City of San Antonio - File #: 13-811

• File #: 13-811
• Type: Misc - Professional Services Agreements
• In control: City Council A Session
• On agenda: 11/21/2013
• Posting Language: An Ordinance authorizing the selection or Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for negotiation and execution of a Professional Services Agreement to design a new Storm Water Utility Fee methodology and rate structure based on impervious cover, in a contract amount not to exceed $590,000.00 as approved in the FY 2014 Budget. [Peter Zanoni, Deputy City Manager; Anthony Chukwudolue, Interim Director, Public Works]

DEPARTMENT: Public Works


DEPARTMENT HEAD: Anthony Chukwudolue


COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City-wide


SUBJECT:

Professional Services Agreement for Storm Water Utility Fee Comprehensive Study


SUMMARY:

This ordinance authorizes the selection, negotiation and execution of a Professional Services Agreement a revised Storm Water Utility Fee methodology and rate structure based on impervious cover with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $590,000.00.



BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The Public Works Department is proposing the use of impervious cover as the basis of cost allocation for storm water fees and is conducting a comprehensive study to ensure the highest level of equity in the allocation amongst the various user classes. This methodology is now widely accepted across the country by industry experts as the most equitable basis for cost allocation of storm water utility rates.

Recent communication of this proposed project include a briefing to the Infrastructure and Growth Committee on October 16, 2013. Stakeholder meetings will be held throughout the study process to include meetings with residents, the business community, and partner agencies. This project is scheduled to begin following the approval of this Council action and recommendations will be discussed as part of the FY 2015 budget development process.

The Public Works Department released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in August 2013 and a pre-submittal conference was held on September 12, 2013. The RFQ was advertised in the San Antonio Hart Beat, on the City's website and the Texas Electronic State Business Daily in September 2013. Five (5) firms responded and submitted their Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). A selection committee made up of Public Works, Finance and Office of Management and Budget staff evaluated and scored the SOQs. After careful consideration, the selection committee recommends that contract be awarded to Ki...