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AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES WITH MkCAUGHAN & ETHERIDGE, CONSULTING ENGINEERS,
AS PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1114214, PASSED
AND APPROVED ON APRIL 14, 1973, SAID AMENDMENT BEING TO
INCREASE THE SCOPE OF SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE WESTSIDE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND TO MODIFY THE SCOPE OF
SERVICES TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN GUIDELINES OF
THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, A COPY OF SAID AMEND-
MENT BEING ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A ", AND MADE
A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES; APPROPRIATING
$28,000 OUT OF NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND OF WHICH
$9,300 IS APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 250 -72 -1, BROADWAY
TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS, $14,100 IS APPLICABLE TO PRO-
JECT NO. 250-72-9, ALLISON TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS,
AND $114,600 IS APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 250- 72 -11, WEST-
SIDE TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED
TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH
MCCAUGHAN & ETHERIDGE, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, A PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY
ORDINANCE NO. 1114214, DATED APRIL $, 19731 SAID AMENDMENT BEING TO INCREASE
THE SCOPE OF SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE WESTSIDE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
AND TO MODIFY THE SCOPE OF SERVICES TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN GUIDE-
LINES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, ALL IS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN
A COPY OF SAID AMENDMENT WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A ", AND
MADE A PART HEREOF FOR ALL PERTINENT PURPOSES.
SECTION 2. THAT THERE IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED $28,000 OUT OF
N0, 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND, OF WHICH $9,300 IS APPLICABLE TO PROJECT
NO. 250 -72 -1, BROADWAY TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS, $Y,1OO IS APPLICABLE
TO PROJECT NO. 250 -72 -91 ALLISON TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS, AND $114,600
IS APPLICABLE TO PROJECT N0. 250- 72 -11, WESTSIDE TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS.
SECTION 3. AMENDMENT OF THE CITY BUDGET TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES
OF THIS ORDINANCE IS NECESSITATED FOR EMERGENCY EXPENDITURE IN GRAVE PUBLIC
NECESSITY TO MEET UNUSUAL AND UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS, WHICH COULD NOT, BY
REASONABLE DILIGENT THOUGHT AND ATTENTION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE CURRENT, ORIGINAL BUDGET OF THE
CITY.
SECTION 4. THAT THE NECESSITY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF THE
AFORESAID AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES, AND TO APPROPRIATE
THE NECESSARY FUNDS TO COVER THE COST OF SAID AMENDMENT, SO THAT THE NECESSARY
MODIFICATIONS TO THE SUBJECT CONTRACT CAN BE MADE AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE
DATE CREATES A PUBLIC EMERGENCY AND AN IMPERATIVE PUBLIC NECESSITY REQUIRING
THE SUSPENSION OF THE CHARTER RULE THAT NO ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION SHALL BE
PASSED FINALLY ON THE DATE OF ITS INTRODUCTION BUT THAT SUCH ORDINANCE OR
RESOLUTION SHALL BE READ AT THREE SEVERAL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, AND
THE MAYOR HAVING DECLARED SUCH EMERGENCY AND NECESSITY TO EXIST, AND HAVING
REQUESTED THE SUSPENSION OF THE CHARTER RULE AND THAT THIS ORDINANCE TAKE
EFFECT AND BE IN -FULL FORCE AND EFFECT FROM FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE, IT IS
ACCORDINGLY SO ORDAINED, THIS THEDAY OF FEBRUARY, 1975•
ATTEST
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IJJ SECRETARY , MA R Pro -T(:m
E CITY OF CORPUS C 'l, TEXAS
PPROVED:
DAY OF FEBRUARY, 19755
A TING CITY ATTORNE
AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF NUECES
The City of Corpus Christi, hereinafter called "City ", and McCaughan and
Etheridge, hereinafter called "Engineers" whether one or more, agree to the follow-
ing amendment to the Contract for Engineering Services approved by Ordinance No.
11424, dated April 4, 1973:
1. It is hereby agreed that Item I -D entitled Alterations and Modifications of the
Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant be added to Section A, Item I of said
contract.
The scope of this work includes the construction of additional treatment units
to remove suspended solids caused by sloughing at the trickling filters from
final plant effluent so that effluent quality will meet the 20 -20 secondary
treatment standards required by the Texas Tiater Quality Board and the
Environmental Protection Agency. In addition, the scope shall include a
study of the offensive odor problems at the plant. Modifications to existing
treatment units to correct odor problems is also included in the scope of work
under this item.
2. All other sections of the original contract where reference is made to Item I -A,
I -B and I -C shall include Item I -D.
3. Section B - Scope of Services - Items I -A, I -B, I -C and I -D are hereby amended
to include the following additional work as part of the preliminary phase:
a. Infiltration Inflow Analysis - The Engineer agrees to perform the necessary
studies, analysis and reports for the infiltration inflow analysis as pre-
scribed by the Environmental Protection Agency for the Wastewater Systems
now flowing to Allison, Broadway and Westside Plants including the area of
the Arcadia Lift Station. The nature and scope of the infiltration /inflow
study shall include but not be limited to the following:
A. Visually inspect key manholes and pumping stations for signs of peak
hydraulic grade lines and signs of potential inflow /infiltration sources.
B. Establish a system of peak depth monitors at key locations in the
collection system to further establish peak flows in the collection
system during periods of rainfall and drainage shed locations of
exceptional sources of inflow.
