HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-075 CCRMember �a+11I-Ctn 00"MoAI introduced the following resolution and moved its
• adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR DESIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1997-14, WATER
UTILITY CONSERVATION MEASURES
WHEREAS, an Energy Study and Audit conducted for the City's water production
facilities by the engineering consulting firm of TKDA and Associates, Inc., identified various
capital improvements and procedural changes which could be implemented to reduce energy costs
in the operation of the water utility; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer and utility staff have reviewed said study with NSP
and have determined that the recommended capital improvements of retrofitting five wells with
adjustable speed drives and one additional well with a time of day clock/timer are feasible and
could result in significant energy savings; and
WHEREAS, NSP operates a Local Government Energy Conservation Program to
provide no -cost financing of capital improvements which result in substantial energy savings; and
• WHEREAS, said retrofit project would be eligible to be fully funded but for some
minor consulting costs through a no cost loan from NSP to the water utility, to be repaid through
future energy savings; and
WHEREAS, Improvement Project No. 1997-14, Retrofit of Several Wells With
ASDs for Energy Conservation has been established by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has submitted materials for participation in the
Local Government Energy Conservation Program to NSP; and
WHEREAS, approval of the City's application has been received from ,NSP; and
WHEREAS, staff has developed a professional services contract for development
of plans and specifications and construction services with TKDA for Council consideration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that:
1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with
TKDA providing professional services for the design and implementation
of Improvement Project No. 1997-14.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9-1--15
2. Costs associated with this project shall be funded by the Water Utility
Fund.
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Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
14Qy Lasw,an and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof:
• My rna 14m5nes$) j�4+W-een Carmody; Kay Lasw,an, Ro ber+ PepPe
and the following voted against the same: No rW
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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