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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda CC 10.25.2005Notice of Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Tuesday, October 25, 2005 The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 06:00:00 PM at City Council Chambers, at the northeast comer of Seventh and Main Streets, Georgetown, Texas. If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance. An agenda packet, containing detailed information on the items listed below, is distributed to the Mayor Councilmembers, and the Georgetown Public Library no later than the Saturday preceding the council meeting. The library's copy is available for public review. Please Note: This City Council Meeting will be video taped live without editing and shown on the local cable channel. Executive Session Regular Session to convene and continue Executive Session, if necessary In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular session that follows. A Sec.551.071: Consultation with Attorney - Pending or Threatened Litigation - Legal Advice Regarding Agenda Items - Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise the City Council including UDC enforcement, annexation, condemnation action related to SH29 widening; and expansion of Del Webb's Sun City to 7500 units - Discussion and possible action regarding the status of good faith negotiations related to the acquisition of right-of-way, easements, and other property interests at 705 N. Austin Ave. related to the improvement by TXDOT of Austin Avenue from Leander Road to Williams Drive B Sec.551.072: Deliberations Regarding Real Property - Deliberations regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for the purpose of economic development - Consideration and possible action to authorize the acquisition of (1) +5.24 acres of land located on SE Innedoop at CR 110 and owned by Williamson County for the construction of a new electric substation C Sec.551.087: Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Discussions or deliberations regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City Council is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City Council is conducting economic development negotiations Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 06:00 PM (Council may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the request of the Mayor, a Councilmember, or the City Manager for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.) D Call to Order E Pledge of Allegiance Comments from the dais - Welcome to Audience and Opening Comments — Mayor Gary Nelon City Council Agenda/October 25, 2005 Page 1 of &Q Pages - Review of new procedure for addressing the City Council - Announcement of vacancies for one position on the Airport Advisory Board, one position on the Animal Shelter Advisory Board, and two alternate positions on the Building Standards Commission - Proclamation for Buddy Poppy Awareness Week G Announcements and Comments from City Manager H Public Wishing to Address Council - Jane Thompson regarding the City of Georgetown Noise Ordinance. Action from Executive Session Statutory Consent Agenda The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items that Council may act on with one single vote. A councilmember may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the council discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Council Workshop on Monday, October 10, and the regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 — Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary Contracts and Agreements 1. Consideration and possible action regarding approval for a not -to -exceed amount of $29,525.00 for hardware and software purchases with Integration Holding Corporation — Dennis Schoenborn, Director of Information Technology and Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager 2. Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution to authorize a lease agreement with Williamson -Burnet County Opportunities, Inc. (WBCO), to operate the Madella Hilliard Neighborhood Center — Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager 3. Consideration and possible action to approve an increase of $8,000.00 for civil engineering fees to Eleven Thirteen Architects for the Community Center renovation — Terry Jones, Support Services Director and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration 4. Consideration and possible action to approve the assignment of an Airport Ground Lease, including addendums, from Beth Ann Jenkins to First State Bank of Central Texas, and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City of Georgetown — Travis McLain, Airport Manager and Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager L Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution authorizing the Release of a Special Assessment Lien against property currently owned by The Steenken Family Partnership and located at 812 Main Street — Patricia E. Cads, City Attorney M Consideration and possible action to approve a contract amendment for Croslin and Associates in an amount not to exceed $43,700 for a selection of interior furnishings and creation of a conceptual design for the children's area in the new library — Eric Lashley, Library Director and Randy Morrow, Director of Community Services N Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 15.62 acres in the Joseph Fish Survey, to be known as Georgetown Village Section Eight, located along Shell Road — Cada Benton, Development Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development. 