Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes an amendment to the contract between the City of Madison and KL Engineering for additional design engineering services for John Nolen Drive following public input. The original contract was approved via contract #8471, RES-20-00651 (Legistar #61931). The estimated cost of the amendment is $466,131. Funding for the amendment is available in the 2026 Adopted Engineering - Major Streets Capital Budget. No additional appropriation is required.
Title
Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an Amendment to the contract between the City of Madison and KL Engineering, Inc. for additional design engineering services for John Nolen Drive. (District 4, District 13).
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The City of Madison is currently reconstructing John Nolen Drive from North Shore Drive to E. Lakeside Street in 2025-2027. The project includes reconstruction of the roadway, 6 bridges along the causeway (3 northbound, 3 southbound), the multi-use path & associated bridging, lighting & stormwater facilities. The City has entered into an agreement with KL Engineering, Inc. (contract #8471) for design engineering services (RES-20-00651).
The project has been presented to the public for input at public information meetings, the City’s website & online surveys. The geometry for the project has been approved by the City (RES-23-00467, RES-23-00682).
Extensive coordination has occurred with the upcoming City of Madison Parks Lakeway project and a number of design changes were required while that process goes through schematic and final design, particularly at the interface of the two projects (lakeside terrace, path, sidewalk, shoreline)
From the development of the final plans through public input, the City Engineer recommends that additional design services be undertaken:
Preliminary Design, Environmental Document, Underpass Feasibility Study
1. Provide for additional channel survey under RR/Roadway
bridges to confirm two-way water navigation ...
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