SUBJECT:
Title
A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving a Fourth Amendment to Construction Contract with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the Erie Lake Dam Seepage Rehabilitation Investigation, Analysis, and Design
Department
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Bruce Chameroy. Water and Wastewater Division Manager
Weston Ring. Utilities Project Manager
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Time
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $37,891.06
Balance Available: $1,241,259.04
Fund Water Fund
Line Item Number: 500-75-110-605000-257502
New Appropriation Required: No
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
Town Council must approve amendments to previously approved agreements in accordance with the Town's Purchasing Policy.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the resolution.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
* The Erie Lake Dam Seepage Rehabilitation Project is currently under construction.
* During construction it was discovered that the Lake's outlet works needed to be repaired and renovated.
* HDR requires an amendment to their Professional Services Agreement in order to complete this additional design work.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Colorado Dam Safety Office of the State Engineer (SEO) performed the annual inspection for Erie Lake Dam on Sept. 26, 2022 and observed pooling water at the downstream toe of the dam, located along the southwest portion of the embankment. SEO instructed Town staff to institute a daily monitoring plan and to update data on a shared file with photographs and measurements. On Sept 27, 2022, the Utilities staff cleared vegetation from the wet area and identified the active source of seepage. The Town's Utilities department contacted HDR for support on evaluating the seepage issue. HDR was to perform a data/records review of pertinent available documentation, perform an onsite dam examination, and deliver a technical me...
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