leaders and legislators. Over the years I’ve found myself motivated to connect citizens to their larger community: to de-mystify information and open relationships between constituents and the governments that serve them. I also offer skills developed in my career that strike me as critical to the Commission role: courage to learn and collaborate, belief in benchmarking and adherence to best practices, as well as empathy, patience and an overall attitude of positivity. As a nonprofit board member, I’ve been an advocate and banner-carrier for many community organizations, and I bring that same commitment to the City of East Grand Rapids. I will always operate within the strategic framework that guides the City of East Grand Rapids.
I have included my resume as a detailed outline of my background and qualifications for the Commission. In summary, I am a manager. For 14 years I managed and trained people, led projects and built complex relationships with customers in a corporate environment for Sara Lee Corporation. I led teams of people in sales, marketing and communications projects, learning operations, strategy, budgeting, human resources and accountability. Later, I chaired the board of a large woman’s group, building a variety of programs and relationships throughout Michigan. I’ve raised funds for candidates since 2000, creating persuasive messaging to donors on behalf of Governors Granholm and Whitmer, Senator Stabenow, and other legislators including some of our School Board and City Commission members. As a stay-at-home parent, I’ve supported East Grand Rapids Schools and students as a Girl Scout troop leader, an athletics coach, a set decorator, a writer, an office volunteer. In my role with nonprofits I sit on committees and executive boards, participate in strategic planning sessions, update funding entities, write grant requests, and attend professional and community workshops. I’ve built many relationships and become connected enough in the Grand Rapids community that friends sometimes ask me “What’s new and important?” or “What should I be paying attention to?” I hope my skills will be an asset to the Commission as it sets policies, enacts ordinances and approves and supports various activities of the City.
In asking the City Commission to consider my application for the First Ward Commissioner vacancy, I offer my thanks for your attention and consideration.
Sincerely,
Melissa Janes CITY OF
EAST GRAND RAPIDS
750 LAKESIDE DRIVE SE • EAST GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49506 (616) 949-2110 www.eastgr.org
Hearing Required? No KAREN BROWER CITY CLERK Notice Published None Required Introduction: 1/21/2020 Final Reading: 2/3/2020 Effective Date: 2/14/2020 MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Commissioners FROM: Karen Brower, City Clerk DATE: January 24, 2020
RE: Amendment to Section 9.56 of Chapter 93
Action Requested: That the City Commission adopt an ordinance amendment to Section 9.56 of Chapter 93 of Title IX of the City Code raising the legal age for tobacco products to 21 to comply with new federal laws.
Background: The City Attorney’s office recommends adoption of the ordinance amendment so that city ordinances match new federal requirements. See the attached email from City Attorney Huff for more information.
This ordinance amendment was introduced at the City Commission meeting on January 21. It now requires a final vote to adopt the provisions. This amendment does not require a public hearing as it is not in the zoning section. If adopted, the effective date will be February 14, 2020.
______Doug La Fave, Interim City Manager
/9574 Attachments From: Huff, John M. To: Karen Brower Subject: FW: Update to tobacco ordinances Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 4:18:07 PM Attachments: image004.png 2020.01.03 - EGR Ordinance to Amend SECTION 9.56 OF CHAPTER 93 - Smoking Age 21.DOCX
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Karen, On December 20,2019, the President signed legislation to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to raise the federal minimum age for the sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21 years of age. Accordingly, I have prepared an amendment to three subsections of Section 9.56 of the City Code to replace the age of 18 with the age of 21. Other than that change these sections remain the same as they are today. I do want to note that Section 9.56 was completely redone last October when the marijuana updates were made. It is that version of Section 9.56 that I have modified, not the previous version of 9.56 which was adopted when Chapter 93 was restated at the end of 2016. The 2019 Section 9.56 uses slightly different subsection lettering than the earlier version. Please put this amendment on the Commission agenda for the second meeting in January to be introduced at that time. John
John M. Huff Partner Direct: (616) 336-6239
Varnum LLP Main: (616) 336-6000 333 Bridge Street NW Fax: (616) 336-7000 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504 www.varnumlaw.com
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 9.56 OF CHAPTER 93 OF TITLE IX OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS
THE CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS ORDAINS:
Section 1. Subsection N of Section 9.56 of Chapter 93 of Title IX of the Code of the City of East Grand Rapids is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
(N) Purchase, possess, or use any tobacco products if less than 21 years of age. A person less than 21 years of age who violates this Division (N) is responsible for a civil infraction and may be fined up to Five Hundred Dollars ($500) plus court costs and the costs of prosecution. This Division (N) shall not be construed to prohibit a person from possessing tobacco products if any of the following circumstances exist:
(1) The tobacco products are possessed during regular working hours and in the course of the person's employment and the tobacco products are not purchased or possessed for such person's personal consumption; or
(2) The person is participating in an undercover decoy operation and the person has purchased or received tobacco products exclusively at the direction of a State, County, or local police agency as part of an undercover operation.
Section 2. Subsection (O) of Section 9.56 of Chapter 93 of Title IX of the Code of the City of East Grand Rapids is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
(O) Falsely represent that he or she or another person is 21 years of age or older for the purpose of procuring the sale or furnishing of any tobacco product.
Section 3. Subsection (P) of Section 9.56 of Chapter 93 of Title IX of the Code of the City of East Grand Rapids is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
(P) Knowingly, or upon failure to make diligent inquiry, sell, furnish, or give tobacco products to a person under 21 years of age.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall be effective on , 2020.
Section 5. Notice of adoption of this Ordinance shall be published within ten (10) days after enactment by publication of a digest, summary, or statement of purpose of the Ordinance as provided in Chapter VII, Section 7.5, of the Charter of the City of East Grand Rapids.
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS:
On February , 2020, the East Grand Rapids City Commission adopted an Ordinance changing Section 9.56 of the City Code dealing with alcohol and drug offenses. Three Subsections of Section 9.56 were modified to change the minimum age for purchasing, possessing, obtaining, or providing tobacco products to age 21. The full text of the Ordinance is available for inspection by and distribution to the public at the office of the City Clerk. No further or additional publication of this Ordinance is required or contemplated.
City of East Grand Rapids By Karen K. Brower, City Clerk 15821594_1.docx CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS
750 LAKESIDE DRIVE SE • EAST GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49506
(616) 940-4817 www.eastgr.org
DOUG LAFAVE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners FROM: Doug La Fave, Interim City Manager DATE: January 22, 2020
RE: Street Projects-Spring 2020
Action Requested: That the City Commission consider authorization and contract approval of the recommended mill and overlay street projects based on qualified low bid as well as authorization and contract approval with the qualified low bid through the Kent County Road Commission contracts for cape seal and micro-surface treatments within the FY 19/20 amended budget.
Background: Each year the City of East Grand Rapids collaborates with the Grand Valley Metro Council (GVMC) to update asset management ratings through the Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating (PASER) system which is a visual survey method for evaluating the condition of roads through the use of specialized scanner technology. The method was developed by the University of Wisconsin Transportation Information Center to provide an efficient and consistent method for evaluating road conditions. Michigan’s Transportation Asset Management Council (TAMC) has adopted the PASER system for measuring statewide pavement conditions in Michigan.
Based on updated PASER ratings from the fall of 2019, coordinated utility work and available funding, spring 2020 treatments/projects are recommended as follows:
Capeseals: ~$33,500 through the Kent County Road Commission bid: • Groton Road (Richards Drive to Boston Street) • Lansing Street (Lakeside Drive to End) • Lakeside Drive (Lansing Street to Greenwood Avenue) • Reeds Lake Boulevard (Rexford Drive to Pioneer Club Road)
Micro-Surface: ~$70,100 through the Kent County Road Commission bid: • Ridgewood Avenue (Maplewood Drive to End) • Oakwood Drive (Lake Drive to Woodcliff Drive) • Orchard Avenue (Burchard Street to End) • Burchard Street (San Jose Drive to Orchard Avenue) • San Lucia Drive (Argentina Drive including both arms to San Lu Rae Drive) • Cambridge Drive (Alexander Road to End) • Gladstone Drive (Pontiac Road to Franklin Street) • Cambridge Boulevard (Franklin Street to Lake Drive) • Sherman Street (Rosewood Avenue to Cambridge Boulevard)
• Edgemere Drive (Lake Point Drive to End) • Bagley Avenue (Lake Drive to Wealthy Street) • Arlington Drive (Cascade Road to End)
Mill/Fill: ~$1,506,100 through qualified low bid: • Woodcliff Drive (Maplewood Drive to South City Limit) • Boston Street (Conlon Avenue to Breton Road) • Richards Drive (Conlon Avenue to Lake Grove Avenue) • Elmwood Drive (Lake Drive to Breton Road)* • Oakwood Drive (Lake Drive to Breton Road) • Argentina Drive (Pinecrest Avenue to Plymouth Road)* • Lovett Avenue (Lake Drive to Greenwood Avenue) • Croswell Avenue (Lake Drive to Wealthy Street) • Lakeside Drive (Wealthy Street to Lake Drive) • Pioneer Club Road (Reeds Lake Boulevard to Manhattan Road)** • Idema Drive (Wren Avenue to Hall Street)
*bid alternates include neighborhood traffic circles for potential consideration **Will be included in the FY 19/20 bid and award but will be approved for mill and overlay in fall of FY 20/21 to coordinate with water main utility rehabilitation
This has been reviewed by the Infrastructure Committee and found to be in order.
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750 LAKESIDE DRIVE SE • EAST GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49506
(616) 940-4817 www.eastgr.org
DOUG LAFAVE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissions FROM: Doug La Fave, Interim City Manager DATE: January 22, 2020
RE: Mobility-Bike Action Plan
Action Requested: That the City Commission consider awarding the Mobility-Bike Action Plan as recommended by the Infrastructure Committee to Progressive AE in an amount not to exceed $35,500 for services/reimbursement expenses including an additional tactical engagement demonstration by Aligned Planning.
Background: One of the short-term goals noted in the 1-3 year range of the 2018 Master Plan document is to prepare a city-wide Mobility Plan focused on ways to improve safety and travel for cyclists. At the October 1, 2019 Infrastructure Committee an RFP was approved. The RFP was issued publicly on October 11, 2019. The deadline for questions was October 25, 2019. No questions with respect to the RFP were submitted to the City. The deadline for proposals was November 8, 2019. Proposals were submitted by Progressive AE and Hubbell, Roth and Clark, Inc.
On January 14, 2020 consultants gave presentations of their proposals and firms to the Infrastructure Committee. At the conclusion of the presentations and review of submitted proposals, the Infrastructure Committee recommends the project be awarded to Progressive AE. Both firms submitted excellent proposals that followed with outstanding presentations that reflected upon their proposals and firms. Proposal cost and the optional additional tactical engagement demonstration were the determining factors with respect to the recommendation. Proposal costs were $35,500 for Progressive AE and $71,300 for Hubbell, Roth and Clark, Inc. A budget adjustment will account for the costs associated with the plan.
Submitted proposals are included with materials. After a firm has been selected staff will follow with formalizing a schedule and communications for the plan process.
As noted, this has been reviewed by the Infrastructure Committee and found to be in order.
CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS
750 LAKESIDE DRIVE SE • EAST GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49506
(616) 940-4817 www.eastgr.org
Request for Proposals (RFP) Consultant Services City of East Grand Rapids Mobility/Bike Action Plan
Date of Issue: October 11, 2019
Deadline for Questions: October 25, 2019 by 5:00 pm – please submit via email to: [email protected] Submitted questions and responses will be posted November 1, 2019 by 5:00 pm to: https://www.eastgr.org/bids.aspx (also navigated from the home page-help-view-bid postings).
Deadline for Proposals: November 8, 2019 by 5:00 pm
Contact: Doug La Fave, City of East Grand Rapids Public Works, 750 Lakeside Drive, 49506, 616- 940-4817/ [email protected]
Introduction
The City of East Grand Rapids has a well-established history and vision for walkability and pedestrian activity. As part of the 2018 Master Plan update, the community set forth a goal (1-3 year short-term goals) to review current street networks and infrastructure in the context of adding and improving cycling facilities to enhance and promote cycling activities and best practices for safety. The City of East Grand Rapids is seeking assistance from qualified consultants to provide traffic engineering/planning services to guide the community through an open public process that moves the community forward for near-term actions and improvements that will also set forth as a guide for long-term actions and improvements as well.
To view the 2018 Master Plan which included current conditions (Transportation-pages 19-30), please visit the following link: https://www.eastgr.org/518/Master-Plan
Goals
The goals for the EGR Mobility/Bike Action Plan are:
1. Introduce and solicit public feedback through public engagement sessions as well as developing and conducting a community survey with respect to a focus on cycling infrastructure needs throughout the community. 2. Identify priority corridors that connect existing facilities with those of adjacent communities. 3. Identify projects and policies that will make bicycling safe, comfortable and convenient across the spectrum for all users. 4. Develop a comprehensive cycling network plan with a map noting existing infrastructure that can support specific types of cycling facilities and if an identified corridor cannot support cycling infrastructure offer alternatives for near and long term.
To accomplish identified goals, the plan must focus on connectivity with adjacent communities which include the City of Grand Rapids and Grant Rapids Charter Township. An assessment of existing facilities and infrastructure will be completed to identify deficiencies and gaps. Community input will be collected through the engagement efforts to identify corridors and preferred treatments. Consideration should be given to the NACTO Bikeway Design Guide, NACTO Urban Street Design Guide, as well as MMUTCD and AASHTO manuals. The City desires a plan that is actionable in the near term, so alternative treatments and routes are desirable where existing barriers may prohibit facilities that can be planned for the long-term.
Scope of Work
The general scope of this project consists of a public engagement process that identifies and prioritizes bicycle improvements based on existing conditions and the needs of cyclists. The outcome of the process will be:
1. A clear vision and articulated goals. 2. A public engagement process that includes three public engagement sessions as well as developing and conducting a community survey and identifying and soliciting feedback from area cycling organizations and a final draft presentation to the City Commission. 3. Identification and prioritization of cycling improvements based on existing conditions, connectivity with adjacent community cycling facilities and community feedback and resources. 4. Preparation of the EGR Mobility/Bike Action Plan document, which will be a collection of existing efforts, plans, policies and practices with recommendations and work products resulting from this project. 5. Scoping of the highest priority projects to include: • An assessment of constraints for scoped projects • Clear documentation and explanation of project issues and overall feasibility • Complete cost estimates for further traffic engineering, project management and construction/implementation • Consideration for innovative design concepts/pilot programs and best practices within the confines of liability protection
Services Provided by Consulting Team
1. Monitor work progress, budget, facilitate communication, oversee technical work and implement quality control. 2. Provide as-needed coordination regarding schedule status, outstanding issues, action items and upcoming work. 3. Provide invoices and progress reports monthly. 4. Prepare meeting agendas, provide materials and note taking, distributing materials to the City at least one week in advance of meetings. 5. Provide project materials formatted for online distribution through the City website. 6. Provide all documents in MS Office and PDF formats. 7. Provide a project schedule in a format highlighting public meetings and topics. 8. Facilitate public meetings.
Services Provided by the City of East Grand Rapids
1. Provide all field work requested/needed (existing pedestrian and cycling facilities, street widths, right-of-way widths, traffic signals, on-street parking, and other relevant measurements or field work). 2. Promote meetings and public engagement via social media, newsletters, e-newsletters and website. 3. Provide existing policies and ordinances as well as feedback/recommendations. 4. Provide traffic volumes/speed data and accident reports. 5. Provide additional information as requested or needed.
Please visit the City of East Grand Rapids Traffic webpage for some additional information/materials at: https://www.eastgr.org/241/Traffic-Controls
Report Production
1. All data, reports, programs and materials, in digital and hard copy format created for this project shall be transferred to the City upon the completion of the project. 2. The consultant will provide 15 copies of the draft and final reports as well as digital copies.
Response Format
Responses to this RFP should be comprised of the all of the following:
1. Executive summary and project statement. Include key elements of the proposal and briefly state overall understanding or the project and services to be provided. 2. Consultant team and background experience. Describe experience with studies and plans of this nature and scale with particular emphasis on experience in West Michigan. 3. Proposed approach. Identify any insights into the project, variances to the proposed scope of work, the work tasks to be undertaken, how task items will be coordinated, procedures/methodology to be employed, the outputs to be provided and identify what information is needed from the City. This should include a project framework with clear tasks and milestones, including deliverables and public process. 4. Schedule. Present a schedule indicating total time for each task, benchmarks for evaluating progress, meetings and overall time for completion. 5. Staffing. Identify specific individuals proposed for this project and their responsibilities. The project manager and task leaders should be clearly identified as should the names, qualifications and roles of any partnerships or sub-consultants as well as direct contact information. The expectation of the City of East Grand Rapids is that the consultant team must have at least 15 years of consistent traffic engineering and planning experience and that project manager and task leaders have maintained consistent professional and /or state licensing for at least this period of time. 6. Past Projects. Demonstrate success on similar projects, including a brief project description and contact name and address for reference checking purposes. 7. Cost Proposal. Provide a summary of the person-days and total amounts for each work task with a total overall cost.
Submission Instructions and Review
The project manager and contact for this RFP is:
Doug La Fave Interim City Manager City of East Grand Rapids
750 Lakeside Drive East Grand Rapids, MI 49506 616-940-4817 or [email protected]
Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing and are due no later than October 25, 2019 by 5:00pm. Responses will be posted to the City website (Link) on November 1, 2019 by 5:00pm.
The City of East Grand Rapids Infrastructure Committee will review submitted proposals. A formal recommendation will be made by the Infrastructure Committee to the full City Commission for consideration. The Infrastructure Committee may elect to interview any consultants who have submitted proposals prior to final recommendation to the City Commission.
Terms
The City reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted and to request additional information of one or more respondents. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to negotiate with one or more parties, or to award the contract when it is determined to be in the best interest of the City. The City reserves the right to re-advertise for additional proposals and to extend the deadline for submission of proposals. This solicitation in no way obligates the City to award a contract. The City assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by responding to this RFP or to any further requests prior to issuance of a contract.
