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FC CASE AUTHORIZE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WATER TOWER #2 AND WELL #5 By: Mark Boos, Parks/Utilities Supervisor Background: At the June 21, 1999 City Council Work Session, an executive summary of Ramsey's 1999 Comprehensive Water Plan was presented. The entire document will be completed and available for Council's adoption this July or August. As stated by Bolton & Men_k, the engineering firm hired to prepare the plan, two items need immediate action by the City to meet the demands placed upon the water utility. Observations: The first is construction of a 1.5 million-gallon water tower. This second water tower exists within the current Capital Improvement Plan at $1,700,000 dollars. Bolton & Menk are estimating the cost to be $1,820,000. The referenced C.I.P. shows the tower as a 2001 project. Staff concurs that we need to begin the project now to provide for completion in the 2000-2001 timeframe. The second water utility improvement that requires immediate attention is Well #5. This project is estimated at $440,000 and is not included in the existing C.I.P. document. (As an aside, the 1994 water plan estimated both Tower No. 2 and Well No.5 as 1999-2000 projects. The well, however, was not considered within the current CIP pending the outcome of the water study.) The new tower will take up to two years for completion and the well should take approximately one year. Staff will attempt to have available for the Council meeting, a draft Request for Engineering Services for Council review. The Request for Proposals will be separate for the well and tower; however, the City may find advantages by hiring a single firm. This determination will be made based on proposals received. It should be noted that requesting proposals does not obligate the City to either project at this time. City Council will have the entire Water Comprehensive Plan for approval prior to staff's request to select an engineering firm, setting the project(s) in motion. Funding: The engineering services for these two projects will be funded solely from the water utility fund. The infrastructure for these projects will be funded from both the water utility and TIF funds. Committee Action: Recommend City Council authorize staff to request proposals for engineering services for Water Tower #2 and Well #5 construction. Council Action: Based on discussion. Reviewed By: City Engineer Finance Officer Public Works Director Copies To: City Administrator Community Development FC: 07/13/99