SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a work order to Atkins North America, of Tampa, Fl, in the amount of $309,044; a Cooperative funding agreement between Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), the City of Clearwater in the amount of $1,160,000, and Pinellas County, as a third party in the agreement, in the amount of $500,000 for Lower Spring Branch Conveyance Improvements (N915); and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On March 6, 2018, Request for qualifications (18-18) were reviewed and ranked by a committee comprised of three city professionals with direct knowledge of the project. The committee unanimously agreed that Atkins North America, of Tampa, Florida is best suited to perform the engineering design and permitting for the project.
The Lower Spring Branch Stormwater Improvements is identified as Project 1B in the Stevenson Creek Watershed Management Plan (WMP), which was prepared by the City of Clearwater with SWFWMD’s cooperative funding and participation.
This project will provide flood relief for approximately 11 homes adjacent to the Creek, removing them from the 100-year floodplain.
The construction of this project includes the replacement of bridges at Springtime Avenue, Overlook Avenue, and the addition of larger box culverts under Douglas Avenue.
Council action at this time is requested to begin the design and secure SWFWMD’s funds for the project. Separate agreements will be presented to Council later for award of the construction contract.
The Cooperative Funding Agreement between the City of Clearwater and SWFWMD includes reimbursement up to 50% of the cost of design and construction up to a maximum of $1,160,000 and Pinellas County, as a third party within this agreement, up to 50% of the cost of design and construction up to a maximum of $500,000 for the construction of the project and Pinellas County will reimburse the City 25% not to exceed $270,000 of the construction of Douglas Avenue Crossing.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
ENST180010-DSGN-PROSVC $309,044
A third quarter budget amendment will establish capital improvement project ENST180010, Lower Spring Branch Conveyance Improvements, with a transfer from ENST180004, Stevenson Creek, in the amount of $1,160,000 to match the SWFWMD grant and fund the work order.