Contract Requirements
Consultants are advised to review the City’s contract provisions (See Attachment A-Standard Service provider Agreement Contract).
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
City of East Grand Rapids Mobility/Bike Action Plan | November 8, 2019 1811 4 Mile Road NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 phone 616.361.2664 fax 616.361.1493 November 8, 2019 progressiveae.com
City of East Grand Rapids Public Works ATTN: Doug La Fave, Interim City Manager 750 Lakeside Drive East Grand Rapids, 49506 [email protected]
Dear Mr. La Fave:
As West Michigan continues to thrive and grow, municipalities must grow and change along with the respective communities. As East Grand Rapids experiences changes such as to residental construction and new business growth, there has been a strong demand for expanded community amenities such as non-motorized transportation options. East Grand Rapids, like many other communities across West Michigan is experiencing challenges that need to be analyzed to determine the best fit mobility solutions to continue to best serve your residents and visitors. Progressive AE is eager to complete the necessary analyses, work with the East Grand Rapids stakeholders and community to establish priorities, and to help inform the necessary subsequent transportation engineering projects, and work with the City to complete those projects down the road. We are confident that our experienced transportation engineering and urban planning team will provide the insight required to make the best planning and engineering decisions for your community.
As your prime consultant, Progressive AE is prepared to complete all of the tasks outlined in the issued request for proposals (RFP) as our project team brings extensive experience with mobility plans, non-motorized feasibility studies, corridor analyses and road safety studies. Our proposed team is extremely eager to serve the City of East Grand Rapids on this opportunity.
We know there’s a lot on the line. You’re about to make another investment in elevating public spaces throughout the community. Choosing an expert partner to assist in creating an thorough and implementable mobility plan is an important part of that process. We are different than other firms. Many know how to design, build, and study behavior, but not many know how to tap into the creativity of the community to create a vision and implement it. We do and we do it well!
Our team has the passion, expertise and capacity for this. Our project team includes appropriate staff who bring decades experience and expertise which will be disctinctively beneficial for this project. We have assembled a team that possesses an intimate knowledge of this project type, and who bring a unique perspective having worked in municipal government for close to 40 collective years. We know that these projects require awareness and understanding of various requirements including regulatory and zoning compliance, which we have gained over 50+ years designing, engineering and planning community spaces throughout West Michigan.
We are dedicated to growing our transportation engineering and urban planning practices. As Progressive AE's Transportation Practice Leader, the opportunity to provide transportation engineering services to communities across West Michigan is one of the reasons why I joined the Progressive AE team. As we look to expand upon our transportation engineering and urban planning client-base, the East Grand Rapids community is one that we are committed to maintaining an ongoing relationship with to help analyze, plan for and meet your current and future needs through trust and experience.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss this project further with you and to address any questions you may have regarding the following proposal. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact our offices at 616.988.4867 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
Christopher Zull, PE Transportation Practice Leader CREATING GREAT PLACES IS ALL ABOUT GETTING TO KNOW THE PEOPLE YOU SHARE THOSE PLACES WITH.
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P 01 Executive Summary/ Project Statement
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P 1 7 Proposed Approach
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P 30 Past Projects
P 44 Cost Proposal City of Traverse City 8th Street Reconstruction Executive Summary/ Project Statement
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The City of East Grand Rapids is the 2018 “best city to live” in Michigan according to 24/7 Wall Street. Through long term leadership, a strong community, and focused investments, East Grand Rapids is working hard to always be an outstanding community. Beginning in 2017 and concluding in 2018, the City updated its Master Plan. One of the key themes that emerged during the process was the need to create an overall mobility plan. The intent is to continue the city’s enviable walkable and bikeable network with an eye to new personal mobility trends.
Mobility in transportation is an emerging and evolving term commonly referring to access; going beyond the traditional movement of people or goods. This perspective suggests a more comprehensive approach to movement, often including walking and cycling, etc., over the traditional perspective of primarily motorized vehicles.
The 2018 East Grand Rapids Master Plan touches on mobility in several sections with an expressed interest in encouraging bicycling as a mode of transport that brings added health benefits. Existing accommodations are described as bike lanes on both sides of Wealthy Street from the west city limit up to Gaslight Village, the Reeds Lake Trail, and streets that are designed for lower speeds.
Another key consideration is parking. East Grand Rapids, just like most active urban areas, is sensitive to parking in several ways. Policy, cost, convenience, capacity, facility type, expectation, and demand are all important factors that will need to be well understood in the pursuit of cycling infrastructure solutions.
Given the fiscal, physical, and parking constraints of the community, robust cycling infrastructure has been a challenge to implement.
In addition to the updated master plan the City has been making a concentrated effort to update, operate, and maintain much of its mobility infrastructure. This included data collection, review, and modernization programs for crosswalks (especially near schools), parking spaces, traffic signals, and other key assets and areas of interest.
To complement these great programs, and to build from an East Grand Rapids history of good placemaking and design, a mobility plan is needed to guide and support cycling, safety, and future personal mobility trends and services.
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We are passionate about enhancing communities and understand the important role transportation engineering plays to make this happen. To this end, Progressive AE employs a dedicated group of transportation engineers who are experts in their fields. Our transportation engineers excel in transportation planning, transportation engineering, traffic analysis and signal design. They stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, making them well-equipped to speak the language of other transportation engineers, government officials, and concerned citizens.
Progressive AE has been involved with numerous transportation projects for a variety of clients including universities, local municipalities, Department of Transportation, and private sector clients. Through projects with these agencies, we have improved the efficiency of transportation systems through the planning, design, operations, and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Services Include: • Corridor Studies • Work Zone Maintaining Traffic/Detour Plans • Intersection/Corridor Safety Studies • Non-Motorized and Pedestrian Data Collection • Road Diets/Street Conversions Analyses and Design • Traffic taDa Collection • Traffic Calming ogramsPr and Design • Traffic Impacttudies S • Roadway/Street Design • Traffic Signalarrant W Studies • Roadway Pavement Marking and Signing Plans • Traffic Signal Design • Roundabout Design & Analysis • Traffic Signal Optimization Studies
P 6 PROGRESSIVE AE.COM Transportation Engineering Experience
Complete Streets/Traffic Calming/Road Diets-Conversions • Ivanrest Avenue 4 to 3 Lane Conversion Analysis, Grandville, MI (current) • M-37/State Street Walkability/Road Diet Analysis and Conceptual Design, Newaygo, MI (current) • Eighth Street Post-Conversion Reconstruction Design, Traverse City, MI (current) • Burton Street Corridor/4 to 3 Lane Conversion Study, Wyoming, MI • Cascade Township Village Complete Streets Plan, Cascade Township, MI • I-196 B.L. Pedestrian Crossing/Conversion Analysis and Plan, South Haven, MI • Chicago Drive 4 to 3 Lane Conversion Analyses, Grandville, MI • Riverview Drive 4 to 3 Lane Conversion Analysis, Parchment, MI • Laketon Avenue 4 to 3 Lane Conversion Analysis, Muskegon, MI • Traffic Calming ogramPr Development, Walker, MI • Traffic Calming ogramPr Assistance, Wyoming, MI
Non-Motorized Facilities • Implemented over 80 miles of on street bike facilities in the City of Grand Rapids, MI • Newaygo Downtown Walkability Improvements, Newaygo, MI • Monroe Avenue Cycle Track (first in the state of Michigan), Grand Rapids, MI • Jefferson Avenue Advisory Bike Lanes (first in the state of Michigan), Grand Rapids, MI • Division Avenue Buffered Bike Lanes, Grand Rapids, MI • University of Michigan North Campus Non-Motorized Master Plan Update, Ann Arbor, MI • Grand River Edges Trail Crossings, Michigan/Bridge Street, Grand Rapids, MI • Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFB), multiple locations, Grand Rapids, MI • Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB), Michigan and Baynton, Grand Rapids, MI • Hayward Street Pedestrian Crossing Safety Analysis, Ann Arbor, MI • Fuller Road Pedestrian Safety Study, Ann Arbor, MI • Bicycle Presence Detection at Seward Avenue Signals, Grand Rapids, MI • East Medical Center Drive Pedestrian Improvement and Safety Study, Ann Arbor, MI • Holland Mid-Block Crosswalk Evaluations, Holland, MI
Arterial Corridor Studies (partial list) • Silver Lake Road Corridor Study, Fenton, MI • M-22 Corridor Study, Elmwood Township, MI (near Traverse City) • M-13 and Wilder Road Access Management Plans, Bay City • Michigan Street Corridor Plan – Parking, Multi-Modal, and Traffic Analyses, Grand Rapids • M-55 Corridor Management Plan, Roscommon County • US-127 BR Access Management Plan, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan • US-131/M-42 Access Management Plan, Wexford County (Manton area) • US-31 Corridor Management Plan, Manistee County • M-43/M-52 Access Management Plan, Ingham County • US-12 Access Management Plan, Washtenaw County
Other Areas of Transportation Engineering Expertise (partial list) • Traffic Signalystems S Design (MDOT prequalified) • Roundabout Feasibility Analyses and Design • Community Transportation Master Plans • Community Site Plan and Impact Study Reviews • Signal Warrant Studies
PROGRESSIVEAE.COM P 7 The Progressive AE Team
Progressive AE has the resources available to handle the workload of this project. As a full-service firm with more than 230 full-time professionals, Progressive AE team members serve as consultants to each other across disciplines. Progressive AE will provide clear, consistent leadership throughout the entire project. We are committed to having a production team dedicated to each project to ensure the project schedule requirements are met. We are available to begin this project immediately upon the signing of an agreement. The assigned team members for your project will be:
Christopher Zull, PE Project Manager, Lead Traffic Engineer
Engineering Urban Planning Consultant
Suzanne Schulz, AICP Lynée Wells, AICP Nick LaCroix, PE, PTOE Urban Planning Practice Founder & CEO, Aligned Traffic Engineer Leader Planning
Pete LaMourie, PE, PTOE QA/QC Engineer
P 8 PROGRESSIVE AE.COM Christopher Zull, PE City of Grand Rapids Driving Change Bicycle Safety Education Program The City of Grand Rapids partnered with the Michigan Department of Transportation Practice Leader Transportation on this bicycle safety education campaign, recognizing [email protected] an increase in the use of bicycles for transportation, recreation, and Phone: 616.365.2664 health; and a need for addressing an increase in crashes. This project was designed to establish a template for a broad education campaign.
Chris has over 18 years of experience City of Grand Rapids Vital Streets Plan and Design Guidelines as a transportation engineer, spending Vital Streets is a combination of Complete Streets and Green the last 15 years working for the City Infrastructure that creates the brand of infrastructure unique to Grand of Grand Rapids, most recently as the Rapids. The Vital Streets Design Guidelines provide detailed information Traffic Safety Manager. In this role, regarding street design considerations that promotes self-enforcing Chris managed the Lighting, Signals principals to enable users to naturally and intuitively comply with speed and Signs Department which provides and other operating expectations. Design controls are utilized to reflect off-hours and emergency services. the context and character of land uses and transportation needs with a clear perspective on operational and maintenance requirements. Chris has been responsible for the oversight of staff and consultants for City of Grand Rapids, Michigan Street Corridor Plan the conversion of over 40 miles of road A regional corridor of significance that has experienced over $1 billion of diet from 4-lanes to 3-lanes in Grand development over the last 10 years. The road needed a transportation Rapids. Key project components plan to accommodate its growing future. Recommendations related included review and update of to traffic included a 20 year plan with a target to shift 40% of traffic roadway geometrics, pavement to transit or other non-motorized modes, bike routing through marking layout, parking management neighborhoods rather than on Michigan Street, on-street parking with local business owners and management where appropriate, planning for future transit only lanes, invested stakeholders, bicycle lane improving the pedestrian and bike environment. The overall study design and connectivity, appropriate included placemaking, accommodating a wide variety of land uses, quality signing and signal head alignment of life, community health, public art, climate resiliency, and promote updates, in depth public engagement organized economic investment and job growth. and educations, crash analysis, traffic City of Grand Rapids, Non-Motorized Network Development, 2010-18 volume data collection and analysis for As part of the Technical Advisory Committee on behalf of the City of both before and after conditions. Grand Rapids for both the Silver Line and Laker Line bus rapid transit (BRT) projects Chris helped foster operational coordination, geometric Education decisions, and communications interests. The result is completion of the Michigan State University first BRT system in the state of Michigan with the Silver Line (August Master of Science in Civil Engineering 2014) and ongoing construction of the systems first expansion, the Laker Line. Major design details for the Silver Line include 34 BRT specific Michigan State University stations, 9.6 miles in length, dedicated bus only operations, and transit Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering signal priority.
PROGRESSIVEAE.COM P 9 Nicholas LaCroix, PE, Newaygo Downtown Walkability Improvements, Newaygo, MI Lead Traffic Engineer for developing conceptual plans to improve walkability within PTOE downtown Newaygo. The project is located along M-37 (State Road) and includes Senior Transportation Engineer reducing the roadway cross-section to 3-lanes, providing parking on both sides of [email protected] the roadway, creating curb bump outs, constructing a new mid-block crosswalk, Phone: 616.447.3411 and a potential roundabout at the M-37/M-82 intersection. Tasks completed include developing conceptual corridor graphics, roundabout concept design and cost estimates, existing and future operational and capacity analyses of intersections Nicholas has more than 18 years within the project limits, safety analysis along the corridor, sight distance studies, of experience in transportation and evaluation of non-motorized impacts. engineering analysis and design University of Michigan Hayward St. Pedestrian Crossing, Ann Arbor, MI with focus on projects including Project manager and lead traffic engineer for evaluating an existing mid-block transportation planning, traffic crosswalk located on the U of M North Campus. Tasks included collecting vehicular signal systems, traffic impact speed and volume data, pedestrian data, and site geometrics. A final report was studies, corridor studies, work zone developed outlining recommendations to increase pedestrian safety at the mid- mobility, parking studies, campus block crosswalk. transportation, traffic calming and University of Michigan North Campus Non-Motorized Master Plan Update walkability, and non-motorized Lead traffic engineer for developing a non-motorized transportation plan for the facilities. North Campus. Tasks included a review of non-motorized elements of the North Nick has extensive experience Campus, campus wide traffic and pedestrian data collection, pedestrian safety utilizing multiple traffic engineering review, and developing a list of approximately 50 recommendations for immediate, modeling software packages, mid-term, and long-term improvements. including Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM I-96/Cascade Road Interchange Study, Grand Rapids, MI and Transmodeler. Traffic engineer for the interchange feasibility study for the replacement of the existing bridge carrying Cascade Road over I-96. Two interchange configurations were analyzed, including a partial cloverleaf and a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI). Education The preferred concept utilizes two bridges to carry Cascade Road over I-96 providing Michigan State University for better geometrics at the crossovers as well as construction staging benefits as one Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering bridge can be constructed over I-96 while the existing bridge is maintained.
Woodward Avenue Widetrack Loop Two-Way Conversion Study, Pontiac, MI Lead traffic engineer for a comprehensive traffic analysis to examine the conversion of the existing Widetrack Loop surrounding downtown Pontiac to two-way operation in order to improve connectivity between the CBD and adjacent neighborhoods. Tasks included the development of a detailed Transmodeler microsimulation model to project the shift in traffic patterns after the conversion to two-way operation. O-D data surrounding the study area was collected using wireless technologies to aide in calibrating the existing conditions Transmodeler microsimulation model.
P 10 PROGRESSIVE AE.COM Pete LaMourie, PE, PTOE Ivanrest Avenue 4-to-3 Lane Conversion Analysis • Analysis of converting existing 4-lane corridor through primarily residential and school Senior Transportation Engineer area in Grandville, Michigan [email protected] • Projected 2038 ADT’s along 1.5-mile study corridor from 12,000 to 15,000 vehicles 616.365.8566 • Completed Synchro analyses at key intersections for existing and long term • Results empirically confirmed viability of onversionc Pete has more than 30 years • Responsibilities included extensive public outreach and presentations of experience directing all • Conversion planned for 2019 along with utility upgrades transportation engineering analyses and designs and provides M-22 Subarea Corridor Analysis/Plan consultation and assistance. His • Corridor study and plan for approximate 1 mile section of M-22 along the waterfront in responsibilities also include roadway Elmwood Township (Leelanau County) network planning and location • Focus was on identifying short and longer term improvements that would make this studies, site access and parking commercial/mixed use section of M-22 more pedestrian and multi-modal oriented on planning and design, conceptual a highway section that carries 20,000+ vehicles roadway geometric design, capacity analyses, analysis and design of • Existing and 2026 future conditions analyses completed traffic control devices and signing • Identified numerous improvement opportunities, including short term midblock systems, site impact studies, and pedestrian crossings, intersection reconfiguration, and potential longer term access management plans. realignment of the highway section • Worked with many local stakeholders including the Township (client) and MDOT, Education including presenting at two public open houses Michigan State University Burton Street Corridor Road Diet Analyses Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering • Corridor study to determine viability of conversion from 4 to three lanes in Wyoming, Michigan • 1-mile study area current a mix of older commercial and residential uses • Conversion revitalized the business climate and helped expand multi-family • Trafficounts c and near/long term Synchro analyses completed at key intersections • Graphics developed to illustrate alternative cross sections and potential aesthetics • Analyses confirmed that conversion to three lanes would function well in the future
South Haven – Business Loop Conversion Study • Defined safer pedestrian crossing and sidewalk/pathway improvements for both school and resident/visitor sections of the corridor • Incorporated bike lanes to add to the overall goal of developing a complete street that also improves upon the business vitality of this key corridor
PROGRESSIVEAE.COM P 11 Suzanne Schulz, AICP Driving Change Bicycle Safety Education Program, Grand Rapids, Michigan The City of Grand Rapids partnered with the Michigan Department of Urban Planning Practice Leader Transportation on this bicycle safety education campaign, recognizing an [email protected] increase in the use of bicycles for transportation, recreation, and health; and Phone: 616.988.4809 a need for addressing an increase in crashes. This project was designed to establish a template for a broad education campaign.
