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Resolution amending the professional services contract with AECOM to provide consulting services relative to compliance with DNR NR216 for submitting a City-wide WinSLAMM Analysis report for a sum not to exceed $16,435.
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WHEREAS, in 2004, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued a Stormwater Permit to the City of West Allis; and,
WHEREAS, in 2008, AECOM submitted a WinSLAMM (Nonpoint Source Pollution Modeling program) analysis to the DNR which estimated a Total Suspended Solids (TTS) reduction of only 5%, well under the 20% standard; and,
WHEREAS, AECOM will use the most current version of WinSLAMM along with updating the data used in 2008 in an effort to improve the TTS reduction percentage; and,
WHEREAS, AECOM, has provided consulting services to the Engineering Division for reviewing storm water management plan submittals and annual inspections required under the City's ordinance; and,
WHEREAS, given AECOM's comprehensive knowledge of and involvement with the City of West Allis storm sewer system and past work with staff members on stormwater related issues, this contract is inappropriate for competitive proposals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis that the proposal dated June 25, 2013 for consulting services for submitting a WinSLAMM analysis in compliance with the DNR's Stormwater permit for a total sum not to exceed $16,435 be approved, the funding of which shall be paid by the City's Stormwater Utility.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer is hereby authorized to execute the attached Agreement and the Purchasing/Central Services Division be and is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order for the aforementioned services.