To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Patrick Linihan, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Approval of a request by Genesee County's Parks & Recreation for a Contract Amendment with Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. (MVVA), for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,571,800.00, for the design and project administering services for the Chevy Commons Play Garden Project
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval of an amendment to the contract with Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. (MVVA), for the design and project administering services for the Chevy Commons Play Garden project, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,571,800.00.
BACKGROUND:
The original Professional Services Contract with MVVA was adopted by RES-2024-272, in the amount of $892,000.00. An amendment to the contract was adopted by RES-2025-1400 to increase the contract amount for changes in the scope of services, in the amount of $655,800, bringing the total contract amount to $1,547,800.00.
DISCUSSION:
This is a request for a second amendment to the contract, increasing the amount by $24,000.00, for a total contract amount of $1,571,800.00, for additional geotechnical services, soil gas investigation, and as-needed consulting and O&M Plan.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
To be paid from account 2088-770.32-801.028.
NO USE OF PARKS FUND. NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This project conforms to County priorities, specifically Community & Economic Growth, by collaborating with other entities to create economic growth, with the intention to attract residents and visitors to the area and stimulate the economy. This project also prioritizes Inclusive, Collaborative Culture, expanding the role of the county as a convener to enhance relationships that contribute to the growth of our community. The project brings diverse people and groups to the table and demands transparency for our community as we proceed. Approval of this amendment will also contribute to the priority of Healthy, Livable & Safe Communities by increasing services and opportunities for residents and visitors of Flint and Genesee County, promoting public health and safe communities.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Parks and Recreation Director to authorize amending the Professional Services Contract between Genesee County and Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc., for a second time, said amendment being necessary for additional consultants and services for the Chevy Commons Play Garden project and to increase the total contract cost to an amount not to exceed $1,571,800.00 to be paid from account 2080-770.32-801.028, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the March 11, 2026 meeting of the Public Works Committee of this Board), and the Chairperson of this Board is authorized to execute the amendment on behalf of Genesee County.