Suzanne brings more than 27 years Vital Streets Plan and Design Guidelines, Grand Rapids, Michigan of experience and an extensive Vital Streets is a combination of Complete Streets and Green Infrastructure background specializing in urban that creates the brand of infrastructure unique to Grand Rapids. The Vital planning, transportation planning Streets Design Guidelines provide detailed information regarding street design and policy development. In her most considerations that promotes self-enforcing principals to enable users to recent role with the City of Grand naturally and intuitively comply with speed and other operating expectations. Rapids, Suzanne served as the Design controls are utilized to reflect the context and character of land uses and Managing Director of Design and transportation needs with a clear perspective on operational and maintenance Development and the City’s Director requirements. of Planning. In her nearly 20 years with the City, she was extensively Division Avenue Development Plan, Grand Rapids, Michigan involved in project management for Through its position near the 131 highways, and proximity to the city of community-led processes, including Wyoming and 28th Street, the South Division corridor acts as a point of the Vital Streets Plan and Design contact for many coming in and going out of the city of Grand Rapids. In the Guidelines, the Division Avenue last decade, the area has seen an influx of purposeful investment, much of it Development Plan for Michigan’s driven by the Rapid’s Silver Line, a $40 million dollar project that travels along first Bus Rapid Transit system, the corridor. As the area has gained more attention from outside entities, the Grand Rapids Driving Change residents, leaders, stakeholders of the corridor are taking ownership to ensure Bicycle Safety Education Program, the incoming development is equitable and representative of the needs of the the River Corridor Plan, and the community. Michigan Street Corridor Plan and Michigan Street Corridor Plan and Implementation, Grand Rapids, Michigan Implementation. A regional corridor of significance that has experienced over $1 billion of development over the last 10 years. The road needed a transportation plan to Education accommodate its growing future. Recommendations related to traffic included Michigan State University a 20 year plan with a target to shift 40% of traffic to transit or other non- Bachelor of Science, Urban Planning motorized modes, bike routing through neighborhoods rather than on Michigan Street, on-street parking management where appropriate, planning for future transit only lanes, improving the pedestrian and bike environment. The overall study included placemaking, accommodating a wide variety of land uses, quality of life, community health, public art, climate resiliency, and promote organized economic investment and job growth.
P 12 PROGRESSIVE AE.COM FOUNDER + CEO ALIGNED 616.648.3534 [email protected] 1451 Robinson Road PLANNING Grand Rapids, MI 49506 www.alignedplanning.org
Aligned Planning is about getting back to the basics, to the building blocks of community as a Grand Rapids-based and woman-owned community planning and tactical engagement firm.
BIO
Lynée Wells, AICP is a systems-thinker, connecting cause and effect through a shared education and engagement process unique to the time, place, and people involved. Interests include connectivity, livability, and inclusive and equitable places and spaces. Lynée led the Roosevelt Park/Grandville Avenue Area Specific Plan, the Plaza Roosevelt Design, and facilitation for Grand Rapids Public Schools to assist in the programming for a new neighborhood high school. Lynée organized Grand Rapid’s first Build a Better Block on State Street installing the City’s first protected bike lane (protected by rolls of sod). A subsequent project was the GR Urban Explorers, a multi-modal, urban day camp for kids. Both projects have won awards from the Michigan Chapter of the American Planning Association. She also serves the Board for the Michigan Planning Association as the Professional Development Officer. Lynée has served on the steering committees for GR Forward and the Calder Plaza redesign, and is working with The Rapid on the Laker Line BRT implementation and recently completed the engagement phase for The Rapid’s Align Study and the River for All project in Grand Rapids. She led the Bicycle Master Plan for the City of Hastings and engagement for both the MDOT Grand Region Non-motorized Transportation Plan and SMART transit’s Comprehensive Operations Analysis in metro Detroit. In 2018, Ms. Wells was named one of West Michigan’s 50 Most Influential Women. She serves as a Grand Rapids representative appointed by the mayor on the Grand Valley Metro Council Board, and is vice-chair of the Mobile Grand Rapids Commission. Finally, Ms. Wells is an active volunteer for Girl’s on the Run. Ms. Wells holds a Master’s Degree in Community and Regional Planning from the University of New Mexico, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa in Geography and Spanish.
PROGRESSIVEAE.COM P 13 City of Newaygo Downtown Safety and Walkability Improvements Executive Summary/ Project Statement
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Successful mobility is a result of systems that are best equipped to provide appropriate balances between modes and demand. Transportation is a vital component to quality of life and East Grand Rapids’ efforts are clearly reflected in their accomplishments and recognition as the best Michigan city to live in. This project is yet another example of the community focus and dedication to its quality of life.
Engagement Public engagement sessions and community input is vital to the success and support for the East Grand Rapids (EGR) Mobility/Bike Action Plan. Three public engagement sessions, a community survey, and direct solicitation from Grand Rapids area cycling organizations will be the core engagement efforts for the project. This engagement will be focused on cycling infrastructure needs and priority improvements for the community. A clear and actionable vision with specific goals will be developed. These sessions will be conducted utilizing open public forums, mapping exercises, and priority planning tools.
The first meeting will be to introduce the project, draft a clear and actionable vision with goals, gather public feedback and comment on existing infrastructure, and identify interests and opportunities for potential projects. This information will then be coalesced into a meeting summary, draft project list, and draft improvements map.
The second public meeting will briefly recap the project, solidify the project vision and goals, and present the proposed projects, rough cost estimates, and draft improvements map. Feedback will again be gathered with the intention of refining and prioritizing projects.
The final public meeting will again recap the process to date, reiterate the project vision and goals, and present the draft final plan. This will include cost estimates, project priorities, and the near-term improvements map. The results of this meeting will lead to the development of a presentation of the draft final plan to the City Commission.
As a supplemental effort for an additional fee, tactical engagement projects representing quick builds can be included as desired by East Grand Rapids leadership. The project team recommends up to three quick builds, preferably one per ward or elementary school boundary. Each quick build will temporarily transform a street space located at key intersections or crosswalks, into a more walkable, safe, and welcoming space through the use of
PROGRESSIVEAE.COM P 17 temporary materials such as cones, flagging tape, through and assessment of existing facilities noting planters and landscape materials, and chalk spray. deficiencies, gaps, and public input on desired improvements. These quick build demonstrations will also involve pre-and post-installation surveying and speed studies Near, mid, and long-term infrastructure improvements in collaboration with EGR Public Safety. Collecting will consider guidance from the NACTO Bikeway Design data will be important for informing options for future Guide, NACTO Urban Street Design Guide, MMUTCD, reconstruction or resurfacing projects. We’d also and AASHTO manuals. All near-term recommendations propose working with EGR High School students will be focused on actionable items that comply with or service clubs to administer and tabulate tactical industry best practices and guidance. A preliminary engagement surveys. scope will be developed that notes constraints, issues, feasibility, and cost estimates (including Infrastructure engineering, project management, and implementation). Consideration for innovative design and pilot programs Mobility systems require infrastructure, policy, will be included while observing best practices and governance, training and maintenance. The liability protection. development of the Mobility/Bike Action Plan will: • Identify priority corridors that connect to existing Implementation facilities of adjacent communities (City of Grand With near-term action-oriented Mobility/Bike Action Rapids and Grand Rapids Charter Township) Plan intentions it will be important to integrate outcomes • Identify near, mid, and long-term projects and into existing capital, operations, and maintenance policies intended to provide safe, comfortable, and programs. This will allow for opportunistic consideration convenient facilities for a broad spectrum of users of improvements through already programmed funding sources. For example, adding new pavement markings • Develop a comprehensive cycling network plan, and/or signs to planned surface maintenance projects including a map, of cycling improvements that will allow for efficient and rapid deployment of identified existing roadway infrastructure can support improvements. This approach will help lessen the burden For those priority corridors that cannot currently of funding an entire set of improvements in any one support cycling infrastructure, near and long-term fiscal year. alternatives will be provided. This will be completed
P 18 PROGRESSIVE AE.COM Deliverables The Mobility/Bike Action Plan and process will deliver the following:
1. A community supported clear vision with articulated goals.
2. Three public engagement meetings, a community survey, stakeholder engagement, and a presentation of the draft to the City Commission.
3. Near, mid, and long-term cycling improvements will be identified and prioritized with a focus on connectivity with neighboring communities and input from community members
4. Development of the EGR Mobility/Bike Action Plan document, including existing efforts, plans, policies and practices with documented recommendations and engagement efforts.
5. A preliminary scope and cost for the top 5 highest priority projects .
Progressive AE will be working directly with East Grand Rapids staff and leadership to provide a customized Mobility/Bike Action Plan that will serve community needs and interests for years to come. Like the Master Plan, the Mobility/Bike Acton Plan will have sections specifically focused on addressing current mobility opportunities and issues while recognizing the need to be updated periodically. A task centered approach, as directed by City Staff, is expected to be utilized to build sections of the plan such that the scope and reach of the plan can best accommodate time, resource, and financial constraints. To this end the City of East Grand Rapids will be providing a wealth of information and experience such as:
1. Requested field work and existing network data and attributes
2. Promotion of meetings and public engagement via social media, newsletter, e-newsletters and the City’s website
3. Existing policies, ordinances, and feedback/recommendations
4. Traffic volumes, speed data, and crash reports
5. Additional information as requested
All data, reports, programs and materials will be provided to East Grand Rapids in both digital and hard copy formats upon completion of the project. In addition, 15 physical copies of the draft and final reports will be provided which will include a digital version.
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Executive Summary/ Project Statement
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Cost Proposal The Progressive AE Workplan
Stakeholder Pre-Design Tactical Engagement Engagement
• Pre-Planning • 3 Public Engagement • 0-3 in Field Exercises Sessions • Kick-Off • Optional Additional Services • Separate Stakeholder with Targeted Engagement • Owner Project Engagement Session with Requirements (OPR) • Work with Schools and Cycling Groups Students for Feedback • Confirm Schedule • Community Survey
December - January February - May May - June
2019 2020
P 22 PROGRESSIVEAE.COM Indentify Near, Mid, and Commission Projects and Long Range Final Plan Presentation Priorities Improvements
• Coalesce Projects • Establish Potential • Present Findings to • Submit Final Plan Timelines for City Commission for Adoption • Cost Estimating of Implementation Projects • Adjus t Projects • Monitor Progress of • Integrate into and Priorities As Implementation • Prioritize Project Capital and Needed List Maintenance • Policy Review and Programs Recommendations • Plan for Annual Review of Progress and Priorities
February - May May June July
PROGRESSIVEAE.COM P 23 City of Traverse City 8th Street Reconstruction Executive Summary/ Project Statement
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Our firm has made a committment to understanding the communities we serve and their goals for establishing best practices to serve their residents and visitors. We then collaborate with our community and municipal clients to create realistic plans and goals and set a path to achieve them. Recently, Progressive AE has expanded our team who serves the community and municipal markets and client bases to grow the services we are able to offer, and provide insight that comes from strategically bringing engineering and planning professionals who spent a majority of their careers as municipal employees. The additions of Christopher Zull as our Transporation Engineering Practice Leader, and most recently Suzanne Schulz as our Urban Planning Practice Leader have elevated our ability to put ourselves in the shoes of a municipal client, understand the challenges they are facing, and set forth on a path to create meaningful and impactful changes, benefiting all who utilize or access these community spaces and assets.
Mobility aspects that we actively consider on all of our projects include making considerations for a variety of transportation modes, and how the work we do can affect movement. Chris and Suzanne bring decades of expertise on mobility planning and not just creating good aspirational mobility plans, but working with stakeholders to understand how these plans can be realistically implemented, and how these changes can also affect policy. We will not only work with you to understand where you are today and where you hope to be in the future, but we understand the details of how municipal policy and zoning can affect the manner in which you reach your goals. We will work alongside East Grand Rapids to help you make pragmatic planning decisions that will bring about tangible results.
To supplement our team, we have partnered with Lynée Wells at Aligned Planning to provide additional components that we feel could be beneficial to creating a well thought out mobility and bike action plan.
PROGRESSIVEAE.COM P 27 Ada Township Envision Ada Master Plan Implementation - Headley Street Executive Summary/ Project Statement
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Cost Proposal City of Traverse City 8th Street Reconstruction Traverse City, MI
This recently completed project entailed completing design 8th STREET DESIGN - WEST END BOARDMAN AVE TO WELLINGTON ST. TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN of a total reconstruction of approximately ½ mile of 8th
CONSTRUCTION BOARDMAN AVE Street, a key major street leading into the Traverse City EXTENTS WELLINGTON ST. downtown area carrying over 24,000 cars per day. The primary goal of enhancing this converted three-lane street was to create a true multi-modal environment that serves
0’ 20’ 40’ 80’ expected future pedestrian and cyclist demands while still recognizing its function as a major street within the RAILROAD AVE. overall city street system. As part of a two-firm team with
FRANKLIN ST.
BOARDMAN AVE
WELLINGTON ST. WELLINGTON Gourdie-Fraser & Associates, Progressive AE was tasked
with defining future signal systems needs, developing an AVE.
0’ 60’ 120’ 240’ WOODMERE WOODMERE appropriate cycle track and streetscape configuration, and designing street lighting that serves both pedestrian-level needs and vehicular needs with dark-sky tenets in place. Close coordination and meetings with the city’s steering committee are providing important feedback and direction during the fast track design process.
Tasks completed by Progressive AE include:
• Completed signal warrant analyses • Developed alternative and final streetscape designs • Developed initial and final yclec track design alternatives • Designed raised intersection and midblock crossings, including RRFB design • Designed pedestrian and roadway level lighting systems to match city equipment and photometric preferences • Designed pavement marking and signage plans • Defined pre and post onstructionc stormwater quality elements to reduce impacts to nearby Boardman Lake • Worked with the city and MDOT to identify/design the most appropriate construction detour plan
Size: 1/2 mile Reference: Tim Lodge, City Engineer, City of Traverse City, [email protected], Cost: $3,700,000 231.922.4455 Completion: 2019
Services: Traffic Engineering, Non-Motorized Design,Signal Design, Landscape Architecture, Lighting Engineering, Maintenance of Traffic Design, Stormwater Quality Design
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City of Grand Rapids Driving Change Bicycle Safety Education Program Grand Rapids, MI
The City of Grand Rapids partnered with the Michigan Department of Transportation on this bicycle safety education campaign, recognizing an increase in the use of bicycles for transportation, recreation, and health; and a need for addressing an increase in crashes. This project was designed to establish a template for a broad education campaign.
Completion: 2017 Efforts That Are Critical to Success
Throughout the planning and execution of the Driving Change campaign, Services: Transportation engineering, urban planning, several items were identified that were critical to its success. No matter the community engagement resources available, the following recommendations should be implemented to give a similar campaign the best chance for success. Reference: Kristin Bennett, Transportation Planning/ 1 Engage the Community Programs Supervisor, City of Grand Rapids, Traffic safety affects a wide variety of people and entities in a community – city planning, traffic engineering, law enforcement, schools, health departments and hospitals, neighborhood associations, local businesses and more. Bringing a coalition of [email protected], 616.456.3290 different groups and people together will strengthen the community’s overall commitment to fixing the problem and supporting a public campaign.
Driving Change engaged a diverse steering committee of more than 40 partners from businesses and agencies across the city, representing the entire community and bringing differing perspectives. The steering committee met regularly to review progress throughout the development of this initiative and was critical to helping spread the message once it came time for the public education phase. Assembling a steering committee is highly recommended to help guide this process in your community.
Driving Change: Playbook 8
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Driving Change: Playbook 2 Suzanne Schulz’s prior affiliation
The Implementation Phase Inform the city commission or local governing board, and invite major community leaders to Launching a Campaign learn the results of the bicycle crash safety study, Once a media buy has been initiated, but before launching the 1 the public attitudes and awareness study. Engage campaign, it is critical to have a game plan on how the agency city officials in a major announcement of the or organization will handle media inquiries and questions from research results and inform them about the plans the public. Public relations (PR) is a two-way effort, helping for outreach to bicyclists and motorists. to bring the community and stakeholders together to create an ongoing dialogue that can lead to mutual understanding and a shared outcome. From this dialogue, the most targeted messaging develops. Public relations serves as a critical spoke Enlist the engagement and support of all city in the wheel of communications planning and alignment in organizations involved with bicycling and driving. awareness and education. These organizations can help share information 2 concerning safe bicycling ordinances and how changes to road infrastructure affect pedestrians, Public Relations bicyclists and motorists. Traffic safety affects a wide variety of people and entities within a community – elected officials, city planning, traffic safety engineering, law enforcement, schools, health departments and hospitals, neighborhood associations, Announce the initiative through a major public local businesses and more. Bringing together a steering event with law enforcement, city officials and committee of different groups and people will strengthen the neighborhood and community leaders to kick off community’s overall commitment to fixing the problem and 3 the campaign. actively engaging in a public awareness campaign.
Driving Change: Playbook 18 P 32 PROGRESSIVE AE.COM Driving Change: Playbook 4 Driving Change: Playbook 4 City of Grand Rapids Vital Streets Plan and Design Guidelines Grand Rapids, MI
Responsible for technical input, design requirements, and CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS document review of right-of-way related guidance for a Vital Streets comprehensive approach to Vital Streets for the City of PLAN Grand Rapids, Michigan. Vital Streets is a combination of Complete Streets and Green Infrastructure that creates the brand of infrastructure unique to Grand Rapids. The Vital Streets Design Guidelines provide detailed information regarding street design considerations that promotes self-enforcing principals to enable users to naturally and intuitively comply with speed and other operating expectations. Design controls are utilized to reflect the context and character of land uses and transportation needs with a clear perspective on URBAN CENTER operational and maintenance requirements.
