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R-00-07-25-13D1 - 7/25/2000RESOLUTION NO. R- 00- 07- 25 -13D1 WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock desires to retain professional surveying services for a land title survey of a 245 acre tract of land at RR 1431 and CR 175, and WHEREAS, Baker - Aicklen & Associates, Inc. has submitted an agreement to provide said services, and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into said agreement with Baker - Aicklen & Associates, Inc., Now Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City an agreement with Baker - Aicklen & Associates, Inc., for professional surveying services for a land title survey of a 245 acre tract of land at RR 1431 and CR 175, a copy of said agreement being attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended, and the Act. RESOLVED this 25th day of Ju ST: E LAND, City Secretary K \WPDOCS \RESOLUTI \R00725171.WPU /sc 119, T A. STLUKA, R., Mayor City of Round Rock, Texas BAKER - AICKLEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. Engineers /Surveyors July 11, 2000 Proposal # 00 -7077 Ms. Sharon Prete City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department 614 Palm Valley Drive Round Rock, TX 78664 RE: Proposal for Professional Services for Land Title Survey of a 245 Acre Tract at RR 1431 and CR 175, Round Rock, TX Dear Ms. Prete: We are pleased to submit our proposal for professional surveying services related to the above referenced project. Our proposal is to provide a Land Title Survey of a 245 Acre Tract at RR 1431 and CR 175. Below is a more specific list of our proposed Scope of Services and Basis of Compensation. A. LAND TITLE SURVEY SCOPE OF SERVICES 1. Review title abstract furnished by Client. 2. Provide additional records research as required to complete the information. 3. Locate evidence of property lines. 4. Perform on- the - ground boundary survey. 5. Perform office computations and analyze findings to establish proper position of property lines and corners. 6. Locate manmade improvements visible on the surface. 7. Verify location and nature of easements as listed in commitment. 8. Set property corners. 9. Provide prints of Land Title Survey. CLARIFICATIONS Items of work that may be required in addition to the above Survey Scope of Services, but are not anticipated, are as follows: 1. Additional research and evaluation of location of easement documents as spelled out in the client supplied Title commitment. 203 E. Main St.. Suite 201 • Round Rock. Texas 76664 • 512/244 -9620 • FAX 512/244 -9623 Ms. Sharon Prete July 11,2000 2. Any additional research into title history beyond those of current platting and deeds to determine location of properties. 3. Assist the client with further surveying in resolution of any boundary conflicts and discrepancies identified during the course of this survey. BASIS OF COMPENSATION We propose to provide the above described Scope of Services on a lump sum plus reimbursable expense and tax basis as listed below: A. Land Title Survey $8,700.00 plus tax Client is to provide abstractors certificate, tax certificates and title commitment. Proposal # 00 -7077 Page 2 The lump sum amount proposed above is based upon personnel time required to perform the described Scope of Services. Additional time requirements resulting from project scope changes or plan revisions beyond our control will be considered reasonable cause for us to seek additional compensation for services not included in this amount. Such services may be compensated for on an hourly charge basis or at a mutually agreed to lump sum and will not be provided without prior authorization. The estimated amount does not include sales tax which is mandated by State law on certain types of surveys. The Firm's professional liability is limited to the total amount of compensation to a maximum of $50,000. If this proposal is acceptable, please endorse the enclosed agreement and return a copy to our office. We are prepared to commence work immediately upon your authorization Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal. We appreciate your consideration of our firm in this regard and look forward to being of service to you. Sincerely, Donald J. Kifby, R.P.L.S. DJK/vmb Enc. o• \00- surveypro \00- 7077pro doc PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT City of Round Rock, Parks & Recreation Department, as CLIENT engages Baker- Aicklen & Associates, Inc as SURVEYOR to perform professional services for the assignment described as follows' Surveying Services for Land Title Survey of 245 Acres at RR 1431 & CR 175, Round Rock, TX. See the attached letter proposal No. 00- 7077 dated July 11, 2000. I SERVICES: SURVEYOR agrees to perform Basic Semces and Additional Services m conformance with the following descriptions, definitions, terns and conditions A BASIC SERVICES: See attached letter proposal No. 00 -7077 doted July 11, 2000. 