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Mr. David Childs 2 June 1982 Page Four worked with the Dorsey firm and has high regard for their capabilities and specialty. Northwest has, however, worked also with an extensive variety of lawyers and is willing to work with whoever the HRA may choose for legal advise. The cost of legal services is not included in the fees proposed by Northwest. It is recognized, however, that legal fees could become extensive if not controlled. Therefore, prior to requesting or authorizing any legal service or advise, Northwest would request the Attorney to identify the individual to be assigned to a specific task and to identify a maximum cost for the service to be provided. (2) (g) Who will be responsible for handling construction management? Is the cost included in the fees as presented? Response: This is viewed as a broad question, covering a number of possible situations. From a very narrow perspective, it is anticipated the area public improvement projects will be undertaken. In such cases, Short -Elliot -Hendrickson, serving as the City Engineer would be expected to design and inspect construction. In such instances, the costs would be built in and made part of the specific project. On the more broad scale, assuming a private development, Northwest with the assistance of the City Building Official and Short -Elliot - Hendrickson, would provide construction, as well as contract management. To be emphasized is that Northwest would hold primary responsibility and does have a certified building official on its staff who would actively participate in this effort. Costs for this aspect of ser:"re have not been calculated, as the extent of development or improvement projects is unknown at this time. (2) (h) Who will be responsible for handling land surveys? Is the cost included in the fees as presented? Response: As ShDrt-Elliot-Hendrickson does not specialize in this activity, land survey work would be bid. Northwest would prepare the necessary RFP's, distribute them to appropriate firms and assist the HRA in selecting a qualified service. While Northwest's fees for this work are included in the proposal, the land survey costs are not. Again, the extent of needed survey work will be determined as part of the first three stages of work, and therefore, a cost for this service cannot be suggested at this point in time.