December 2016
Completion: 2017 4 3 Services: Transportation engineering, urban planning, 1 community engagement 2 Reference: Rick Devries, Assistant City Engineer, City of Grand Rapids, [email protected], 616.456.3071 FORM AND FUNCTION
1. Generous sidewalks PREVALENCE OF URBAN CENTER Well managed loading zones 2. STREET TYPE: LINK3. enhanced RESIDENTIAL streetscape 4. Relatively slow traffic speeds
7% Grand Rapids’ downtown core is a vibrant, 41 *Not a Progressive AE project, from Christopher Zull and mixed-use area with a well-connected street network. Travel demands are intense in the downtown core, with travelers using a variety centerline miles of all city Suzanne Schulz’s prior affiliation of different modes. Pedestrian volumes are of street streets high, as people travel through downtown streets, window shop, and simply linger 2 as they enjoy the wonderful spaces and Urban Center streets have specific design offerings. requirements to provide a high quality 4 Urban Center streets represent a wide public realm that contributes to the city’s spectrum—from the highly pedestrianized 1identity and sense of place. Street trees, Monroe Center to the transit-intensive elaborate landscaping, and hardscaping Fulton to the high vehicular3 demands on are all important components of street Ottawa and Monroe. Downtown streets design. All must be well maintained with are Grand Rapids’ principal employment clear responsibilities for maintenance and and entertainment streets. The streets also programming. support a number of residents, institutions, Streets may be designated as Urban Center students,1. Active and speed workers. control and traffic streets in areasPREVALENCE that are OFnot NEIGHBORHOOD currently LINK Urbancalming Center streets often face the greatest considered downtown. These designations are aspirational andRESIDENTIAL will encompass STREET TYPE:many challenges2. Narrow, in balancing two-way traveler street and land use demands. The streets are active places with transitioning areas adjacent to the traditional outdoor3. Substantial retail, shopping, yards &festivals, parkways public art, downtown core. parks,4. Comfortable and plazas. design for persons on bicycles 21% 125VITAL STREETS PLAN 29
Link Residential streets serve a larger network function, providing connectivity centerline miles of all city between nearby neighborhoods or local of street streets destinations. They are most typical in areas with traditional neighborhood character and a connected grid of streets, but may be in any neighborhood type. may be ideal as designated bicycle corridors and may, or may not, provide designated link Residential streets are predominantly and marked bicycle facilities. Fixed route low-to-moderate density residential bus transit may be provided on some link in character and must be designed to Residential streets. link Residential streets support a high quality of residential life. may accommodate a modest amount link Residential streets are commonly the of local delivery truck traffic but are not location of local community facilities such designated truck routes. as parks or recreational facilities, schools, or houses of worship. EXAMPLE STREETS: Although link Residential streets may have a slightly higher volume of vehicular traffic » Marion Avenue NW and SW from Pthan 34 the Neighborhood Residential street, Butterworth to Bridge St. PROGRESSIVE AE.COM vehicle travel must be maintained at a low » Crescent Street NW from lafayette to speeds to respect and enable the local Fuller. community uses common on these streets. » logan Street Se from lafayette to link Residential streets are not principal Glenwood. streets in the regional vehicular » Griggs Street Se from Buchanan to transportation network. They play an Newton. important role in the local transportation network for all modes of travel, with an emphasis on pedestrians, bicyclists, and local area vehicle travel. link Residential streets
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Bicycle: Commuter Center Byron Bicycle: Community52nd 52nd City of Grand Rapids Michigan Street Corridor Plan Grand Rapids, MI
A regional corridor of significance that has experienced over $1 billion of development over the last 10 years. The road needed a transportation plan to accommodate its growing future. Recommendations related to traffic included a 20 year plan with a target to shift 40% of traffic to transit or other non-motorized modes, bike routing through neighborhoods rather than on Michigan Street, on-street parking management where appropriate, planning for future transit only lanes, improving the pedestrian and bike environment. The overall study included placemaking, accommodating a wide variety of land uses, quality of life, community health, public art, climate resiliency, and promote organized economic investment and job growth.
Completion: 2015
Services: Transportation engineering, urban planning, community engagement
Chapter 5: Quality of Life Reference: Kristin Turkelson, Acting Director of Design, 5.1 Introduction Community sustainability revolves around creating a strong prove the natural and built environments; influencing daily Development, and Community Engagement, City of economy, caring for our natural and human habitat, and movement which, in turn, affects human health. The way providing1 A equitablemixed-use opportunities development for people pattern to engage that in is com-in which our community is designed can enliven a corridor civic life. patible Land use with and transportationwalking; trips decisions are haveshort, a di and- canand createbe a people-focused place, rather than one domi- Grand Rapids, [email protected], 616.456.3760 rect impact made on the on movement foot. of goods and services, as well nated by automobiles. as accessibility and mobility. Decisions can degrade or im-
Michigan2 StreetContinuous Corridor Plan sidewalks of appropriate width Page 99 Chapter 5 - Quality of Life 71 3 Safe and frequent locations for crossing 5 3 4 Buffers from traffic in the travel lane 5 Interesting and inviting streetscapes and build- ings, which address the street with observable *Not a Progressive AE project, from Christopher Zull and 2 doors and windows. 6 6 Comfortable places to sit and wait (particularly Suzanne Schulz’s prior affiliation for transit). 4 7 Streetscape of trees and lighting that provide shade, security, and help define the pedestrian realm.
Figure 4-6. What the Pedestrians Need. This graphic illustrates how the features listed above could be applied to an existing segment within the Michigan Street Corridor.
The criteria in Figure 4-7 were applied to segments of 4.4.1 Pedestrian Michigan Street, beginning downtown at Monroe Avenue Level of Service and extending to Plymouth St. The pedestrian LOS audit The Multi-Modal Level-of-Service (LOS) analysis that (see Figure 4-8 ) revealed a variety of conditions, with LOS was completed for the Michigan Street Corridor Plan ranging from “A” in downtown Grand Rapids to “E” at revealed that, while automobiles generally had a LOS several locations within the primary business segment of rating of “A,” the average rating for pedestrians and the Michigan Street Corridor, where most of the neighbor- bicyclists was an “E.” In order to understand current hood services on Michigan Street can be found. pedestrian conditions within the Corridor and craft recommendations for pedestrian-oriented design, committee members and city staff participated in a series of walking tours with the assistance of Disabil- ity Advocates of Kent County. In addition, the City conducted a walkability audit to determine a general pedestrian level of service (LOS) for each segment of Michigan Street. Figure 4-7 (following page) lists the factors considered when determining pedestrian LOS.
Michigan Street Corridor Plan Page 69 Chapter 4 - Transportation Systems
P 36 PROGRESSIVE AE.COM A series of Figures (maps, images, and tables) are included Land use density and the general design, or form, of devel- within this document to illustrate how written recom- opment is discussed. Existing conditions in the transporta- mendations should be translated into future land use and tion system are described and the concept of Complete transportation patterns. While these recommendations are Streets in future transportation systems is introduced. The presented on separate maps for clarity and readability, they philosophical underpinnings of the Michigan Street Plan are interrelated and should be considered as one whole. are to integrate land use, urban design, and transportation Important maps include: to create a high quality, sustainable community.
• Future Land Use Map Map 2-2, page 22 2.2 Existing Land • Transportation Plan: Bikes Map 4-11, page 78 Uses and Develop- • Transportation Plan: Transit Map 4-12, page 83 ment Patterns • Green Infrastructure Plan The character of Michigan Street changes dramatically Map 5-14, page 116 through the study area from a high-density employment district to a quiet, leafy residential street. Land uses and This Chapter begins with an overview of existing land the density of development transitions from the Grand uses for the Corridor area. Preferred locations for various River to the East Beltline as well as from Michigan Street Michigan State University College of Human Medicine 1 land uses, such as offices, stores, and homes are provided. into the neighborhoods that surround it. Steep slopes of 25 Michigan St. Medical Offices 2 the natural landscape present numerous design challenges, 35 Michigan St. Medical Offices 3 Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital 4 A series of Figures (maps, images, and tables) are included Land use density and the general design, or form, of devel- Spectrum-Health Lemmen Holton Cancer Pavillion 5 within this document to illustrate how written recom- opment is discussed. Existing conditions in the transporta- Spectrum Health North Office Building 6 mendations should be translated into future land use and tion system are described and the concept of Complete Spectrum Health Parking Ramp 7 7 transportation patterns. While these recommendations are Streets in future transportation systems is introduced. The Spectrum Health Parking Ramp 8 8 presented on separate maps for clarity and readability, they philosophical underpinnings of the Michigan Street Plan Spectrum Health Cook Institute 9 are interrelated and should be considered as one whole. are to integrate land use, urban design, and transportation Grand Valley St. University Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences 10 Important maps include: to create a high quality, sustainable community. Van Andel Institute 11 Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital 12 • Future Land Use Map Spectrum Health Meijer Heart Center 13 Map 2-2, page 22 2.2 Existing Land Spectrum Health Musculoskeletal Center 14 • Transportation Plan: Bikes Helen Devos Children’s Outpatient Center 15 Map 4-11, page 78 Uses and Develop- Crescent Park 16 • Transportation Plan: Transit ment Patterns Grand Rapids Community College 17 Map 4-12, page 83 Spectrum Health Renucci Hospitality House 18 • Green Infrastructure Plan The character of Michigan Street changes dramatically Spectrum Health Parking Ramp 6 19 Map 5-14, page 116 through the study area from a high-density employment Van Andel Education Institute Science Academy 20 district to a quiet, leafy residential street. Land uses and This Chapter begins with an overview of existing land the density of development transitions from the Grand Chapter 2 - Vision Page 18 usesMichigan for the Street Corridor Corridor Planarea. Preferred locations for various River to the East Beltline as well as from Michigan Street Michigan State University College of Human Medicine 1 land uses, such as offices, stores, and homes are provided. into the neighborhoods that surround it. Steep slopes of 25 Michigan St. Medical Offices 2 the natural landscape present numerous design challenges, 35 Michigan St. Medical Offices 3 Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital 4 Spectrum-Health Lemmen Holton Cancer Pavillion 5 Spectrum Health North Office Building 6 Spectrum Health Parking Ramp 7 7 Spectrum Health Parking Ramp 8 8 Spectrum Health Cook Institute 9 Grand Valley St. University Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences 10 Van Andel Institute 11 Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital 12 Spectrum Health Meijer Heart Center 13 Spectrum Health Musculoskeletal Center 14 Helen Devos Children’s Outpatient Center 15 Crescent Park 16 Grand Rapids Community College 17 Spectrum Health Renucci Hospitality House 18 Spectrum Health Parking Ramp 6 19 Van Andel Education Institute Science Academy 20
Chapter 2 - Vision Page 18 Michigan Street Corridor Plan Federal Highway Administration’s latest edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (2009) Bike Summit/Bicycle-friendly Community which establishes federal standards and will be adopted in the State of Michigan by 2012. In April 2009, Grand Rapids bicycling advocates organized the area’s first Bike Summit to raise No matter which specific techniques are used for awareness about and foster participation in making improving cycling conditions on particular Grand Grand Rapids a bicycle-friendly community. The Rapids streets, the adoption of an official plan that Summit drew 200 participants who heard from addresses bicycle infrastructure and updated street speakers on the process for being recognized as design guidelines are critical steps in preparing for bicycle-friendly community, how to design bike coordinated implementation. facilities and encourage cycling and what the State and City are doing to support these efforts. Other important strategies for making Grand Rapids Summit attendees also participated in breakout more bike-friendly include: discussions of issues and opportunities concerning: • driver and cyclist education on rights and on-road facilities; off-road facilities; policy, law and responsibilities; enforcement; and advocacy and education. City of Grand Rapids Led by a new organization, the Greater Grand • working with the Police Department on the Rapids Bicycle Coalition, bicycling advocates worked enforcement of regulations that protect cyclists; Green Grand Rapids Masterthrough Plan the summer to prepare an application for • continuing implementation of the City Manager’s Grand Rapids, MI bicycle-friendly community recognition from the mandate to the Design Team5 to facilitate efforts American League of Cyclists. In October 2009, Sharrow Pavement Markings to improve cycling opportunities through project the Grand Rapids area was designated a bronze- design and review. level bicycle-friendly community. Grand Rapids is the third bicycle-friendly community in Michigan, In addition, steps to encourage cycling by building joiningGreen Grand Ann ArborRapids (silver) updates and the Traverse citywide City 2002 skills and confidence are recommended. These (bronze).Master Plan A second with bikea focus summit on the was importance held on May of green might include, for example, closing selected street 6,infrastructure, 2011. This summit sustainability was heavily and focused quality on of the life in loops temporarily to provide opportunities for on- implementationmaintaining the of city’son-street livability facilities and and competitive included edge street bike riding in a low-stress environment. This announcementsin attracting and on retaining the advancement residents of and bicycle businesses. strategy (e.g., Portland, Oregon’s “Sunday Parkways”) infrastructureGrand Rapids in Grandis thinking Rapids. green – from planting trees, has been used with great success in other cities. to encouraging walking and cycling, protecting water quality and improving both close-to-home and river- related recreation opportunities. and presented for community review and comment. Figure 3.i - Trails and Greenways The preferred alternative developed at the workshop Six topics were established to organize the Master Plan kept the 4th Street dam intact to reduce costs, avoid possible environmental hazards associated with the update process, recognizing that there are important release of contaminants from behind the dam and Division Avenue Bike Lane inter-relationships among the topics. Each topic is maintainand presented upstream for watercommunity levels as review they are and today. comment. As an Figure 3.i - Trails and Greenways initialThe preferred phase, re-configuration alternative developed of the five at thedownstream workshop beautificationkept the 4th Streetdams damis proposed intact to to reduce create costs,a series avoid of outlined below: whitewaterpossible environmental features; a portage hazards route associated around withthe 4th the Streetrelease dam of contaminants is also recommended, from behind as well the as dam access and sitesmaintain for canoe/kayak upstream water put-in levels andas take-out they are at today. a number As an Many of the streets identified as priority locations In general, road diets can be implemented easily on 2.b -Potential Bike Lane Network - Page 21 for possible ofinitial new locations.phase, re-configuration In the second of phase, the five an downstream additional for bikes lanes by Green Grand Rapids participants streets carrying traffic volumes of 18,000 vehicles• Natural locations). Systems In choosing these parallel routes, priority whitewaterbeautification element dams is isproposed proposed by tocreating create aa step-like series of during Green Pursuits (see Figure 2.b - Potential Bike per day (vpd) or less. Although road diets have been should be given to streets with traffic controls that rapidswhitewater on the features; downstream a portage side of route the 4th around Street the dam, 4th Lane Network - Page 21) have limited 66-foot rights-of- implemented successfully on streets carrying up to facilitate efficient bicycle movement, rather than while keeping the dam itself intact. It is anticipated Street dam is also recommended, as well as access way with four vehicle travel lanes. This dimension 24,000 vpd,4 the potential for operational changes• Greening streets with frequent stop signs that slow cyclists. thatsites this for canoe/kayakexpansion of put-in the whitewater and take-out course at a numberwould attractof new paddlers locations. from In beyondthe second the phase,immediate an additional region, is inadequate (by 8-feet) to accommodate the City’s (including, for example, a reduction in Level of “Sharrow” pavement markings are another option as well as providing opportunities for competitions whitewater element is proposed by creating a step-like minimum standard dimensions for travel lanes, bike Service which might result in the displacement• Connections of for improving cycling conditions on streets where andrapids training on the courses. downstream side of the 4th Street dam, lanes, parkways and sidewalks (see Figure 2.c - Roadway traffic to parallel corridors) increases with higher bike lanes and wide curb lanes (meeting American Greenwhile Grandkeeping Rapids the dam recommends itself intact. further It is exploration anticipated Dimensions - Page 22). traffic volumes. Clearly, each road diet candidate that this expansion of the whitewater course would • TheAssociation Grand of River State and Highway Transportation of Phase 1 of this preferred whitewater concept by • Page 23 • must be evaluated individually. GreenGreen Grand RapidsGrand Rapids • Chapter 2 - Balanced Transportation undertakingattract paddlers a feasibility/preliminary from beyond the immediate design region, study. A number of alternatives for re-allocating space Officials (AASHTO) standards) cannot be Thisas well work as providingis already opportunities underway. Implementation for competitions within these narrower rights-of-way were evaluated to recommends that feasibility analyses be undertaken,• Parks accommodated. and Recreation These pavement markings are placed ofand this training initial courses. phase would make it possible to test identify a preferred Complete Streets approach. Road recognizing that road diets may not be possible on all within the travel lane to alert motorists to the need the level of use and economic development benefit Green Grand Rapids recommends further exploration diets (the re-striping of 4-lane roadways to provide for “candidate” streets shown in Figure 2.b - Potential Bike to share the lane with bicycles and to guide the atof a Phaserelatively 1 of low this cost preferred before a whitewater decision is concept made as by Lane Network - Page 21. In these instances, it will• beLocal Food toundertaking whether or a not feasibility/preliminary to pursue the second design phase study. of two travel lanes, a center turn lane and two 5-foot positioning of cyclists in the roadway. Sharrows are 12 important to identify a parallel corridor (or corridors) whitewaterThis work course is already development. underway. Implementation bike lanes) was the clear first choice among Green already in use in many cities and are included in the of this initial phase would make it possible to test Grand Rapids participants.3 that can serve as part of a continuous, connected on- Riverthe level Connections of use and economic development benefit street bike network (see Alternate Bike Lanes in Figure Toat increasea relatively the low value cost of beforethe Grand a decision River isto madeall city as neighborhoods,to whether or the not 2002 to pursue Master the Plan second recommends phase of 12 thatwhitewater connections course betweendevelopment. inland neighborhoods Figure4-Lanes: 2.c - Roadway City Dimensions Minimum Dimensions and the riverfront be improved (see also Chapter 2 - RiverBalanced Connections Transportation). West Side neighborhoods couldTo increase be reconnected the value of to the the Grand river River by improving to all city Completion: 2011 existingneighborhoods, pedestrian the tunnels2002 Master and/or Plan creating recommends new 66’ Right-of-Way underpassesthat connections to allow between streets inland to be neighborhoods extended to Existing theand riverfront. the riverfront Equally be improved important (see also changes Chapter are 2 Services: Transportation engineering, urban planning, - Balanced Transportation). West Side neighborhoods could be reconnected to the river by improving • Page 47 • Green Grand Rapids • Chapter 3 - A City That Enriches Our Lives community engagement existing pedestrian tunnels and/or creating new underpasses to allow streets to be extended to the riverfront. Equally important changes are Reference: Mayor (ret.) George Heartwell, Former Mayor • Page 47 • Green Grand Rapids • Chapter 3 - A City That Enriches Our Lives of Grand Rapids, [email protected] 5’ Pedestrian Pedestrian 5’ Walk 5’ Bike Lane 5’ 5’ Bike Lane 5’ 5’ Pedestrian Pedestrian 5’ Walk 5’ Pedestrian Pedestrian 5’ Walk 5’ Bike Lane 5’ 7’ Landscaped 7’ Edge 11’ Turn Turn Lane 11’ 5’ Bike Lane 5’ 7’ Landscaped 7’ Edge 5’ Pedestrian Pedestrian 5’ Walk 11’ Travel Lane Travel 11’ 11’ Travel Lane Travel 11’ 11’ Travel Lane Travel 11’ 11’ Travel Lane Travel 11’ 11’ Travel Lane Travel 11’ 11’ Travel Lane Travel 11’ 6’-6” Landscaped 6’-6” Edge 48’ Paved Landscaped 6’-6” Edge
78’ Right-of-Way 43’ Paved *Not a Progressive66’ Right-of-Way AE project, from Christopher Zull and City Minimum Standards 3-Lane Road Diet Suzanne Schulz’s prior affiliation Green Grand Rapids • Chapter 2 - Balanced Transportation • Page 22 •
P 38 PROGRESSIVE AE.COM safe streets initiatives (on both residential and major Figure 2.b - Potential Bike Lane Net- traffic streets). A coordinated approach is needed to ensure that faster moving traffic is not simply work (GGR Participants) displaced from one street to another or pushed into neighborhoods. In addition, for new development projects, standards that allow narrower street widths should be considered. Bicycle-friendly Streets - Until 2010, when a bike lane was created on Lake Drive, Grand Rapids had no marked bike lanes or routes. Nevertheless, a 16-mile network of mapped “bike-friendly streets” has been re-paved and re-striped to provide improved cycling conditions. The majority of these improvements (approximately 13 miles) include road diets that provide a wider curb lane and painted edge line to accommodate cyclists. These improvements are consistent with the recommendations of a committee formed in 2003 to work with the Planning Department in drafting a Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Plan. The draft document (not adopted) recommended the use of wide curb lanes, where possible, to accommodate cyclists in combination with the education of motorists and cyclists on “sharing the road.” This approach was based on the conclusion that striped bike lanes meeting national dimensional guidelines would require street widening and, as a result, were not a practical or feasible option.2 In contrast, Green Grand Rapids participants have consistently identified the introduction of bike lanes on high-traffic-volume “major” streets as a top priority, complemented by the addition of signed bike routes (with no designated bike lane) on lower- traffic-volume residential streets. Major streets are a priority because they provide the most direct routes to work, shopping, schools, transit hubs and other destinations.
