HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-08-04; City Council; 6698; Retention of Engineering ConsultantCITY OF CARLSBAD
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AGENDA BILL NO. _ 6> to 7JT
DATE: August 4. 1981
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
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Dept. Hd.
C. Atty.
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Subject:RETENTION OF ENGINEERING CONSULTANT; GLENN M. REITER & ASSOCIATES
Statement of the Matter
Mr. Glenn Reiter was contacted by the Director of Utilities & Maintenance in May of this year
to discuss the matter of reviewing the long range facility requirements and financial
requirements for the Carlsbad Community Water System (City and CRMWD). The study would
provide the Council information similar to that provided in the Public Facilities Fee (PFF)
analysis, in order for them to make informed decisions on how best to meet these future
requirements. CRMWD was asked to participate in this effort on a 50/50 cost basis but after
due deliberation they declined the opportunity. Mr. Reiter has submitted his proposal for
the work, which is attached. This proposal was developed after discussions with the Mayor
and Councilman Anear, the City Manager and Utilities Director. Mr. Reiter was formerly the
General Manager/Chief Engineer of the Otay Municipal Water District (15 years) and Staff
Engineer with the City of San Diego Water Department. He is considered to be eminently
qualified for this study. Mr. Reiter has indicated he will be assisted by Mr. Joseph Lopez,
formerly with the City of Escondido and the County of San Diego in the area of financial
analysis.
Fiscal Impact
Mr. Reiter has indicated he will perform the scope of work for $5,000 plus expenses, which
is estimated not to exceed $1,000. Funds are available in Account 51-243-2450 (Water
Operations - Professional Services) to defray the costs of this effort. Staff support costs
will be incidental to this study.
Exhibits
A. Letter proposal from Glen Reiter dated July 8, 1981.
B. Resolution No.
Recommendation
Council approve Resolution No.
Glenn M. Reiter & Associates for professional services.
authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Mr.
APPROVED,
GLENN M. REITER, & ASSOCIATES
July 8, 1981
Mr. Roger Greer
DIr. of Utilities and Maintenance
City of Carlsbad
U50 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, California 92008
Subject: Revised Proposal
Dear Roger:
The following is a revised proposal, based upon the scope of work that
you and Bill Meadows had previously worked out. I think it is important
to note that each of the items contained in your outline is a major work
effort. However, I recognize that you wish to approach the project in
phases. Therefore, the first level of effort will be a reconnaissance
or a research study to determine to what extent the items included in
this study need examination and to what depth. Further, we are assuming
the information that is required will be readily available from both the
City and the District.
Current Inventory of Major Assets - The effort to complete this item
would consist of an inspection of existing records to determine what
major assets the comnunity has to support it's proposed water program.
This not only includes such items as the water system, pipelines, tanks,
etc., but other items that could be considered an asset such as land,
cash, construction capability, bonding authorization, management, etc.
In other words, those items that would be classified as assets to any
conrmercial enterprise.
Facilities Required To Build Out - This task could be a rather large
work effort if one was to prepare an itemized list of those facilities
that would be necessary for ultimate development. In addition, it would
require input from the planners as to ultimate land use. However, there
are parameters that can be used to determine, on a gross basis, how much
water is necessary to serve a community. This will be done on a recconnaissance
level without an investigation into particular elevations or service
zones. It will only address main transmission capacity and storage
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requirements for ultimate development. Exact locations would not be
available at this time. We would have to rely upon existing capital
improvement programs in this portion of the study.
Facilities Requiring Replacement To The Year 2000 - Assuming access to
historical records, a rough tabulation could be made of major facilities
that will have to be replaced prior to the year 2000. Existing records
are a key element in developing a replacement list.
Long Term Financial Program - This task would include a review of the
existing Capital Improvement program/ along with the projected cash
requirement for the funding of the program. It would also contain a
compilation of the various financing vehicles available to both Cities
and Special Districts.
With the loss of General Obligation Bonds/ greater emphasis is being
placed upon up-front financing by the developer. However, this can be
counter productive, in that it is escalating the price of housing so
much that it may be necessary to develop a new approach to the funding
of our Capital needs or stop building. This issue will be addressed on
a broad basis as well.
