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RESOLUTION AMENDING A CONTRACT WITH BARR ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR STREAM DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BY $92,891 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $328,928.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that contract 22061 with Barr Engineering Company for professional services for stream design and construction for several streams in Duluth be amended (second amendment) to increase the compensation amount by $92,891 for a new total of $328,928, payable from Disaster Recovery Fund 225, Department/Agency 125 (Finance), Division 1807 (Parks, Recreation and Other), Object 5303 (Engineering Services), city project no. 1186.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution will authorize an amendment to contract (C22061) with Barr Engineering Company to include additional engineering design and construction services related stream stabilization and restoration projects on Amity Creek, Chester Creek, Coffee Creek, and Miller Creek. Additional services requested by City staff include additional stream design, construction staking and inspection, flood plain modeling, and preparation of floodplain mapping revision application. The additional services are necessary to comply with mitigation requirements and contingencies established in the permits issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The cost of these additional services is 100% reimbursed from BWSR stream restoration grants. The contract is also extended to December 31, 2016.