13. SPECIAL SERVICES: All work perforated by SURVEYOR which is either described in this paragraph or not included in the Basic Services defined above, shall constitute Special Services. These shall include. 1. Travel and subsistence to points other than SURVEYOR'S or CLIENTS offices and project site. 2. Copies of final reports, studies, drawings and other data in excess of one (I) set. 3 Revisions to approved reports, studies, drawings and other data. 4. Other services not otherwise included in this Agreement or not customarily fumished in accordance with generally accepted Surveying practice II. COMPENSATION: CLIENT agrees to pay SURVEYOR for above descnbed services m accordance with the following descriptions, definitions, terms and conditions A. BASIC SERVICES: Compensation will be on a lump sum basis of 08,700.00 plus reimbursables expenses and tax. B. ADDITIONAL SERVICES' SURVEYOR'S compensation will be on an hourly - charge basis for personal services (defined below) plus Reimbursable Expenses (defined below) 1. HOURLY CHARGE: Hourly charges are to be based on the current Standard Rate Schedule effective at the time of billing. The current Standard Rate Schedule effective March 1, 2000, is attached. 2. REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES: Expenses in connection with Additional Services shall include transportation and subsistence, cost of SURVEYOR'S field office, reproduction, subcontracts and similar items. Such expenses shall be reimbursed at the following rates: a. Transponauon by SURVEYOR'S vehicles: at SURVEYOR'S standard rates If destination exceeds a 50 -milt radius of SURVEYOR'S office b Reproduction performed in SURVEYOR'S office: at prevailing commercial rates c. All others. actual cost to SURVEYOR plus 10% service charge. III. PAYMENTS: SURVEYOR will invoice CLIENT semi-monthly in amounts based on SURVEYOR'S estimate of the portion of the Basic Services completed, plus charges for Spceml Services performed CLIENT agrees to promptly pay SURVEYOR at his office m Travis County, Texas, the full amount of each such Invoice upon receipt A charge of 1.5% per month may be added to the unpaid balance of invoices not paid within 30 days after date of mvotce If the invoice rs not paid within 60 days, SURVEYOR may, without waiving any claim or right against Client, and without Lability whatsoever to the Client, terminate the performance of the services. Retainers shall be credited on the final invoice. IV. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS All documents, including ongmal drawings, CAD files, estimates, specifications, field notes and data are and shall remain the property of SURVEYOR; however, Client will be furnished, upon request duplicate copies of onginal drawings, CAD files and other documents, but agrees that Inc will use such copies solely in connection with the project covered by this Agreement and for no other purpose. V INSURANCE: SURVEYOR agrees to maintain worker's compensation Insurance to cover all of its own personnel engaged in performing services for CLIENT under this Agreement SURVEYOR also agrees to maintain public liability Insurance covering claims against SURVEYOR for damages resulting from bodily injury, death or property damage from accidents ansing in the course of services performed under this Agreement VI LIABILITY LIMITATION SURVEYOR shall have no liability to CLIENT or to others for any reasons beyond use of reasonable skill to performing the services for the assignment covered by this Agreement In no event shall SURVEYOR'S liability exceed amount of the total compensation received by SURVEYOR under this Agreement, limited to a maximum of $50,000. VII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION: In an effort to resolve any conflicts that apse during the design or construction of the project or following the completion of the project, the CLIENT and the SURVEYOR agree that all disputes between them arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation unless the parties mutually agree otherwise. The CLIENT and the SURVEYOR further agree to include a similar mediation provision in all agreements with independent contractors and consultants retained for the project and to require all independent contractors and consultants also to include a similar mediation provision in all agreements with subcontractors, subconsultanis, suppliers or fabricators so retained, thereby providing for mediation as the primary method for dispute resolution between the parties to those agreements. VIII. TERMINATION' A. CONDITIONS OF TERMINATION: This Agreement may be terminated without cause at any time prior to completion of SURVEYOR'S services either by CLIENT or by SURVEYOR. upon seven days written notice to the other at the address of record. Termination shall release each party from all obligations of this Agreement, except as specified in paragraph VIII B below. 