0 Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat for 26.0 acres out of the Burrell Eaves Survey, to be known as Shady Oaks, Section 4, Phase 5 located on Buena Vista Drive — Melissa McCollum, AICP, Development Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development P Consideration and possible action on a Resubdivision of Lot 1, Block A of HEB/Georgetown No. 2, being 18.678 acres in the Joseph Fish Survey and David Wright Survey to be known as West Georgetown Village No. 1, located on the comer of Williams Drive and Shell Road — Melissa McCollum, AICP, City Council Agenda/October 25, 2005 Page 2 of &Q Pages Development Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development Q Consideration and possible action on a Resubdivislon of Lot 1, Block B, Amended Plat of HEB/Georgetown No. 2 Subdivision and of Lot 3, of the Amended Plat of Lots 3 and 4 of Dicotec Subdivision, being 3.713 acres in the Joseph Fish Survey and David Wright Survey to be known as West Georgetown Village No. 2, located on the corner of Williams Drive and Shell Road, and approval of a Quit Claim Deed abandoning 0.476 acres of Sequoia Spur right-of-way, and requiring a Temporary Roadway Access Easement -- Melissa McCollum, AICP, Development Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development Legislative Regular Agenda Council will individually consider and possibly take action on any or all of the following items: R Discussion and possible action regarding the San Gabriel Shrine Club's request for a permit to conduct the Shriners "Shake the Bucket" Special Event solicitations for the Shriners Bums and Orthopedic Hospitals within the City of Georgetown S Consideration and possible action to waive the payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) for the Georgetown Housing Authority -- Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager T Consideration and possible action to direct staff to initiate an amendment to Chapter 10 ("Signs") of the Unified Development Code (UDC) — Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development U Contracts and Agreements 1. Consideration and possible action on an Eighth Amendment to the Development Agreement for Sun City Texas to change Exhibit G to allow zero lot line homes -- Melissa McCollum, AICP, Development Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development 2. Discussion and possible action to direct staff to negotiate an economic development agreement with the business owners of Park Central Industrial Park regarding the rebuilding of Park Central Boulevard, including cost participation by the business owners — Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager Items Forwarded from the Georgetown Utility System (GUS) Advisory Board 1. Consideration and possible action for the award of the annual bid for water meters and accessories to various bidders in the amount of $276,942.00 — Glenn Dishong, Water Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations 2. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract amendment between the City of Georgetown and Camp, Dresser, and McKee, Inc. for professional services related to the design of the Pecan Branch Reuse Line Extension and Pump Station Upgrade for $239,500.00 -- Glenn Dishong, Water Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations W Public Hearings/First Readings 1. Public Hearing to consider a Rezoning of Berry Creek Section 5, Phase 1, Block A, Lot 12 and Block E, Lot 1 from G1, Local Commercial District to C-3, General Commercial District, located at State Highway 195 and Chi Chi Drive — Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director or Planning and Development 2. First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning Berry Creek Section 5, Phase 1, Block A, Lot 12 and Block E, Lot 1 from G1, Local Commercial District to C-3, General Commercial District, located at State Highway 195 and Chi Chi Drive -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director or Planning and Development 3. First Reading of an ordinance designating property consisting of approximately 7.09 acres, of Lot 1, Block 1, of the Park Central Subdivision, Georgetown, Texas as a "Reinvestment Zone" for property tax abatement purposes pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code — Mark Thomas, Economic Development Director and Paul Brandenburg, City Manager 4. First Reading of an ordinance amending Sec. 8.16.020 of the Code of Ordinances relating to prohibited noises in the City of Georgetown; defining and prohibiting engine braking and causing City Council Agenda/October 25, 2005 Page 3 of &Q Pages signs to be erected to reflect the amendment — David Morgan, Chief of Police 5. Public Hearing to Consider a Rezoning of 15.62 acres in the Joseph Fish Survey, from AG, Agricultural District to a PUD, Planned Unit Development District with a base zoning district of RS, Residential Single-family, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Georgetown Village, Section Eight, located southeast of Shell Road within Georgetown Village — Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director or Planning and Development 6. First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning 15.62 acres in the Joseph Fish Survey, from AG, Agricultural District to a PUD, Planned Unit Development District with a base zoning district of RS, Residential Single-family, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Georgetown Village, Section Eight, located southeast of Shell Road within Georgetown Village -- Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director or Planning and Development 7. Public Hearing to Consider a Rezoning of Crestview Addition, Unit 1, Block 2, Lot 8, from RS, Residential Single Family District to OF, Office District within the Williams Drive Special Area Plan Overlay District, located at 1616 Williams Drive — Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director or Planning and Development 8. First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning Crestview Addition, Unit 1, Block 2, Lot 8, from RS, Residential Single Family District to OF, Office District within the Williams Drive Special Area Plan Overlay District, located at 1616 Williams Drive — Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director or Planning and Development 9. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 15.04.045 of the Code of Ordinances to revise the Development Process Fees for Planning and Zoning — Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development 10. First Reading of an ordinance providing for the adoption of the Georgetown Municipal Airport Functional Plan Element as a new element of the Century Plan — Edward G. Polasek, Chief Long Range Planner and Bobby Ray, AICP, Acting Director of Planning and Development 11. First Reading of an Ordinance denying ATMOS Energy Corp., Mid -Tex Division's request authorizing the compliance tariffs for the Annual Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program rate adjustment in this municipality -- Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations and Trish Carls, City Attorney Second Readings 1. Second Reading of an ordinance relating to the classifications and number of positions (Strength of Force) for all City of Georgetown Fire Fighters and Police Officers pursuant to Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code pertaining to Civil Service -- Kevin Russell, Human Resources Director and Paul Brandenburg, City Manager 2. Second Reading of an ordinance allowing for an increase in rate of deposits to the Texas Municipal Retirement System by the employees of the City of Georgetown and authorizing and allowing for updated service credits — Kevin Russell, Human Resources Director and Paul Brandenburg, City Manager 3. Second Reading of an ordinance amending the existing Chapter 3.01 pertaining to Personnel Policies to include Personnel Policies on Employee Transitions and Military Leave Pool and authorizing and directing the administrative adoption of an amended personnel manual that is consistent with the terms of this ordinance — Kevin Russell, Human Resources Director and Paul Brandenburg, City Manager 4. Second Reading of an ordinance approving the final project and financial plan for the Downtown Georgetown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) -- Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration 5. Second Reading of an ordinance amending the following sections of the Unified Development Code, passed and adopted on the 11th day of March, 2003, as follows: Section 10.06, Table 10.06.010; Section 10.06.030; and Section 16.05 pertaining to marquee signs — David Hall, Director of Inspection Services and Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager City Council Agenda/October 25, 2005 Page 4 of &Q Pages Appointments 1. Consideration and possible action to reappoint, for 2 -year terms, Henry Carr and Bryant Boyd to positions 2 and 4 of the Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board of Directors — Councilmember Farley Snell, Chairman of the Board 2. Consideration and possible action to appoint Natalie Davis Dowling to a vacant position on the Arts and Culture Board due to the resignation of Vets Stratman -- Mayor Gary Nelon 3. Consideration and possible action to reappoint Amanda Hanson -Emerson to the Youth Advisory Board -- Mayor Gary Nelon 4. Consideration and possible action to place the City of Georgetown voting support with Harry Gibbs for re-election to the Williamson County Appraisal District Board of Director — Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager I, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, and on the bulletin board located outside of the Council Chambers, 101 East 7th Street, places readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the day of , 2005, at , and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. Sandra Lee, City Secretary City Council Agenda/October 25, 2005 Page 5 of &Q Pages Council Meeting Date: October 2a. 2005 CONFIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE SESSION • AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET Item No. SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to authorize the acquisition of +5.24 acres of land located on SE Innerloop at CR 110 and owned by Williamson County for the construction of a new electric substation. ITEM SUMMARY: In order to meet the increasing demand for electric service in the southern part of the City's service area, the construction of two new substations has been included in the 2005/2006 electric CIP since 2003. Staff has begun discussing the acquisition of the following two tracts of land for that purpose. (1) a ±5.24 acre tract of land out of a 53.3313 -acre tract of land being a portion of a 103.5913 -acre tract described in deed recorded in Volume 2332, Page 141, Official Records of Williamson County, Texas (proposed "East Substation Site") In an effort to save the City the cost of obtaining an independent appraisal on the East Substation Site, the County Judge has agreed to present an offer to the Commissioners Court based on the Williamson County Appraisal District's ("WCAD") assessed value of the property, which is $17,500 per acre, for a total offer of $91,700.00. (2) a +3.83 acre tract of land out of a 34.118 acre tract of land described by metes and bounds in Exhibit "F" to a Distribution Deed to the W.D. Kelley Foundation dated December 31, 2001 recorded in Document No. 2002001129 of the Official Records of Williamson County, Texas (proposed "South Substation Site") An independent appraisal is in process for the South Substation Site, so an item concerning the acquisition of this site will be forthcoming on a future agenda upon receipt of the completed appraisal report. Staff is seeking the Council's authorization to make an offer to purchase the above-described Williamson County property to be acquired for the East Substation Site, in an amount not to exceed $91,700.00, plus related closing costs. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: If the County Commissioners' Court declines the City's offer for lack of an independent appraisal, the Citywill need to obtain an independent appraisal of the County property, as well, and resubmit an offer based thereon. FINANCIAL IMPACT: This project is funded out of the following electric capital account: East Substation Site: 611-101-6618-00 GUS BOARD RECOMMENDATION: The GUS Board recommended approval at its October 18, 2005 meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Map of proposed East Substation Site Submitted By: Mika. dayb Patricia E. C is Energy Se i es Manager City Attorney CONFIDENTIAL Brown & Carts, y M 1,. MN. ter M .... 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As a part of this process, the Commission changed a couple of items in the Company's original filing. The first item was to allocate the revenue to be collected through the interim rate adjustment along the company's customer classes in the same manner as the cost of service was allocated among customer classes in the company's most recent rate case. The second item was to calculate the adjustment to the monthly meter charge by dividing the total interim rate revenue per customer class by the number of customers or meter charges per year per customer class. The Commission did this so that system -wide tariffs would be consistent. Included in your packet is an example of the proposed compliance tariff that composes these rate changes. Provided to staff were two options for Council consideration to approve the tariff or to deny the tariff. Staff has reviewed this with representatives at ATMOS Energy and considered it internally along with other cities and recommends that the City or Georgetown approve the Ordinance to deny the rate adjustment going into effect. A denial vote for this rate adjustment simply temporarily suspends the Railroad Commission action for implementation of this rate for approximately 45 days. Even though a vote of denial delays implementation of this rate, if the Railroad Commission of Texas and its staff determines that it is an appropriate rate and an appropriate filing, then this rate will go into effect since the Railroad Commission does have ultimate authority for the gas system rates of ATMOS Energy. Therefore staff recommends Council denial of the implementation of this rate ultimately knowing that the Railroad Commission has final authority and will more than likely approve the rate to be applied, but at a later time. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: NONE FINANCIAL IMPACT: NONE COMMENTS: NONE ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance GRIP Rate Submitted By: for ity Manager City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE OF , TEXAS, DENYING ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIVISION'S REQUEST AUTHORIZING THE COMPLIANCE TARIFFS FOR THE ANNUAL GAS RELIABILITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM RATE ADJUSTMENT IN THIS MUNICIPALITY WHEREAS, The City of ("City") as a regulatory authority, has previously approved by ordinance or operation of law the Atmos Energy Corp., Mid -Tex Division's ("Company") application requesting the annual gas reliability infrastructure program rate adjustment for customers on the Company's system -wide distribution system; and WHEREAS, the City has original jurisdiction to evaluate the Company's request as it pertains to customers of the Company served from the distribution facilities located within the City, pursuant to Texas Utilities Code §§ 102.001(b) and 103.001; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the Company's request to authorize the compliance tariffs for an annual gas reliability infrastructure program rate adjustment with respect to customers served from the Company's distribution facilities located inside the City, as part of the Company's system -wide gas utility system, is denied in all respects. SECTION 2. That this Ordinance shall become effective immediately from and after its passage, as the law and charter in such cases provide. SECTION 3. That it is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Ordinance is passed is open to the public as required by law and the public notice of the time, place, and purpose of said meeting was given as required. SECTION 4. That a copy of this Ordinance, constituting final action on the Company's request for an annual gas reliability infrastructure program rate adjustment, shall be forwarded to the Company's designated representative within 10 days at the following address: Richard Reis, Atmos Energy Corp., Mid -Tex Division, 300 S. St. Paul Street, 8th Floor, Dallas, Texas, 75201. DULY PASSED and approved by the _ Council of Texas, on this the _ day of 200_. APPROVED: ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY Atmos Energy, Mid -Tex Division 2004 Annual Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP) Key Information The GRIP Bill is a balanced legislation that provides gas utilities the opportunity to earn a regulated rate of return by reducing regulatory lag on invested capital while at the same time providing several protections for the gas consumer. Consumer • Rate Adjustments are interim and therefore subject to refund upon review of rates in a full rate case. • Utility must file a full rate case at least every 5 years. • Requires utility to file an Annual Earnings Monitoring Report and Detailed Project List Utility / • Allows the utility the potential to earn a regulated rate of return by reducing regulatory lag on GRIP invested capital • Promotes infrastructure improvements and expansion • Atmos Energy Corporation respectfully requests that the City not suspend consideration of this filing. Instead, Atmos urges the City to allow the interim rate adjustment to go into effect by operation of law. If the City desires to take some definitive action on the filing, Atmos urges the City to approve or deny the filing by November 19, 2005 in order to allow coordinated handling at the Railroad Commission of any appeals. Customer Impacts Customer Class 2003 Interim Rate Adjustment` Proposed 2004 Interim Rate Adjustment Percentage Increase of Typical Bill (2004) Rate R - Residential Sales $0.29 $0.29 0.38% Rate C - Commercial Sales $0.96 $0.97 0.29% Rate I - Industrial Sales $31.85 $41.64 1.35% -vvnen appucaote Key Stats and Dates Increase in Net Investment in 2004 (Distribution) $28,902,652 Authorized Rate of Return Approved in GUD 9400 8.258% Actual Rate of Return for 2004 1.334% Proposed Implementation Date November 19, 2005 I Council Meeting Date: October 25, 2005 Item No. AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET SUBJECT Consideration and possible action for approval of award of the annual bid for water meters and accessories to various bidders for an estimated $276,942.00. ITEM SUMMARY Bids were received for the purchase of water meters and accessories for a one-year period beginning November 1, 2005. The staff recommendation is to award this bid to the low bidder for each lot as designated on the attached bid tabulation. This equipment is stocked in the City warehouse and is used primarily for the new installations and for replacement of existing meters and metering equipment. Material will be ordered by the using department on an as needed basis. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS None GUS BOARD RECOMMENDATION: GUS Board recommended approval at the October 18, 2005 meeting. Approved 6-0. Kostka absent. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends approval of this bid. FINANCIAL IMPACT (cost of item, fund and division name, budgeted amt.) Funds will not exceed the 2005-2006 budget for this line item, and will be paid from the Water Operations Capital and Maintenance accounts. Estimated expenditures are $276,942.00. This amount is based on prior year usage. COMMENTS (from City Attorney, staff, boards and commissions) None ATTACHMENTS (list individually) 1. Bid Tabulation Submitted By: Marsha Iwers, Acting Purchasing Manager Micki Rundell, , Director of Finance & Administration CITY OF GEORGETOWN WATER METERS AND ACCESSORIES BID NO. 25035 LOT 1 - PrecisionfSensus brand will be the only brand accepted rte�� emry a ecr nry National National UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE 1 345509 20 Precision Meters, 5/8" with AMR register for Reed switches & Itron ERTs $ 41.60 $ 832.00 2 1 Precision Meters, 5/8" with AMR Encoder (ICE) register for Itron ERTs with Itron in-line connector $ 95.50 $ 95.50 3 1 Register for 5/8" Precision Meter - Register must be Remote Capable for Reed switches & Itron ERTs $ 28.40 $ 25-40 4 1 ICE Register for 5/e" Precision Meter- Remote Capable Encoder for Itron ERTs with Itron in-line connector $ 91.70 $ 91.70 5 345603 900 Precision Meters, 3/4" with AMR register for Reed switches & Itron ERTs $ 41.60 $ 37,440.00 6 1 Precision Meters, 3/4" with AMR Encoder (ICE) register for Itron ERTs with Itron in-line connector $ 95.50 $ 95.50 7 345502 400 Register for 3/4" Precision Meter - Register must be Remote Capable for Reed switches & Itron ERTs $ 28.40 $ 11,360.00 8 1 ICE Register for 3/4" Precision Meter- Remote Capable Encoder for Itron ERTs with Itron in-line connector $ 91.70 $ 91.70 9 345504 30 Precision Meters, 1" with AMR register for Reed switches &Itron ERTs $ 96.20 $ 2,886.00 10 1 Precision Meters, i"with AMR Encoder (ICE) register for Itron ERTs wlth Itron Inline connector $ 163.95 $ 163.95 11 345501 5 Register for 1" Precision Meter - Register must be Remote Capable for Read switches & Itron ERTs $ 40.80 $ 204.00 12 1 ICE Register for 1" Precision Meter - Remote Capable Encoder for Itron ERTs with Itron in-line connector $ 97.30 $ 97.30 13 346490 5 Precision Meters, 1 1/7' with AMR register for Reed switches & Itron ERTs $ 187.80 $ 939.00 14 1 Precision Meters, 1 1/2" with AMR Encoder (ICE) register for Itron ERTs with in-line connector $ 250.00 $ 250.00 15 345495 15 Register for 1 1/2" Precision Meter- Register must be Remote Capable for Reed switches & Itron ERTs $ 52.80 $ 792.00 16 1 ICE Register for 1 1/2" Precision Meter- Remote Capable Encoder for Itron ERTs with Itron in-line connector $ 97.30 $ 97.30 17 345491 25 Precision 1 1/2" Meter Accessory Kit $ 27.00 $ 575.00 18 345492 20 Precision Meters, 2" with AMR register for Reed switches & Itron ERTs $ 395.00 $ 7,900.00 19 1 Precision Meters. 2" with AMR Encoder (ICE) register for Itron ERTs with Itron in-line connector $ 490.00 $ 490.00 20 1 Register for 2" Precision Meter - Register must be Remote Capable for Reed switches & Itron ERTs $ 52.80 $ 52.80 21 1 ICE Register for 2" Precision Meter - Remote Capable Encoder for Itron ERTs with Itron in4ine connector $ 97.30 $ 97.30 22 345493 20 Precision 2" Meter Accessory Kit $ 29.00 $ 580.01) 23 1 Sensus Compound Meter, 3" with Encoder (ICE) register for Itron ERTs with Itron in-line connector $ 1,560.00 $ 1,560.00 24 345497 5 ICE Register for Sensus 3" Comp. Meter -Remote Capable Encoder for Itron ERTs w/Itron in-line connector $ 136.30 $ 681.50 25 1 Register for 3" Precision Meter - Register must be Remote Capable for Read switches and Itron ERTS no bid no bid 26 1 ICE Register for 3" Precision Meter - Remote Capable Encoder for Itron ERTS with Itron in-line connector no bid no bid 27 1 Sensus Compound 3" Meter Accessory Kit $ 27.50 $ 27.50 28 1 Senses Compound Meter, 4" with Encoder (ICE) register for Itron ERTs with Itron inline connector $ 2,590.00 $ 2,590-00 29 345498 5 ICE Register for Sensus 4" Comp. Meter -Remote Capable Encoder for Itron ERTs w/Itron in-line connector $ 136.30 $ 681.50 30 1 Register for 4" Precision Meter - Register must be Remote Capable for Reed switches and Itron ERTS no bid no bid 31 1 ICE Register for 4" Precision Meter - Remote Capable Encoder for Itron ERTS with Itron in-line connector no bid no bid 321 Sensus Compound 4" Meter Accessory Kit $ 42.40 $ 42.40 33 345499 1200 Invensys Reed Switch, Pan 776053050001 Including installation of Reed Switch on Itron (Mine connector $ 38.60 $ 46.320.00 Itron end caps to be furnished by the bidder Total Lot 1 __ _ $ 117,162.35 ' Page 2 - Bid 25035 LOT 2 IMetron brand or an approved equivalent as determined by Water Services Manager 1 100 3/4" Metron Meter i 2 50 1" Metron Meter or 3 50 1 1/2" Metron Mete 4 50 2" Metron Meter or 5 20 3" Metron Meter or 6 10 4" Metron Meter or Total Lot 2 DESCRIPTION at w/ Itron comp. encode w/ Itron comp. encoder jet w/ Itron comp enco( w/ Itron comp. encoder w/ Itron Como. encoder TED GRAND TOTAL LOT 1 & 2 Metron Metron Farnler Farnier Actaris UNIT TOTAL UNIT PRICE PRICE PRICE 75.00 $17.500.00 no bid iSTICJ 'Low bid for Lot 1 - National Waterworks "Low bid for Lot 2 - Metron Farrier *** Actaris did not meet specifications. (1. Not listed as approved Itron compatible vendor. 