R-07-03-08-12B2 - 3/8/2007 RESOLUTION NO. R-07-03-08-12B2
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock has previously entered into a
Contract for Engineering Services ("Contract") with PBS&J for the
design of the extension of Creek Bend Boulevard from Creek Bend Circle
to Wyoming Springs Drive, and
WHEREAS, PBS&J has submitted Supplemental Contract No. 1 to the
Contract to modify the provisions for the scope of services, and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into said Supplemental
Contract No. 1 with PBS&J, 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 Supplemental Contract No. 1 to the Contract with
PBS&J, a copy of same being attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and
incorporated herein for all purposes.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of
the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this
Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to the
public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and
the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted
upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code, as amended.
RESOLVED this 8th day of March, /01
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON §
SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT NO. 1
TO CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
FIRM: PBS&J("Engineer")
ADDRESS: 6504 Bridge Point Parkway, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78730
PROJECT: CREEK BEND DRIVE (FROM CREEK BEND CIR. TO WYOMING
SPRINGS DR)
This Supplemental Contract No. 1 to Contract for Engineering Services is made by and between
the City of Round Rock, Texas, hereinafter called the "City"and PBS&J, hereinafter called the
"Engineer".
WHEREAS, the City and Engineer executed a Contract for Engineering Services, hereinafter
called the"Contract", on the 23rd day of November, 2004 for the Creek Bend Drive(from Creek
Bend Cir. to Wyoming Springs Dr.) Project in the amount of$728,000.00; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary to amend the Contract to modify the provisions for the
scope of services,to increase the compensation by$181,127.00 to a total of$909,127.00;and
NOW THEREFORE, premises considered, the City and the Engineer agree that said Contract
is amended as follows:
I.
Article 2, Engineerinit Services and Exhibit B Engineering Services shall be amended as set
forth in the attached Addendum To Exhibit B. Exhibit C, Work Schedule shall be amended as
set forth in the attached Addendum To Exhibit C
II.
Article 4, Compensation and Exhibit D, Fee Schedule shall be amended by increasing by
$181,127.00 the lump sum amount payable under the Contract for a total of$909,127.00, as
shown by the attached Addendum to Exhibit D.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the Engineer have executed this Supplemental
Contract in duplicate.
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CITY OF ROUND ROCK APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Nyle Maxwell, Mayor Stephan L. Sheets, City Attorney
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ADDENDUM TO EXHIBIT A
Qty Services
The changes to the scope of this project are as follows:
PHASES II
FC120 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND PUBLIC
INVOLVEMENT
1. Provide enhanced level of environmental guidance on selecting appropriate stakeholders for public
meeting due to increased complexity of environmental clearance.
2. The city will advertise and mail out public meeting/hearing notifications.
3. The city will provide the public meeting / hearing meeting facility, bilingual services, legal
notices,court reporters or other special services such as sign language interpreters.
ADDENDUM TO EXHIBIT B
Engineering Services
The changes to the scope of this project are as follows:
PHASE 2
The following is an understanding and outline of the scope of services that supports the Engineer's
Supplemental Work Authorization #1 fee schedule and cost proposal for the proposed City of Round
Rock Creek Bend roadway extension project located in Williamson County, Texas.
This scope of services reflects the work necessary to progress the current preliminary schematic
developed in Phase 1 through the environmental, mitigation, and water quality NEPA process. The
following supplemental expands the previously approved Phase 2 scope of services to include
enhanced environmental services
FC 120 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
The Engineer will conduct environmental services in order to prepare an Environmental Assessment(EA)
and public involvement for the referenced project. All work will be conducted to obtain a Preferred
Alternative.
The Engineer will document and assess the impacts to the human and natural environment for the
proposed project. The Engineer will assemble and summarize all technical information, methodologies,
and results of analyses in the correct format for an EA, in accordance with applicable procedures of the
State of Texas, and the requirement of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) Technical Advisory 6640.8A. The EA will address the following
topics:
A. Purpose and Need
The Engineer will discuss the purpose and need for the project based on information provided by
the City. The information provided and the discussion will include:
1. Project status and history
2. Project need
3. System linkage
4. Transportation demand and capacity
B. Alternatives
1. Alternatives Analysis
The Engineer will discuss the list of alternatives, including any previously developed and
any identified in this study based on information and analysis provided by the City. The
Engineer shall provide documentation in support of the purpose and need.
