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F.C. # ~ <br /> <br />Authorization to Hire Consultant for Aerial Topographical Photography <br /> By: Brian E. Olson, Principal City Engineer <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />On March 25, 2003, Staff was authorized to send out a Request for Proposals for aerial toPographical <br />information for the City of Ramsey. Interested firms will be submitting quotations for this work on Monday, <br />April 7, 2003. The quotations will be made available on Tuesday night. <br /> <br />Since elevation information is so critical in evaluating our storm sewer needs and instrumental in developing <br />a Storm Water Management Plan for the entire City, the Storm Drainage Utility would be used to fund this <br />request ....... <br /> <br />The Engineering Department has received some preliminary nu..mbers for the Cost of this work from two of <br />the reputable firms that offer this service. There appears to be two major costs associated with this work: <br />aerial information and ground control. Aerial topographical costs are estimated at $120,000. <br /> <br />We intend on using Hakanson Anderson to assist us in the ground control and surveying aspects of the <br />project. They have estimated the cost for this aspect of the project to be $32,850. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br /> <br />Staff recommends Council make a motion passing the attached resolution authorizing the Engineering <br />Department to award the Request for Proposals to to supply the City of Ramsey with the <br />aerial topographical information as contained in the RFP. <br /> <br />Council Action: <br /> <br />Motion by City Council to pass the attached resolution authorizing the Engineering Department to hire <br /> to supply the City of Ramsey with the aerial topographical information as contained in the <br />RFP. <br /> <br />REVIEWED BY: <br />City Administrator Jim Norman <br />Director of Public Works Dean Kapler <br /> <br />-369- <br /> <br /> <br />