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With this in mind, the Parks & Recreation Committee realized that before any further work
was done on the PoCo Trail it was more important to do a conceptual plan for the
development and expansion of the trail. Rather than using the $26,300 set aside for PoCo
Trail enhancements, in the 1993 Capital Budget, the Committee is of the strong opinion that
it is more appropriate to use the funds to hire a consultant to do a conceptual plan for the
PoCo Trail and related amenities.

The Committee drew up terms of reference for the proposed study which City Council
approved. A proposal call for consuitants was done in September and four Consultants
submitted their proposal. The Consultants were:

1. Catherine Berris & Associates Inc.

2. Christopher Phillips & Associates Ltd.

3. Sharp & Diamond Landscape Architecture

4. Guzzi Perry & Associates Landscape Architecture

On Thursday, October 28, 1993 members of City Council and City Staff interviewed the
four firms. The Consultant chosen was Guzzi, Perry & Associates Inc. The Consultant will
have three months to complete the conceptual plan for the trail system. Attached are the
terms of reference for the study.

There are sufficient funds in the 1993 Capital Budget.

Parks & Recreation Director City Treasurer/Deputy Administrator

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