It should be recognized that each of the foregoing items can only be
addressed on a superficial level during this Phase I effort. The report
will provide a clear understanding as to what areas need more study.
The City has also expressed a desire to work in cooperation with Coasta
Real Water District/ as the information to be gathered affects the
entire community. For that reason, I would suggest a continuing relationship
and close communication with the Water District. I wi 11 be happy to
keep them informed of our progress and supply them with rough drafts of
the work product as we proceed with the study.
It is also my recorrmendation that after approximately 80% of the work
effort has been completed, a briefing session be conducted with the
respective agencies to keep them fully informed as well as to receive
their input.
The foregoing work will be done for a fixed fee of $5,000./ plus expenses.
Invoices will be submitted monthly, based upon percent of work completed.
We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal and look forward
to the opportunity to work with you.
Sincerely,
GLENN M. REITER
Consultant
GMRrer
GLENN M. REITER, & ASSOCIATES
April 24, 1981
Mr. Roger W. Greer
Director of Utilities and Maintenance
City of Carlsbad
450 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, California 92008
Dear Roger:
The following is a list of my standard charges for services
performed on an hourly basis:
Principal .$65.00/hour
Associate , $40.00/hour
Travel Costs , Air, bus, taxi, lodging and
other related travel cost
billed at actual cost.
Car mileage - ,20/mile
Incidental Expenses . . , Reproduction, telephone,
etc. at actual cost.
Computer time, or other approved outside services, billed at actual
cost.
Respectfully,
GLENN M. REITER
Consultant
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FACILITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY OF CARLSBAD.
5 THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Carlsbad, California, does hereby
6 resolve as follows:
7 1. That an agreement between the City of Carlsbad and Glenn M. Reiter &
8 Associates for consulting services relative to the future water facilities
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requirements for the Carlsbad community, a copy of which is attached hereto
10 marked "Exhibit A" and made a part hereof is hereby approved.
11 2. That the Mayor of the City of Carlsbad is hereby authorized and
12 directed to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City of Carlsbad.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City
RESOLUTION NO. 6638
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AND
GLENN M. REITER & ASSOCIATES FOR CONSULTING
SERVICES RELATIVE TO.THE FUTURE WATER
Council held on the 4th day of August § 1931, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Casler, Ahear, Lewis and Kulchin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Packard
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ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk
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RONALD C ./PACKARD," MayorMARY H. CASLER, Vice-Mayor
ATTEST:
AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICE Exhibit A
THIS AGREEMENT is made this day of , 1981,
between the CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal corporation of the State of
California, hereinafter referred to as CITY, and GLENN M. REITER &
ASSOCIATES, hereinafter referred to as CONSULTANT.
RECITALS /
WHEREAS, the City requires consulting services to conduct an inventory
of major water assets of the City and the Costa Real Municipal Water
District, determine the major water facilities required in the future,
facilities requiring replacement by the year 2,000, and recommend long term
financing programs to provide these facilities as per his letter of July 8,
1981; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant has the experience and qualifications to make
these determinations; and
WHEREAS, it is understood that the Consultant shall be an independent
contractor of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereunto agree as follows:
(1) DUTIES OF THE CONSULTANT:
The Consultant will provide all professional services necessary to
carry out the scope of work presented in the Consultant's proposal dated
July 8, 1981 and incorporated herein by reference.
(2) DUTIES OF THE CITY:
(a) The City will make available to the Consultant any "document,
studies, or other information in its possession relating to the
work.
(b) The City will provide such other assistance as is necessary to
complete the project in a timely manner.
(c) The City will make payment to the Consultant as provided for in
(3) INITIATION AND COMPLETION:
Services described herein shall begin promptly following written
authorization by the City.
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(4) COMPENSATION:
Fees for the Consultant's labor in carrying out this work will be
based on the Consultant's standard hourly rates, attached.
Direct costs (including mileage, reproduction and.long distance
telephone calls) will be compensated.at cost.
