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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., in the amount of $6,650 for the Retaining Wall Repair of Bermuda Ditch Project.
SUMMARY
DATE: August 17, 2021
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Tony Mcllwain, Executive Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Authorize the execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., in the amount of $6,650 for the Retaining Wall Repair of Bermuda Ditch Project.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
City staff received a call from the property owner of 1124 Goodhue Drive notifying us about a failing retaining wall located at their rear property line. Upon inspection of the site, staff noticed that the retaining wall adjoining the opposite side of Bermuda Ditch, adjacent to the property located at 1127 Meadow Drive, is also failing. The retaining wall was built in conjunction with concrete-lined segments of Bermuda Ditch, and is an integral part of the manmade improvements. The concrete-lined portion of Bermuda Ditch runs in-between Goodhue Dr. and Meadow Dr. The retaining wall provides support to the ditch and to the backyards of multiple properties. It will be necessary to have engineered design plans prepared for the falling retaining wall. As such, the City contracted with a design firm to complete the project. Fixing the retaining wall is important for these property owners and is a preventive maintenance type project that will provide long-term benefits for the residents and for the City.
On June 7, 2021, a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) was executed with Halff Associates, Inc., for a not-to-exceed amount of $48,950. The scope included complete survey and design for the replacement and reconstruction of the retaining wall on the west of the ditch. (A detailed scope of services is listed in the attached agreement.) However, later in June, due to the heavy rainfall, t...
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