A. CALL TO ORDER – August 13, 2014, 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. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from the July 9, 2014 WWW Commission regular meeting.
ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to award and execute a sole source contract with LAKESIDE EQUIPMENT CORPORATION for the purchase of a screening cartridge for the Austin Water Utility in a total contract amount of $94,000. 2. Recommend approval to award, negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with DESTA THREE PARTNERSHIP LTD. for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $211,895.00 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized water main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 3455, that will provide water service to The Terrace Block A, Lot 3, an office complex development located along Mopac Expressway (Loop 1) at S. Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360). 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an amendment to the professional services agreement with BLACK AND VEATCH CORPORATION for engineering services for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Filter Improvements Project in the amount of $299,794 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,418,580. 4. Recommend approval to award and execute a 36-month requirements service contract with ALLEGIANCE POWER SYSTEMS, INC. to provide back-up generator maintenance and repair services for various City departments, in an amount not to exceed $581,935 with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $193,979 for each extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,163,870. Austin Water’s portion of the requested authorization is $329,304. 5. Recommend approval to award and execute a 60-month requirements contract with MILLER UNIFORMS & EMBLEMS, INC., or one of the other qualified offers to RFP No. PAX0116 for industrial clothing, supplies, and related service for various City Departments in an amount not to exceed $14,250,000, with one 60-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $14,250,000 per option for a total contract amount not to exceed $28,500,000. Austin Water’s portion of the requested authorization is $1,430,000. 6. Recommend approval to execute a construction contract with EXCEL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC, for the Lockheed Rehab & Other Shaft Warranty Inspections project in the amount of $4,567,000 (base bid + alternate bid 1 + alternate bid 2) plus a $228,350 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,795,350. 7. Recommend approval of Service Extension Request No. 3406 for water service to a 25.5 acre tract at 11900 Buckner Road located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s Limited Purpose jurisdiction and Austin Water’s service area. 8. Recommend approval of Service Extension Request No. 3407 for wastewater service to a 25.5 acre tract at 11900 Buckner Road located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s Limited Purpose jurisdiction and Austin Water’s service area. 9. Recommend approval of an ordinance authorizing the negotiation and execution of a Developer Participation Agreement with SEAHOLM L/R, LLC, for the construction of access driveway infrastructure associated with Austin Water Utility facility access in connection with the Seaholm Power Plant redevelopment project in an amount not to exceed $28,255.65. 10. Recommend approval to authorize, negotiate, and execute a contract with Creedmoor-Maha Water Supply Corporation to continue wholesale water service to Creedmoor-Maha Water Supply Corporation. 11. Recommend approval of an ordinance repealing City Code Section 15-9-157 relating to providing water and wastewater service connections to resubdivided single-family residential lots located in the urban watershed. 12. Recommend approval of the Drinking Water Protection Zone projects related to new water and wastewater plants, capital expansions, and growth-related projects to be included in the Austin Water Utility’s 5-year Capital Improvement Program which will be approved by City Council during the annual budget approval process. 13. Recommend approval of Austin Water Utility’s FY 2015 proposed $508.9M Operating Budget, $900K Capital Budget new appropriations, $840.0M 5-Year CIP spending plan and 8.1% system-wide rate increase (13.5% water, 2.3% wastewater and 13.9% reclaimed).
Recommend approval to award, negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with DESTA THREE PARTNERSHIP LTD. for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $211,895.00 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized water main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 3455, that will provide water service to The Terrace Block A, Lot 3, an office complex development located along Mopac Expressway (Loop 1) at S. Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360).
Recommend approval of Service Extension Request No. 3406 for water service to a 25.5 acre tract at 11900 Buckner Road located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s Limited Purpose jurisdiction and Austin Water’s service area.
Recommend approval of Service Extension Request No. 3407 for wastewater service to a 25.5 acre tract at 11900 Buckner Road located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s Limited Purpose jurisdiction and Austin Water’s service area.
Recommend approval to authorize, negotiate, and execute a contract with Creedmoor-Maha Water Supply Corporation to continue wholesale water service to Creedmoor-Maha Water Supply Corporation.
Recommend approval of an ordinance repealing City Code Section 15-9-157 relating to providing water and wastewater service connections to resubdivided single-family residential lots located in the urban watershed.
STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND OR REPORTS 1. Water and Wastewater Billing Issue – David Anders 2. Austin Water 2015 Proposed Budget – David Anders 3. Briefing on Proposed Amendments to Auxiliary Water Regulations – Dan Pedersen 4. Drought Monthly Update – Teresa Lutes 5. WTP4 Monthly Report - Bill Stauber 6. AWU Monthly Financial Status Report – David Anders
Aug 13, 2014 Water and Wastewater Commission
A. CALL TO ORDER – August 13, 2014, 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. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from the July 9, 2014 WWW Commission regular meeting.
ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to award and execute a sole source contract with LAKESIDE EQUIPMENT CORPORATION for the purchase of a screening cartridge for the Austin Water Utility in a total contract amount of $94,000. 2. Recommend approval to award, negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with DESTA THREE PARTNERSHIP LTD. for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $211,895.00 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized water main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 3455, that will provide water service to The Terrace Block A, Lot 3, an office complex development located along Mopac Expressway (Loop 1) at S. Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360). 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an amendment to the professional services agreement with BLACK AND VEATCH CORPORATION for engineering services for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Filter Improvements Project in the amount of $299,794 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,418,580. 4. Recommend approval to award and execute a 36-month requirements service contract with ALLEGIANCE POWER SYSTEMS, INC. to provide back-up generator maintenance and repair services for various City departments, in an amount not to exceed $581,935 with three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $193,979 for each extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,163,870. Austin Water’s portion of the requested authorization is $329,304. 5. Recommend approval to award and execute a 60-month requirements contract with MILLER UNIFORMS & EMBLEMS, INC., or one of the other qualified offers to RFP No. PAX0116 for industrial clothing, supplies, and related service for various City Departments in an amount not to exceed $14,250,000, with one 60-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $14,250,000 per option for a total contract amount not to exceed $28,500,000. Austin Water’s portion of the requested authorization is $1,430,000. 6. Recommend approval to execute a construction contract with EXCEL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC, for the Lockheed Rehab & Other Shaft Warranty Inspections project in the amount of $4,567,000 (base bid + alternate bid 1 + alternate bid 2) plus a $228,350 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,795,350. 7. Recommend approval of Service Extension Request No. 3406 for water service to a 25.5 acre tract at 11900 Buckner Road located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s Limited Purpose jurisdiction and Austin Water’s service area. 8. Recommend approval of Service Extension Request No. 3407 for wastewater service to a 25.5 acre tract at 11900 Buckner Road located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s Limited Purpose jurisdiction and Austin Water’s service area. 9. Recommend approval of an ordinance authorizing the negotiation and execution of a Developer Participation Agreement with SEAHOLM L/R, LLC, for the construction of access driveway infrastructure associated with Austin Water Utility facility access in connection with the Seaholm Power Plant redevelopment project in an amount not to exceed $28,255.65. 10. Recommend approval to authorize, negotiate, and execute a contract with Creedmoor-Maha Water Supply Corporation to continue wholesale water service to Creedmoor-Maha Water Supply Corporation. 11. Recommend approval of an ordinance repealing City Code Section 15-9-157 relating to providing water and wastewater service connections to resubdivided single-family residential lots located in the urban watershed. 12. Recommend approval of the Drinking Water Protection Zone projects related to new water and wastewater plants, capital expansions, and growth-related projects to be included in the Austin Water Utility’s 5-year Capital Improvement Program which will be approved by City Council during the annual budget approval process. 13. Recommend approval of Austin Water Utility’s FY 2015 proposed $508.9M Operating Budget, $900K Capital Budget new appropriations, $840.0M 5-Year CIP spending plan and 8.1% system-wide rate increase (13.5% water, 2.3% wastewater and 13.9% reclaimed).
Recommend approval to award, negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with DESTA THREE PARTNERSHIP LTD. for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $211,895.00 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized water main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 3455, that will provide water service to The Terrace Block A, Lot 3, an office complex development located along Mopac Expressway (Loop 1) at S. Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360).
Recommend approval of Service Extension Request No. 3406 for water service to a 25.5 acre tract at 11900 Buckner Road located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s Limited Purpose jurisdiction and Austin Water’s service area.
Recommend approval of Service Extension Request No. 3407 for wastewater service to a 25.5 acre tract at 11900 Buckner Road located within the Drinking Water Protection Zone, the City’s Limited Purpose jurisdiction and Austin Water’s service area.
Recommend approval to authorize, negotiate, and execute a contract with Creedmoor-Maha Water Supply Corporation to continue wholesale water service to Creedmoor-Maha Water Supply Corporation.
Recommend approval of an ordinance repealing City Code Section 15-9-157 relating to providing water and wastewater service connections to resubdivided single-family residential lots located in the urban watershed.
STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND OR REPORTS 1. Water and Wastewater Billing Issue – David Anders 2. Austin Water 2015 Proposed Budget – David Anders 3. Briefing on Proposed Amendments to Auxiliary Water Regulations – Dan Pedersen 4. Drought Monthly Update – Teresa Lutes 5. WTP4 Monthly Report - Bill Stauber 6. AWU Monthly Financial Status Report – David Anders