2. Not proven Metron equal. 3. Did not bid complete lot which was requested to minimize variety of meters in the field and warehouse. 4. Metron has been in business 17 years with good business history. Actaris only in business 1 year) No bid Badger Meter No response B20 Hughes Supply Innovative Control Solutions 1 Actaris TOTAL PRICE bid Council meeting date: October 25. 2005 Item No. L AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET SUBJECT Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution authorizing the Release of a Special Assessment Lien against property currently owned by The Steenken Family Partnership and located at 812 Main Street. ITEM SUMMARY In 1922 the City of Georgetown levied assessments for paving in and around the downtown/Old Town area. An ordinance was recorded in the Mechanics Lien Records of Williamson County, Texas, listing all property owners assessed and a requirement for payment within four (4) years of the assessment. The subject property is in the process of being sold and Georgetown Title Company has requested a release of the assessment lien(s) on behalf of the current owner, The Steenken Family Partnership. Due to the fact that the City does not have financial records dating back to 1922, we are unable to determine whether a payment was ever made or what amount, if any, may still be outstanding. Due to the lack of financial records dating back to 1922, in the past, the City Council has approved the release of several of these liens against properties assessed by the same ordinance. Therefore, this request has been processed in the same manner. ATTACHMENTS Resolution Release of Special Assessment Lien Subm' ed By: L� Patricia E. Carls, Brown & Carls, LLP City Attorney RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY OWNED BY THE STEENKEN FAMILY PARTNERSHIP LOCATED AT 812 MAIN STREET; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown has received a request from Georgetown Title Company, on behalf of The Steenken Family Partnership, for the release of a special assessment lien against its property located at 812 Main Street; and WHEREAS, by ordinance dated September 11, 1922 and filed of record on January 25, 1923, at Volume 6, Page 421, Mechanics Lien Records of Williamson County, Texas, an assessment lien in the amount of $117.70 was levied against the following described real property and against the real and true owner of said property at the time of the assessment, W. P. Ford, to be due and payable within four (4) years of said assessment: Being Part of Lot 4, Block 51, CITY OF GEORGETOWN, and being the same property described by metes and bounds as the Second Tract in Exhibit "F" in deed from Bessie L. Steenken to The Steenken Family Partnership, recorded in Volume 1853, Page 421, Official Records, Williamson County, Texas (the "Property'); and WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown has no financial records dating back to 1923 and, therefore, no determination can be made as to whether or not the assessment was paid; and WHEREAS, the City Council, after hearing the request and finding the specific facts as stated above, now concludes that the subject property should be released from the special assessment lien. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this resolution implements Finance Policy End 14.00 of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element, which states: "All municipal operations are conducted in an efficient business -like manner and sufficient financial resources for both current and future needs are provided"; and further finds that the adoption of this resolution is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan. Resolution No Page 1 of 2 Council Meeting Date: October 25, 2005 Item No. ��✓ AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to approve a contract amendment between the City of Georgetown and Camp, Dresser, and McKee, Inc. for professional services related to the design of the Pecan Branch Reuse Line Extension and Pump Station Upgrade for $239,50000. ITEM SUMMARY: This contract amendment provides for the necessary design, engineering, construction management, surveying, geotechnical, and regulatory submittals for the extension of the existing Pecan Branch Reuse Line from County Road 152 to the Airport Road Ground Storage Tank and the installation of an upgraded pumping station and associated support equipment at the Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant This project is necessary to reduce the amount of groundwater used for golf course irrigation and also fulfills a contractual commitment to provide reuse water to the Sun City golf courses. Total cost for services is $239,500.00. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: None. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funds will come from the Irrigation Capital Fund 621-101-6102-00. GUS BOARD RECOMMENDATION: GUS Board recommended approval at the October 18, 2005 meeting. Approved 6-0. Kostka absent. