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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 6.J.
For Meeting of: AugustĀ 17, 2021

ITEM TITLE:

Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Landau Associates to perform the design and remediation for the environmental cleanup of the former Tiger Oil site at 1808 North First Street

SUBMITTED BY:

Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works

Bill Preston, City Engineer - (509) 575-6754

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

The City of Yakima (City) has been working with the Department of Ecology (DOE) to clean up the former Tiger Oil site located at 1808 N First Street.  On March 6, 2021, City Council adopted Resolution 2021-039 that authorized the City Manager to execute an Agreed Order with DOE to begin cleanup efforts at this site. In May 2021, the City used the Municipal Research Service Center Roster process to select Landau Associates to begin cleanup requirements as determined by the City and DOE.

 

The City recommends entering into a Professional Services agreement with Landau Associates to perform the design and remediation of the 1808 North First Street Site Cleanup project, which includes contaminated soil removal, monitoring well replacements, and a groundwater interim action.

 

Enclosed for City Council review is the Agreement with Landau Associates.  The Project cost is $644,177 and is funded with a combination of DOE funds (75%) and City funds (25%).  Additional DOE funding is available if the project extends beyond the current scope of work.

ITEM BUDGETED:Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Public Safety
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution Landau Tiger Oil8/4/2021Resolution
Landau Selection Letter7/20/2021Backup Material
Agreement - Landau Tiger Oil8/4/2021Contract