12-12-11 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested December 12, 2011 Requested By: Julian Garza Department: Planning Report: X Resolution: _Ordinance: Exhibit: Agreement for Professional Services Exhibit: Contract Amendment Appropriation Source of Funds GEN 957 Account Number: 050- 9892 - 957 -1100 Amount Budgeted: $0 Amount Requested: S10,340.00 Budgeted Item: _YES X NO SUMMARY The City of La Porte entered into an agreement for Professional Services with Freese and Nichols for West F Street Drainage Improvements, otherwise known as the S. 16 Street Project. These drainage improvements will provide for an improved drainage system along S. 16 Street and provide drainage for the proposed Sector 23 Development. These improvements include relocating the E Street Right -of -Way Drainage Ditch to the D Street Right -of -Way and re- grading the 16 Street roadside ditches to drain to this proposed drainage ditch. Re- grading the ditch along 16 Street will reduce the depth of cover on the existing waterline and in most cases expose the existing waterline; therefore lowering approximately 1,000 feet of 12 inch waterline is necessary. This design was not anticipated and is considered a change in scope. Freese and Nichols submitted a proposal for these additional services in the amount of $10,340. This amendment for the change in scope requires City Council approval because it is over $5,000.00. Project Benefits, Liabilities and Annual Operation Cost Relocating the approximately 1000 feet of waterline along South 16 Street will increase the depth of cover on the waterline and allow for improved drainage along South 16 Street. Failure to relocate the line would leave it exposed in many locations and subject the line to potential damage and breaches. There are no annual operating costs associated with this project. Action Required by Council: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the contract amendment with Freese and Nichols in the amount of $10,340.00. Approved for City Council Agenda Steve Gillett, Interim City Manager Date