Title
Discovery Place Master Planning
Action
Action:
Approve a contract for $200,000 with Discovery Place, Inc. for master planning services.
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Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
William Haas, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
§ This contract will provide funding for Discovery Place to supplement existing consultant work to provide a more complete master plan to determine the future needs of the facility.
§ Consultant services may include facilitating community outreach meetings, projecting future attendance, and coordinating with specialty audio-visual designers.
§ The master plan will determine:
- How best to maximize the Discovery Place Science facility on North Tryon Street,
- Meet Discovery Place’s educational priorities,
- Serve the needs of a growing and changing community, and
- Be an integral component of the North Tryon Vision Plan.
§ On January 23, 2017, City Council approved $950,000 in funding to develop a master plan for the 37-year old facility.
§ On November 13, 2017, City Council approved a $700,000 contract with Jenkins-Peer Architects, PA to develop the major design and exhibit elements of the master plan.
§ Discovery Place will use this $200,000 to contract with consultants to provide services that are not included in Jenkins-Peer’s scope of work.
§ Discovery Place will be required to submit itemized invoices to the City to seek reimbursement for these expenses.
§ The remaining $50,000 will be used to fund City staff costs for time spent on the master plan.
§ City staff will participate in meetings with Jenkins-Peer and consultants contracted through Discovery Place.
§ Discovery Place is a nonprofit corporation that encourages public interest and understanding of science and technology. It operates a science museum in facilities leased from the City.
Charlotte Business INCLusion
No subcontracting goals were established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part C: Section 2.1(a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Cultural Facilities Operating Fund
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