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Home My WebLink About17935 ORD - 11/16/1983TEXAS: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH GOLDSTON ; ENGINEERING, INC. FOR PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING STUDIES FOR FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO AGNES STREET FROM PORT AVENUE TO OLD ROBSTOWN ROAD AND TO WALDRON ROAD FROM SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE TO PURDUE ROAD; APPROPRIATING $23,150; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SECTION 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Goldston Engineering, Inc. for preparation of preliminary engineering studies for future improvements to Agnes Street from Port Avenue to Old Robstown Road and to Waldron Road from South Padre Island Drive to Purdue Road, all as more fully set forth in the contract, a substantial copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, marked Exhibit "A". SECTION 2. That there is hereby appropriated $23,150 from the No. 162-152-807.07-502, Ninth Year Community Development Block Grant Fund which includes preliminary planning, preliminary testing and the design phase applicable to project No. 162-152-807.07-502, Agnes Street and Waldron Road Preliminary Engineering Studies. SECTION 3. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy attached, to find and declare an emergency due to the need to take immediate action to preserve and protect public property by expediting the construction of public improvements, such finding of an emergency is made and declared requiring suspension of the Charter rule as to consideration and voting upon ordinances or resolutions at three regular meetings so that this ordinance is passed and shall take effect upon first reading as an emergency measure this the 16th day of November, 1983. ATTEST: Ci Secretary Pit 0 AY OF NOVEMBER, 1983: r c eAycock, i y Attorney MAYOR 17935 THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS SEP 2 81984 PAIGROF 6LMED • CONTRACT ENGINEERING SERVICES THE STATE OF TEXAS X COUNTY OF NUECES X The City of Corpus Christi, hereinafter called "City" and Goldston Engineering, Inc., hereinafter called "Engineer" agree as follows: I. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED The Engineer hereby agrees at his own expense to perform all necessary work to prepare preliminary engineering design study reports for the future improve- ments to Agnes Street from Port Avenue to Old Robstown Road and to Waldron Road from South Padre Island Drive to Purdue Road. A separate engineering report for each street shall be prepared and shall include but not be limited to: A. Analysis of future required street widths utilizing; (1) Traffic projections, (2) Current zoning and/or land use plans of the adjacent areas, and (3) Existing Urban Transportation Plan. B. Recommendation of a pavement section design utilizing; (1) Traffic projections, including Directional Distribution and Composition (truck count to include number of axles), and (2) Geotechnical evaluations of existing soil conditions. C. Analysis of storm drainage requirements; (1) Along Agnes Street, a study of the existing system in the area will be necessary to determine appropriate locations for extending the system. Engineer is to recommend route, size and estimated cost of such drainage system. (2) For Waldron Road, a review of the Storm Drainage Master Plan for adequacy and a determination of the drainage facilities required, both on and offsite, to include recommended outfall routes, rights of way costs, private pipe- line adjustment or effect on other City Master Plans. Comment on any needed Master Plan revisions. City will provide access to records of existing systems and copies of Master Plans. D. Impact of proposed improvements on adjacent properties including right-of-way requirements for both the street and storm drainage facilities. Engineering Services Contract Goldston Engineering, Inc. Page 1 of 3 Appraisal work for this purpose is not included in the scope of this study, i.e. reasonable estimates for this purpose are adequate. In particular, the impact of improvements along Agnes Street upon businesses with head -in parking which might be eliminated. City will provide access to its records of traffic counts, right-of- way and subdivisional plats. L. With ..be assistance of the City's Traffic Engineering staff, comment on any traffic control required including signalization at intersecting streets. F. Review of existing and proposed utilities within the project limits and relocation/adjustment requirements. Comment on any facilities proposed by Master Water and Sanitary Sewer Plans. G. Other factors having an impact on the proposed improvement such as the impact of the adjacent railroad tracks to Agnes Street. H. Preliminary cost estimates for the various components of the pro- ject. II. ORDERLY RENDERING OF SERVICES The Engineer shall furnish five draft copies of the reports for review and comment by the City within 75 calendar days of the effective date of this agreement. Ten copies of the final report shall be submitted within 20 calendar days of return of the draft reports. III. TRANSFER OF INTEREST The Engineer shall not assign or transfer any interest in this contract without prior written consent from the City. IV. