R-96-09-26-13C - 9/26/1996supplemental information on toll road feasibility for the Texas
Turnpike Authority, and
WHEREAS, Prime Strategies, Inc. has submitted an agreement to
provide the needed services, and
agreement with Prime Strategies, Inc., 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 an agreement with Prime Strategies, Inc. for
supplemental information on toll road feasibility for the Texas
Turnpike Authority, a copy of said agreement being attached hereto
and incorporated herein for all purposes.
RESOLVED this 26th day of September, 1996.
ATTEST:
WHEREAS, the City has a need for professional services for
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into said
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E LAND, City Secretary
RESOLUTION NO. R 96 09 26 - 13C
CHARLES CULPE R, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
Approved
By:
PRIME STRATEGIES, INC.
AUTHORIZATION FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
PROJECT City of Round Rock / Toll Road Feasibility PROJECT CRR -0049
NAME Supplemental Information to the Texas Tumpike Authority NUMBER
CLIENT City of Round Rock
ADDRESS 221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
The City of Round Rock (Client) hereby requests and authorizes Prime Strategies, Inc. to perform the
following services:
SCOPE: See Attachment A - Scope of Services.
COMPENSATION to be on a time and material (expense) basis with a Not - Exceed Fee of $7 400.00 for the period
of Notice to Proceed through January 15, 1997.
Services covered by this authorization shall be performed in accordance with PROVISIONS stated on the back of this form.
'CITy� OF R� ROCK Accepted for PRIME STRATEGIES, INC.
By:
aver
Title: President
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Date: ISE l6m i2C. o1 &2 J'7 7 6O
Date: September 24. 1996
1. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED
Signing this form shall be construed as authorization by
CLIENT for Prime Strategies, Inc. to proceed with the
work, unless otherwise provided for in the authorization.
2. OUTSIDE SERVICES
When technical or professional services are fumished by
an outside source, when approved by CLIENT, an
additional amount shall be added to the cost of these
services for Prime Strategies, Inc.'s administrative costs,
as negotiated.
3. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
- Prime Strategies, Inc. shall be responsible, to the level of
competency presently maintained by other practicing
professional engineers in the same type of work in
CLIENTS community, for the professional and technical
soundness, accuracy, and adequacy of all design,
drawings, specifications, and other work and materials
furnished under this Authorization.
4. TERMINATION
Either CLIENT or Prime Strategies, Inc. may terminate this
authorization by giving 30 days written notice to the other
party. In such event CLIENT shall forthwith pay Prime
Strategies, Inc. in full for all work previously authorized and
performed prior to effective date of termination. If no
notice of termination is given, relationships and obligations
created by this Authorization shall be terminated upon
completion of all applicable requirements of this
Authorization.
5. LEGAL EXPENSES
In the event legal action is brought by CLIENT or Prime
Strategies, Inc. against the other to enforce any of the
obligations hereunder or arising out of any dispute
concerning the terms and conditions hereby created, the
losing party shall pay the prevailing party such reasonable
amounts for fees, costs and expenses as may be set by
the court.
6. PAYMENT TO Prime Strategies, Inc.
Monthly invoices will be submitted by Prime Strategies,
Inc. for all work performed under the terms of this
agreement, together with approprate supporting
documentation as may be required by the Owner. Prime
Strategies, Inc. will be paid upon approval of the invoice
and payment by the CLIENT to Prime Strategies, Inc.
7. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Services in addition to those specified in Scope will be
provided by Prime Strategies, Inc. if authorized in writing
by CLIENT. Additional services will be paid for by
CLIENT, as negotiated.
8. SALES TAX
In accordance with the State Sales Tax Codes, certain
surveying services are taxable Applicable sales taxis rLot
included in the above proposed fee Sales tax at an
applicable rate will be indicated on invoice statements.
PROVISIONS
9. ACCESS TO RECORDS
Prime Strategies, Inc. agrees that the CLIENT and OWNER
shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final
payment by OWNER to CLIENT, have access to and the
right to examine and photocopy and directly pertinent
documents, papers and records of Prime Strategies, Inc.
involving transactions relating to this contract. Prime
Strategies, Inc. agrees that the CLIENT and OWNER shall
have access during normal working hours to all necessary
facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate
work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with
the provisions of this section.
