SUBJECT:
Title
A Resolution of the Board Of Trustees of the Town of Erie Approving an Agreement for Professional Services With RockSol Consulting Group, Inc. for an Infrastructure Improvement Study for Old Town Erie in the amount of $120,000
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DEPARTMENT: Administration
PRESENTER/PREPARER: Ben Pratt, Economic Development Director
Wendi Palmer, Civil Engineer
TIME ESTIMATE: 15 Minutes
only required for non-consent items
FISCAL INFORMATION:
Cost as Recommended: $120,000
Balance Available: $50,000
Fund: General-Economic Development Consulting Services
Budget Line Item Number: 100-20-910-560100
New Appropriation Required: Yes, $70,000 will need to be appropriated (to be included in the 1st supplemental appropriation)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution to approve said agreement, authorizing the appropriate Town officer to execute said agreement, and authorize staff to expend budgeted funds.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
With the increase in growth and development in Old Town Erie, there is an increased demand on the existing infrastructure. To ensure Old Town Erie is a desired destination for services and entertainment, staff is working with Xcel Energy to prepare a comprehensive list of needed infrastructure improvements and a budget and timeline for Xcel Energy's investments needed in Old Town Erie to serve currently proposed and anticipated future development in Old Town Erie. Staff is also working with broadband/fiber companies to obtain costs for improvements.
To have the most accurate cost to upgrade Old Town Erie's infrastructure staff issued a Request for Proposal to solicit proposals to prepare a comprehensive Infrastructure Improvement report, including the following elements:
A. Water Line Sizes to Buildings or Manifolds
a. Indicate the existing water service size, this information can be provided by the Town's Finance Department for each address. Evaluate if the service line is l...
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