Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with HGM Associates Inc. for engineering services in connection with the Mid-America Center Parking Lots Rehab, Phase 4.  Project # BM23-02

The Entertainment District located between 23rd Avenue and I-80/29, and from 24th Street to 35th Street is a premier destination location within the City of Council Bluffs.  The area includes the Mid-America Center, Horseshoe Casino, Bass Pro Shop store, and several hotels and restaurants.  The recent construction of the Field House, Iowa West Sports Plex, and another hotel are adding to the amenities offered in the area.

The parking lots that surround the Mid-America Center are owned by the City.  The paving has degraded to the point where maintenance is difficult and there are safety concerns because of the poor condition.  

A study was performed in 2011 and updated in 2015 which recommended the replacement of the parking lots.  The conceptual plan suggested that the work could be performed in phases over a few years.  The work has been programmed in multiple years of the CIP.

Phase 1 included the lot south of the convention center and a portion of the west lot. Phase 2 included the lot just west of the south lot near the convention center. Phase 3 finished the west lot and replaced a portion of the lot north of the west lot (see-attached map). 

Phase 4 includes a portion of the north lot (see attached map for approximate area).

This project was included in the FY23 CIP with a revised budget of $600,000 from General Fund-Gaming.

The Engineer was selected based on their previous involvement with the project site and their successful project history.  HGM helped to develop the overall improvement plan and phasing strategy for the area, and it is fully expected that the knowledge already gained during Phases 1, 2, and 3 will benefit the current project.  It is appropriate for HGM to continue their role as project engineer.

Approval of this resolution to select HGM Associates Inc. to continue their role as project engineers for design and construction engineering services associated with Phase 4.