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 May 10, 2017 WWW Commission regular meeting.
ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a 12-month contract with DROPCOUNTR, INC, or one of the other qualified offerors to Request For Proposals GAZ0100, to provide a customizable residential water efficiency, customer engagement and water consumption reporting software program, in an estimated amount of $157,500, with four 12-month extension options in the estimated amount of $157,500 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $787,500. 2. Recommend approval to award and execute a 24-month contract with HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS, to provide brass pipe fittings, in an estimated amount of $490,000, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount of $245,000 per extension option, for a total 3.contract amount not to exceed $1,225,000. 6. Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with SANTA CLARA CONSTRUCTION, LTD, for the Blocks 2 & 4 Odor Abatement project in the amount of $634,220 plus a $95,133 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $729,353. (District 9) 8. Recommend approval to execute a construction contract with SANTA CLARA CONSTRUCTION LTD, for the Tanglebriar System Improvements project in the amount of $833,225 plus an $83,322.50 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $916,547.50. (District 6)
Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a 24-month contract with HERRERA & BOYLE, PLLC, to provide impartial hearing examiner services, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.
Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a 24-month contract with ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS INC., to provide proprietary chemical feed equipment parts, in an estimated amount of $343,920, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount of $171,960 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $859,800.
Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for relocation of, and adjustments to, existing City water and wastewater lines and appurtenances that are in conflict with planned improvements to IH-35 under the TxDOT IH-35 Mobility Roadway Improvements project from Rundberg Lane to US 290, in an amount not to exceed $586,904.10. (District 4)
Recommend approval to execute a construction contract with PEABODY GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. (FW 93.13%), for the 2017 Facilities and Force Main Services Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity project in the amount of $5,000,000 for an initial 12- month term, with two one-year extension options valued at an additional $5,000,000/yr., for a total contract amount not to exceed $15,000,000 over 3yrs. This action allows staff to move forward with an extension option should funds be expended before the expiration of the term.
Review and recommend approval to include Austin Water (AW) Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) in AW’s 5-year capital spending plan as required by AW’s financial policy #8.
F1. WWWC representative to the City Council Waste Management Policy Group – Susan Turrieta E1. Review and approve the Zero Waste Advisory Commission (ZWAC) amendments to the recommendations of the Joint Working Group of the Water & Wastewater Commission and ZWAC, per request of City Council Waste Management Policy Group. (Related to item F1)
2. Impact Fee Advisory Committee – Susan Turrieta 3. Budget Committee Report – Chair Maia / Vice Chair Turrieta 4. Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force – William Moriarty 5. Joint Sustainability Committee – Nhat Ho 6. Cost of Service Rate Study / Public Involvement Committee – Chien Lee / Jesse Penn
2. MUD/PID Briefing – Bart Jennings 3. Austin Water Monthly Financial Status Report – David Anders FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS J. ADJOURN
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 May 10, 2017 WWW Commission regular meeting.
ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a 12-month contract with DROPCOUNTR, INC, or one of the other qualified offerors to Request For Proposals GAZ0100, to provide a customizable residential water efficiency, customer engagement and water consumption reporting software program, in an estimated amount of $157,500, with four 12-month extension options in the estimated amount of $157,500 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $787,500. 2. Recommend approval to award and execute a 24-month contract with HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS, to provide brass pipe fittings, in an estimated amount of $490,000, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount of $245,000 per extension option, for a total 3.contract amount not to exceed $1,225,000. 6. Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with SANTA CLARA CONSTRUCTION, LTD, for the Blocks 2 & 4 Odor Abatement project in the amount of $634,220 plus a $95,133 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $729,353. (District 9) 8. Recommend approval to execute a construction contract with SANTA CLARA CONSTRUCTION LTD, for the Tanglebriar System Improvements project in the amount of $833,225 plus an $83,322.50 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $916,547.50. (District 6)
Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a 24-month contract with HERRERA & BOYLE, PLLC, to provide impartial hearing examiner services, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.
Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a 24-month contract with ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS INC., to provide proprietary chemical feed equipment parts, in an estimated amount of $343,920, with three 12-month extension options in an estimated amount of $171,960 per extension option, for a total contract amount not to exceed $859,800.
Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for relocation of, and adjustments to, existing City water and wastewater lines and appurtenances that are in conflict with planned improvements to IH-35 under the TxDOT IH-35 Mobility Roadway Improvements project from Rundberg Lane to US 290, in an amount not to exceed $586,904.10. (District 4)
Recommend approval to execute a construction contract with PEABODY GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. (FW 93.13%), for the 2017 Facilities and Force Main Services Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity project in the amount of $5,000,000 for an initial 12- month term, with two one-year extension options valued at an additional $5,000,000/yr., for a total contract amount not to exceed $15,000,000 over 3yrs. This action allows staff to move forward with an extension option should funds be expended before the expiration of the term.
Review and recommend approval to include Austin Water (AW) Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) in AW’s 5-year capital spending plan as required by AW’s financial policy #8.
F1. WWWC representative to the City Council Waste Management Policy Group – Susan Turrieta E1. Review and approve the Zero Waste Advisory Commission (ZWAC) amendments to the recommendations of the Joint Working Group of the Water & Wastewater Commission and ZWAC, per request of City Council Waste Management Policy Group. (Related to item F1)
2. Impact Fee Advisory Committee – Susan Turrieta 3. Budget Committee Report – Chair Maia / Vice Chair Turrieta 4. Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force – William Moriarty 5. Joint Sustainability Committee – Nhat Ho 6. Cost of Service Rate Study / Public Involvement Committee – Chien Lee / Jesse Penn
2. MUD/PID Briefing – Bart Jennings 3. Austin Water Monthly Financial Status Report – David Anders FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS J. ADJOURN