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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Mark A. Rohloff, City Manager_ 5f—
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DATE: October 5, 2017
RE: Professional Services Agreement - Houseal Lavigne Associates for Preparing
Concept Plans for Lakeshore Municipal Golf Course ($45,000)
BACKGROUND
Oshkosh Corporation is conducting a nation-wide search for their new Corporate Headquarters. In
order to create concepts for Oshkosh's possible response to Oshkosh Corporation and possible
redevelopment of questions Lakeshore Municipal Golf Course, a Land Planning Consultant with
significant graphic arts ability was required. The concept plans are critical in the development of a
competitive proposal, due October 31, 2017.
ANALYSIS
The City has been invited to submit a proposal to Oshkosh Corporation regarding the site selection for
their new corporate headquarters. Houseal Lavigne Associates has been retained to assist in the
creation of concept plans and promoting public input regarding the concept plans. The scope of work
includes two concept plans and a 3D renderings. In addition, the consultant will be attending and
presenting the concepts and any revisions, at multiple meetings throughout October.
Houseal Lavigne Associates has assisted the City with the Central City Investment Strategy and with
the successful Sawdust District proposal to the Milwaukee Bucks for the Oshkosh Arena.
Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code provides that professional services for a specialized nature,
including planning services may be procured without the use of formal quotes. In accordance with
Section 12-16 of the Code, I am hereby submitting this report regarding this professional services
agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the work will be from the 2017 Operational Budget for Economic Development.
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us