HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement with HDR Engineering for WPC Nutrient Reduction Feasibility Study, $261,411 RESOLUTION NO. 18-214
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HDR
ENGINEERING,INC., TO PERFORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY
NUTRIENT REDUCTION FEASIBILITY STUDY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the State of Iowa adopted the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy in early 2013;
and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ames will eventually be required to perform a Nutrient Reduction
Feasibility Study, however, there is currently no obligation to do so; and,
WHEREAS, staff is concerned about the age and condition of the plastic media in the
trickling filters; and,
WHEREAS, knowing that the trickling filters may be removed when nutrient reduction is
implemented at the Water Pollution Control Facility, and that the cost to replace the media is
estimated at$8 million, staff included funds in the FY 2017/18 Capital Improvement Plan to fund
a Nutrient Reduction Feasibility Study now.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering,Inc.,of Omaha,Nebraska,in the
amount of$261,441 to perform the Nutrient Reduction Feasibility Study is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24`'day of April, 2018.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24t' day of April, 2018.