C. Analyze existing sewage flow records and water use records to determine
gross magnitude of inflow /infiltration.
D. Interview municipal employees to determine location and qualitative
nature of overflows and bypasses, operation and maintenance practices
and observations of sewer deposits, roof intrusion, and other perti-
nent sewer system information.
E. Should it be necessary, flows will be measured at key manholes to ascer-
tain the quantities of sewage flow and corresponding water use meter
records in the project area.
F. Provide a general discussion of the geographical and geological charac-
teristics of the area served by the collection system.
G. Determine the known methods of sewer construction, maximum, minimum,
and average depths of sewers, and location of ground water with respect
to the sewer locations.
H. Estimate costs for correction of inflow /infiltration, including costs
for an evaluation survey, sewer system rehabilitation, and transporta-
tion and treatment of the inflow /infiltration not eliminated by
rehabilitation.
I. Compare the cost estimate to determine if inflow /infiltration is non -
excessive or possibly excessive.
J. Consult with public health officials regarding study and results of
study to ascertain agreement with procedures and details of study.
K. Incorporate findings, recommendations and estimates of cost in a
written report to be inserted in an overall infiltration /inflow
report for the entire City and deliver the original text and figures
of the report to the City'.
L. Be available to discuss the findings and investigation with the City
and appropriate officials.
b. In addition to the work listed in the preliminary phase, the consultant
agrees to prepare a Facility Plan. The Facility Plan shall contain pre-
liminary Engineering studies and cost estimates for the recommended
improvements. Alternate Engineering solution shall be considered with only
the most cost•effective solution being recommended." The 'Facility Plan shall
incorporate all of the items required or defined in Regulation 35.917 -1 of
the EPA guidelines published in the Federal Register dated February Up 1974.
c. It is further clarified that the preparation of the Environmental Assessment,
as required under Section B, Sub- Section (A) -3 of the original contract, shall
be prepared using the format specified by EPA, and the Engineers agree to
appear in the Public Hearing required to fulfill the Step I requirements by EPA.
d. Should it be required by EPA, the Engineer agrees to prepare a maintenance and
operation evaluation report for Allison, Broadway and Westside Plants, at a
fee or fees to be determined after the specific requirements of EPA are
known or in accordance with the schedules listed under additional services of
the original contract.
4. The Fee Schedules under Section H shall include item I -D, but item I -D work shall
be classed under the same category as items I -A and I -B.
5. The City agrees to compensate the Consultant for the additional services required
in connection with the infiltration /inflow studies on each of the three Waste-
water Systems as follows:
a. Allison Wastewater System 4,100.00
b. Broadway Wastewater System 9,300.00
c. Westside Wastewater System 15,100.00
MCUTED IN DUPLICATE, each of which shall be considered an original, this the
day of , 1975•
ATTEST THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
BY
City Secretary R. Marvin Townsend, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM THIS
Day of , 1975 McCAUGHAN & ETHERIDGE
BY
City Attorney Partner
Director of Finance
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS
(City Charter Article IV Section 21)
February 26, 1975
I certify to the City Council that $ 9,300 , the amount required
for the contract, agreement, obligation or expenditures contemplated in the
above and foregoing ordinance is in the Treasury of the City of Corpus Christi
to the credit of:
Fund No. and Name 250 Sanitary Sewer Bond. Fund
Project No. 250 -72 -1
Project Name Broadway Sewage Treatment Plant Improvements
from which it is proposed to be drawn, and such money is not appropriated for
any other purpose.
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TE M
CERTIFICATION OF YOM
(City Charter Article IV Section 21)
February 26, 1975
I certify to the City Council that $ 4,100 , the amount required
for the contract, agreement, obligation or expenditures contemplated in the
above and foregoing ordinance is in the Treasury of the City of Corpus Christi
to the credit of:
Fund No. and Name 250 Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund
Project No. 250 -72 -9
Project Name Allison Treatment Plant Improvements
from which it is proposed to be drawn, and such money is not appropriated for
any other purpose.
D' ector of 7e
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TE M
CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS
(City Charter Article IV Section 21)
February 26, 1975
I certify to the City Council that $ 14,600 , the amount required
for the contract, agreement, obligation or expenditures contemplated in the
above and foregoing ordinance is in the Treasury of the City of Corpus Christi
to the credit of:
Fund No. and Name 250 Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund
Project No. 250 -72 -11
Project Name Westside Treatment Plant Improvements
from which it is proposed to be drawn, and such money is not appropriated for
any other purpose.
Director of nce
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Corpus Ch'risti;' Texas
day of - ✓ 19��
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Corpus Christi, Texas
For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing
ordinance, a public emergency and imperative necessity exist for the suspen-
sion of the Charter rule or requirement that no ordinance or resolution shall
be passed finally on the date it is introduced, and that such ordinance or
resolution shall be read at three meetings of the City Council; I, therefore,
request that you suspend said Charter rule or requirement and pass this ordi-
nance finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the
City Council.
Respectfully,
MAYOR pro TOM
T ITY OF CORPUS CHRTSTI, TEXAS
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:
Jason Luby
James T. Acuff
Rev. Harold T. Branch
Thomas V. Gonzales
Ricardo Gonzalez
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
J. Howard Stark
The above ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Jason Luby t�L
James T. Acuff
Rev. Harold T. Branch
Thomas V. Gonzales
Ricardo Gonzalez
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
J. Howard Stark