13. COMPENSATION PAYABLE ON TERMINATION: On Termination, by either CLIENT or SURVEYOR, CLIENT shall pay SURVEYOR with respect to Basic Surveying Services which have been completed an amount fixed by applying the rate specified for Special Services in pamgiaph II. B to all Basra Services performed to the date of termination, plus an amount fixed by applying the rate specified in paragraph 11. 13 to all Additional Services performed to date of termination (including all Reimbursable Expenses incurred) IX. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. CLIENT and SURVEYOR each binds himself, and his partners, successors, executors, administrators and assigns to the other party of this Agreement and to partners, successors, executors, administrators and assigns of such other party m respect to all covenants of this Agreement Neither CLIENT nor SURVEYOR shall assign, sublet, or transfer his Interest m this Agreement without the written consent of the other. Nothing herein shall be construed as giving any nglrts or benefits hereunder to anyone other than CLIENT and SURVEYOR. X. SPECIAL PROVISION. This instrument contains the entire Agreement between CLIENT and SURVEYOR, except as additionally stated below. Attached letter proposal No. 00 -7077 dated July 11, 2000 forms a part of this agreement, as well as attached Standard Rate Schedule that may change without notice in consideration of changes in pnce indices and pay scales applicable to the period when services are m fact being rendered. XI INVALIDATION: If this Agreement is not executed by CLIENT wtthm 30 days of the date tendered, it shall become invaltd unless SURVEYOR extends the time m wnbng. XII. MODIFICATIONS: No one has authority to make variations in, or additions to the terns of this Agreement on behalf of SURVEYOR other than one of its Officers, and ( y.s writing signed by him. � //�/ /, CKL �� $SOC�TE By. ^ri ) By BAKER- AI Date: 7 " a •' 00 Date 7 / /Z /zb Effective March 1, 2000, the following rates are recommended for work performed on an hourly- charge basis. Rates include company overhead and profit for services accomplished durmg regular working hours. DIRECT LABOR OFFICE PERSONNEL SERVICES STANDARD RATE SCHEDULE (Labor Rate Table 35) Classification Rates Project Engineer /Surveyor/Planner $110.00 per hour Staff Engineer /Surveyor/Planner $95.00 per hour Project Designer /Coordinator $85.00 per hour Engineering Assistant/Surveying Assistant/GPS Processor $65.00 per hour Senior Engineering/Surveying CAD Technician $60.00 per hour Engineering/Surveying CAD Tecbnician/Field Representative $55.00 per hour CAD Draftsman $45.00 per hour Secretary $45.00 per hour Expert Witness/Testimony /Deposition Services Two Times Rates Principal (as appropriate) $120.00 per hour FIELD PARTY SERVICES Rates 1 -Man Field Party $70.00 per hour 2 -Man Field Party $95.00 per hour 3 -Man Field Party $120.00 per hour 4 -Man Field Party $145.00 per hour GPS Field Unit with Operator (Note 5) $100.00 per hour GPS Field Unit without Operator (Note 5) $60.00 per hour DIRECT EXPENSES Transportation: By Firm's Passenger Vehicles (Note I) $ 0.35 per mile By Firm's Survey Trucks (Notes 1, 2, 3 & 4) $ 0.35 per mile Subsistence of out -of -city work $100.00 per day Reproduction & Printing by Firm, Prevailing Com- Survey Stakes, Lathes, Iron Rods mercial Rates Or and other Direct Expense Cost, Plus 10% Notes: 1. A mileage charge will be billed for projects exceeding a 50 -mile radius of the base office only. 2. Field Party rates include conventional equipment, supplies and survey vehicles. Abnormal use of stakes, lathes, etc., used such as during the construction phase of a project will be charged as indicated. 3. A minimum of two (2) hours field party time charge will be made for show -up time and return to office, resulting from inclement weather conditions, etc. 4. Field Party stand -by time will be charged for at the above -shown appropriate rates. 