Submitted By: Hector Colon
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Presentation By: Sean Lanier
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Department: Engineering
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Budget Resolution 2025-163 amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget to transfer funds from the Water Resources Reserve for Contingency account for professional services in the amount of $550,000
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub, Quality of Place
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BACKGROUND:
The Water Resources Engineering budget for professional services in fiscal year 2024-25 is has already been encumbered. Growth and the need to update and expand utility services within the city require additional consulting engineering and architectural services for various projects this fiscal year. The projects listed below are vital for the daily function and maintenance of the system.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The Water Resources Engineering division has requested a proposal from Architecture Studio, Inc. for architectural and engineering consulting services to design and permit the new Water Resources Utility Maintenance Complex. A proposal was requested from Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to develop a comprehensive Reclaimed Water Master Plan update. Lastly, a separate proposal was requested from Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to conduct a comprehensive Biosolids System Evaluation study for Water Reclamation Facility #3.
* Architecture Studio, Inc. - Water Resources Utility Maintenance Complex - $279,000
* Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. - Reclaimed Water Master Plan - $88,209
* Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. - Biosolids System Evaluation - $80,586
Task Work Orders (TWOs) for these proposals are provided in the general business portion of this agenda. The additional funding will cover the TWOs listed above and additional TWOs for the remainder of the fiscal year. Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Water Resources Reserve for Contingency account 455-099-999-536-81-99800 is an ...
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