HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-15 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 20-15
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT
WITH ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING OPERATIONS, INC. FOR
WETLANDS MITIGATION SITE MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT
AND TO AUTHORIZE AN EXTENSION OF THE AMENDED CONTRACT
THROUGH 2015 IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,766.00
WHEREAS, Ordinance 5687, which was adopted on May 6, 2014, waived the
requirement of formal competitive bidding and authorized a contract with Environmental
Consulting Operations, Inc. for wetlands mitigation site monitoring and management for 2014;
and
WHEREAS, Section 3.2 of the contract provides that the contract may be renewed for
additional one year terms upon mutual agreement of the City and Environmental Consulting
Operations, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, both the City and Environmental Consulting Operations, Inc. desire to
amend the agreement with respect to the scope of services and extend the amended contract
through 2015.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves
Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Environmental Consulting Operations, Inc. for wetlands
mitigation site monitoring and management and authorizes an extension of the amended contract
through 2015 in the amount of $50,766.00.
PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of January, 2015.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
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Text File
File Number: 2015-0012
Agenda Date: 1/20/2015 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council
Agenda Number: A. 16
File Type: Resolution
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING OPERATIONS, INC., AMENDMENT NO. 1 AND ONE
YEAR RENEWAL:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING OPERATIONS, INC. FOR WETLANDS MITIGATION SITE
MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT AND TO AUTHORIZE AN EXTENSION OF THE
AMENDED CONTRACT THROUGH 2015 IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,766.00
WHEREAS, Ordinance 5687, which was adopted on May 6, 2014, waived the requirement of formal
competitive bidding and authorized a contract with Environmental Consulting Operations, Inc. for
wetlands mitigation site monitoring and management for 2014; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.2 of the contract provides that the contract may be renewed for additional one
year terms upon mutual agreement of the City and Environmental Consulting Operations, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, both the City and Environmental Consulting Operations, Inc. desire to amend the
agreement with respect to the scope of services and extend the amended contract through 2015.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves Amendment No.
1 to the contract with Environmental Consulting Operations, Inc. for wetlands mitigation site
monitoring and management and authorizes an extension of the amended contract through 2015 in the
amount of $50,766.00.
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 112112015
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2015-0012
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x./20/2015
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
Don Marr 1/6/2015 Water & Sewer Maintenance /
Utilities Department
Submitted By Submitted Date Division] Department'
Action Recommendation:
A resolution to approve 2015 agreement with Environmental Consulting Operations Inc. in the amount of $50,766
for Wetlands Mitigation Site Monitoring and Management pursiant to approved ordinance 5687 passed by the City
Council on May 6th, 2014 and in accordance with Section 3 of the approved agreement.
Budget Impact:
5400.5120.5315.00 Water and Sewer
Account Number
Project Number
Budgeted Item? Yes
Does item have a cost? Yes
Budget Adjustment Attached? NA
Current Budget
Funds Obligated
Current Balance
Item Cost
Budget Adjustment
Remaining Budget
Fund
Project Title
$
55, 000.00
55,000.00
$
50,766.00
4,234.00
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Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Original Contract Number:
Comments:
Approval Date: l -RD-1
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CITY OF
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MEETING OF MAY 6, 2014
TO:
Mayor and City Council
THRU:
Mayor Lioneld Jordan
FROM:
Don Marr, Chief of Staff
DATE:
January 6, 2015
SUBJECT:
Professional Services Contract
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
RECOMMENDATION:
Pass a resolution pursuant to the previously approved City Council Ordinance 5687
agreement (and section 3 — Compensation) with Environmental Consulting Operations Inc. for
professional services for $50,766.00 to be used specifically for wetlands mitigation site
monitoring & management and environmental issues as required by the City of Fayetteville, City
Contractors, Corps of Engineers and ADEQ.
BACKGROUND:
Eco, Inc. developed the wetlands and storm water protection best management plans and
conducted excellent construction inspection for the WSIP, and was tasked to ensure full
compliance with the related regulations and permits. Under their supervision, contractors
working for the City completed over $135 million in work without a single permit violation. ECO
Inc. also designed the wetlands mitigation site that was required by the Corps of Engineers,
which has a mandated seven year monitoring and reporting period. Funding for these
succeeding years comes from the Wastewater Treatment Operations Program.
DISCUSSION:
The contract covers the following work tasks for 2014 and 2015 (see attached):
(1) Annual Ecological Restoration Monitoring of Existing Mitigation Site;
(2) Annual Adaptive Management Strategy of Existing Mitigation Site;
(3) Development of Credit Tracking Ledger for Surplus Wetland Credits;
(4) Provide environmental regulatory and technical information to the City of Fayetteville
and City Contractors;
The details of each of these work task are outlined within the proposed contract between the
City of Fayetteville and ECO Inc. in Parts A, B, C and D of the proposed contract.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
An appropriation of $50,766.00 is requested to pay for these services. This will be paid for
within the cost of water/wastewater treatment operations program and was approved in the
2015 annual budget.
Mailing Address;
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701