5. Rates apply to actual time GPS units are in use. All other time will be charged as appropriate normal field party rates. 6. The firm's professional liability is limited to the total amount of compensation associated with a specific project up to a maximum of $50,000. - Baker- Aic • - E Associates Inc. Engineers /Surveyors BAKER -AICKLEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. Engineers /Surveyors Ms. Sharon Prete City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department 614 Palm Valley Drive Round Rock, TX 78664 Dear Ms. Prete: A. LAND TITLE SURVEY July 11, 2000 Proposal # 00 -7077 RE: Proposal for Professional Services for Land Title Survey of a 245 Acre Tract at RR 1431 and CR 175, Round Rock, TX We are pleased to submit our proposal for professional surveying services related to the above referenced project. Our proposal is to provide a Land Title Survey of a 245 Acre Tract at RR 1431 and CR 175. Below is a more specific list of our proposed Scope of Services and Basis of Compensation. SCOPE OF SERVICES 1. Review title abstract furnished by Client. 2. Provide additional records research as required to complete the information. 3. Locate evidence of property lines. 4. Perform on- the - ground boundary survey. 5. Perform office computations and analyze findings to establish proper position of property lines and corners. 6. Locate manmade improvements visible on the surface. 7. Verify location and nature of easements as listed in commitment. 8. Set property comers. 9. Provide prints of Land Title Survey. CLARIFICATIONS Items of work that may be required in addition to the above Survey Scope of Services, but are not anticipated, are as follows: 1. Additional research and evaluation of location of easement documents as spelled out in the client supplied Title commitment. 203 E. Mein St., Site 201 • Round Rock. Texas 78664 • 512/244 -9620 • FAX 512/244 -9623 Ms. Sharon Prete Proposal # 00 -7077 July 11, 2000 Page 2 2. Any additional research into title history beyond those of current platting and deeds to determine location of properties. 3. Assist the client with further surveying in resolution of any boundary conflicts and discrepancies identified during the course of this survey. We propose to provide the above described Scope of Services on a lump sum plus reimbursable expense and tax basis as listed below: A. Land Title Survey $8,700.00 plus tax Client is to provide abstractors certificate, tax certificates and title commitment. The lump sum amount proposed above is based upon personnel time required to perform the described Scope of Services. Additional time requirements resulting from project scope changes or plan revisions beyond our control will be considered reasonable cause for us to seek additional compensation for services not included in this amount. Such services may be compensated for on an hourly charge basis or at a mutually agreed to lump sum and will not be provided without prior authorization. The estimated amount does not include sales tax which is mandated by State law on certain types of surveys. The Firm's professional liability is limited to the total amount of compensation to a maximum of $50,000. If this proposal is acceptable, please endorse the enclosed agreement and return a copy to our office. We are prepared to commence work immediately upon your authorization Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal. We appreciate your consideration of our firm in this regard and look forward to being of service to you. Sincerely, Donald J. Kirb , R.P.L.S. DJK/vmb Enc. o: \00- surveypro100- 7077pro doc BASIS OF COMPENSATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT City of Round Rock, Parks & Recreation Department, as CLIENT engages Baker- Atcklen & Associates, Inc. as SURVEYOR to perform professional services for the assignment described as follows: Surveying Services for Land Title Survey of 245 Acres at RR 1431 & CR 175, Round Rock, TX. See the attached letter proposal No. 00- 7077 dated July 11, 2000. I. SERVICES: SURVEYOR agrees to perform Basic Services and Additional Services in conformance wtth the following descriptions, definitions, terms and conditions. A BASIC SERVICES Sec attached letter proposal No. 00 -7077 dated July 11, 2000. 