In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this
Agreement shall be held illegal, the enforceability of the
remaining provisions contained herein shall not be impaired
thereby.
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ATTACHMENT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES
Task A - Land Use Update
a. Work with Cedar Park and the MUDs to update land use changes between 1990 and
1995.
b. Develop forecast of land use (population and employment), based on best available data.
c. Work with ATS to provide better zone structure in GIS format to report and analyze data.
d. Prepare a spreadsheet comparing growth rates and changes developed in a. - c. above
to information currently being used by ATS.
e. Prepare a range of traffic forecasts (percentage change or variance), based on information
in a. - d. above.
f. Provide information and new traffic data to TTA and TxDOT.
g. Prepare, as necessary, presentation materials for TTA October Board Meeting.
Task B - Traffic Counts
a. Conduct current (fall 1996) 24 -hour traffic counts to compare to TxDOT 1990 and 1994
area coverage counts. Counts would be made by City and County staff (supported by PSI
equipment, as necessary) at the following locations:
• RM 620
▪ east of US 183
o west of US 183
▪ west of IH -35
o east of Deep Wood Drive
• west of Deep Wood Drive
• FM 1325
o north of Wells Branch Parkway
▪ south of Wells Branch Parkway
o east of Parker Drive
• CR 170
▪ east of Green Lawn Blvd.
o between IH -35 and Dell Drive
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• Wyoming Springs
• north of RM 620
• CR 172
O north of FM 1325
b. Provide 1996 counts to TTA staff and prepare technical memorandum documenting
percentage change (growth rate) for 1990 -1996 and 1994 -1996 timeframes. Provide
technical memorandum to ATS, TxDOT, and use as appropriate in other forums (County
Bond advertisements, legislative efforts, etc.).
Task C - Alignment and Cost Estimates
a. Meet with TxDOT District and request that they provide updated cost estimates to TTA
staff.
b. If TxDOT not able to provide updated cost estimates, work with Turner, Collie and Braden
(or other firm) directly to develop updated cost estimates using existing schematics for SH
45.
c. Using current aerial photography, develop alignment option(s) for Loop 1
extension/Wyoming Springs alignment between FM 1325 and RM 1431.
d. Prepare cost estimates (construction and right -of -way) for Wyoming Springs options.
e. Prepare updated right -of -way cost estimates for SH 45 alignment (FM 2769 to FM 685)
and provide to TTA, TxDOT and Williamson County.
Budget
Time and material basis not -to- exceed $7,400.00 (excluding traffic counts, etc., as specified
above) for the period of Notice to Proceed through January 15, 1997.
Additional Services
Estimates for additional services, such as PSI conduct of traffic counts or specific engineering -
related tasks (alignment clean -up and cost estimates) will be provided upon request.
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Date: September 24,1996
Subject: City Council Meeting September 26,1996
Item: 13.C. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a
contract for professional services with Prime Strategies, Inc.
for supplemental information on toll road feasibility for the
Texas Turnpike Authority.
Staff Resource Person: Joe Vining
Staff Recommendation: Approval
The Texas Turnpike Authority has asked for some preliminary information to
assist them in their decision to determine the feasibility of SH 45 and Wyoming
Springs Drive as toll roads. Prime Strategies, Inc. will perform traffic counts,
land use analysis, alignment studies and cost estimates in this contract.
Economic Impact: $7,400.00, time and material basis, period through 1/15/97.
Mayor
Charles Culpepper
Mayor Pro -tem
Earl Palmer
Council Members
Robert Stluka
Rod Morgan
Rick Stewart
Martha Chavez
Jimmy Joseph
City Manger
Robert L Bennett, Jr.
City Attorney
Stephan L Sheets
CITY OF ROUND ROCK
October 2, 1996
Mr. Michael J. Weaver, President
Prime Strategies, Inc.
1712 Rio Grande Street
Austin, TX 78701
Dear Mr. Weaver:
Resolution No. R- 96- 09- 26 -13C was approved by the Round Rock
City Council on September 26, 1996.
Enclosed is a copy of the resolution and an original agreement
for your files. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate
to call.
Sincerely,
Joanne Land
Assistant City Manager/
City Secretary
Enclosure(s)
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Fax: 512. 218 -7097 1- 800. 735.2989 TDD
221 East Main Street
Round Rock Texas 78664
512 - 218 -5400
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