OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR
Roland E. Smith
City Auditor
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May 28, 2002
TO: President De La Fuente and Members of the City Council
Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with EDAW, Inc. for Landscape Architectural and Related Design and Professional Services for the Waterfront Promenade/Bay Trail Feasibility Study and Design Standards Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $384,000
We have reviewed the accompanying Community and Economic Development Agency (CEDA) Council Agenda Report and draft resolution proposing authorization by the Oakland City Council of the above-referenced agreement between the City and EDAW, Inc.
SCOPE OF OUR REVIEW
Our review was made on the basis of the Council Agenda Report, draft resolution, and other background materials provided by the Community and Economic Development Agency.
We reviewed the report and resolution for contents, such as for consistency and agreement of information between them, the reasonableness of any assumptions or projections and accuracy of any computations presented, the availability of funding, and as to relevance to City goals and objectives.
In addition, we reviewed the process that led to the selection of EDAW, Inc. as contractor, for fairness and for compliance with City rules and procedures.
A summary of the results of our review is shown under Exhibit 1.
CONCLUSION
In our opinion, the proposed construction contract with EDAW Inc. merits a favorable consideration from the City Council. We hereby recommend its approval.
Respectfully submitted by:
Elmer L. de Leon, CGFM
Deputy Auditor
Issued by:
Roland E. Smith, CPA
City Auditor
May 6, 2002
Exhibit 1
Summary of Review Results
PROPOSED ACTION |
City Council authorization for a professional services agreement with EDAW Inc. for landscape architectural and related design and professional services for the Waterfront Promenade/Bay Trail Feasibility Study and Design Standards Project. |
BUDGET AMOUNT |
The agreement if for an amount not to exceed $384,000. |
BUDGET FUNDING SOURCE
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Funds shall come from grant source allocations from the California Coastal Conservancy ($200,000) and the San Francisco Bay Trail Project ($200,000) in Fiscal Year 2001-2002 (Fund 2159, Organization 88229, Projects G213010 and G213110). |
PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
The proposed agreement calls for the preparation of a detailed feasibility study, design for public access and other open space opportunities on the Oakland Waterfront with an emphasis on demonstrating the feasibility of relocating the current Bay Trail Alignment to achieve a shoreline alignment. The project includes the development of mapping associated with ownership, land values, potential contamination issues, site planning and design standards for Oakland's Waterfront and Bay Trail between Adeline and 66th Avenue. |
PROPOSED TIMETABLE |
The project will begin in June 2002 and is scheduled for completion within nine months. |
CITY PRIORITY GOALS/OBJECTIVES TO BE MET |
None directly are identified from the list of City goals and objectives. However, the completion of the feasibility and design standards will allow a coordinated vision by Oakland on the development and maintenance of its waterfront. |
PROJECTED BENEFITS TO CITY |
The project will enable Oakland to promote opportunities in the restoration of wetland marsh, control of shoreline erosion and possible acquisition of open space, among others. |
OTHER MATTERS: |
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BUSINESS LICENSE |
The contractor has a valid and current Oakland business license. |
CITY AUDITOR COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS |
We recommend approval by the City Council of the proposed $384,000 professional services agreement with EDAW Inc. |