13 SPECIAL SERVICES All work performed by SURVEYOR which is either descnbed in this paragraph or not Included in the Basic Services defined above, shall constitute Special Services. These shall include: 1. Travel and subsistence to points other than SURVEYORS or CLIENTS offices and project site. 2. Copies of final reports, studies, drawings and other data in excess of one (1) set. 3. Revisions to approved reports, studies, drawings and other data 4. Other services not otherwise included in this Agreement or not customanly furnished in accordance with generally accepted Surveying practice. II. COMPENSATION CLIENT agrees to pay SURVEYOR for above descnbed services in accordance with the following descriptions, definitions, terms and conditions. A. BASIC SERVICES: Compensation will be on a lump sum basis of 08,700.00 plus reimbursablcs expenses and tax. 13. ADDITIONAL SERVICES: SURVEYORS compensation will be on an hourly - charge basis for personal services (defined below) plus Reimbursable Expenses (defined below): 1. HOURLY CHARGE: Hourly charges are to be based on the current Standard Rate Schedule effective at the time of billing The current Standard Rate Schedule effective March 1, 2000,15 attached. 2. REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES: Expenses m connection with Additional Services shall Include transportation and subsistence, cost of SURVEYOR'S field office, reproduction, subcontracts and similar items Such expenses shall be reimbursed at the following rates: a. Transportation by SURVEYOR'S vehicles. at SURVEYOR'S standard rates if destination exceeds a 50 -mile radius of SURVEYOR'S office. b Reproduction performed in SURVEYOR'S office: at prevailing commercial rates c. All others: actual cost to SURVEYOR plus 10% service charge. III PAYMENTS: SURVEYOR will invoice CLIENT semi - monthly in amounts based on SURVEYOR'S estimate of the portion of the Basic Services completed, plus charges for Special Services performed. CLIENT agrees to promptly pay SURVEYOR at his office in Travis County, Texas, the full amount of each such Invoice upon receipt. A charge of 1.5% per month may be added to the unpaid balance of Invoices not paid within 30 days after date of invoice. If the invoice is not paid within 60 days, SURVEYOR may, without waiving any claim or right against Client, and without liability whatsoever to the Client, terminate the performance of the services. Retainers shall be credited on the final invoice. IV OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All documents, mcludmg original drawings, CAD files, estimates, specifications, field notes and data are and shall remain the property of SURVEYOR; however, Client will be furnished, upon request duplicate copies of onginal drawings, CAD files and other documents, but agrees that he will use such copies solely in connection with the project covered by this Agreement and for no other purpose. V. INSURANCE' SURVEYOR agrees to maintain worker's compensation insurance to cover all of Its own personnel engaged in performing services for CLIENT under this Agreement SURVEYOR also agrees to maintain public liability Insurance covering claims against SURVEYOR for damages resulting from bodily injury, death or property damage from accidents ansing in the course of services performed under this Agreement. VI. LIABILITY LIMITATION: SURVEYOR shall have no liability to CLIENT or to others for any reasons beyond use of reasonable skill to performing the services for the assignment covered by this Agreement. In no event shall SURVEYOR'S liability exceed amount of the total compensation received by SURVEYOR under this Agreement, limited to a maximum of S50,000 VII DISPUTE RESOLUTION: In an effort to resolve any conflicts that anse dunng the design or construction of the project or following the completion of the project, the CLIENT and the SURVEYOR agree that all disputes between them arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation unless the parties mutually agree otherwise. The CLIENT and the SURVEYOR further agree to include a similar mediation provision in all agreements with independent contractors and consultants retained for the project and to require all independent contractors and consultants also to include a similar mediation provision m all agreements with subcontractors, subconsultants, suppliers or fabricators so retained, thereby providing for mediation as the pnmary method for dispute resolution between the parties to those agreements VIII. TERMINATION. A. CONDITIONS OF TERMINATION: This Agreement may be terminated without cause at any time pnor to completion of SURVEYOR'S services either by CLIENT or by SURVEYOR, upon seven days written notice to the other at the address of record. Termination shall release each party from all obligations of this Agreement, except as specified to paragraph VIII.B below. B. COMPENSATION PAYABLE ON TERMINATION. On Termination, by either CLIENT or SURVEYOR, CLIENT shall pay