HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Consultant Services Contract for Subdivision Construction Coordination RESOLUTION NO. 99-252
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSULTANT SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the budget approved for the Engineering Division of Public Works for 1999-00 includes
funding to hire a consulting engineering firm to monitor construction activity in subdivisions; and,
WHEREAS,after subdivision improvements are installed,the City depends upon many individuals and
companies to complete the remaining infrastructure in an appropriate manner, and staff has found that many
things are being overlooked or forgotten and problems are occurring; and,
WHEREAS,the Engineering Division will continue to inspect sanitary sewer,storm sewer, water main,
and street construction activity; and,
WHEREAS,after these construction activities are completed,the consultant will visit the subdivisions
on an"as needed"basis to monitor installation of gas mains,telephone, cable television, and electric lines, as
well as elevations and locations of basements,sidewalks,and driveways so that grading and drainage disputes
will be minimized; and,
WHEREAS,the consultant will also monitor erosion control measures installed by the developer;and,
WHEREAS, staff received a statement of qualifications, including a list of personnel available to
perform the work and a letter of understanding from two engineering consultants with one firm being local;and,
WHEREAS,staff reviewed the submittals and felt that both firms were capable of performing the work
acceptably,however,it was further felt that the consultant doing the work should be able to respond quickly;
and,
WHEREAS, staff recommends that WHKS & Co., of Ames, Iowa, be selected as the consultant to
provide subdivision monitoring services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the
contract to perform subdivision monitoring with WHKS & Co., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of$30,000 is
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of July, 1999.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Hoffman
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross,Hoffman,Parks, Quirmbach,Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th of July, 1999.