(5) PAYMENT OF FEES:
The Consultant will submit monthly invoices for services rendered.
Each invoice will specify the individual, .the hours worked, the individual
standard hourly billing rate and total labor cost. Other direct costs
will be itemized by category and documented by supporting information
whenever reasonable.
City will pay Consultant within 45 days of receipt of Consultant's
invoice.
(6) NOT-TO-EXCEED.FEE:
The not-to-exceed total fee for the work performed under this agree-
ment will not be more than $5,000. This amount will not be exceeded by
the Consultant without specific written authorization by the City.
(7) CHANGES IN THE SCOPE OF THE PROJECT: '.
If conditions beyond the control of the Consultant necessitate a
change in scope of the project after work under Section (1) above has
commenced, the Consultant shall submit his written estimate of increased
costs to the City Manager for written approval prior to undertaking any
additional work.
(8) RESPONSIBILITY OF CONSULTANT:
The Consultant is employed herein to render a professional service
only and any payments to him are compensation solely, for such services
as he may render and recommendations he may make in the course of this
project.
(9) OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS:
All maps, studies, sketches, work sheets and documents as herein
required are the property of the City whether the work for which they
are made be executed or not. In the event this contract is terminated,
all documents, plans, work sheets, etc. shall be delivered forthwith to
the City. ...
(10) SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION"OF SERVICES:
The City shall have the right to terminate this agreement and the
work done under it at any time without cause by giving the Consultant
verbal notice as to termination date, to be confirmed by written notice
of termination.
In the event of termination, the Consultant shall be paid for the
work accomplished to the date of termination in accordance with Sections
(4) and (5).
Upon request of the City,'the Consultant shall assemble the work
product and put the same in proper order for proper filing and closing
and deliver said product to the City.
(11) HOLD HARMLESS: '
The Consultant will indemnify the City against and hold it harmless
from all and any cost, expense, or liability for damages on account of
injury or death to persons or damage to property resulting from or
arising out of or in any way connected with the performance by Consultant
of this agreement, including the defense of any action arising therefrom.
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(12) MAINTAIN INSURANCE;
Consultant shall, at all times that this agreement is in effect,
cause to be maintained in force and effect an insurance policy or policies
which will insure and indemnify both City and Consultant against liability
or financial loss resulting from errors or omissions occurring as a result
of any acts or activity of Consultant. The liability under such insurance
policy shall be not less than $100,000. The policy shall be written by a
responsible company or companies subject to approval by City, and shall be
noncancelable except on ten days written notice to City.
(13) STATUS OF CONSULTANT:
The Consultant will perform the services provided for herein in his
own way as an independent contractor in pursuit of his independent calling
and not as an employee of the City; he shall be under the control of the
City only as to the result accomplished and personnel assigned to project.
(14) ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT:
The Consultant shall not assign this contract or any part thereof or
any monies due or to become due thereunder without the prior written con-
sent of the City Manager. . •
(15) PROHIBITED INTEREST: ' .
. No'official of the City who is authorized in such capacity and on
behalf of the City to negotiate, make, accept or approve this contract
shall become directly or indirectly interested personally in this contract
or any part thereof.
(16) VERBAL AGREEMENT OR CONVERSATION:
No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent or
employee of the City, either before, during or after the execution of this
contract shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations herein
Contained, nor such verbal agreement or conversation entitle the Consultant
to any additional payment whatsoever under the terms of this contract.
(17) EFFECTIVE DATE:
This contract shall be effective on and from the day and year first
above written.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals.
CITY OF CARLSBAD
ATTEST:• By
Aletha L. Rautenkranz, City Clerk^erk \
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Ronald C/Packard, Mayor
MARY H. 'CASLER, Vice-Mayor
GUENM M. REITER & ASSOCIATES
Approved as to form:
Vincent TT'Biorido, Jr.
City Attorney
APPROVE!) AS TQ1
VINCENT F. BIQ
D^Tiiel S. Hents^ike,; Assistant
By_
Glenn M. Reiter
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