Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Jennifer Cain, Capital Programs Manager
Contact Info
(830) 221-4646 - jcain@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of a contract with Myers Concrete for the construction of rain garden filtration systems and approval authority for the City Manager to approve any changes up to the contingency amount for project expenditures as part of the Panther Canyon Erosion Control Improvements Project included in the 2013 Bond Program.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The Panther Canyon Erosion Control Improvements project is one of the approved Proposition Two projects included in the 2013 Bond Program, which will improve water quality and reduce erosion sediments entering the Comal River. The project includes 1) seeding, planting and trimming trees to promote native vegetation, 2) the installation of rain gardens adjacent to Ohio Avenue as a filtration system to improve storm water quality and 3) providing defined pedestrian crossings within the canyon.
On June 11, 2018 City Council approved the issuance of an invitation for a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) as the procurement method for the contract to construct the rain garden filtration system for this project. The City received two proposals on April 22, 2019. Staff has reviewed the proposals and negotiated a contract amount of $144,246 with Myers Concrete. Staff recommends the addition of a 10% construction contingency for this project for a total construction budget of $158,670.
The first segment of the Panther Canyon Erosion Control Project including selective clearing of juniper trees and seeding native grass in the upper portions of the Canyon to promote the growth of native vegetation has been complete at a cost of $24,708. The remaining aspect of the Panther Canyon Erosion Control project includes the installation of defined pedestrian crossings within the Canyon. These additional project elements are under review by City staff and will be modified to fit within the overall project budget upon completion of the rain garden filtration systems.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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X |
Yes |
City Plan/Council Priority |
Strategic Priorities: Continue an ongoing program of infrastructure construction and maintenance. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The 2013 Bond Program allocated $424,000 to this project . The amount allocated for professional services is $54,000 and the first segment of the project has been completed at a cost of $24,708. Therefore, there are sufficient funds remaining in this project for the proposed rain garden filtration system.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of a contract with Myers Concrete for the construction of the rain garden filtration systems as part of the Panther Canyon Erosion Control Improvements Project and approval authority for the City Manager to approve any changes up the contingency amount for project expenditures.