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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MOCK ROOS & ASSOCIATES, INC., TO EVALUATE ALTERNATIVES FOR MAINTAINING EXISTING CANAL RIGHTS-OF-WAY THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE
REQUEST: Authorization to enter into an agreement with Mock Roos & Associates, Inc., to evaluate alternatives for maintaining existing canal rights-of-way, in the amount not to exceed $55,000.
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EXPLANATION: The Public Works Department recently completed a Canal Maintenance Project (Phase V). Before commencing any additional canal maintenance work, we are seeking authorization to enter into an agreement with Mock Roos & Associates, Inc. to assist in reviewing Village maintenance obligations, objectives, priorities, and alternative methods, to develop recommendations for the next phase of the project.
As part of the agreement, Mock Roos & Associates, Inc. will provide the scope of services for the project as outlined below:
1. Coordinate with Village staff to obtain and review the project requirements from the Village, including copies of existing ordinances covering canal and lake bank maintenance and any existing permits the Village has either received or issued for improvement within canal right-of-way and any photos or other information the Village has obtained. The Village will provide copies of above information in its files at no cost.
2. Coordinate with Village staff on any questions regarding project requirements for inspections and maintenance including means and methods and associated costs (including spraying, dredging, erosion repair and protection, etc.) successfully used on past projects.
3. Obtain and review equipment catalogs and performance reports for existing equipment and alternative canal inspection and maintenance procedures. Conduct phone interviews with current users.
4. Coordinate with sub-consultant regarding existing surveying completed for Phase V and portions of Phase VI.
5. Coordinate with sub-consultant to obtain additio...
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