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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in the amount of $712,010 for the Water and Wastewater Master Plan and Capital Recovery Fee Update (Executive Director of Development Services)
Background:
Approval of this item will authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) for the update of the City’s Water and Wastewater Master Plans and Water and Wastewater Capital Recovery Fees (CRFs).
The City previously completed updates to its Water and Wastewater Master Plans and CRF studies in 2023. Since that time, significant utility infrastructure improvements, rising construction costs, new development activity, updated GIS information, and revised growth projections have occurred throughout the City. This project will update the City’s hydraulic models, planning assumptions, capital improvement plans (CIPs), and maximum allowable capital recovery fees in accordance with Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code.
The project scope includes:
· Updating the City’s WaterGEMS and SewerGEMS hydraulic models utilizing current GIS, operational data, recent infrastructure improvements, and planned developments.
· Development of updated 5-year, 10-year, and 20-year water and wastewater master plans and associated capital improvement plans.
· Wastewater flow monitoring and inflow/infiltration (I/I) analysis utilizing 12 temporary flow monitors and 4 rainfall gauges over a minimum 60-day monitoring period.
· Preparation of updated land use assumptions, population projections, water demands, and wastewater flow projections.
· Evaluation and update of water and wastewater capital recovery fees, including required credit analyses and benchmarking against peer cities.
· Preparation of draft and final Master Plan and CRF reports, presentations to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC), public hearings, and City Cou...
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