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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/10/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0117
LOG NAME: 80LAKE COMO AND OAKLAND (FOSDIC) LAKE DAM ASSESSMENTS
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of a Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Professional Services with Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc., in an Amount Up
to $109,630.00 to Provide Engineering Services for Dam Improvements at Lake Como and Oakland (Fosdic) Lake Dams (2018 Bond
Fund) (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 8)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Standard Agreement for Engineering Related Professional Services with
Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc., in an amount up to $109,630.00, for engineering services associated with the assessment and development of
dam improvements at Lake Como (101592) and Oakland Lake Parks (101875).
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize the execution of a Standard Agreement for Engineering Related
Professional Services with Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc., (BHB), in an amount up to $109,630.00 to assess existing dam conditions and
determine potential design solution options that address eroded conditions at Lake Como and Oakland (Fosdic) Lake Dams. Staff considers this
fee fair and reasonable for the scope of services proposed.
On December 5, 2018, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) inspected the earthen dams and spillway conditions at Lake
Como Park and Oakland Lake Park. TCEQ's findings were outlined in inspection reports submitted to the City on February 19, 2019 and March
28, 2019, respectively. These reports describe required work to be performed on the dams as "major modifications" and specify requirements and
recommendations that the TCEQ expects the City to enact. Upon the receipt of the reports the City was tasked with responding to the TCEQ with a
Plan(s) of Action that generally outline the City's intent to meet the Requirements/Recommendations section of the reports.
The City's corresponding Plan(s) of Action stated that the City will hire a licensed professional engineer to perform assessments on the dams
before determining construction options. Due to the comparative nature of the overall requirements of the proposed projects and their comparative
project timelines, the Park & Recreation Department (PARD) has determined that efficiencies will be gained by combining the assessments of
both dams under one contract.
BHB will provide engineering services and prepare assessment reports that describe the federal, state, and local requirements for improving the
existing conditions of the two dams. Included with these reports will be potential solutions that will determine the most feasible options for the City
to proceed forward with into construction.
Funds for this project are included in the 2018 Bond Program. Available resources within the General Fund will be used to provide interim
financing until debt is issued. Once debt associated with the project is sold, bond proceeds will reimburse the General Fund in accordance with the
statement expressing official Intent to Reimburse that was adopted as part of the ordinance canvassing the bond election (Ordinance No. 23209-
05-2018).
Compliance with the City's Business Diversity Enterprise (BDE) Ordinance has been achieved by the following method: Baird, Hampton & Brown,
Inc. is in compliance with the City's BDE Ordinance by committing to 21 % SBE participation on this project. The City's SBE goal on this project is
7%.
Lake Como Dam Improvements is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 3.
Oakland Lake Dam Improvements is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 8.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, within the General Capital Projects Fund
and the 2018 Bond Program and that, prior to expenditures being made, the participating department has the responsibility to validate the
availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office b� Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: David Creek 5704
Additional Information Contact: Joel McElhany 5745