AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2021-203R, approving a Professional Services Agreement with Freese & Nichols for the development of an emergency preparedness plan for the City's water utilities as required by recently enacted legislation in the estimated amount of $59,353.00; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: October 4, 2021
Department: Utilities Department, Tyler J. Hjorth, Interim Director (by Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $59,353.00
Account Number: 22006330-52230
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Account Name: Professional Services
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Background Information:
As part of efforts to prepare Texas' critical infrastructure for extreme weather emergencies the 87th Texas Legislature (2021) passed Senate Bill 3, which amended various sections of the Texas Code including Texas Water Code Chapter 13 (Water Rates and Services), to include additional provisions for emergency preparedness (Section 13.1394 Standards of Emergency Operations). Affected water utilities, including the City of San Marcos (City), are required to develop/update and implement an emergency preparedness plan that demonstrates the u...
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