SURVEYOR with respect to Basle Surveying Services which have been completed an amount fixed by applying the rate specified for Special Services m paragraph II. 13 to all Basic Services perfumed to the date of termination, plus an amount fixed by applying the rate specified in paragraph II. 13 to all Additional Services performed to date of termination (including all Reimbursable Expenses incurred) IX SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS: CLIENT and SURVEYOR each binds himself, and his partners, successors, executors, administrators and assigns to the other party of this Agreement and to partners, successors, executors, administrators and assigns of such other party m respect to all covenants of this Agreement Neither CLIENT nor SURVEYOR shall assign, sublet, or transfer his interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the other. Nothing herein shall be construed as giving any nghts or benefits hereunder to anyone other than CLIENT and SURVEYOR. X. SPECIAL PROVISION: This instrument contains the entire Agreement between CLIENT and SURVEYOR, except as additionally stated below. Attached letter proposal No. 00 -7077 dated July 11, 2000 forms a part of this agreement, as well as attached Standard Rate Schedule that may change without notice in consideration of changes In price Indices and pay scales applicable to the period when services are in fact being rendered. XI. INVALIDATION. If this Agreement Is not executed by CLIENT within 30 days of the date tendered, it shall become invalid unless SURVEYOR extends the time in witting XII then y , writing signed by him MODIFICATIONS• No one has authority to ntakc vanauons in, or additions to the terms of this Agreement on behalf of SURVEYOR other than one of its Officers, and BAKER -AICK & i� S OCIATE INC. �� Date: `- cl 0 -00 Date 7/2 /,_„ OFFICE PERSONNEL SERVICES STANDARD RATE SCHEDULE (Labor Rate Table 35) Effective March 1, 2000, the following rates are recommended for work performed on an hourly - charge basis. Rates include company overhead and profit for services accomplished during regular working hours. DIRECT LABOR Classification Rates Project Engineer /Surveyor/Planner $110.00 per hour Staff Engineer /Surveyor/Planner $95.00 per hour Project Designer /Coordinator $85.00 per hour Engineering Assistant/Surveying Assistant/GPS Processor $65.00 per hour Senior Engineering/Surveying CAD Technician $60.00 per hour Engineering/Surveying CAD Technician/Field Representative $55.00 per hour CAD Draftsman $45.00 per hour Secretary 845.00 per hour Expert Witness/Testimony /Deposition Services Two Times Rates Principal (as appropriate) $120.00 per hour FIELD PARTY SERVICES Rates 1 -Man Field Party $70.00 per hour 2 -Man Field Party $95.00 per hour 3 -Man Field Party $120.00 per hour 4 -Man Field Party $145.00 per hour GPS Field Unit with Operator (Note 5) $100.00 per hour GPS Field Unit without Operator (Note 5) $60.00 per hour DIRECT EXPENSES Transportation: By Firm's Passenger Vehicles (Note 1) $ 0.35 per mile By Firm's Survey Trucks (Notes 1, 2, 3 & 4) $ 0.35 per mile Subsistence of out -of -city work $100.00 per day Reproduction & Printing by Firm, Prevailing Com- Survey Stakes, Lathes, Iron Rods mercial Rates Or and other Direct Expense Cost, Plus 10% Notes: 1. A mileage charge will be billed for projects exceeding a 50 -mile radius of the base office only. 2. Field Party rates include conventional equipment, supplies and survey vehicles. Abnormal use of stakes, lathes, etc., used such as during the construction phase of a project will be charged as indicated. 3. A minimum of two (2) hours field party time charge will be made for show -up time and return to office, resulting from inclement weather conditions, etc. 4. Field Party stand -by time will be charged for at the above -shown appropriate rates. 5. Rates apply to actual time GPS units are in use. All other time will be charged as appropriate normal field i party rates. 6. The firm's professional liability is limited to the total amount of compensation associated with a specific project up to a maximum of $50,000. II \ a I - t ,In c. 8 Aeeo -Aic Inc. Engineers /Surveyors DATE: July 20, 2000 SUBJECT: City Council Meeting — July 25, 2000 ITEM: 13.D.1. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Baker-Aicklen and Associates, Inc. for surveying services on the Mayfield Tract (245). This contract totaling $8,700.00 is to perform the boundary survey and prepare the field notes necessary for the acquisition of the property for park purposes. Staff Resource Person: Sharon Prete, Parks and Recreation Director.