HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1987/07/21 Item 14 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item 14
Meeting Date 7/21/87
ITEM TITLE: Resolution '�Zi� Approving a contract for performance of
professional services by a consultant for Metropolitan
Sewerage System matters
SUBMITTED BY: Director of Public Works/City Engineer
REVIEWED BY: City Manager (4/5ths Vote: Yes No X )
The City Council on July 23, 1985, by Resolution No. 12114 approved a
contractual agreement with Mr. William Harshman for providing sewerage-related
professional services. This contract has expired.
On February 18, 1987, the City of San Diego decided to abandon its request for
waiver and to proceed towards construction of a secondary treatment system so
as to be in conformity with EPA discharge requirements.
A project of such undertaking will require the services of a consultant who
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It is proposed that the City enter into a new agreement with
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Harshman, to replace one which expired June 30, 1986,
professional services because of his detailed knowledge and extensive
experience in local interagency sewerage relationships, especially in Metro
Sewer matters.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council adopt the resolution approving the contract
and authorize the Mayor to execute the document in behalf of the City.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
DISCUSSION:
The recent decision by the City of San Diego to proceed towards construction
of a secondary treatment system will require all member agencies to represent
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expertise available.
This is underscored by the fact that the construction of a secondary treatment
system is a monumental project which will require about 10 years to implement
at a cost of $1-$2 billion. The impact that this project will have on the
City of Chula Vista is potentially significant. Chula Vista's share of the
secondary system construction and engineering cost could run as high as
$170,000,000.
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It is, therefore, important that the City have available to it the expertise
and capability to respond to proposals by the City of San Diego to protect the
City's interests.
The proposed contract calls for hiring of a Sewerage Consultant during the
1987-88 fiscal year. The major services to be provided relate to Metropolitan
Sewer System issues.
One of these is to aid the Director of Public Works in Metro matters such as
negotiating with the City of San Diego on Metro costs. This includes
negotiations regarding total Metro System flow and credits to be applied to
Chula Vista payments. Also negotiations regarding "expansion" versus
"betterment" concerning Metro maintenance and operation costs.
The consultant would also aid the Director in discussions, negotiations, and
document review relating to upgrading the Metro System to secondary treatment.
Actual assignments to be made shall be determined by the Director of Public
Works.
It is proposed that Mr. William Harshman be retained on an hourly basis per
the terms of the contract. The contract would be for one year. He is
uniquely qualified to serve the City as a Sewerage Consultant because of his
long experience (33 years) as an employee of the City during which time one of
his primary duties was interagency sewerage matters.
Mr. Harshman was employed by the City prior to the formation of the Metro
System and construction of the existing treatment plant at Point Loma. He
helped formulate the existing agreements and amendments thereto between the
City and Metro. He has unique qualifications, knowledge and experience in
Metro matters which can assist us now.
Hourly compensation is to be $35.00 and the maximum total compensation is not
to exceed $14,000 for the 1987-88 fiscal year.
$30,000 has been budgeted in the FY 87-88 CIP Project SW-109 for consultant
services involved with the Metro Sewer System upgrading.
FISCAL IMPACT: Maximum cost not to exceed $14,000 and likely will be less.
Actual cost will depend upon number of hours of work performed.
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