R-90-1510 - 9/13/1990WHEREAS, the Texas Water Commission now requires the submission
of pollution abatement plan prior to construction for certain
developments over the Edwards Aquifer, and
WHEREAS, the City desires to prepare a Pollution Abatement Plan
for the northern industrial corridor in order to expedite industrial
development in that area, and
WHEREAS, geotechnical services are needed to complete this
Pollution Abatement Plan, and
WHEREAS, ,/( fl Plt/I l )1,/1 06, has submitted a
contract to provide said geotechnical services, and
WHEREAS, thee City Aft-b-01 Council desires to enter into said contract
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with X),(.1 +h.11li/. rM/YJ , 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 a contract for geotechnical service with
O�athL ,l tours l to complete this Pollution Abatement Plan, a
copy of said contract being attached hereto and incorporated herein
for all purposes.
RESOLVED this 13th day of September, 1990.
ATTEST:
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E LAND, City Secretary
RESOLUTION NO. /
MIKE ROBINSON, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
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SwL
SOUTHWESTERN LABORATORIES
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Materials, environmental and geotechnical engineering, nondestructive, metallurgical and analytical services
4150 -B Freidrich Lane • P. 0. Box 17366, Austin, Texas 78760 • 512/447 -90B1
Mr. Jim Nuse
City of Round Rock
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Dear Mr. Nuse:
August 28, 1990
Re: Proposal for Geological Assessment
IH -35 Industrial Corridor
Water Pollution Abatement Plan
Round Rock, Texas
SwL Proposal No. 90 -ECA -753
Southwestern Laboratories, Inc. (SwL) is pleased to submit this
proposal to conduct a geological survey for the above referenced
property. The objective of this survey is to identify the surface
geologic units present on the site and to identify the location and extent
of any significant recharge areas on or immediately downstream of the
site. Our proposed scope of work is intended to satisfy the geologic
portion of the Water Pollution Abatement Plan for regulated developments
in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone as discussed in Chapter 313.4 of the
Texas Water Commission (TWC) Regulations.
The survey is to be performed on a 2,000 -acre tract located adjacent
to IH - 35 in Round Rock, Texas.
SCOPE OF WORK
SwL will conduct the survey to gather the geologic information
required by the TWC. The following outlines our plan for the survey.:
1) Mapping of surface geologic units present on the property.
HOUSTON • DALLAS • AUSTIN • BEAUMONT • CONROE • GALVESTON COUNTY • RIO GRANDE VALLEY • ALEXANDRIA
SAN ANTONIO • FORT WORTH • LEESVILLE • MIDLAND • MONROE • SHREVEPORT • TEXARKANA • SHERMAN
SOUTHWESTERN LABORATORIES
Mr. Jim Nuse
August 28, 1990
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2) Mapping of recharge features such as faults, sinkholes, and
fracture zones that may provide an avenue for surface waters to
enter the subsurface. These features will also be mapped within
all drainageways that carry surface water runoff across the
recharge zone for a distance of one mile downstream from the
property.
3) Prepare a report addressing the significance of specific geologic
features on the property with respect to the Edwards Aquifer
Recharge Zone.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
SwL is prepared to commence work on this project immediately following
notification to proceed. Issuance of the geological survey report is
anticipated one month after notice to proceed.
LIMITATIONS
This survey will be conducted to provide geologic information as
required by the TWC for regulated developments within the Edwards Aquifer
Recharge Zone. This survey is not intended to serve as an environmental
site assessment and will not address whether the site or adjacent
properties contain hazardous or toxic materials. If this information is
desired, SwL would be pleased to prepare a proposal for such services.
BASIS Of BILLING
Billing will be based on a lump sum budget of $5,290.00. This budget
is based on the anticipated scope of work outlined in this proposal. We
will not exceed the above referenced cost without prior approval.
SOUTHWESTERN LABORATORIES
Mr. Jim Nuse
August 28, 1990
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Two copies of our standard "Agreement" form are enclosed. Your
signature will authorize us to proceed with the study. If you have any
questions regarding the terms and conditions outlined in the agreement,
please do not hesitate to contact us.
We appreciate your consideration of SwL for this project and look
forward to the opportunity of working with you.
PG /ss
Enclosure
APPROVAL
Sincerely,
S TERN L{,BORATORIES, INC.
Pat Goodson
oject Manager
GAorge D. Cozart
Vice President`-
DATE: ' September 11, 1990
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting, September 13, 1990
ITEM: 14.H. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an
agreement for geotechnical services for an Edwards Aquifer
Water Pollution Abatement Plan.
STAFF RESOURCE PERSON:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City engage Geotechnical Services to prepare
a report to the Water Commission regarding our Northeran Industrial area.
This report would be the main portion of the Water Pollution Abatement Plan
which is required prior to construction. Staff feels that having this plan
in place would greatly facilitate the timing of approval of the Water
Pollution Abatement Plan when an industry decides on a particular tract.