Title
Authorization of Funding for an Amount not to Exceed $60,000.00 (Utility Fund) and Approval of Contracts to include Kimley-Horn, Inc. for Design Services and with Brittain and Crawford for Surveying Services for the South Holland Road Water Line (Eagle Dr. to Britton Rd.)
Requested Action
The authorization of funds for an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 (Utility Fund) to prepare this project for public bidding and construction. To direct Staff to execute necessary contracts including Kimley-Horn, Inc. for design services and Brittain and Crawford for surveying services for the South Holland Road Water Line (Eagle Dr. to Britton Rd.).
Recommendation
The Engineering Staff recommends the authorization of funding and approval of contracts to include Kimley-Horn, Inc. for design services and Brittain & Crawford for surveying services for the South Holland Road Water Line (Eagle Dr. to Britton Rd.).
Description/History
The primary purpose of this project is to extend adequate flow capacity to the Britton area for fire protection. Ultimately this will be a vital loop for water service south of the railroad and west to SH 360. The requested funds are for survey, design, railroad permit, right-of-way acquisition and other miscellaneous services to prepare this project for construction, to be accomplished within a budget of $60,000.00.
Justification
This project is part of the 2011 Water System Capital Improvement Plan. Staff was directed by City Council to proceed with design and construction of this project.
The Public Works Director will be in attendance at the meeting to answer Council's questions regarding the proposed funding and contracts.
Funding Source
Utility Bond Fund
Prepared By
Raymond Coffman, P.E., Development Manager, Engineering Department
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