Report Prepared by: Ken F. Elwin, PE, Director of Public Works
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SUBJECT: Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for the City of Merced Wastewater Collection System (Sewer) Master Plan Update
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving a fourth amendment to an agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for additional CEQA/EIR related efforts, updates to the Wastewater Collection System Master Plan, including additional stakeholder and staff input on the draft plan as well as further specific task evaluation(s).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving a fourth amendment to professional services agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in the amount of $130,400 for the City of Merced Sewer Master Plan Update; and, authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by staff (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in the motion); or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200 et seq.
Services with an estimated value greater than $31,000.00 are made by written contract in accordance with Merced Municipal Code, Title 3 - Revenue and Finance, Chapter 3.04.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
In April 2013, the City of Merced (City) authorized Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (Stantec) to prepare an update to the City's 2007 Draft Sewer Master Plan. The scope of that effort included the following major tasks:
1. Update New Land Use Assumptions (2030 Vision General Plan) and Wastewater Flows;
2. Assess Available Capacity in S...
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