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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 6.I.
For Meeting of: January 21, 2020

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing an agreement with Akel Engineering Group, Inc. to provide engineering and consulting services associated with the 2022 Wastewater and Stormwater Collection System Master Plan updates
SUBMITTED BY:

Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works

David Brown, Assistant Director of Public Works

Mike Price, Wastewater/Stormwater Division Manager, 249-6815

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

The 2022 Wastewater and Stormwater Collection System Master Plan documents (Plans) will update information from the respective 2013 Master Plans regarding existing deficiencies and projected system expansion and renewal requirements.  The Plans will provide the City of Yakima with updated wastewater and stormwater capital improvement plans, including development and population triggers, for the orderly expansion and upgrade of the collection systems.  The Plans will require City Council adoption.  The 2022 Sewer Collection System Master Plan update will be incorporated into the City’s Comprehensive Plans and the General Sewer Plan as required by WAC 173-240-050. The 2022 Stormwater Collection System Master Plan update will be incorporated into the City’s Comprehensive Plans and the City of Yakima Stormwater Management Plan.

The Wastewater/Stormwater Division complied with the provisions of RCW 39.80 and City of Yakima Policy ADM 2-800 Contracting for Architects and Engineers in selecting Akel Engineering Group, Inc. as a qualified consulting firm to perform the required services.

 

The terms of the Agreement would be in an amount not to exceed $534,761. (See attached Agreement with Exhibits A - Scope of Services, Exhibit B – Fee Estimate, and Exhibit C – Fee Schedule).  The costs are separated into three Work Packages:

 

Work Package 1 - Wastewater Collection System Master Plan - $255,394

Work Package 2 - Stormwater Collection System Master Plan - $268,757

Work Package 3 - Wastewater treatment Plant Planning - $10,610

 

The Updates are budgeted in Wastewater Capital Fund 476 and Stormwater Capital Fund 442.

ITEM BUDGETED:Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Public Safety
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
reso1/13/2020Cover Memo
Contract1/8/2020Contract