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the contract amendment for engineering services byCDM. COMMENTS: None. ATTACHMENTS: Proposal for engineering from and McKee, Inc. Submitted by: Glenn W. Dishong, Jim Briggs, Water Services Manager Assistant City Manager for Utilities 12357-A Riau Trace Parkway, Suite 210 Austin,Texas 78759 tel: 512346-1100 Fax: 512 345-1483 September 29, 2005 Mr. Tom Benz, P.E. System Engineering Manager Georgetown Utility Systems 300 Industrial Ave. Georgetown, TX 78626 Subject City of Georgetown Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant Irrigation Pump Station and Water Line Dear Mr. Benz: Transmitted with this letter are three partially executed originals of an Amendment to our Professional Services Contract for the design, bidding, construction services and special services as enumerated for the 16 -inch irrigation water line that will connect the existing 16 - inch irrigation water line to the Airport Ground Storage Tank and improvements to the irrigation water pump station at the Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant. This project is needed to allow reclaimed treated effluent from the Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant to be used as irrigation water at the Sun City golf courses. The 16 -inch water line is estimated to be 10,000 feet long and there will be three pumps added at the Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant along with electrical and instrumentation improvements to allow these pumps to operate based on levels in the Airport Ground Storage Tank and levels in the clearwell at the Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant. The estimated cost of the 16 -inch irrigation water line is $1,200,000 and the estimated cost of the pump station improvements is $330,000. The total project construction cost is estimated to be $1530,000. Our Amendment includes the basic services for design, bidding, and general services during construction. Our Amendment also includes special services for surveying, geotechnical services, and TCEQ permitting and fee. W\City o/ Georgetow Arnendments\Gtown_Amendment Pecan Branch W PInigahon Xrdcc consulting - engineering - construction - operations Lb� Mr. Tom Benz, P.E. September 29, 2005 Page 2 If you have any questions regarding the attached Amendment or the project please call. Sincerely, Allen D. Woelke, P.E. Vice President Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. cc: Glenn Dishong Michael Hallmark ATTACHMENT W1CIty of GeorgetownWnendmentstGtvn endment-Pawn Branch WWTP Irngatio hr doc Agenda Item Check List r �. Financial Impact Agenda Item: Pecan Branch Reuse Line Extension and Pump Station Upgrade Agenda Item Subject: Consideration and possible action to approve a contract amendment between the City of Georgetown and Camp, Dresser, and McKee, Inc. for professional services related to the design of the Pecan Branch Reuse Line Extension and Pump Station Upgrade for $239,500.00. Is this a Capital Improvement Yes No Project: Council Date: 10/25/2005 link to Agenda database => qb Need Help? Was it budgeted? *Yes _ No Is it within the approved budgeted amount? 0 Yes No If not, where is the money coming from? G/L Account Number 621-101-6102-00 Amount Going to Council $ 239,500.00 Is there something (budgeted) that won't get Yes 0 No done because you are spending these funds? If so, please explain. Will this have an impact on the next year's Yes 0 No budget? If so, please explain. Does this project have future revenue Yes 0 No impact? Year: Department: If so, how? Identify all on-going costs (i.e., insurance, annual maintenance fees, licenses, operational costs, etc...). Estimated staff hours: Cross -divisional impact: Yes • No If so, what division(s)? Prepared by: Glenn Dishong Date: 10/19/2005 Agenda Item Checklist: Approved on 1011912005 Approvers rritle lAssigned INotified lReceived talus Changed Status Jim Briggs Assistant City 10/19/2005 10/19/2005 10/19/2005 10/19/2005 Approved Jose Lara Manager 10/19/2005 10/19/2005 10/19/2005 10/19/2005 Approved Utility Financial Analyst Approval Cycle Settings AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND ENGINEER FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO DESIGN THE IRRIGATION WATER IMPROVEMENTS AT THE PECAN BRANCH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND 16 -INCH IRRIGATION WATER LINE EXTENSION The General Services Agreement between OWNER and ENGINEER last authorized on November 26, 1991, is hereby amended as follows: The scope and cost of the anticipated services are set forth in the attached Exhibit 1. The fee for the work in this Amendment is to be paid on a lump sum basis. Your signature below will constitute your acceptance of this Amendment. EXECUTED in duplicate original this _ day of . 2005 at Georgetown, Texas, where this contract is performable and enforceable. Approved as to form: City Attorney Party of the Second Part: Allen D. Woelke, P.E. Vice President STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TRAVIS Party of the First Part: CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS Gary Nelon Mayor Attest: Sandra D. Lee City Secretary This instrument was acknowledged before me on this the .day of 2005, by Mr. Allen D. Woelke in his capacity as Vice President of Camp Dresser & McKee c. Printed name: esn l �Z i2✓ Notary Public, Sta e f Texas Commission Expires: — d, KAREN HUMER BAKER Notary Public, State of Texas My commlas'xxt Expires Page 1 of 1 Au"t 11 W ACity of GerogetounWnendments\Gtox —Ammdment-Pecan Branch W WTP trrigaeon.doc EXHIBIT 1 SCOPE OF WORK Project Need: The City's long term plan is to reuse treated effluent from the Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant to irrigate the golf courses at Sun City. The line from the Pecan Branch facility to the Airport Ground Storage Tank and Pump Station needs to be completed for this to occur as well as capacity improvements at the Pecan Branch Irrigation Pump Station. Project Description: The project consists of new pumping facilities at the Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant, new chemical storage and feed units at the Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant and approximately 10,000 L.F. of 16 -inch pipeline to connect the existing 16 -inch irrigation water line to the Airport Ground Storage Tank. Preliminary Engineering Phase. This phase involves determination of project scope and economic and technical evaluation of feasible alternatives. Services during this phase include: 1) Reviewing available data and consulting with the OWNER to clarify and define the OWNER's requirements for the project. 