• Page 21 • Green Grand Rapids • Chapter 2 - Balanced Transportation RIVER FOR ALL
Urban Planning and Engagement Grand Rapids, Michigan
The Grand River flows north-south through the City of Grand Rapids, and plans are underway to return the river to its former glory by removing dams and restoring the City’s namesake rapids. New recreational opportunities are being planned through the River for All effort.
Ms. Wells led community outreach and engagement to bring citizen voices to the design process. Six municipally-owned sites have been identified to re-imagine and reprogram as part of river restoration. Additionally, a 7.5- mile continuous trail system is planned, which will span both the east and west edges of the river.
Community engagement included a week-long installation of parklets in a closed travel lane of Bridge Street over the river during ArtPrize to test improvements including crosswalks, pedestrian refuge islands, seating, and using art as wayfinding. The event resulted in over 1,500 comments about the river corridor and design solutions.
Other engagement included a project website with a digital input interface, focus groups, and community meetings. REFERENCE
The crosswalk (shown above) that was tested during the David Marquardt, Director engagement session is under construction. City of Grand Rapids Parks Department This project won a 2019 Merit Award from the Colorado Chapter of (616) 780-9102 the American Society of Landscape Architects.
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The Area Specific Plan process centered on Grandville Avenue, a well-networked transit and transportation corridor which represents the cultural heart of the Hispanic community in Grand Rapids and connecting to portions of the City of Wyoming.
Inclusive engagement included attending community events to ask for input, visiting area schools and meeting with neighborhood children, conducting face-to-face interviews at resident ‘homes and businesses, and hosting a one-week design charrette. The vision calls for increasing safety within the street space, connecting area parks to neighborhoods, and planning for infill development by respecting the existing development pattern and accommodating green infrastructure through bulb outs and bus bulbs.
Essential to its success, and making it award winning, was the intentional engagement rooted in education and empowerment, coupled with transformative policy and zoning changes. The plan resulted in the following: REFERENCE - redesignation of a MDOT business route to local control Amy Brower, Director - amendment of City’s truck route ordinance to remove this segment Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Assoc. - addition of multi-family zoning at transit nodes allowing ground floor 1260 Grandville Ave SW residential Grand Rapids MI 49503 - traffic calming through street reconstruction with bulb-outs (616) 243-2489
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Executive Summary/ Project Statement
Consultant Team and Experience
Proposed Approach
Schedule
Staffing
Past Projects
Cost Proposal Proposed Fee Progressive AE proposes a total compensation of $29,500 (twenty-nine thousand, five hundred dollars).
Our estimated fees correspond with the work plan presented in this proposal. In addition to the basic services outlined in our project approach and work plan, we are pleased to offer additional services that may be added should the City of East Grand Rapids decide to implement these additional services. Aligned Planning is able to provide additional tactical engagement demonstrations for $5,500 per location(s) with up to an additional $1,000 per location for specialized labor (when necessary).
Should changes in scope of the mobility/bike action plan arise, Progressive AE will work hand- in-hand with the City of East Grand Rapids to develop any scope alterations and provide subsequent estimated fees.
Reimbursable expenses are in addition to the above proposed fee, will be billed accordingly to the enclosed schedule of invoice rates and are estimated at $500 (five hundred dollars).
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CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS
PROPOSAL FOR CONSULTING SERVICES MOBILITY/BIKE ACTION PLAN
DUE DATE: NOVEMBER 8, 2019 AT 5:00 PM
PRESENTED TO: CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS Attention: Doug La Fave Interim City Manager 750 Lakeside Drive East Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (616) 940-4817 [email protected]
PREPARED BY: HUBBELL, ROTH & CLARK, INC. Todd J. Sneathen, PE Vice President 1925 Breton Road SE, Suite 100 Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Direct: (517) 292-1929 Mobile: (517) 294-6193
ENGINEERING. ENVIRONMENT. EXCELLENCE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Letter ...... ii
Executive Summary and Project Statement ...... 1
Consultant Team and Background Experience ...... 2
Project Approach ...... 2
Schedule ...... 4
Staffing ...... 4
Professional Resumes ...... 6
Past Projects ...... 22
Cost Proposal ...... 31
Company Information ...... 32
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City of East Grand Rapids Proposal for Consultant Services Mobility/Bike Action Plan
STREET: 1925 Breton Road, Suite 100 Grand Rapids, MI 49506
PHONE: 616-454-4286 WEBSITE: hrcengr.com
November 8, 2019
CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS 750 Lakeside Drive East Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Attn: Mr. Doug La Fave, Interim City Manager
Re: RFQ for Engineering Services HRC Job No. 20191004
Dear Mr. La Fave:
Thank you for the opportunity to submit our Proposal and Qualifications for consideration to the City of East Grand Rapids for Consulting Services. Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC) has been serving Michigan communities like the City of East Grand Rapids for over 105 years. We have an office located in Grand Rapids, which provides full services to many communities in the West Michigan area. Due to our growth in this region, we have recently relocated our Grand Rapids area office. Our new office location is less than 1,000-ft. from the City of East Grand Rapids south boundary.
HRC is known for its resources, technical strengths, client-focused approach, and commitment to the highest integrity in teaming with clients and communities. These qualities and the support of our many long-time clients are the foundation for our longevity and success. We are excited to bring the same level of service and commitment to the City of East Grand Rapids as we have been able to provide our clients over our history.
In order to provide the most effective scope of services for this project, we plan to team with Public Sector Consultants (PSC) to assist with the public engagement components of the work, including coordination of meetings, community survey, and data gathering from area cycling organizations.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact us.
Very truly yours,
HUBBELL, ROTH & CLARK, INC.
Todd J. Sneathen, PE Vice President
Direct: (517) 292-1929 Mobile: (517) 294-6193 [email protected]
Bloomfield Hills Delhi Township Detroit Howell Jackson Kalamazoo Lansing 555 Hulet Drive 2101 Aurelius Rd. 535 Griswold Street 105 W. Grand River 401 S. Mechanic St. 834 King Highway 215 S. Washington SQ Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 Ste. 2A Buhl Building Howell, MI 48843 Suite B Suite 107 Suite D 248-454-6300 Holt, MI 48842 Suite 1650 517-552-9199 Jackson, MI 49201 Kalamazoo, MI 49001 Lansing, MI 48933 517-694-7760 Detroit, MI 48226-3698 517-292-1295 269-665-2005 517-292-1488
Executive Summary and Project Statement
HRC has been at the forefront of the evolution of planning and engineering for more than just motorized vehicles. Over the past 10 years, we have worked alongside communities to develop and implement strategies that encompass all users of the roadway to make for a safer and more enjoyable experience within the community. Not all of these efforts have worked out as intended. For instance, we worked extensively with the City of Grand Rapids to install “as many bike miles of bike lanes as possible.” What this resulted in were complaints from the community, including the biking community, that the effort provided no real connectivity of bike corridors. We are now working with the City to develop primary bike corridors for the community, with buffer, a more comfortable space, and safer riding. We have reviewed the October 11, 2019 Request for Proposals (RFP), applicable portions of the 2018 Master Plan, the City of East Grand Rapids traffic webpage, and other related documents including City of Grand Rapids, Kent County Road Commission and Grand Valley Metropolitan Council documents on non-motorized vehicle transportation. We understand that the services completed based on this request will require a team with the following strengths:
• Local knowledge of bicycle mobility • Regional and adjacent community connectivity • Technical/engineering experience and expertise • Traffic engineering and interpretation of existing traffic data • Community involvement coordination and facilitation • Ability to effectively work as a team with the City • Preparation of quality report documents
We look forward to meeting with the City of East Grand Rapids to demonstrate our team’s strengths in these areas. We can show example reports, discuss the relevant related work recently completed with the City of Grand Rapids, and review our approach to this project in greater detail.
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Consultant Team and Background Experience
HRC has completed similar projects for many Michigan communities. Some of the most recent and relevant project profiles are provided as requested under item 6. Past Projects. You will note that these projects demonstrate West Michigan experience. We provided project profiles for Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC) and Public Sector Consultants (PSC). Project Approach
We would recommend the following approach to complete the work at this stage. As the project progresses, we anticipate that this order may change. The RFP did not specify the sequence of the public meetings/engagements, but we would recommend holding two meetings, conducting the community survey, preparing the preliminary report, and then holding the third and final public engagement at that point. We anticipate completing a complete inventory of the streets in the City of East Grand Rapids with a tabulation of pertinent geometric information related to pedestrian and bicycle movements. Once this is complete, we can prioritize the potential projects to improve safety and eliminate bicycle/motorized vehicle conflicts. A critical component of this bike/mobility action plan is the engagement of all stakeholders—residents, cycling advocates, city leadership, and representatives of the business community. The plan must be designed to fulfill community needs and desires, while also realizing the goals of the East Grand Rapids 2018 Master Plan. To ensure broad input and meet the RFP requirements, a three-pronged approach will be taken. This will include community input sessions, a community survey, and development of a focus group. The project team will hold three community-input sessions to allow stakeholders to provide opinions and local context needed to develop appropriate strategies. The first two sessions will seek input on cycling infrastructure, focusing on community perceptions of existing conditions and desired improvements. The sessions will be designed to allow all participants to actively contribute to the conversation. These sessions will have an identical format, but with different dates and locations to encourage broad participation. The third input session will gather feedback on the draft plan. This final session will include a review of the proposed plan, including priority projects and strategies. Participants will then have an opportunity to provide feedback on the draft. This session will validate outcomes with participants and identify any strategies that may need further revision. Since all community members will not be able to participate in the engagement sessions, a broader outreach effort will include an online survey to gain additional insight into current conditions and desired improvements. The project team will collaborate with the City of East Grand Rapids to develop and tailor this survey to key target audiences (residents, cycling advocates, and the business community). We propose to work with city staff to utilize existing lines communication to promote this online survey through public announcements, email blasts, and social media posts. The third component of community engagement will be a focus group with cycling advocates. The project team will work with organizations such as the Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition to identify eight to ten active cyclists and bike advocates to have an in-depth discussion. This session, like the broader community engagement sessions, will center around existing conditions and desired improvements but with a technical focus on infrastructure design and bicycle safety. The three-pronged community engagement approach will yield substantive input and offer interested parties adequate opportunities to engage and provide their perspectives. All the information gathered in the survey, community engagement sessions, and focus group will be collected and analyzed by the project team and utilized to inform and shape the plan’s strategies and priorities. Detailed notes and other results of the community engagement activities will be included as appendices within the project plan.
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A sequential task description listing is described below:
• Kick-off meeting will be scheduled and held to coordinate the efforts moving forward. The specific schedule can be prepared and discussed at this meeting and adjusted as needed based on the City’s requirements and time commitments. We would anticipate that the other major shareholders, like City of Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Township, would be included with this meeting.
• Prepare preliminary request for available background information. We anticipate that this information will include mostly mapping and available traffic data. Any available historical data related to non-motorized and motorized modes accidents or conflicts will also be collected.
• Evaluate all existing facilities and available background information after the initial information from the City is received. This will include an inventory of all existing streets with a tabulation of pertinent geometric information related to pedestrian and bicycle movements. Areas of concern are to be identified based on several factors.
• Request additional information as needed. Once specific areas of concern or project site area are identified, the site- specific geometric or dimensional data and related information will be requested.
• Prepare preliminary mapping and presentation documents and review with the City prior to the first public engagement.
• Prepare agenda and related documents for first public engagement session.
• Facilitate and attend first public engagement session.
• Update mapping and presentation documents based on first session comments from the City and the public.
• Prepare agenda and related documents for second public engagement session.
• Facilitate and attend second public engagement session.
• Update mapping and presentation documents based on second session.
• Develop the community survey and review with the City.
• Conduct the community survey. This will involve a combination of on-line and written surveys and the collection and tabulation of data. These efforts typically require multiple mailings and requests for completion of the surveys to collect enough data to consider the results valid.
• Based on results of public meetings and survey, a preliminary DRAFT report will be prepared and presented to the City for review and comment.
• Conduct the focus group(s) with cycling advocates.
• Prepare agenda and related documents for third public engagement session.
• Facilitate and attend third public engagement session.
• Draft report will be updated based on comments from City personnel, focus group, and public input.
• Final report will be prepared and presented to the City.
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Schedule
The following schedule can be condensed if necessary and should be considered a conservative timeline to complete the work. As noted in the approach section, the actual schedule for these tasks would be worked out with the City prior to or during the kick-off meeting.
This preliminary schedule assumes that the kick-off meeting is held in first half of January.
Collection of background information (January-February)
Inventory of existing facilities and prioritize recommended improvements along with specific reasons for improvements (safety, convenience, connectivity, etc.) – (March-April)
Draft Report Prepared (March-April)
Community Survey (February-April) • Survey ready 3-4 weeks from project kick-off meeting • Survey open for 4 weeks • Results compiled 2 weeks after close (late April) Engagement Meetings (starting in May after draft plan is available) • First two meetings o 4 weeks lead time from announcing dates to publicize o One session per week over 2 or 3 weeks (late May/early June) o Results compiled within 2 weeks after (late June) • Third session dependent upon when updates to draft plan are ready Focus Group (May) • 4 weeks lead time on invites • Ideally held after first engagement meeting to share public (late May, possibly same day as second public meeting) • Results compiled within two weeks (late May) Final Report Preparation (June) Staffing
Larry Hummel, PE will serve as the Project Manager and Colleen Hill-Stramsak, PE, PTOE, RS1 will serve as the task leader for traffic engineering tasks. Both senior level technical staff members meet the city’s expectations for licensing and experience. The Principal-in-Charge will be Todd Sneathen, PE. and additional local expertise will include Jesse Morgan, PE, Hailey Savola, and Randy Wilcox, PE. The public engagement and community survey will be handled by Public Service Consultants (PSC). Tim Dempsey and Elizabeth Riggs will be the key personnel for PSC on that portion of the work. An organizational chart with the names of the team members and tasks that they will be working on is listed below. Resumes are also attached for your use and information.
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Figure 1. HRC’s Proposed Organizational Chart
City of East Grand Rapids Mobility/Bike Action Plan Doug La Fave
PARTNER IN CHARGE
Todd Sneathen, PE Vice President
PROJECT MANAGER
Larry Hummel, PE Senior Project Engineer
DATA TRAFFIC COMMUNITY COLLECTION ENGINEERING OUTREACH
Jesse Morgan, PE Tim Dempsey (PSC) Associate Colleen Hill-Stramsak, PE, PTOE, RS1 Vice President Associate
Hailey Savola Elizabeth Riggs (PSC) Project Analyst Hailey Savola Senior Consultant Project Analyst Larry Hummel, PE Senior Project Engineer
TECHNICAL PLAN EXPERTS DEVELOPMENT
Jesse Morgan, PE Hailey Savola Associate Project Analyst
Randy Wilcox, PE Randy Wilcox, PE Manager Senior Project Engineer
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Professional Resumes
Todd Sneathen, PE Vice President | Partner
Todd Sneathen has over 25 years of experience providing highly regarded infrastructure design and management for a wide variety of projects. He has dedicated his professional career to providing high quality projects that contribute to the health and well-being of local Michigan communities. His depth of experience includes roadways, sewer collection, CSO abatement, water distribution, solid waste collection, wastewater treatment plant, as well as park system and downtown maintenance programs. Mr. Sneathen rejoined Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. in 2014 after serving in a variety of municipal positions. These roles included working for the City of East Lansing for more than 20 years most recently as the director of public works from 2003 to 2014. Prior to being director, he served as assistant director of public works and design engineer for the city. He also served as chair of the East Lansing Meridian Water & Sewer Authority Board, which administers the East Lansing Water Treatment Plant.
EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION/ AFFILIATIONS CERTIFICATION BS, Civil Engineering American Public Works Association Michigan State University 1990 Professional Engineer Michigan Water and Environment Michigan No. 42128 EXPERIENCE Association With HRC since 2014 Michigan Municipal League 27 years of experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE MUNICIPAL CONSULTING • 2016 CDBG Streets and Water Main – City of Jackson • 2017 CDBG Projects – City of Jackson PARKING, PAVEMENT AND STREET LIGHTING • Downtown Streets and Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project – City of Jackson • Bailey Street Parking Lot Construction – City of East Lansing ROADS/BRIDGES • Safe Routes to School – Delhi Charter Township • Pitcher Street Resurfacing – City of Kalamazoo • Howard Street Mill and Overlay – City of Kalamazoo • Wisner Street Rehabilitation – City of Jackson • Patterson Avenue Rehabilitation – City of Bay City • 2016 Road Improvement Program – City of Eaton Rapids • Albert Street Reconstruction and Water Main Replacement – City of East Lansing • Harrison Road Reconstruction – City of East Lansing • Hagadorn Road Reconstruction – City of East Lansing
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Todd Sneathen, PE Vice President | Partner
• Burcham Drive Reconstruction – City of East Lansing • Francis Road – City of Jackson • Lydia Street Design – City of Jackson • 2016 Road Improvement Program – City of Eaton Rapids • Cedar Street Reconstruction – Delhi Township • 2017 Road Improvement Program – City of Jackson PARKS AND RECREATION • Howard Street Pathway – City of Kalamazoo • 2016 Ram Trail Phase II – Delhi Charter Township • Ram Trail along Holt Road – Delhi Charter Township • Saginaw Pathway Construction – City of East Lansing/MDOT • Cedar Street to Trailhead Park Connection – Delhi Township • Kalamazoo Bike Lanes – City of Lansing TRAFFIC ENGINEERING/INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS • Howard/Michigan Street Fiber and Signal CMAQ Project – City of Kalamazoo • Fourth/Horton/Stonewall Intersection and Traffic Signal Design – City of Jackson COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT • Center for Manufacturing Excellence – Lansing Community College • Campus Master Plan – Lansing Community College
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Larry Hummel, PE Senior Project Engineer
Larry Hummel has 26 years of engineering experience in County and State Transportation. Combines deep industry knowledge with experience guiding a highly competent workforce in day to day operations, project development utilizing Federal, State and Local funding sources, and community engagement with County, Township, Municipal officials and the public. Excels at communicating the company mission and maintaining consistent messaging across all levels, internal and external to the organization. Experience mentoring new staff and team development. He has a breadth of knowledge to comfortably interact with people at their level with honesty and respect. Previously worked for the Van Buren County Road Commission as County Engineer/Managing Director providing oversight of an annual budget of $21M to $25 million dollars.
EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION/ CERTIFICATION
MA, Public Administration, 2005 Professional Engineer, Western Michigan University Michigan No. 6201045736
BS, Civil Engineering, 1993 Michigan Residential Builder Michigan Technological University No. 210115876
EXPERIENCE MDEQ SESC Plan Review & Design Certification With HRC Since 2019 No. SE/C 02470 26 Years of Experience AFFILIATIONS MDEQ Inspector/Operator Certification American Public Work Association No. C-19858
American Society of Civil Engineers Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Certification
National Association of County Engineers
West Michigan Trails & Greenways Coalition
Friends of the Kal-Haven Trail
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ROADS/BRIDGES Madison and Alger Intersection Realignment – City of Grand Rapids Pitcher Street Resurfacing – City of Kalamazoo Howard Street Mill and Overlay – City of Kalamazoo Red Arrow Highway Rehabilitation – Van Buren County Road Commission 30th Avenue Drain Crossing Upgrade -Timber Bridge Great Lakes Basin Grant – Van Buren County Road Commission
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Larry Hummel, PE Senior Project Engineer
Blue Star Highway Rehabilitation and Bike Lanes – Van Buren County Road Commission Blue Star Highway over Black River Reconstruct w. Trail Underpass – Van Buren County Road Commission TRAFFIC & PEDSTRIAN SIGNAL DESIGN Pedestrian Signal Upgrades at 37 Intersections, Safety Project – City of Grand Rapids Ninth Street Safety Project – Road Commission of Kalamazoo County Meijer Drive and M-11 Traffic Signal, Sub to M&B – City of Walker INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS 2018 City-Wide Detection CMAQ Project – City of Grand Rapids 2018 City-Wide Fiber Communication CMAQ Project – City of Grand Rapids Howard/Michigan Street Fiber and Signal CMAQ Project – City of Kalamazoo East Paris Fiber CMAQ Project – City of Grand Rapids PARKING, PAVEMENT AND STREET LIGHTING Riverwalk Trail at Grade Crossings (Four Locations) – City of Grand Rapids Crystal Road/Lake Street Streetscape Improvements & Lighting – Crystal Township, Montcalm County Jeffery Mitchell Mid-Point Park – Michigan Department of Natural Resources Park and Ride Lots in Montcalm County – Michigan Department of Transportation County-wide Primary Road & Railroad Crossing Pavement Marking Program – Branch County Road Commission PARKS & RECREATION Howard Street Pathway – City of Kalamazoo Kal-Haven Trail Reconstruction – 10th Street to Bloomingdale – Michigan Department of Natural Resources Van Buren Trail Improvements – Michigan Department of Natural Resources Red Arrow Highway Road Diet Bike Lane Additions – Van Buren County Road Commission Bloomingdale Trailhead Improvements and Park Conceptual Design – Michigan Department of Natural Resources Roadside Park Improvements in Montcalm County – Michigan Department of Transportation Goddess Grove & Eagle Point Campgrounds – Kal-Haven Trail – Michigan Department of Natural Resources South Shore Campground Addition – South Shore Campground (Private) Red Pines Campground Addition – Red Pines Campground (Private) Evergreen Bluff Lake Michigan Revetment Reconstruction – Van Buren County Road Commission/South Haven Twp. SW Region Non-Motorized Mapping Project – Southwest Michigan Planning Commission/MDOT Van Buren County Parks & Recreation Plan – Southwest Michigan Planning Commission/Van Buren County
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Colleen Hill-Stramsak, PE, PTOE, RS1 Associate
Colleen Hill-Stramsak is an associate with Hubbell, Roth and Clark. Inc. where she manages the traffic engineering department and provides municipal traffic engineering services to communities throughout Michigan. She has served as project manager on traffic signal design, signal optimization, transportation studies, road safety audits (RSA), and safety studies following local and MDOT guidelines. Ms. Hill- Stramsak has completed 12 RSA’s for MDOT over the last five years. For federally funded road projects, Ms. Hill-Stramsak prepares traffic control and detours plans, traffic signal design, and signage plans following the current AASHTO, MDOT and MMUTCD guidelines. Ms. Hill-Stramsak has special expertise in traffic crash analyses and applications for safety and CMAQ funding, as well as in conducting asset management reviews of local road networks with clients. Ms. Hill-Stramsak has software proficiency in Highway Capacity Software, Synchro/SimTraffic, CORSIM, RODEL and VISSIM.
EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION/ AFFILIATIONS CERTIFICATION BS, Civil Engineering, Transportation American Society of Civil Engineers Wayne State University, 2000 Professional Engineer, Michigan No. 51514 Institute of Transportation Engineers
MS, CE, Transportation (Great Lakes District President 2012– Professional Traffic Operations Engineer Wayne State University, 2002 2014) No. 1427 EXPERIENCE Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society National Highway Institute Training With HRC since 2002 Program, 2010 – Road Safety Women’s Transportation Seminar 20 years of experience Audits/Assessments Intelligent Transportation Society of Michigan
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING Traffic Studies • Road Diet Capacity Study – City of Ypsilanti • Textile Road and Cherrywood Drive Pedestrian Counts – Washtenaw County Road Commission • Pedestrian Crossing Evaluation Study – Washtenaw County Road Commission/Ypsilanti Charter Township • Proposed Research and Development Center Traffic Impact Study – Van Buren Township • Update the Glen Traffic Impact Study – City of Ann Arbor • Review the DDA Plan to Convert One-Way Streets in Downtown Ann Arbor – City of Ann Arbor • Review the Broadway Park Traffic Impact Study– City of Ann Arbor • Review the UM Wall St West Parking Structure Traffic Impact Study – City of Ann Arbor • Review the Cottages of Barton Green Traffic Impact Study – City of Ann Arbor • Traffic Impacts of EMC and Digital Billboards – City of Troy • Robina & 12 Mile Road Street Closure Traffic Study – City of Berkley • Okemos Traffic Impact Study – Branoff Randle Real Estate, Meridian Township & Ingham County Road Dept. • Van Dyke Ave Mid-Block Crosswalk Study – Charter Township of Washington/Macomb Department of Roads • Van Dyke (M-53) Road Diet Traffic Study – City of Warren DDA/TIFA • South Monroe Street (M-125) Road Diet Traffic Study – City of Monroe
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Colleen Hill-Stramsak, PE, PTOE, RS1 Associate
• Traffic Impact Analysis for the Proposed National Street Extension – City of Howell • Evergreen Road Diet Traffic Study – City of Southfield • Coolidge Hwy Road Diet Traffic Study – City of Berkley • U of M Central Campus Transit Center – U of M Architecture, Engineering and Construction & City of Ann Arbor • Livernois Road Corridor Study – Road Commission for Oakland County • Sashabaw Road Corridor Study – Independence Charter Township & Road Commission for Oakland County • Traffic Impact Study for Costco Warehouse in East Lansing – TJ Design Strategies • Traffic Impact Study for Costco Truck Depot in Van Buren Township – TJ Design Strategies • Suburban Ford Waterford Traffic Impact Study – Suburban Collection • Huron Parkway Speed Study – City of Ann Arbor
Parking Studies • Milford Proving Grounds Parking Study – General Motors Corporation • Providence Park Hospital Parking Study – St. John Providence • Costco Parking Utilization Study – TJ Design Strategies • St. Mary Mercy Hospital Parking Lot Traffic Study – Granger Construction • Warren Technical Center Parking Study – General Motors Corporation ROADS/BRIDGES Traffic & Pedestrian Signal Design • Marquette Signal Modernization Project – Johnson Controls/City of Marquette • Design Build US-12 at Willow Run Traffic Signals & ITS – Bergmann/Toebe/MDOT • I-75 & Sashabaw Rd Interchange Improvement – Independence Charter Township/Road Commission for Oakland County • Gratiot/Randolph/Broadway Pedestrian Signals – City of Detroit • Pedestrian Mid-Block Crossings – City of Berkley • Mack Ave Traffic Signals Design – Wayne County Department of Public Services • RAM Trail along Holt Rd – Delhi Charter Township & Ingham County Road Department • GM Lansing Plant, Olds & MLK (M-99) Traffic Signal – General Motors Corporation & MDOT • Sprinkle Road Safety Project – Road Commission of Kalamazoo County • Tienken Road Rehabilitation, Livernois to Sheldon – Road Commission for Oakland County • Evergreen Road Reconstruction, 10 Mile to I-696 – City of Southfield • Improvements to Belleville Rd and Costco Truck Depot Driveway – V3 Companies • M-59 and Hospital Suburban Ford Signal Design – Suburban Collection Traffic Signing & Pavement Marking Plans • Downtown District Street Signing Modernization – City of Jackson • McNamara Deck GTC Expansion – Wayne County Airport Authority • I-75 and Sashabaw Rd Interchange Project – Independence Charter Township & Road Commission for Oakland County • Upgrade of Non-Freeway Signing in Alpena TSC – Michigan Department of Transportation • Upgrade of Non-Freeway Signing in Berrien County – Michigan Department of Transportation
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Jesse Morgan, PE Associate
Jesse Morgan is a leader in Hubbell, Roth & Clark’s transportation group. He leads in-house multi-discipline teams to provide planning, design and construction oversight for publicly and privately funded infrastructure projects. He participates in all project phases from planning and design through construction alongside clients that include county, city, village and state agencies. Mr. Morgan’s responsibilities include managing multi-disciplined projects, QA/QC, right of way acquisition, detailed design, plan and specification preparation, and construction contract administrations.
EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION/ AFFILIATIONS CERTIFICATION BS, Civil Engineering American Council of Engineering Michigan Technological University, 2003 Professional Engineer Companies Michigan No. 6201056401 EXPERIENCE American Public Works Association
With HRC since 2013 Institute of Transportation Engineers 16 years of experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING Traffic Studies • Five-year as-needed traffic engineering support contract – City of Grand Rapids • OHSP Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Study and Outreach – City of Grand Rapids • East Hills Pedestrian Improvements Study and Implementation – City of Grand Rapids • West Side Bike Lane Implementation – City of Grand Rapids • Ionia Bike Lane Implementation – City of Grand Rapids • Alpine Avenue Road Diet Study – City of Grand Rapids • Leonard Street Road Diet Study – City of Grand Rapids • Study for the conversion of Ottawa and Ionia from One-way to Two-way Traffic – City of Grand Rapids • West Main Hill Traffic Study – City of Kalamazoo • Traffic study for the Burton Street and Forest Hill intersection – City of Kentwood Traffic & Pedestrian Signal Design • River Street Signal Modernizations – Road Commission of Kalamazoo County • Rapid Flashing Beacon on Michigan Street – City of Grand Rapids • Pedestrian signal upgrades at 37 intersections, safety project – City of Grand Rapids • Pedestrian signal upgrades at 29 intersections, safety project – City of Grand Rapids • New Signal at Coit and Lafayette, sub to FTC&H – City of Grand Rapids • 9th Safety Project – Road Commission of Kalamazoo County • New signal at Newberry and Monroe, sub to FTC&H – City of Grand Rapids • Meijer Drive and M-11 Traffic Signal, sub to M&B – City of Walker
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Jesse Morgan, PE Associate
• Fulton and Sheldon Traffic Signal, sub to M&B – City of Grand Rapids • Burdick Street Road Diet TAP Project – City of Kalamazoo • Burdick and Drake CMAQ Fiber Projects – City of Kalamazoo • New Signal at Cherry and Ionia – City of Grand Rapids • Traffic signal upgrades at Fulton/Market Monroe, 44th/Kalamazoo and 44th/Breton – City of Grand Rapids • GPS clocks at 22 existing signalized intersection – City of Grand Rapids • New Signal at Broadway/Bridge as part of road project, sub to FTC&H – City of Grand Rapids • New Signal at Ottawa/I-196 Ramp, sub to FTC&H – City of Grand Rapids • Audible pedestrian signals along Michigan Street at Coit, Barclay & Lafayette – City of Grand Rapids • Signal modernizations at Fuller/Fulton, Leonard/Diamond & Leonard/Turner – City of Grand Rapids • Traffic signal and safety upgrades at 32nd/Shaffer and 52nd/Eastern – City of Kentwood • Traffic signal modernization at West Q Avenue and 10th Street – Road Commission of Kalamazoo County PARKS AND RECREATION • Howard Street Pathway – City of Kalamazoo • Division Avenue Separated Bikeway and Bike Boxes– City of Grand Rapids • Riverwalk Trail at Grade Crossings (4 locations) – City of Grand Rapids • Master Plan Update – City of Cedar Springs Parks and Recreation • PointWest Art & Trail Project – Lansing, MI • Cedar Springs Pathway and Community Enhancement Projects – Cedar Springs Community Building Development Team
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Randy Wilcox, PE Manager
Randy Wilcox has over 35 years of varied experience in the civil/municipal engineering field. He has served as the dedicated Engineer for several Michigan municipalities. His project experience also includes water and wastewater treatment, collection/distribution projects, local street and utility projects, master utility planning, storm drain and storm water management. He has also managed MDOT and local agency transportation projects during both design and construction activities. His recent experience has been in the role as technical sales for specialty dewatering and sediment management for marine dredging projects. Randy excels at effective communication with involved parties on complex projects and has been involved with projects from simple small municipal projects to large and complex municipal and transportation projects. He also has worked on projects with alternate project delivery methods such as design/build.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REGISTRATION/ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BS, Civil Engineering CERTIFICATION Dale Carnegie Leadership Training Michigan Technological University, 1984 Professional Engineer, ISO Internal Auditor Training EXPERIENCE Michigan No. 6201034587 TenCate University (Geosynthetics) With HRC since 2019 Storm Water Management Operator CEC/M Management Training 35 years of experience (C11499)
OSHA HAZWOPER 40 hour
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ROADS/BRIDGES (INCLUDING MDOT) 36th Street Extension near Airport– Kent County Road Commission Centerline and Pinkney Roads- Ionia County Road Commission M-45 construction engineering multiple phases in Ottawa County- Michigan Department of Transportation M-45 in Ottawa County design- Michigan Department of Transportation M-6 construction engineering- Michigan Department of Transportation Roundabout at Parkland School- City of Jackson Giddings and Lake Angeles Roads- City of Auburn Hills TRAFFIC ENGINEERING Studies Five-year as-needed traffic engineering support contract – City of Grand Rapids West Side Bike Lane Implementation – City of Grand Rapids Ionia Bike Lane Implementation – City of Grand Rapids Study for the conversion of Ottawa and Ionia from One-way to Two-way Traffic – City of Grand Rapids
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WASTEWATER COLLECTION/TREATMENT WWTP Expansion – Village of Caledonia Broadmoor Ave. and 76th Street Collection System- Caledonia Township Campau Lake Treatment and Collection Systems- Caledonia Township North Kent Landfill Force Main Extension- Kent County Department of Public Works Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion- Wheatland Township/Leprino Foods Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion- Leprino Foods Allendale WATER TREATMENT/DISTRIBUTION Water Distribution and Storage System- Caledonia Township Water line extensions- Village of Fowler Water line extensions- Village of Pewamo WATER RESOURCES/WATERSHED MANAGEMENT Grand River Cap Removal Project – City of Jackson Depot Town Frog Island Park Improvements- City of Ypsilanti Storm Water Master Plan- Caledonia Township AIRPORTS AND TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES GR Ford Airport Apron Project– HNTB MUNICIPAL CONSULTING City of Big Rapids – As-needed consulting services Caledonia Township – Township Engineer
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Hailey Savola Project Analyst
Hailey Savola is an engineer in Hubbell, Roth & Clark’s transportation group. She works on roadway design, traffic design, planning, and construction oversight for publicly and privately funded infrastructure projects. She participates in all project phases, from planning and design through construction, alongside clients that include county, city, village and state agencies. Her experience includes signal optimization, traffic and safety studies, and design of roadways, signals, signing, and striping. Her responsibilities also include completing program and Section 106 applications and construction inspection and oversight using Field Manager.
EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS REGISTRATION/ BS, Civil Engineering National Association of Women in CERTIFICATION Michigan Technological University, 2012 Construction Road Safety Audit, 2017 EXPERIENCE Institute of Transportation Engineers Computerized Office Technician, With HRC since 2014 Intelligent Transportation Society of 2015 6 years of experience Michigan Storm Water Construction Operator, American Public Works Association 2012
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING Traffic Studies • Five-year as-needed traffic engineering support contract – City of Grand Rapids • OHSP Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Study and Outreach – City of Grand Rapids • East Hills Pedestrian Improvements Study and Implementation – City of Grand Rapids • West Side Bike Lane Implementation – City of Grand Rapids • Ionia Bike Lane Implementation – City of Grand Rapids • Alpine Avenue Road Diet Study – City of Grand Rapids • Leonard Street Road Diet Study – City of Grand Rapids • Study for the conversion of Ottawa and Ionia from One-way to Two-way Traffic – City of Grand Rapids • West Main Hill Traffic Study – City of Kalamazoo • Traffic study for the Burton Street and Forest Hill intersection – City of Kentwood Traffic & Pedestrian Signal Design • River Street Signal Modernizations – Road Commission of Kalamazoo County • Rapid Flashing Beacon on Michigan Street – City of Grand Rapids • Pedestrian signal upgrades at 37 intersections, safety project – City of Grand Rapids • Pedestrian signal upgrades at 29 intersections, safety project – City of Grand Rapids • New Signal at Coit and Lafayette, sub to FTC&H – City of Grand Rapids • 9th Street Safety Project – Road Commission of Kalamazoo County • New signal at Newberry and Monroe, sub to FTC&H – City of Grand Rapids • Meijer Drive and M-11 Traffic Signal, sub to M&B – City of Walker
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Hailey Savola Project Analyst
• Fulton and Sheldon Traffic Signal, sub to M&B – City of Grand Rapids • Burdick Street Road Diet TAP Project – City of Kalamazoo • Burdick and Drake CMAQ Fiber Projects – City of Kalamazoo • New Signal at Cherry and Ionia – City of Grand Rapids • Traffic signal upgrades at Fulton/Market Monroe, 44th/Kalamazoo and 44th/Breton – City of Grand Rapids • GPS clocks at 22 existing signalized intersection – City of Grand Rapids • New Signal at Broadway/Bridge as part of road project, sub to FTC&H – City of Grand Rapids • New Signal at Ottawa/I-196 Ramp, sub to FTC&H – City of Grand Rapids • Audible pedestrian signals along Michigan Street at Coit, Barclay & Lafayette – City of Grand Rapids • Signal modernizations at Fuller/Fulton, Leonard/Diamond & Leonard/Turner – City of Grand Rapids • Bike signals at Seward/Lake Michigan & Seward/Fulton – City of Grand Rapids • Traffic signal and safety upgrades at 32nd/Shaffer and 52nd/Eastern – City of Kentwood • Traffic signal modernization at West Q Avenue and 10th Street – Road Commission of Kalamazoo County PARKS AND RECREATION • Howard Street Pathway – City of Kalamazoo • Division Avenue Separated Bikeway and Bike Boxes – City of Grand Rapids • Riverwalk Trail at Grade Crossings (4 locations) – City of Grand Rapids • Bike Lane Master Planning – City of Grand Rapids • PointWest Art & Trail Project – Lansing, MI
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Past Projects As requested, the following are similar projects with descriptions and reference information. These include HRC and PSC projects as well.
City of Grand Rapids Construction of Division Bike Lanes
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. selected Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC) to provide professional engineering services for the design and construction phases of the Division Avenue Bike Lane project from Crescent Street to Leonard Street. The project includes the installation of a buffered bike lane alongside Division Avenue including an 8 wide bike lane with 3- foot-wide buffer space and flexible delineators. The project also included installation of bike boxes at Pearl and Lyon on Division Avenue.
Kent County Strategic Plan (PSC)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION In 2018, Public Sector Consultants was hired by Kent County to assist in the development of a new strategic plan for the county. As part of the year-long process, PSC facilitated three community conversations for residents to provide feedback on the county and development priorities for the county; conducted individual interviews and work sessions with the 19- member board of commissioners and other elected officials; provided a community-wide bilingual survey; and gathered feedback from key stakeholders through interviews. The nine months of information and feedback gathering led to the development of the final strategic plan that included new values, vision, mission, goals and objectives for the county. This project began in June 2018 and ended in June 2019.
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City of Grand Rapids Design of Advisory Bike Lanes
PROJECT DESCRIPTION The City of Grand Rapids selected Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC) to provide professional engineering services for the design and implementation of the city’s first Advisory Bike Lane corridor on Jefferson Avenue. The project includes the study of correct placement and implementation of advisory bike lanes with community engagement and education pieces to help the public understand the proper use and operation of Jefferson Avenue after the new configuration was in place.
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City of Grand Rapids Design of Pedestrian and Bike Improvements in East Hills
PROJECT DESCRIPTION The City of Grand Rapids selected Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC) to provide professional engineering services for the design and implementation of pedestrian improvements and bike improvements in the East Hills neighborhood. The project includes the implementation of the “No Wheels on Walk” policy along with design of signage, placement of R1-6 signs at pedestrian crossings, additional bike lanes and shared lane markings and pedestrian median islands.
Community Foundation of St. Clair County Economic Value of Trails Whitepaper
PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Community Foundation of St. Clair County, with funding support provided by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation (RCWJRF), commissioned PSC to evaluate the user patterns and economic significance of trail systems in similar communities and assist local partners to evaluate the potential value of further developing its own trail system. PSC reviewed practices utilized in six best-in-class trail communities with characteristics similar to St. Clair County to provide a well- balanced view of community practices for developing a community trail system. PSC focused its research to understand who uses trail systems in each region and how the systems impact the local economy. Based on desktop research and telephone interviews, PSC identified leading practices and lessons learned by these communities to develop best-in-class trail systems.
Upon completion of the research, PSC organized a peer learning tour for community leaders in St. Clair County to tour the Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails, Inc. network—one of the best-in-class communities selected for analysis. PSC also provided support by developing a press release and educational materials that summarize the results of the research. The project began in November 2018 and concluded in September 2019.
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City of Grand Rapids Design of Pedestrian Tables and Enhanced Pedestrian Facilities
PROJECT DESCRIPTION The City of Grand Rapids selected Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC) to provide professional engineering services for the design of raised pedestrian tables and enhanced pedestrian crossings on Grand Valley’s campus in downtown Grand Rapids. The project includes the design concept for a raised pedestrian table for crossing Front Street at Mt Vernon Avenue along with the closure of Mt Vernon Avenue to vehicular traffic.
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City of Grand Rapids Office of Highway Safety Planning – Pedestrian Safety Operations
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC) worked with the City of Grand Rapids to provide professional engineering services for the study and implementation of bringing awareness to pedestrians crossing at intersections and at midblock. The project included Crosswalk Law Enforcement Operation Zones with the City of Grand Rapids Police Department, training with the Grand Rapids Police Department, community engagement and education for proper crossing at streets, review of pedestrian crashes through the City of Grand Rapids for the past 10 years and implementation of R1-6 signs and enhanced pedestrian crossings at high crash locations.
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City of Grand Rapids Development of Westside Bike Plan
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC) worked with the City of Grand Rapids to provide professional engineering services for the development of the westside bike plan for Grand Rapids. This plan was then used to develop the City of Grand Rapids Bike Master Plan. The project includes the installation of a buffered bike lanes along Turner Avenue and bike boxes.
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City of Grand Rapids Study of One-Way/Two-Way Conversion of Ottawa & Ionia
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC) worked with the City of Grand Rapids to provide professional engineering services for the study of converting Ottawa Avenue and Ionia Avenue from one-way to two-way in the downtown corridor. The project included obtaining traffic counts and vehicle speeds, review of the existing configuration and operation utilizing Synchro software, review of proposed two-way operation utilizing Synchro software, truck turning movements to determine impacts to existing infrastructure as well as proposed improvements along the corridors.
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City of Grand Rapids Construction of Michigan Street Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon
PROJECT DESCRIPTION The City of Grand Rapids selected Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC) to provide professional engineering services for the design and construction phases of the Michigan Street Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon. The project includes the installation of a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, ADA complaint sidewalk ramps, pavement markings and coordination with property owners. This was the first Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon in the City of Grand Rapids.
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City of Grand Rapids Development of Ionia Avenue Bike Plan
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC) worked with the City of Grand Rapids to provide professional engineering services for the development of the Ionia bike plan for Grand Rapids. This plan was then used to develop the City of Grand Rapids Bike Master Plan. The project includes the installation of buffered bike lanes and bike boxes along Ionia Avenue from Franklin Street to Michigan Street. This plan also included review of on-street parking, and removal of parking in some areas, to facilitate the placement of bike lanes. The Ionia Avenue bike plan was also part of the One-Way/Two-Way conversion study prepared by HRC for the City of Grand Rapids.
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Cost Proposal
A spreadsheet showing the anticipated staff hours and costs for each task and the total amount to complete the work is shown below. The costs for individual tasks should be considered approximate, but assuming the scope of work remains consistent, we will consider the total amount as “not to exceed”. We have developed this cost based on our recommended scope of work, which includes the complete inventory of streets and other components that you could complete by other means. We are happy to discuss the overall scope of work with you and if you want to reduce the scope, we can adjust the cost accordingly.
City of East Grand Rapids Hours / Costs for Mobility/Bike Action Plan November 8, 2019
Total Person Hours By Total Cost Task Description Task By Task Kick-off meeting will be scheduled and held 18 $2,622.16 Prepare preliminary request for available background information 8 $1,134.60 Evaluate all existing facilities and available background information 40 $3,011.40 Request additional information as needed 18 $2,323.20 Prepare preliminary mapping and presentation documents and review with the City 28 $3,412.20 Prepare agenda and related documents for first public engagement session 14 $1,729.88 Facilitate and attend first public engagement session 34 $4,982.80 Update mapping and presentation documents based on first session 18 $1,474.80 Prepare agenda and related documents for second public engagement session. 10 $1,307.48 Facilitate and attend second public engagement session 34 $4,982.80 Update mapping and presentation documents based on second session 18 $1,474.80 Develop the community survey and review with the City (mostly PSC) 44 $5,912.20 Conduct the community survey and focus groups 70 $10,480.92 Preliminary DRAFT report will be prepared and presented to the City 102 $10,692.80 Prepare agenda and related documents for third public engagement session 14 $1,729.88 Facilitate and attend third public engagement session 34 $4,982.80 Draft report will be updated based on comments from City personnel and public input 58 $6,481.88 Final report will be prepared and presented to the City 22 $2,572.80 Total Hours and Cost 584 $71,309.40
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Company Information
History HRC is a 104-year old, privately held, Michigan- headquartered consulting engineering firm that 60 specializes in infrastructure, the environment, and 280+ 86 PROFESSIONALS enhancing clients' physical facilities. HRC has been TEAM INDUSTRY AWARDS (PE, PS, AIA, CFM, involved in the design and construction of many MEMBERS EARNED SINCE 2010 FE/EIT, GIT, GISP, LEED®AP) iconic Michigan projects that have supported the RECOGNIZED AS A TOP 50 TRENCHLESS growth and prosperity of our state. TECHNOLOGY DESIGN FIRM AND AN ENR TOP 500 DESIGN FIRM PREQUALIFICATION 43 CLASSIFICATIONS We are 280-plus strong: engineers, scientists, FOR OVER 13 YEARS architects, surveyors, and technicians who strive to LOCATIONS keep a laser-like focus on our clients' desired $1 Billion 8 IN MICHIGAN GRANTS AND LOW-INTEREST LOANS BLOOMFIELD HILLS DELHI TWP. outcomes, while preparing superior work products. DETROIT GRAND RAPIDS HOWELL SECURED FOR OUR CLIENTS’ PROJECTS JACKSON KALAMAZOO LANSING The vast majority of HRC's resources are focused CLIENT MICHIGAN on clients and projects, rather than securing the GOVERNMENTAL SATISFACTION REVIEW 100 AGENCIES SERVED next acquisition. We are hands-on problem solvers. A TRADITION OF PERSONAL HRC is by design, agile enough to tackle small 9.2/10 AVERAGE AT THE END OF PROJECTS SERVICE AND SUCCESSFUL quick turn-around assignments, as well as large IN THE LAST YEAR PROJECTS SINCE 1915 complex projects.
HRC is a multi-disciplined consulting engineering firm with capabilities in the following areas:
Roads & Bridge Design Site/Civil Engineering Surveying Traffic Engineering Environmental Engineering Wetlands/Watershed Management Landscape Architecture Structural Engineering Process Engineering Instrumentation & Control GIS Asset Management Water Transmission and Treatment Construction Services/Material Testing Industrial Facilities Design Wastewater Treatment Plants Sanitary Sewer Systems Combined Sewer Overflow Retention & Treatment Easement/Right of Way Services Architectural Services
Achievements HRC is proud of its many engineering achievements and has received numerous awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Public Works Association (APWA), and other professional organizations for innovative and cost-effective projects. A notable example is the selection by the ASCE/Michigan of the HRC designed 1967–1985 upgrade of the Detroit Wastewater Treatment Plant as one of Michigan’s Top Ten Civil Engineering Projects of the 20th Century.
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HRC has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press. We are also a Top 50 Trenchless Technology Design Firm, and an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. Recently, HRC received the honor of being named one of the Cool Places to Work in Michigan by Crain’s Detroit Business magazine.
Employees HRC is more than 280 strong: engineers, scientists, architects, surveyors, and technicians who strive to stay focused on our clients’ desired outcomes while preparing superior work products. These employees are a critical resource, which enables HRC to complete quality, timely, and cost-efficient projects for the City with a reputation for Professional Integrity and Competence.
Our philosophy is reinforced through our management group with our employees so that our clients and their respective projects benefit directly daily. These inherent values have served us well for over 100 years, and we believe they will continue to do so in our future. We consider our clients to be a part of our culture, and they appreciate our values and commitment.
In the over 100 years HRC has been in business and considering the tens of thousands of projects we have worked on, we are not aware of a single legal claim made against our ethics or integrity, nor has HRC ever experienced bad publicity for such behavior.
MDOT Prequalification Classifications HRC is Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) prequalified in 43 prequalification classifications, including Roads & Streets, Roadway Rehabilitation, Traffic Capacity Analysis & Geometric Studies, Road Construction Engineering, Survey, Road Design, Construction Staking, among other project types relevant to this request for services.
Corporate Officers Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC) is organized as an S-Corporation in the State of Michigan. There are eight principals of the firm, all licensed professional engineers in the State of Michigan. Additionally, HRC has 22 associates.
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WHY CHOOSE HRC? REASONS WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE US
Passion
Communication Project Management
Expertise Innovation
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Municipal Experience For over 100 years, HRC has been providing general consulting engineering services throughout communities in Michigan. Our services include civil engineering, site plan review, transportation engineering, municipal utility systems (water main, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems), stormwater management, surveying services, easement/right of way (ROW) agreements, construction administration, grant administration, streetscapes, landscape architecture, downtown development authority (DDA) beautification, lighting, and parks and recreation design. HRC serves as a consultant to many governmental agencies throughout the State of Michigan. While HRC has designed large and complex public works and industrial projects, the firm’s principal interest remains — to provide and offer its engineering services to local municipalities. HRC provides a wide range of consulting engineering services to our municipal clients. Our services vary depending on the client’s organizational structure, and the specific requirements of the community served. Some municipal governments maintain a full-time engineer and staff that can perform the day-to-day engineering tasks. In these municipalities, the engineering department has sufficient staff to handle most of the engineering functions, except for major projects and projects requiring specialized engineering expertise. In such cases, HRC serves to supplement the community’s in-house engineering capability as required. In many other communities without engineering staff, HRC functions directly as the municipal engineer and provides all services as if an internal department or community staff.
Public Sector Consultants Public Sector Consultants is an objective, nonpartisan research and consulting firm based in Lansing and Detroit. Our services have been used to advance innovative solutions to difficult public policy challenges in Michigan and beyond for 40 years. Offering a full suite of services in research, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation, PSC has served hundreds of local, state, and federal government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses. Since our founding in 1979, PSC has built a reputation as the consulting firm of choice for anyone working to better people’s lives.
Clients use PSC’s research, management, analytical, and advisory capacities to develop and implement policies and strategic plans; improve internal management; identify stakeholder priorities and address conflicts between corporate and community interests; and identify political, regulatory, and economic factors influencing corporate and agency decisions.
The firm is experienced in staffing complex organizations, managing sizable contracts, adhering to deadlines, and providing professional and clearly written reports. PSC has more than 60 employees and a roster of affiliated consultants.
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KAREN BROWER CITY CLERK
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Commissioners FROM: Karen Brower, City Clerk DATE: January 27, 2020
RE: Rescheduling Spring Break Meeting
Action Requested: That the City Commission discuss moving the regularly scheduled City Commission meeting of April 6, 2020 to Monday, March 30, 2020 at 6:00 pm.
