Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing a Contract for Engineering Services for the Design of the Hardin Blvd. Elevated Storage Tank Project
Summary
MEETING DATE: January 18, 2011
DEPARTMENT: Development Services/Engineering
CONTACT: Paul Tucker, PE, Senior Utility Engineer
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This Resolution authorizes City Manager to execute a contract with Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, L.L.P., for engineering services for the design of the Hardin Blvd. Elevated Storage Tank Project.
• This project will provide a 2 MG elevated water storage tank and a 24-inch water supply line along the south side of Virginia Parkway from Hardin Blvd. to the proposed site and a connection to the existing dead end 12-inch water line near the Mallard Lakes subdivision.
• Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, L.L.P. has submitted a proposal for these services in the amount of $367,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• This project is recommended in the Water System Master Plan and is needed to maintian water pressure in the southern portion of the 850 Service Area.
• The property has been acquired and a sign has been installed to inform citizens of the proposed tank.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• This Resolution authorizes a design contract with Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, L.L.P. for an amount not to exceed $405,000.
• Funding for this project is included in the Capital Improvements Program in WA9117.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A