AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2017-163R, approving a Master Agreement between the City and Scheibe Consulting, LLC. for the provision of Professional Engineering Services in connection with the CDBG-DR Blanco Gardens Improvements Project in the estimated amount of $217,000.00 contingent upon the engineer's provision of sufficient insurance in accordance with the attached agreement; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute this agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: November 8, 2017
Department: Engineering / CIP
Funds Required: $217,000.00
Account Number: 13028132-56252
Funds Available: $5,000,000.00
Account Name: Blanco Gardens Drainage Improvements
CITY COUNCIL GOAL: Goal #5 Maintain and Improve City's Infrastructure; Develop projects for flood prone subdivisions including Blanco Gardens.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENT(s):
Goal 2, ERPG204; Model sustainable practices in infrastructure, operations and facilities in City Projects.
BACKGROUND:
This project is ranked #2 of 4 infrastructure projects identified in the City of San Marcos CDBG-DR Infrastructure Feasibility Study performed by AECOM. The projects are ranked as follows:
Infrastructure Project Budget
1) Midtown/Aquarena Springs $850,000
2) Blanco Gardens $5,000,000
3) Clarewood/Barbara $2,500,000
4) Uhland Road $4,190,000
Another project that is instrumental with drainage conveyance in this area is the Riverine improvement project. This one has not yet been approved by HUD.
The scope of work for this contract provides professional engineering services up to the 30% phase. At this time the City will have options prior to pursuing final drainage improvements. An update will be provided to the neighborhood and a Change in Service will be processed prior to proceeding with final design.
One of the proposed improvements outlined in the Feasibility Study includes the addition of a storm sewer syste...
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