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12.

City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

08/24/2021

BACKGROUND

Previously, the City authorized survey and civil engineering design for Phases 5, 6, & 7 of the Aviation Heights Water Line Improvements project due to the limited fire protection provided by smaller diameter water mains in the Aviation Heights service area. The City of Schertz has been working to upgrade and replace these smaller diameter water mains which are currently located in alleyways and are difficult to maintain. Construction will include abandonment of 3” and 6” diameter water mains within alleys and replacing with 8” water mains within street rights-of-way.

Bids for Aviation Heights Water Line Improvements (Phases 5, 6, & 7) were opened on July 7, 2021. Five bids were received and evaluated based on qualifications of bidder and experience on similar and public projects, available resources to complete the project, corporate history and stability, references, and cost. After evaluation, Council approved Resolution 21-R-66 and authorized award of the bid for the Aviation Heights Water Line Improvements (Phases 5, 6, & 7) to M&C Fonseca Construction Co., Inc. for $1,623,167.50 and a not to exceed amount of $1,785,484.25.

The proposed budget amendment uses $1,785,484.25 of Water Reserves to fund the construction of the Aviation Heights Waterline Improvements (Phases 5, 6, & 7) project. In order for funding to be made available for construction, Council must approve a budget amendment ordinance.

GOAL

To amend the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget to provide funding for the construction of the Aviation Heights Waterline Improvements (Phases 5, 6, & 7) project.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

The relocation of the Aviation Heights water mains will improve the service and reliability to the residents in the Aviation Heights service area.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Approval of Ordinance 21-T-34 authorizing the budget adjustment to provide construction funding for the Aviation Heights Waterline Improvements (Phases 5, 6, & 7) project.

FISCAL IMPACT

This ordinance will allocate $1,785,484.25 from the Water Reserves to construction funds related to the Aviation Heights Waterline Improvements (Phases 5, 6, & 7) project.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 21-T-34 on first reading, providing construction funding for the Aviation Heights Waterline Improvements (Phases 5, 6, & 7) project.

Attachments
21-T-34