R2011-67 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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Public Works Memorandum NO. 2011-28 DATE: May 5, 2011 TO: Honorable Mayor McElroy and City Council FROM: Ryan P. McCrady, City Manager Richard G. Marley, P.E., Public Works Director SUBJECT: 2011 Sump Pump Inspection Program, City Project 2011-04 SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve, the Mayor be authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest,the attached Resolution and Professional Service Agreement between the City of Decatur and Binder Plumbing and Heating, Inc. to complete sump pump inspections for a fee not to exceed $100,000. PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: • April 18, 2011 - The City Council approved the FY 2011-12 Capital Improvements Plan which allocated funds for this project. BACKGROUND: Sanitary Sewer Priorities Under the direction of the City Council, the Public Works Department has established four priorities to improve the City's sanitary sewer collection system as defined in the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan. 1. Critical Large Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation. 2. Sanitary Sewer Overflows Due to Inflow and Infiltration. 3. System Operation and Maintenance 4. Small Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation The 2011 Sump Pump Inspection Program addresses priority number 2 by working to reduce direct inflow into the sanitary sewers. Sump pump connections into the sanitary sewer are against City Code because they direct ground water into the sanitary sewers, thereby reducing the capacity of the sewers. As a result of the loss of capacity, sanitary sewer overflows and basement backups can occur, which expose the public to health risks, pollute our waters and violate state and federal regulations. 2011 Sump Pump Inspection Program The City of Decatur currently has an Inflow and Infiltration(I&I)problem in its sanitary sewer system during rain events. Inflow is comprised of stormwater or groundwater that enters the Page 1