R-89-1292 - 5/25/1989WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 1197 dated November 22, 1988, the
City of Round Rock entered into a contract with Willis, Graves and
Associates to conduct a water and sewer rate study, and
WHEREAS, the City now desires to make certain revisions to said
contract, Now Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on
behalf of the City Council a revised contract with Willis, Graves and
Associates to conduct a water and sewer rate study for the City of
Round Rock.
ATTEST:
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C43RESWILLIS
RESOLUTION NO. a
MIKE ROBINSON, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
TELEPHONE
(512) 346 -8240
May 18, 1989
Dear Mr. Kautz:
Mr. David Kautz, Director of Finance
City of Round Rock
214 East Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
Re: Contract Revisions for Water and Sewer Rate Study
In October 1988, I submitted a proposal to perform a "Review the Wholesale
Water and Sewer Rates for the City of Round Rock ". My original proposal stated
that I estimated that the work as described could be accomplished in 180 hours,
but that since the level of effort was not well defined, that I was not proposing
a contract maximum. Mr. Huey got approval Council of the contract at the 180
hour level, or $16,200.
As you are aware, both the 180 hours have been utilized and the scope of
services has significantly expanded to include a series of scenarios of "Retail"
rate analyses, capital recovery fee research, and area developer meetings. The
wholesale rate review has not been finalized, but the basic programming and rate
analysis is in place to complete this project fairly rapidly.
In order to facilitate the completion of original project, I estimate an
additional 60 hours may be required. Therefore, I would request that you submit
a supplemental request for an additional $5,400 in funding in order to complete
the project.
Sincerely,
Searcy F. Willis, Jr.
WILLIS, GRAVES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
9501 CAPITAL of TEXAS HIGHWAY NORTH
Suns 301
AusnN, Toes 78759
TFI FFOPIRR
(512) 346 -2817
DATE: May 23, 1989
SUBJECT: Council Agenda, May 25, 1989
ITEM: 13K. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor
to enter into a revised contract with Willis,
Graves and Associates for the Water and
Sewer Study.
STAFF RESOURCE PERSON: David Kautz /Bob Bennett
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Extend the contract with Willis, Graves & Associates to include
a series of retail rate scenarios, capital recovery fee research
and justification, attendance of area developer meetings, Austin
rate case hearings and additional wholesale rate concerns. Mr.
Willis is closely familiar with the concerns of the Texas Water
Commission and how they may apply to the City's Utility System.
The extention of the contract will be important to insuring proper
retail and wholesale rate structures for Round Rock.
ECONOMIC IMPACT:
Contract extension would require an additional 60 hours of work.
Not to exceed $5,400.