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS These reports are being funded by the Community Development Act of 1974, 9th Year Program. As a result, the Engineer is required to familiarize himself and comply with the requirements of the regulations associated with this program. V. COMPENSATION The City agrees to pay the Engineer for services rendered a fee not to exceed Twenty-three Thousand One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($23,150.00). Billing for this work by the Engineer will be based on the hourly rates specified in the schedule identified as Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof. Addi- tionally, the geotechnical testing necessary for these reports is estimated at $2,670 and shall be included in the fee. Two payments shall be made to the Engineer; one upon submission of the draft reports and one upon completion and acceptance of the final report based upon invoices submitted by the Engineer. Engineering Services Contract Goldston Engineering, Inc. Page 2 of 3 VI. CONTRACT TERMINATION The City reserves the right to terminate this contract at any time, with or without cause. In the event of such termination, the Engineer will be paid a sum proportionate to the state of completion of the work. VII. DISCLOSURE STATEMENT The Engineer agrees, in compliance with City Ordinancc No. 17113, to complete the Disclosure of Interests form attached hereto and made a part hereof. EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE, each of which shall be considered an original, this day of , 19 ATTEST: THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI By: City Secretary Edward A. Martin, City Manager APPROVED: day of , 19 GOLDSTON ENGINEERING, INC. J. BRUCE AYCOCK, CITY ATTORNEY By: By: Assistant City Attorney Title: APPROVED: ATTEST: James K. LOntOs, P.E. Assistant City Manager Title: Engineering Services Contract Goldston Engineering, Inc. Page 3 of 3 ENGINEERING CHARGE RATES Engineer, Grade VIII Engineer, Grade VII Engineer, Grade VI Engineer, Grade V Engineer, Grade IV Engineer, Grade III Engineer, Grade II Engineer, Grade I Charge Rate Serial No. 0520 GOLDSTON ENGINEERING January 1, 1982 OFFICE PERSONNEL Regular Time Overtime* $75.00 60.00 $66.00 51.00 56.10 42.50 46.75 36.00 39.60 30.50 33.55 26.00 28.60 22.00 24.20 Engineering Technician, Grade V 35.00 38.50 Engineering Technician, Grade IV 31.50 34.65 Engineering Technician, Grade III 28.00 30.80 Engineering Technician, Grade II 25.50 28.05 Engineering Technician, Grade I 22.50 24.75 Draftsman, Grade II 19.00 20.90 Draftsman, Grade I 15.50 17.05 Stenographer 13.50 14.85 Inspection personnel: Payroll cost times an agreed to multiplier FIELD PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT Registered Public Surveyor $36.00 $39.60 Party Chief 24.00 26.40 Instrumentman 20.50 22.55 Rodman/Chainman 16.50 18.15 Field equipment for survey on land with transit, level, etc. Transportation - Land Survey skiff complete with tagline, reel, motor and trailer Electronic Distance Measurer $10.00 Day 25.00 Day + $0.20 per mile $50.00 Day + Fuel 30.00 Day COMPUTER Charges by computer services companies for use of proprietary programs and processing time is passed through to the client without any markup. Charges for our machine time used is at the rate of $50.00 per hour based upon conned time to the computer service. Keypunch operator time is charged at the rate of $15.00 per hour. For use of our machine and our in-house developed programs, charges are made at the rate of $75.00 per hour for the time the machine is used. INCIDENTALS Supplies, Stakes, Flagging, Blue Prints, Reproductions and out-of-town expense - Cost + 15% * Overtime - Hours worked in excess of 40 per week or 8 hours per day. "EXHIBIT A" CONSULTING ENGINEERS PHONE (512] 993.9245 P. O. SOX sGSe CORPUS CHRISTI. TEXAS 7940E1 ua CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI m DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS City of Corpus Christi Ordinance 17112, as amended, requires all