TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing Contract Amendment No. 1 with Kasberg, Patrick & Associates to the Transportation and Drainage Design Standards contract.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE TRANSPORTATION AND DRAINAGE DESIGN STANDARD ENGINEERING CONTRACT WITH KASBERG, PATRICK & ASSOCIATES, LP.
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC WORKS - DRAINAGE/TRANSPORTATION/ENGINEERING DIVISIONS
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On July 24, 2012, the City Council adopted the original Infrastructure Design and Development Standards Manual (IDDSM), Ordinance 12-042. The IDDSM contains general, drainage, and environmental specifications and details. At the time City Council adopted the IDDSM, sections were reserved with the intention of including the details and specifications for project requirements, water, wastewater, and transportation at a later date.
On May 13, 2014, the City Council adopted Ordinance 14-038 amending Chapter 2 (Article VI. Fees) and Chapter 26 (Subdivision and Property Development Regulations) of the City of Killeen Code of Ordinances to establish a public infrastructure re-inspection fee, amend various sections of Chapter 26, and adopt details and specifications to be included within the City’s Infrastructure Design and Development Standards Manual (IDDSM).
The intent of the subsequent amendments to the IDDSM was three-fold. Primarily, the intent was to include the additional sections in the IDDSM to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Killeen by standardizing infrastructure construction practices. Secondly, the additional sections ensure that practices comply with the rules and regulations of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other federal, state, and local agencies. Finally, in order to reduce failures and costs borne by the City associated with the rehabilitation and repair of infrastructure, the ...
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