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In addition to the construction cost, the design fee associated with the remaining work and on- site inspection is quoted at $4,950, plus reimbursables (such as creating copies of plans for bidders) by Paton - Zachino Architects, Raleigh. As the Board may recall, Richard Wilkerson, NCSU provided some pro bono design work through both himself and his students and NCSU. However, the project exceeded his available resources and he is unable to proceed. It is our understanding that Paton - Zachino provided some support services to Mr. Wilkerson during the pro bono phase and is familiar with the project. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The estimated total cost of the project, including the right -of -way, is $73,000 (Item 1 shown in the table below). Available County funding for the park design and construction includes savings from the Skills Development Center Purchase and Renovation Capital Project along with an appropriation from the County Capital Fund Surplus (see Item 2 below). Available Town of Chapel Hill funding for right -of -way improvements totals $60,000 (see Item 3 below), 1. Estimated Cost of Pocket Park Estimated Park Construction Cost $52,700 Park Design Fee (including estimated reimbursables) $5,300 Estimated County costs $58,000 Estimated Right -of -Way Improvements Cost $15,000 Total Estimated Cost of Pocket Park (including right -of- 2. County Funds Available for Project Funds Remaining in Skills Development Center Capital Project $40,000 Appropriation from County Capital Fund Surplus $18,000 Total County Funds Available for Project 3. Town of Chapel Hill's Total Available Funds for Right -of -Way Im rovments $60,000 RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: • Approve the construction of the pocket park; and • Authorize County staff to make modifications in the right of way work as may be required by the Town in order to secure funding for such purpose; and • Authorize the Manager to contract with the design firm of Paton - Zachino in an amount not to exceed $5,000 plus reimbursable expenses.