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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.