Report Prepared by Stephanie R. Dietz, City Manager
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SUBJECT: Approval of an Agreement with Marderosian & Cohen for an Amount not to Exceed $50,000 and the Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $50,000 from the Unreserved, Unencumbered Fund Balance of Fund 6000-Wastewater System Operations, and to Support the Completion of a Hydrology Study
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an agreement with Marderosian & Cohen for the completion of a Hydrology Study in the Amount of $50,000 and the approval of a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $50,000 from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance of Fund 6000-Wastewater System Operations.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Agreement with Marderosian & Cohen for the completion of a Hydrology Study for an amount not to exceed $50,000; and,
B. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $50,000 from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance of Fund 6000-Wastewater System Operations Storm Drain Division; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommend by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by Staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Merced Municipal Code Title 3 Article III Purchases Over Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2022-2023 Adopted Goals & Priorities
DISCUSSION
In response to the January Flood Event, the potential risk of flooding in March and the anticipated excessive run-off potential through the remainder of the Spring and Summer in 2023, City staff is requesting that the City Council approve an agreement with Marderosian & Cohen to complete a Hydrology Study in and around the waterways of the City of Merced, for an amount not to exceed $50,000. The findings of the study will be used to address the planning needs of possible future events.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
A supplemental appropriation of $50,000 is needed to fund the recommended Hydrology Study. Funding is available in the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in Fund 6000-Wastewater System Operations Storm Drain Division.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Retainer Agreement