HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2026-036 Approve Contract w Fisher Associates for SH TND SEQRA_regulating planMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
June 8, 2026
TB Resolution 2026 -036: Authorization to enter into contract with Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C.for professional services associated with environmental review and regulating
plan adoption for the Danby/King Roads area of South Hill
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan (2014) recommended compact, mixed use neighborhoods in the form of a traditional neighborhood developments (“TND”) in specific emerging
growth areas of the town and the Plan’s Future Land Use Map identified an area on South Hill,in the Danby and King Roadsvicinity, for the TND High Density and TND Medium Density character
areas / land use categories; and
Whereas, the Town Board subsequently adopted the New Neighborhood Code on November 9, 2020for the purpose of enabling and guiding the planning, zoning, platting, and building of new
neighborhoods in the form of TNDs in the Town of Ithaca; and
Whereas, on August 21, 2021, the Town engaged the services of B&A Planning Group, led by Geoff Dyer, in association with CityBuilding Partnership and AVRP Studios, to conduct design
charrettes and prepare South Hill TND concept plans; and
Whereas, at a meeting on September 29, 2025, the Town Board discussed and expressed support for the Town’s continued active involvement in the South Hill TND areatoensure the creation
of a unified and cohesive neighborhood plan and authorized the Planning Department to issue a Request for Qualifications for professional services for the South Hill TND environmental
review process; and
Whereas,a Request for Qualificationswas prepared by Town Planning Department staff and published on the New York State Contract Reporter and BidNet platforms, as well as sent to consulting
planning/design firmsrecommended as being experienced in design and engineering, environmental review, transportation planning, and developing TNDs; and
Whereas, members of the Town Planning Committee, the Town Supervisor, and the Director of Planning reviewedthreeresponses on November 20, 2025, including the qualifications submitted
by Fisher Associates, dated November 10, 2025 anddetermined that Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C., in association with Cambridge Systematics, has adequately outlined related
work experience, project objectives, and a potential scope of work that meets and/or exceedsthe Town’s expectations for undertaking the South Hill TND environmental review, and recommend
approval by the Town Board, not to exceed $325,000; and
Resolved, that the Ithaca Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute a contract with Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C.,subject to review by the Attorney for the Town.
Moved: Diana SintonSeconded:Dave McCune
Vote: ayes- Howe, Bleiwas, Gutenberger, McCune and Sinton