persons or firms seeking to do business with the City to provide the following information. Every question must be answered. If the question is not applicable, answer with "NA." Corporations whose shares are publicly traded and listed on national or regional stock exchanges or over-the- counter markets may file a current Securities and Exchange Commission Form 1O•K with the City in lieu of answering the questions below. See reserve side for definitions. FIRM NAME• GOT,DSTON RNGTNFFRTNG INC. STREET P.O.BOX 9668 CITY. CORPUS CHRISTI 7lP• 78469 FIRM is: 1. Corporation ( x ) 4. Association ( ) 2. Partnership ( ) 3. Sole Owner ( ) 5. Other ( ) DISCLOSURE QUESTIONS If additional space is necessary, please use the reverse side of this page or attach separate sheet. 1. State the names of each "employee" of the City of Corpus Christi having an "ownership interest" constituting 3% or more of the ownership in the above named "firm." Name Job Title and City Department (if known) "NA." 2. State the names of each "official" of the City of Corpus Christi having an "ownership interest" constituting 3% or more of the ownership in the above named "firm". Name Title "NA." 3. State the names of each "board member" of the City of Corpus Christi having an "ownership interest" constituting 3% or more of the ownership in the above named "firm." Name Board, Commission, or Committee "NA." CERTIFICATE I certify that all information provided is true and correct as of the date of this statement, that I have not knowingly withheld disclosure of any information requested; and that supplemental statements will be promptly submitted to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas as changes occur. Certifying Person: ARC:HTF WAT KF.R Title. PRESIDENT /t ITypee Prinr) Signature of Certifying Person: l Gc mfr c 2(,Le) Date. 2' 7'5EdC .3/, 983 DEFINITIONS The following definitions of terms should be used in answering the questions set forth below: a. "Board member." A member of any board, commission, or committee appointed by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. b. "Employee." Any person employed by the City of Corpus Christi, Texas either on a full or parttime basis, but not as an independent contractor. c. "Firm." Any entity operated for economic gain, whether professional, industrial or commercial, and whether established to produce or deal with a product or service, including but not limited to, entities operated in the form of sole proprietorship, as self-employed person, partnership, corporation, joint stock company, joint venture, receivership or trust, and entities which for purposes of taxation are treated as non-profit organizations. d. "Official." The Mayor, members of the City Council, City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Managers, Department and Division Heads, and Municipal Court Judges of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. e. "Ownership interest." Legal or equitable interest, whether actually or constructively held, in a firm, includ- ing when such interest is held through an agent, trust, estate, or holding entity. "Constructively held" refers to holdings or control established through voting trusts, proxies, or special terms of venture or partnership agreements." • CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS CERTIFICATION OF FONDS (City Charter Article IV Section 21) November 4, 1983 I certify to the City Council that $ 23,150.bo , 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 Nam No. 162 Federal/States Grant Fund Project No. Activity 152-807.07, Code 502 Project Name Agnes Street and Waldron Road Preliminary Engineering Studies 9th Year rnmmnnity navPlnpmPnt Blnrk (:rant Fund from which it is proposed to be drawn, and such Honey is not appropriated for any other purpose: //,. is- , 19 j FIN 2-55 Revised 7/31/69 41/ 65000. DO 111/1¢/ gy' Corpus Christi, Texas , day of TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas '198a. For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance or resolution, an emergency exists requiring suspension, of the Charter rule as to consideration and voting upon ordinances or resolutions at three regular meetings; I/we, therefore, request that you suspend said Charter rule and pass this ordinance or resolution finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Respectfully, Respectfully, Council Members MAYOR THE CITY IF CfiiRPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS The above ordinance was passe the followings vote:. Luther Jones Betty N. Turner 11 David Berlanga, Sr. Leo Guerrero Herbert L. Hawkins, Jr. /, Dr. Charles W. Kennedy 1 Joe McComb Frank Mendez /— Mary Pat Slavik 1 17935