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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with ARKK Engineering for design work related to drainage improvements for the Oaks of Clear Creek Detention Pond Project (DR2101B) in an amount not to exceed $423,020 (Director of Engineering)
Background:
Approval of this resolution will authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with ARKK to design detention pond and related drainage improvements within and near the Oaks of Clear Creek Subdivision for an amount not to exceed $423,020.
In the aftermath of the Hurricane Harvey flooding, City Staff had a Hydrologic & Hydraulic (H&H) Study of areas within the Benson Bayou Watershed and the Oaks of Clear Creek Subdivision performed. In March 2018, a public meeting was held to go over the preliminary findings of the study and to discuss potential improvements to help reduce flooding within this area. In August 2018, the final report was presented to City Council during a Council Work Session. One of the areas of concern discussed during the public meeting and again when presenting to Council was the lack of detention within the area and specifically for the Oaks of Clear Creek Subdivision where structural inundation can occur during 1% exceedance rainfall events.
Based on the H&H Study, City Staff created a potential drainage improvement project. This project was included as part of a list of potential drainage projects outlined on the City’s 2019 General Obligation Bond Referendum.
For this contract, ARRK will provide engineering services for detention and related drainage improvements specifically within the Oaks of Clear Creek Subdivision and the potential for another detention pond in the vicinity of the subdivision.
The executed PSA will allow for the following:
• H&H Study for the northern detention pond and an assessment of surrounding areas where an 2nd detention pond could provide benefit for the area.
• Design Phase which will include the ...
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