A. CALL TO ORDER – September 11, 2013, 6:00 p.m. B. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from the August 14, 2013 WWW Commission regular meeting.
Recommend approval to award and execute a 36-month requirement supply contract with BADGER METER, INC., for the supply of fire service cold-water meters for the Austin Water Utility (AWU) in an amount not to exceed $1,482,621 with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $494,207 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,471,035.
Recommend approval to award and execute a contract with SMITH PUMP COMPANY, INC., for the rehabilitation and startup of a horizontal, split-case pump for the Austin Water Utility in a total contract amount estimated not to exceed $71,750.
10. Recommend approval to award and execute various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, Austin, TX, for the purchase of computer software and software maintenance and support in an estimated amount not to exceed $21,115,309. Austin Water is estimated to fund $1,218,553 (5.77%) of the total contract amount. 11. Recommend approval to award execute various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) cooperative purchasing program, Austin, TX, for the purchase of computer, telephone, and network hardware and related maintenance services in an estimated amount not to exceed $30,606,339. Austin Water is estimated to fund $2,905,242 (9.49%) of the total contract amount. 12. Recommend approval to award and execute various service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, Austin, TX, for the purchase of technology services in an estimated amount not to exceed $37,365,387. Austin Water is estimated to fund $2,050,000 (5.49%) of the total contract amount.
Recommend approval of a construction contract with SMITH CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC., AUSTIN, TEXAS, for the DAVIS LANE – LEO STREET TO WEST GATE project in the amount of $1,947,203 plus a $233,664.36 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,180,867.36.
Recommend approval of a construction contract with AUSTIN UNDERGROUND, INC. (MBE/MH 81.86%), for the Smith Road Extension project in an amount not to exceed $2,927,112.75, plus a $146,355.64 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,073,468.39.
Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with Continental Homes of Texas, LP (d.b.a. DR Horton America’s Builder) for the City to reimburse the developer for up to $1,673,857.20 in costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized wastewater interceptor, lift station, force main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 3247 to provide wastewater service to the Fort Dessau development located at 13700 Dessau Rd.
Recommend approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 15-5 of the Austin City Code related to on-site sewage facilities
Items D19, D20 & H1 (Part 1 of 2)
19. Recommend approval to adopt an ordinance approving the update of the City of Austin Water and Wastewater Impact Fees Land Use Assumptions (LUA), Capital Improvements Plan (CIP), and Assessed Fees including the Impact Fee Service Area amendments. Water and Wastewater Impact Fees collected/charged by the city will be set via a separate Ordinance. 20. Recommend approval to amend Ordinance No. 201309XX-0XX, the Fiscal Year 2014 Fees, Fines, and Other Charges to be set or charged by the City, to revise Austin Water Utility Impact Fees collection policy. 1. Impact Fee Presentation – Brian Rodgers (Requested by WWW Commission)
Items D19, D20 & H1 (Part 2 of 2)
19. Recommend approval to adopt an ordinance approving the update of the City of Austin Water and Wastewater Impact Fees Land Use Assumptions (LUA), Capital Improvements Plan (CIP), and Assessed Fees including the Impact Fee Service Area amendments. Water and Wastewater Impact Fees collected/charged by the city will be set via a separate Ordinance. 20. Recommend approval to amend Ordinance No. 201309XX-0XX, the Fiscal Year 2014 Fees, Fines, and Other Charges to be set or charged by the City, to revise Austin Water Utility Impact Fees collection policy. 1. Impact Fee Presentation – Brian Rodgers (Requested by WWW Commission)
E. VOTING ITEMS FROM COMMISSION 1. Drought Committee or Working Group F. REPORTS BY COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEE None G. NON VOTING DISCUSSION ITEMS Nonep
Sep 11, 2013 Water and Wastewater Commission
A. CALL TO ORDER – September 11, 2013, 6:00 p.m. B. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from the August 14, 2013 WWW Commission regular meeting.
Recommend approval to award and execute a 36-month requirement supply contract with BADGER METER, INC., for the supply of fire service cold-water meters for the Austin Water Utility (AWU) in an amount not to exceed $1,482,621 with two 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $494,207 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,471,035.
Recommend approval to award and execute a contract with SMITH PUMP COMPANY, INC., for the rehabilitation and startup of a horizontal, split-case pump for the Austin Water Utility in a total contract amount estimated not to exceed $71,750.
10. Recommend approval to award and execute various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, Austin, TX, for the purchase of computer software and software maintenance and support in an estimated amount not to exceed $21,115,309. Austin Water is estimated to fund $1,218,553 (5.77%) of the total contract amount. 11. Recommend approval to award execute various supply and service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) cooperative purchasing program, Austin, TX, for the purchase of computer, telephone, and network hardware and related maintenance services in an estimated amount not to exceed $30,606,339. Austin Water is estimated to fund $2,905,242 (9.49%) of the total contract amount. 12. Recommend approval to award and execute various service contracts during the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 through the STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES cooperative purchasing program, Austin, TX, for the purchase of technology services in an estimated amount not to exceed $37,365,387. Austin Water is estimated to fund $2,050,000 (5.49%) of the total contract amount.
Recommend approval of a construction contract with SMITH CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC., AUSTIN, TEXAS, for the DAVIS LANE – LEO STREET TO WEST GATE project in the amount of $1,947,203 plus a $233,664.36 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,180,867.36.
Recommend approval of a construction contract with AUSTIN UNDERGROUND, INC. (MBE/MH 81.86%), for the Smith Road Extension project in an amount not to exceed $2,927,112.75, plus a $146,355.64 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,073,468.39.
Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with Continental Homes of Texas, LP (d.b.a. DR Horton America’s Builder) for the City to reimburse the developer for up to $1,673,857.20 in costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized wastewater interceptor, lift station, force main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 3247 to provide wastewater service to the Fort Dessau development located at 13700 Dessau Rd.
Recommend approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 15-5 of the Austin City Code related to on-site sewage facilities
Items D19, D20 & H1 (Part 1 of 2)
19. Recommend approval to adopt an ordinance approving the update of the City of Austin Water and Wastewater Impact Fees Land Use Assumptions (LUA), Capital Improvements Plan (CIP), and Assessed Fees including the Impact Fee Service Area amendments. Water and Wastewater Impact Fees collected/charged by the city will be set via a separate Ordinance. 20. Recommend approval to amend Ordinance No. 201309XX-0XX, the Fiscal Year 2014 Fees, Fines, and Other Charges to be set or charged by the City, to revise Austin Water Utility Impact Fees collection policy. 1. Impact Fee Presentation – Brian Rodgers (Requested by WWW Commission)
Items D19, D20 & H1 (Part 2 of 2)
19. Recommend approval to adopt an ordinance approving the update of the City of Austin Water and Wastewater Impact Fees Land Use Assumptions (LUA), Capital Improvements Plan (CIP), and Assessed Fees including the Impact Fee Service Area amendments. Water and Wastewater Impact Fees collected/charged by the city will be set via a separate Ordinance. 20. Recommend approval to amend Ordinance No. 201309XX-0XX, the Fiscal Year 2014 Fees, Fines, and Other Charges to be set or charged by the City, to revise Austin Water Utility Impact Fees collection policy. 1. Impact Fee Presentation – Brian Rodgers (Requested by WWW Commission)
E. VOTING ITEMS FROM COMMISSION 1. Drought Committee or Working Group F. REPORTS BY COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEE None G. NON VOTING DISCUSSION ITEMS Nonep