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Agenda Item Review Form
Muskegon City Commission
Commission Meeting Date: April 14, 2026 Title: Henry Corridor Signal Project - Engineering
Amendment - Right-of-Way Effort
Submitted by: Todd Myers, Deputy Director of Department: Public Works
Public Works
Brief Summary:
Staff requests approval to approve the attached Design Services Amendment in the amount of
$35,000 from Rowe Professional Services Company for the completion of the necessary Right-of-Way
services.
Detailed Summary & Background:
During the design of the Henry Corridor Signal project, it has been determined that temporary
easements and permanent right-of-way takes are necessary to complete this project. Therefore,
Rowe Professional Services Company is requesting additional funds to complete the necessary Right-
of-Way acquisition services for the Henry Corridor Signal Improvements Project as outlined in their
attached amendment.
Goal/Action ltem:
2027 GOAL 4: FINANCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE - Maximized efficient use of existing infrastructure
Is this a repeat item?:
Explain what change has been made fo justify bringing it back to Commission:
Amount Requested: Budgeted Item:
$35,000 Yes X | No N/A
Fund(s) or Accouni(s): Budget Amendment Needed:
202 (Highway) Yes No |X] N/A
Recommended Motion:
Authorize staff to modify the existing professional services agreement with Rowe Professional Services
Company in the amount of $35,000 adding Right-of-Services to their Henry Corridor Signal
Improvements project.
Approvals: Name the Policy/Ordinance Followed:
Immediate Division X
Head
Information
507 36th Street SE
Grand Rapids, Ml 49548 | (616) 272-7125
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April 1, 2026
Mr. Dan VanderHeide, PE — Director of Public Works
City of Muskegon
1350 E Keatings Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
RE: — Henry Street Signals Amendment for Design Services — Right-of-Way Effort
Dear Mr. VanderHeide:
As you requested, ROWE Professional Services Company has prepared this amendment to our
original contract because the scope of work for this project has changed, requiring acquisition of
right-of-way at the intersections of Laketon, Hackley, and Sherman along Henry Street. ROWE is
teaming up with Commonwealth on this effort, as they bring experience with this type of work and
with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Local Agency Program (LAP) right-of-
way process. ROWE has teamed up with Commonwealth in the past on several similar projects.
Below, we have outlined the work involved in this requested amendment. All project scope follows
MDOT LAP right-of-way requirements.
Right-of-Way Services Scope:
e Coordination with additional property owners for right-of-way and temporary easements.
— Scope includes up to eight permanent right-of-way takes for placement of sidewalk
and signal equipment along Henry Street.
— Includes obtaining titles and deeds for properties as required by MDOT at an
average cost of $200/parcel.
» If the total title costs exceed the average rate, an amendment may be
required.
e Develop Market Study and preliminary review documents following MDOT requirements.
e Develop easement descriptions and exhibits for parcels as noted above.
Prepare offers for review by the City of Muskegon prior to submitting offers to property
owners.
e Submittal of easement documents to the Muskegon County Registrar at an average cost
of $100/parcel.
— If the average cost/parcel exceeds $100, an amendment may be required.
Services do NOT include the following:
e Property assessments.
e Payments to property owners for right-of-way takes.
o This is assumed to be paid for by the city.
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Mr. Dan VanderHeide, PE — Director of Public Works
April 1, 2026
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e More than eight properties to be evaluated and reviewed.
Items not specifically called out in the scope of work are considered out of scope, even if not
specifically noted as such.
Total additional effort for right-of-way services — $35,000.00.
Summary of Amendment Request:
e Right-of-Way Services:
— Previously approved ROWE effort — $126,616.00.
— Additional ROWE design effort — $35,000.00.
— Revised Total Effort — $161,616.00.
If additional services are requested, ROWE will provide an amendment prior to beginning work.
We appreciate this opportunity to be of service to the City of Muskegon. Please feel free to contact
Hailey Savola at (616) 834-1596 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
ROWE Professional Services Company
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