CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Memo Date: September 13, 2022
Agenda Date: September 27, 2022
Prepared By: Abigail Morgan, P.E., Assistant City Engineer
Through: Bryant Smith III, P.E., CFM, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Requested Action:
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Approve Task Order #2022-29 for the Engineering Design of the Dixon Blvd. at Indian River Drive Water Quality and Resiliency Project using the Continuing Services Agreement with Mead & Hunt for Civil Engineering Services. The budgetary impact previously approved for this Task Order, will allow for the FY22 Budget to roll into FY23 and FY23 budgetary portion pending the adoption of the FY23 Budget. End
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BACKGROUND:
On January 25, 2022, Council approved applying for the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program (NEP) Category 1 Grant funds in the amount of $40,000 for the Dixon Blvd. at Indian River Drive Water Quality and Resiliency Project with a 50% match. The IRL Council provided an initial agreement that reflected funding in the amount of $40,000 for the total project estimated cost of $80,000.
An after the fact project proposal provided by the consultant estimated the project cost at $119,906. The IRL Council then provided a revised agreement to match approximately 33% of the total cost of the Project, and the cost-share not to exceed $40,000. Since the original estimated cost was $80,000 with a cost-share 50% match, $40,000 was budgeted in FY23 for this project. However, as stated above, the total project cost is $119,906. The $39,906 shortfall will be funded by the Stormwater Utility Fund.
On August 9, 2022, Council authorized the City Manager to execute the revised Agency Cost-Share Agreement between the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) Council and the City of Cocoa (IRL2022-03) for the Dixon Blvd. at Indian River Drive Water Quality and Resiliency Project, Design and Engineering. Council also approved a Resolution amending the FY22 Budget, BAF# 22-115-A recognizing the IRL National Estuary Program (NEP) Funding Revenue and transferring funds from another project to cover the increased cost.
The Task Order was not included as part of that Agenda Item. Staff is seeking Council approval to proceed with the Task Order. Upon the completion of the design, the Stormwater Division will seek additional funding assistance for the construction of this Project.
STRATEGIC PLAN CONNECTION:
Comprehensive Plan GOAL 9.1: The natural resources of the City's coastal planning area shall be preserved, protected or enhanced, as physically, fiscally, and practically feasible in light of impacts from sea level rise, to provide the highest possible water quality, habitat for fish and wildlife and use for public recreation while safeguarding human life, property and public expenditures.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Budgeted Yes
If not budgeted, is amendment/transfer attached? Choose an item.
Below Budgets were provided as part of Agenda Item 22-373 approved by Council on August 9, 2022.
FY 22 Request
Amount Requested $79,906
Account Number 423-3570-538.63-00 SW21RE
Account Name Infrastructure
FY 23 Request Included with the Adopted Budget
Amount $40,000
Account Number 423-3570-538.63-00 SW21RE
Account Name Infrastructure
Total Project Request: $119,906 SW21RE
Source of Funds: ____State Revolving Loan
__X_ Cost-Share Agreement Revenue_
____ Bond:_
____ Reserves Source:_
__X Transfer Acct #:423-3570-538.63-00
PREVIOUS ACTION:
On January 25, 2022, Council approved applying for the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program (NEP) Category 1 Grant funds in the amount of $40,000 for the Dixon Blvd. at Indian River Drive Water Quality and Resiliency Project with a 50% match. On August 9, 2022, Council authorized the City Manager to execute the Agency Cost-Share Agreement between the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) Council and the City of Cocoa (IRL2022-03) for the Dixon Blvd. at Indian River Drive Water Quality and Resiliency Project, Design and Engineering. Council also approved a Resolution amending the FY22 Budget, BAF# 22-115-A recognizing the IRL National Estuary Program (NEP) Funding Revenue
and transferring funds from another project to cover the increased cost.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Recommendation
Approve Task Order #2022-29 for the Engineering Design of the Dixon Blvd. at Indian River Drive Water Quality and Resiliency Project using the Continuing Services Agreement with Mead & Hunt for Civil Engineering Services. The budgetary impact previously approved for this Task Order, will allow for the FY22 Budget to roll into FY23 and FY23 budgetary portion pending the adoption of the FY23 Budget.