HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 00-215 N.C.S. 12/11/2000 Resolution No. 00215 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING CITY 1VIANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREElVIENT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES IN 5iTPPORT OF PHASE 2 -PROJECT ?)EVELOPIVIENT OF THE WATER
RECYCLING FACILITY PROJECT
WHEREAS, in 1938, the original wastewater treatment processes were constructed at 950
Hopper Street;
WHEREAS, to meet the community's needs and changing regulatory requirements, various
upgrades and additions to the wastewater treatment plant were conducted through the 1960s;
WHEREAS, in 1972, the oxidation ponds were constructed at 4400 Lakeville Highway to
provide additional treatment capacity;
WHEREAS, in 1988, with influent flows exceeding 75% of the permitted capacity of the
wastewater treatment facility, and necessary upgrades to the facility to increase treatment capacity
and continue to meet the needs to the community too costly, the City determined to replace the
existing wastewater treatment facility;
WHEREAS, in 1991 the City executed a Memorandum of Understanding with Envirotech
Operating Services (EOS) to design, build, construct, own and operate (20 years) a new
wastewater treatment facility (Resolution No. 91-107);
WHEREAS, on July 31, 1991, EOS submitted an application to the California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC) seeking an exemption from CPUC regulation under the California Local
Government Privatization Act of .1985;
WHEREAS, on October 21, 1991, Administrative Law Judge Ramsey determined that the MOU
did not meet the requirements of the Public Utilities Code and ordered that "the application is
denied without prejudice to refiling after amendment";
WHEREAS, in February 1992 EOS and the City mutually agreed to rescind the MOU;
WHEREAS, on June 20, 1994, following a report prepared by Ernst and Young, the City
Council adopted Resolution No. 94-156, which directed that the Service Agreement Approach
(privatization) be utilized for procurement of a new wastewater treatment facility;
WHEREAS, on June 17, 1996, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 96-163, which certified
the Final EIR documents, Resolution No. 96-164, which approved the project; and Resolution
No. 96-165, which approved and authorized issuance of the Request For Proposal;
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WHEREAS, on July 17, 1996, the RFP was issued to five pre-qualified vendor teams;
WHEREAS, in January 1997, the City received proposals from Montgomery United Water
(MUW) and US Filter/EOS;
WHEREAS, on January 5, 1998, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 98-11, which selected
MUW for contract negotiations;
WHEREAS, negotiations with MUW on technical, legal and agreement issues began on January
27, 1998 and proceeded through spring 1999;
WHEREAS, on September 21, 1998, the City Council, recognizing the need for development of
a public alternative to the proposed privatization project, approved preparation of the wastewater
treatment facility master plan;
WHEREAS, on September 21, 1999, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 99-188, which
terminated the privatization process and established City ownership of the new wastewater
treatment facility;
WHEREAS, on September 21, 1999, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 99-189, which
approved the Wastewater Treatment Master Plan, with the understanding that the Master Plan's
.recommended project would be further reviewed to address questions asked by the City's
independent wastewater professionals;
WHEREAS, on October 29, 1999, the City issued a Request For Proposal for engineering
services in support of the water recycling facility project (new wastewater treatment facility);
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2000-66 on Apri13, 2000, which
authorized the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Carollo Engineers
for engineering services in support of Phase 1 -Project Report of the Water Recycling Facility
Project;
WHEREAS, five alternatives for the new water recycling facility were developed, evaluated and
compared in the report Water Recycling Facility Project Report (Carollo Engineers);
WHEREAS, the City Council considered and discussed the Water Recycling Facility Project
Report (Carollo Engineers, November 2000) on November 20, 2000;
WHEREAS, the City Council determined Alternative 5 -Extended Aeration to be the preferred
alternative;
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WREit>EAS, Phase 2- Project Development includes California Environmental Quality Act
documentation (preparation of the environmental impact report), preparation and submittal of the
State Revolving Fund Loan application, detailed geotechnical investigations and review,
permitting (including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Permit, Bay Area Air Quality
Management District permit, US Army Corp Section 404 Nationwide permit, California
Department of Transportation Encroachment Permit), preliminary design to establish. the
foundation for final design, and preparation of final plans and specifications (contract documents)
addressing equipment, site work, yard piping, hydraulic profile, architectural drawings,
landscaping, structural features, mechanical features, and electrical and instrumentation for
construction bidding purposes;
WREREAS, the successful completion of Phase 2 -Project Development requires the contract
services of a highly qualified professional engineering firm familiar with the water recycling
facility project;
WREREAS, the professional contract services for Phase 2 -Project Development are estimated
at $7,677,812 with a requested contingency of $300,000 for a total authorized amount of
$7, 977, 812;
N®W TRERE>FORE IT BE RESOLVED by the Petaluma City Council that the City Manager
is authorized to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers for
professional engineering services in support of Phase 2 -Project Development.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on December 11, 2000 Approved as to
by the following vote: form:
City Attorney
AYES: Healy, Cader-Thompson, Keller, Maguire, Hamilton, Vice Mayor Torliatt, Mayor Thompson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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