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Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-056 authorizing an agreement with Freese and Nichols for Professional Engineering Services for the Farmers Branch Creek Watershed project; and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
Based on the recommendation of the Storm Water Advisory Committee, the City sent out request for qualifications in December 2015 to several firms within the Metroplex for a study to be conducted regarding storm water issues within the Farmers Branch Creek watershed.
On January 19, 2016 Staff received seven responses, of which four were interviewed. After thorough review Staff and the Storm Water Advisory Committee members agreed to recommend Freese and Nichols to conduct the study on the Farmers Branch Creek watershed issues.
DISCUSSION:
An Engineering Services Agreement has been negotiated with Freese and Nichols for a Farmers Branch Creek watershed study in the amount of $343,268.00. The study of the creek is scheduled for completion within 365 calendar days and will be funded by the Storm Water Utility Fee revenue, which has a balance of approximately $900,000.
Freese and Nichols was selected based on their experiences on similar creek issues regarding storm water within the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends approving Resolution No. 2016-056 authorizing an agreement with Freese and Nichols for Professional Engineering Services for the Farmers Branch Creek Watershed project in the amount of $343,268.00.
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Resolution No. 2016-056 authorizing an agreement with Freese and Nichols for Professional Engineering Services for the Farmers Branch Creek Watershed project
2. I move to approve Resolution No. 2016-056 authorizing an agreement with Freese and Nichols for Professional Engineering Services for the Farmers Branch Creek Watershed project, with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no...
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