Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) for Professional Engineering Design Services for the Pearson Avenue and Related Drainage Improvements (Waddill Street to Kentucky Street) and Any Necessary Supplemental Agreements
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
MEETING DATE: February 7, 2017
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Gary Graham, PE, PTOE CIP and Transportation Engineering Manager
Nick Ataie, PE, CIP Project Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* This Resolution authorizes a contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI), to provide consulting engineering services for the design of the Pearson Avenue and Related Drainage Improvements (Waddill Street to Kentucky Street) for an amount not to exceed $355,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* In 2015 the City was made aware of localized flooding in the vicinity roughly bordered by W. University Drive, Coleman Street, W. Erwin Avenue and N. Morris Street.
* At the direction of Council, a flood study was performed by Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) under separate contract to investigate the source of flooding.
* On September 19, 2016 Council received a presentation from FNI and staff providing the study findings and recommended the "25-year Structure Alternative" option which consists of various storm water improvements along Pearson Avenue from approximately Byrne Street to Coleman Street and along Coleman Street north of Pearson Avenue.
* Pearson Avenue has also been previously identified as needing street rehabilitation from Waddill Street to Kentucky Street which overlaps the limits of proposed drainage improvements.
* Pearson Avenue has also been identified by Public Works staff as having a substandard wastewater main from Waddill Street to Kentucky Street which overlaps the limits of proposed drainage improvements.
* Staff r...
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