Background: The regularly scheduled City Commission meeting of April 6, 2020 falls during spring break. It is the tradition of the City Commission to reschedule the meeting in order for a quorum of City Commissioners to pay bills and address other issues.
The Finance Committee meeting would be held on Friday, March 27 at 8:00 am.
kb/9575 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COMMISSION CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS
Rescheduled Regular Meeting Held January 21, 2020
Mayor Favale called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers at the East Grand Rapids Community Center and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Commissioners Arendshorst, Duncan, Hamrick, Pachla, Walters and Mayor Favale
Absent: None
Also Present: City Attorney Huff; Interim City Manager LaFave; Finance Director Mushong; City Clerk Brower; Parks & Recreation Director Bunn; Public Safety Director Herald; Captain Buikema; School Liaison Officer Wallace; Zoning Administrator Mizikar
2020-07. Mayor Favale suggested amending the agenda to only interview 1st ward applicants tonight and to delay the appointment decision until the next meeting. Everyone agreed to this change.
2020-08. Emily Beggs, 1649 Seminole, reported she had received several positive comments on Facebook regarding the flashing pedestrian beacon on Lake Drive at Bagley. She requested that additional beacons be placed at Lake Grove/Hall Street and on Lakeside Drive at the library crosswalk. Ms. Beggs also noted that there is growing concern about safety during the middle school dropoff/pickup times.
Tom Tilma, 1635 Hall, listed several places he felt snow had not been adequately cleared following the recent storm, including hydrants, bus stops, sidewalks, bike racks and bike lanes, and asked these tasks be finished.
2020-09. Commissioners Pachla and Arendshorst thanked the Public Works Department for handling the 10” of snow received over the weekend.
Commissioner Duncan reported she had ridden along with the plow drivers on Saturday and had a new appreciation for what it takes to clear snow during heavy storms.
Commissioner Walters thanked his fellow commissioners for rescheduling tonight’s meeting to allow participation in events commemorating the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday yesterday.
Mayor Favale announced the Parks & Recreation Dept. would be hosting a volunteer event on Saturday from 9 am to noon to remove Buckthorn, an invasive species, from Waterfront Park.
2020-10. A zoning variance hearing was held regarding the request of Brandon Schad of 3159 Lake Drive to allow the construction of an attached garage creating a front yard setback of 51’4” instead of the required 85’6.”
Zoning Administrator Mizikar explained the request to replace and enlarge the garage and living areas with an addition that will make the house closer to the street. He noted other homes were built on either side after this property was developed and were placed much further back from the street, creating an average setback of 85’6,” meaning any addition to this home would require a variance due to the ordinance requiring the use of the average setback.
Brandon Schad, 3159 Lake Drive, and Brian Barkwell of Via Design, were present to answer questions.
Mayor Favale opened a public hearing. The following people were present to express their opinions:
- Charles Panter, 3131 Lake Drive Supported the variance request.
No other public comment was received. Mayor Favale closed the public hearing. Proceedings of the East Grand Rapids City Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting Held January 21, 2020 Page 2
2020-10-A. Walters-Hamrick. That the request of Brandon Schad of 3159 Lake Drive to allow the construction of an attached garage creating a front yard setback of 51’4” instead of the required 85’6” be approved as outlined in the Zoning Administrator memo contained in the agenda materials.
Commissioner Walters questioned whether the ordinance should be reviewed to address situations like this one. Interim City Manager LaFave noted this was not a common situation and didn’t feel it would occur very often.
Commissioner Walters felt each condition for granting variances was met with this request. He noted it was a peculiar situation due to the deep lots and setbacks much greater than required. He noted the applicant did not create the situation and felt the addition would not be detrimental to other properties due to distance and landscaping.
Commissioner Hamrick agreed and noted the home was not part of the Ravenswood plot. She stated the situation was not the applicant’s fault and the addition wouldn’t affect neighbors because of the mature trees.
Commissioner Pachla reiterated that any addition would require a variance due to the average setback, but he felt the addition would be well shielded from the sidewalk and other homes.
Mayor Favale also supported the addition due to the landscaping. She felt having the home 9’ closer to the street was not significant and the neighbors supported the project.
Yeas: Arendshorst, Duncan, Hamrick, Pachla, Walters and Favale – 6 Nays: -0-
2020-11. Interviews and Appointment of 1st Ward City Commissioner.
Lawrence Fisher detailed his years of community involvement as a counselor and coach for the schools as well as working with the Parks & Recreation Department on parks improvements. He expressed interest in working on additional park projects, city/school partnerships and keeping the community safe and vibrant.
Bradley Hecksel outlined his experiences with the Down Syndrome Association and Leadership Grand Rapids. He noted the implementation and funding for the Master Plan, the Parks & Recreation plan projects and activating vacant space in the business district would be important future projects.
Melissa Janes spoke about her many years in East GR, her non-profit work and visions for the community. She listed her priorities as service to the citizens, financial health, active implementation of the master plan, and finding ways to engage citizens and stakeholders to create a better downtown.
Mayor Favale thanked everyone who applied for this position and looked forward to selecting a new commissioner at the next meeting.
2020-12. Introduction of an ordinance to amend Section 9.56 of Chapter 93 of Title IX of the City Code pertaining to the age limit for tobacco products.
City Attorney Huff explained the federal laws had recently changed raising the age to purchase, possess and use tobacco products to age 21. This ordinance amendment changes our local ordinances to match the federal laws.
2020-12-A. Walters-Arendshorst. That an ordinance to amend Section 9.56 of Chapter 93 of Title IX of the City Code pertaining to the age limit for tobacco products be introduced as attached in Exhibit “A.”
Yeas: Arendshorst, Duncan, Hamrick, Pachla, Walters and Favale – 6 Nays: -0-
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2020-13. Public Safety quarterly meeting schedule and topics.
Public Safety Director Herald outlined the department’s plan to hold quarterly community engagement sessions to discuss police procedures, home and personal safety, traffic concerns, and other topics. Sessions will give citizens a chance to meet the officers, ask questions and review data and studies.
2020-13-A. Duncan-Hamrick. To approve the concept of quarterly public meetings with the Public Safety Department and the first meeting of January 30, 2020.
Yeas: Arendshorst, Duncan, Hamrick, Pachla, Walters and Favale – 6 Nays: -0-
2020-14. Duncan-Arendshorst. To approve the consent agenda as follows:
2020-14-A. Minutes of the regular meeting held January 6, 2020. 2020-14-B. Payroll disbursements of $217,515.35; county and school disbursements of $982,287.86, and total remaining disbursements of $215,260.09. 2020-14-C. A three-year contract with Romence Gardens for streetscape plantings in the amount of $11,490.00 for 2020, $11,867.00 in 2021 and $12,123.00 in 2022. 2020-14-D. A cost sharing agreement with the City of Grand Rapids for engineering services and construction of Hall Street in 2021 from Sylvan Avenue to 1275 east of Plymouth and authorization of funds for the estimated East Grand Rapids costs of $100,462.00 as attached in Exhibit “A.” 2020-14-E. The addition of a head lifeguard/shift supervisor classification and related pay scale for the seasonal wage schedule for the Parks & Recreation Department. 2020-14-F. The preliminary minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting held December 9, 2019. Yeas: Arendshorst, Duncan, Hamrick, Pachla, Walters, and Favale – 6 Nays: -0-
2020-15. The City Commission and staff discussed the current ordinance which expires in June 2020 that prohibits recreational marijuana businesses. Interim City Manager LaFave explained State regulations include a 1,000’ buffer from school properties, meaning there are not any commercially-zoned properties in East Grand Rapids where a marijuana business could be located. The city commission discussed whether to go through the process of crafting ordinances, regulations and licensing procedures when there are currently no properties where the sale of marijuana products would be feasible. It was noted that having an ordinance banning the sale of marijuana does not impact an individual’s right to use marijuana on private property. The commission discussed possible marijuana retail locations in Grand Rapids and whether this would impact residential neighborhoods along the border. They asked staff to communicate with Grand Rapids and ask that consideration be given to residential properties near allowed locations, even if the residences are in other municipalities. The commission directed staff to prepare ordinance amendments for consideration to remove the expiration date from Chapter 79C prohibiting the sale of marijuana products. This will be placed on an upcoming commission agenda.
City Attorney Huff noted that federal laws address vaping in the same manner as other cigarette and tobacco products, while most state and local laws have not yet been extended to vaping. He reviewed a draft ordinance that would add definitions, prohibitions for persons under 21, penalties, etc. Although enforcement could be done under state or federal laws, having a local ordinance would give the city more control over enforcement and provide revenue from penalties. Commissioners preferred to wait and see if the schools had any input on this matter and see what comes from state efforts to limit or ban vaping products.
Finance Director Mushong reviewed property tax administration fees charged by other municipalities, current millages collected for other entities and other questions from the last work session. She reported that MERS had reevaluated our pension funding schedule at our request and had offered an extended payment plan that significantly lowered the payments for the next few years, which will certainly help with the financial forecast. The commission agreed to move forward with accepting the new funding schedule and to continue discussions for long-term revenue, expenditure and pension-funding options. Proceedings of the East Grand Rapids City Commission Rescheduled Regular Meeting Held January 21, 2020 Page 4
The meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m., subject to the call of the Mayor until February 3, 2020.
______Karen K. Brower, City Clerk
Attachments: A – Hall Street Cost Sharing Agreement with City of Grand Rapids
Attachments listed above are available for inspection at the office of the City Clerk. CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS AND THE CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS AGREEMENT FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF HALL STREET FROM SYLVAN AVENUE TO 1275 FEET EAST OF PLYMOUTH AVENUE
THIS AGREEMENT made this ______day of ______, 2019, by and between the City of Grand Rapids, a Michigan Municipal Corporation, 300 Monroe Avenue, N.W., Grand
Rapids, Michigan, 49503, hereinafter referred to as "Grand Rapids", and the City of East Grand Rapids, a
Michigan Municipal Corporation, 750 Lakeside Drive S.E., East Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506, hereinafter referred to as "East Grand Rapids".
WHEREAS, on ______, Grand Rapids and East Grand Rapids entered into separate Agreements with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the Reconstruction of
Hall Street from Sylvan Avenue to 1275 feet East of Plymouth Avenue, and
WHEREAS, said Agreements set forth the responsibilities of the parties and the conditions under
which the project will be constructed, and
WHEREAS, Hall Street from Sylvan Avenue to 1275 Feet East of Plymouth Avenue is a
borderline street between Grand Rapids and East Grand Rapids, and it is now necessary for Grand
Rapids and East Grand Rapids to agree to the cost sharing of the construction, right-of-way, engineering, and materials testing.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the respective covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:1. The total cost and cost sharing for said project is estimated as shown on Exhibit A.
2. These costs will be financed in part by MDOT (grant share), Grand Rapids and East Grand Rapids.
MDOT's estimated share of the construction cost will be approximately $245,363 in accordance with the aforementioned MDOT Agreements and as shown on Exhibit A. The remaining costs of approximately
$192,657 will be shared by Grand Rapids and East Grand Rapids. East Grand Rapids will invoice Grand
Rapids for its portion of the costs for the project, estimated to be $101,329, and Grand Rapids hereby agrees to promptly pay actual costs upon receipt of invoices and supporting calculations for the same.
3. Each party’s costs will be based on the actual construction and construction related costs prorated in the manner shown on Exhibit A.
4. Each party agrees to hold the other harmless and indemnify the other party, its officers, employees, and agents from any and all claims, liability, demands, losses, damages, expenses and costs (including attorney's fees) resulting from (a) each party's own negligent or wanton and willful acts or omissions, or
(b) the indemnifying party's breach of this Agreement. The intent of this provision is that each party be responsible for claims and liable for its own acts or omissions, including that of its respective officers, employees, and agents. However, neither party waives any defenses it may have available at law or in equity.
5. Neither party to this agreement waives its governmental immunity by entering into agreement, and fully retains all immunities and defenses provided by law with respect to any action based upon or occurring as a result of this agreement.
6. No party to this agreement shall discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment, or a matter directly or indirectly related to employment, because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, or disability unrelated to the individual's ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position.
Breach of this Section by either party within the State of Michigan shall constitute a material breach of this
Agreement, and the non-breaching party shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement. Pursuant to MCLA
§423 .321 et seq., which prohibits the parties from entering into contracts with certain employers who engage in unfair labor practices, this Agreement may be terminated if either party, or one or more of its subcontractors or suppliers, appears in the register compiled in accordance with MCLA §423.322. Both parties shall observe and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, which shall be deemed to include, but not be limited to, the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and
the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act.
2 7. This Agreement, together with any exhibits, shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties.
Any prior understanding, representation or negotiation of any kind preceding the date of this Agreement shall not be binding upon either party except to the extent incorporated in this Agreement.
8. Any modification of this Agreement or additional obligation assumed by either party in connection with this Agreement shall be binding only if evidenced in a writing signed by each party or its authorized representative.
9. The partial invalidity of any portion of this Agreement shall not be deemed to affect the validity of any other provision. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, the parties agree that the remaining provisions shall be deemed to be in full force and effect as if they had been executed by both parties after the expunction of the invalid provision.
10. The failure of either party to insist on the performance of any of the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, or the waiver of any breach of such terms and conditions, shall not be construed as thereafter waiving such terms and conditions, which shall continue and remain in full force and effect as if no such forbearance or waiver had occurred.
11. The rights and obligations of each party under this Agreement are personal to that party and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person, firm, corporation or other entity.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
3 WITNESSED: CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
______By:______Katie Favale, Its Mayor
______Attest:______Karen Brower, Its City Clerk
WITNESSED: CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
______By:______Rosalynn Bliss, Its Mayor
______Attest:______Joel H. Hondorp, Its City Clerk
This document may be electronically signed. Electronic signatures appearing on this document are of the same authority as handwritten signatures for the purposes of validity, enforceability and admissibility.
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EXHIBIT A
Description Total Cost MDOT Share East Grand Grand Rapids Rapids Share Share
Construction (Participating) $317,500 $245,363 $36,068 $36,069
Incentive/Non-Participating $7,500 $0 $3,750 $3,750
Design/Construction $52,000 $0 $26,000 $26,000 Engineering/Inspection
Materials Testing $5,000 $0 $2,500 $2,500
Right-of-way $0 $0 $0 $0 (Grading Permits)
Street Lighting and $0 $0 $0 $0 Traffic Signal and Sign Work (Force Account)
Sidewalk Replacement $10,000 $0 $0 $10,000
Administration $19,600 $0 $9,132 $10,468
Contingencies $49,392 $0 $23,012 $26,380
TOTAL $460,992 $245,363 $100,462 $115,167
5 CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS
750 LAKESIDE DRIVE SE • EAST GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49506
(616) 940-4817 www.eastgr.org
DOUG LAFAVE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners FROM: Doug La Fave, Interim City Manager DATE: January 22, 2019
RE: Engineering Services Agreements
Action Requested: That the City Commission consider engineering services agreements with Moore and Bruggink, INC and Halverson Engineering, LLC with authorization through approved budgeted amounts for services through March 31, 2023.
Background: The City of East Grand Rapids and City of Grand Rapids coordinate and partner on joint operations and projects with respect to road and utility infrastructure. The City of Grand Rapids is currently renewing their engineering services agreement with Moore and Bruggink (which currently expires March 31, 2020) with an extension through March 31, 2023. Moore and Bruggink has also extended this contract pricing to the City of East Grand Rapids. Enclosed please see contract/proceeding 86602 and correspondence.
Staff is also seeking an extension of engineering services agreement with Halverson Engineering, LLC as noted in the engineering services rate schedule with increases based off of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) also through March 31, 2023.
It is a common practice for municipalities to have multiple engineering services contracts to assist in handling day to day and specific project services. The City of Grand Rapids contracts for engineering services which are also shared amongst several firms total approved authorization of $16,000,000. Authorization of this agreement with Moore and Bruggink provides continued coordination as well as savings to East Grand Rapids in terms of the volume of services and projects. Halverson Engineering is a smaller firm that is able to assist promptly to engineering service needs in a timely and competitive manner for the City.
This has been reviewed by the Finance Committee and found to be in order.
CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS
750 LAKESIDE DRIVE SE-EAST GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49506
Brian Bigorowski Engineering Assistant
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Brian Bigorowski, Engineering Assistant DATE: December 11,2019 RE: City of East Grand Rapids Scanner Proposal
Action Requested: That the City Commission consider approval of the low bid, in the amount of $6,075.00, submitted by Engineering Supply and Imaging, Grand Rapids, MI for the purchase of a Contex IQ Quattro 4450 Scanner.
Background: Bids were solicited and received for the City’s 2020 Copy/Print Services. The KIP scanner that is being used presently is a model that is no longer manufactured and no longer manufactures parts for. This model only works with Windows XP and with the new server migration at City Hall, we no longer can connect to the network making it difficult to scan drawings. The City often has residents coming in requesting their old house blueprints scanned and this scanner cannot accommodate that request. The City is looking at digitalizing the record system and currently the KIP scanner cannot perform this task. This would be a great unit moving forward with that process. The existing scanner is over 20 years old.
Below are the bid results. Engineering Supply and Imaging, Inc. has sold many on these units locally with one being Grand Valley State University who currently uses this model.
Bidder Bid Amount Engineering Supply and Imaging, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI $6,075.00 ARC Document Solutions, Grand Rapids, MI $9,079.20 Applied Imaging, Grand Rapids, MI $10,500.00 RICOH, Inc., Novi, MI $11,476.00 Konica Minolta, Inc., Troy, MI $14,093.00 Kraft Business Systems, Grand Rapids, MI $N/A Noordyk., Grand Rapids, MI $N/A Sehi, Rochester Hills, MI $N/A
This has been reviewed by the Finance Committee and found to be in order.
______Doug LaFave, Interim City Manager
750 Lakeside Dr. SE • East Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506-3029 Partners with: Telephone 616-940-4817 • Fax 616-831-6121 • www.eastgr.org