2) Advising the OWNER as to the necessity of providing or obtaining from others additional data or services. These additional services may include photogrammetry, reconnaissance surveys, property surveys, topographic surveys, geotechnical investigations and consultations, compilation of hydrological data, traffic studies, materials engineering, assembly of zoning, deed, and other restrictive land use information, and environmental assessments and impact statements. The scope of work includes the following special services: a. Topographic survey of the plant site and irrigation water line alignment; b. Easement survey and easement field note preparation for nine (9) easements; C. Geotechnical analysis; d. Construction materials testing; e. Geologic assessment of the irrigation line alignment; and f. Preparation of WPAP and submittal to TCEQ including applicable fees. 3) Identifying and analyzing requirements of governmental authorities having jurisdiction to approve the design of the project, and participating in consultations with such authorities. 4) Providing analyses of the OWNER's needs, planning surveys, and comparative evaluations of prospective sites and solutions. 5) Consulting with the OWNER, reviewing preliminary reports, clarifying and defining the project requirements, reviewing available data, and discussing general scheduling. Conferences may also be required with approving and regulatory governmental agencies and affected utilities. Page 1 of 3 WACity ofGeorget Amendinmm\Gto Amendment -Pecan Branch WW1P Imganon doc 6) Advising the OWNER as to whether additional data or services are required, and assisting the OWNER in obtaining such data and services. 7) Preparing preliminary design documents consisting of final design criteria, preliminary drawings, outline of specifications, and written descriptions of the project. A maximum of five copies will be provided to the OWNER. 8) Preparing revised opinions of probable total project costs. Final Design Phase. This phase of project development is undertaken only after the OWNER has approved the preliminary engineering phase material. The basic services for the final design phase includes: 1) Preparing construction drawings and specifications showing the character and extent of the project based on the accepted preliminary engineering documents. 2) Preparing and furnishing to the OWNER a revised opinion of probable total project costs based on the final drawings and specifications. 3) Furnishing the necessary engineering data required to apply for regulatory permits from local, state, or federal authorities. This is distinguished from and does not include detailed applications and supporting documents for government grant-in-aid or planning grants that would be furnished as additional services. 4) Preparing basic documents related to construction contracts for review and approval by the OWNER (and the OWNER's legal and other advisors). These may include contract agreement forms, general conditions and supplementary conditions, invitations to bid, instructions to bidders, insurance and bonding requirements, and preparation of other contract -related documents. 5) Furnishing to the OWNER a maximum of five copies of drawings, specifications, and other contract documents. Bidding Phase. Services under this phase include: 1) Assisting the OWNER in advertising for and obtaining bids for each separate prime construction contract, maintaining a record of prospective bidders to whom bidding documents have been issued, attending pre-bid conferences, and receiving and processing deposits for bidding documents. 2) Issuing addenda as appropriate to interpret, clarify, or expand the bidding documents. 3) Assisting the OWNER in determining the qualifications and acceptability of prospective constructors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Page 2 of 3 W:�Cdy ofGwrgetow V�dmems*ur Ammdmwt-Pam Brmc6 W WfP ImPuw doc 4) When substitution prior to the award of contracts is allowed by the bidding documents, consultation with and advising the OWNER as to the acceptability of alternate materials and equipment proposed by the prospective constructors. 5) Attending the bid openings, preparing bid tabulation sheets, and providing assistance to the OWNER in evaluating bids or proposals and in assembling and awarding contracts for construction, materials, equipment, and services. Construction Phase. Services under this phase involve consulting with and advising the OWNER during construction and are limited to those services associated with performing as the OWNER's representative. Such services comprise: 1) Preparing for and conducting a preconstruction conference and issuing a Notice to Proceed on behalf of the OWNER. 2) Reviewing shop and erection drawings submitted by the constructors for compliance with design concepts. 3) Reviewing laboratory, shop, and mill test reports on materials and equipment. 4) Visiting the project site monthly as construction proceeds to observe and report on the progress and the quality of the executed work. 5) Issuing necessary interpretations and clarifications of contract documents, preparing change orders requiring special inspections and testing of the work, and making recommendations as to the acceptability of the work. 6) Preparing sketches required to resolve problems due to actual field conditions encountered. 7) Determining amounts of progress payments due, based on degree of completion of the work, and recommending issuance of such payments by the OWNER. 8) Preparing record drawings from information submitted by the CONTRACTOR. 9) Making a final inspection and reporting on completion of the project, including recommendations concerning final payments to constructors and release of retained percentages. 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