2. Constraints Mapping
The Engineer shall prepare a constraints map utilizing information obtained from the
following:
a. The most recently available and reasonably available color infrared aerial photography,
National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) maps, Williamson County soil survey, and other
data sources to identify potential wetlands within the project study area.
b. Regulatory records review for the project study area to include regulatory agency
database lists (UST°s, RCRA, CERCLA, LUST, ERNS) from city, county, state, and
federal records including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Well data will be obtained
from the Texas Railroad Commission(RRC).
c. Archaeological site records on file at the Texas Archeological Research Laboratory
(TARL) at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, to determine the presence of
recorded archeological sites within the proposed project study area. In addition, the
Engineer will complete a National Register records review to identify any historical
resources in the proposed project study area.
d. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department's (TPWD Natural Diversity Database (NDD) to
identify any protected species or their preferred habitats that are documented within the
project study area.
e. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood insurance maps to determine
the boundaries of the 100-year and 500-year floodplain maps.
f. Land use (based on USGS maps), utility easements and known utilities, and existing
transportation facilities.
Using the constraints map as a planning tool, the Engineer will assess the alignment
developed in Phase 1. This alignment will be overlaid on the constraints map and made
suitable for display at the public meeting. Upon field review and public comments, the
preferred alternative will refined as necessary.
3. Description of Alternatives
Each alternative will be documented in summary form as the basis for establishing the
preferred alternative.The evaluation will include consideration of:
a. The No-Build(Do-Nothing) Alternative
b. The Build Altemative(s)
Discussions will be provided on the range of alternatives, including the methodology by
which alternatives were initially identified,selected for further study and documented in the
EA, or eliminated from study.For budgeting purposes, only one build alternative(preferred
alternative)will be studied in detail for the EA.
C. Environmental Impacts
The Engineer will evaluate the existing environment within the study area. Information on the
existing social, economic, and environmental setting within the study area will be obtained,
reviewed, and used to evaluate the impacts of the preferred alternative. This will include
information from data collection, literature reviews, agency contacts,and field investigations.The
Engineer will document the environmental impacts of the preferred alternative under detailed
study and consideration. The discussion of impacts will include their relationship to the
surrounding study area so that relative importance or significance can be determined. Adequate
attention will be given to the impacts of the No-Build Alternative.Impacts to be addressed will be
in accordance with applicable state and federal guidelines, and will include the following as
applicable to this project.
1. Land Use/Relocation Impacts
The Engineer shall update and identify, by use, land use plans and windshield surveys,
current land uses and any anticipated land uses. The Engineer shall review subdivision
plats in addition to any surveys and land use plans. The effects of the No-Build Alternative
versus the preferred alternative will be characterized in light of land use trends,plans and
policies within the project area including the following:
a. Review plans (transportation, land,use,municipal,and state);
b. Identify impacted businesses, residences and land uses within the study area
(estimate number, description, type of occupancy, and size of acquired property and
displaced residences and businesses);
C. Identify potentially affected community resources (school districts and facilities,
churches, civic buildings, cefeeties,parks, and recreation areas);
d. Estimate number and socioeconomic characteristics of households to be relocated
(based on windshield survey only, records search and/or intrusive interviews will not
be conducted).
2. Prime Farmlands
The Engineer shall identify farmland impacts in accordance with the Farmland Protection
Policy Act. The Engineer will coordinate with the NRCS to determine impacts to prime
and unique farmlands and farmlands of local importance within the right of way (ROW)
limits of the preferred alternative. The Engineer will calculate the acres of lands utilized for
agriculture, silviculture, or pasture and grazing, discuss the impacts of the project on these
farmland areas,and process the Conversion Impacts Rating Form AD 1006.
3. Social and Economic Impacts
The Engineer shall address(prepare the following:
a. Identify potential changes to local neighborhoods or communities and the effects on
community cohesion relating to travel patterns, access, and public safety,particularly
those changes that may differentially affect various social groups and minorities will
be discussed. Identify impacts(accessibility, splitting neighborhoods, etc.)on school
districts,recreation areas,churches,businesses,police, and fire protection.
b. Perform an environmental justice analysis in accordance with the requirements of
Executive Order 12898 (on Environmental Justice). Use census data and/or locally
supplied information to assess whether the impacts are disproportionate.
C. Address Executive Order 13166, "Improving Access to Services for Person with
Limited English Proficiency (LEP)',which requires federal agencies to examine the
services they provide and identify any need for services to those with limited English
proficiency.
d. Identify specific employers and employment trends affected in the vicinity of the
project
e. General impact on economic vitality of area
f. Impact on established business districts and public and private sectors
4. Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities
The Engineer shall discuss the effects on pedestrian and bicyclist safety and accessibility in
the Social and Land Use sections.
5. Air Quality
An air quality analysis using CALINE 3/Mobile 6 software is required for an added
capacity project on a roadway with more than 20,000 Average Annual Daily Traffic
(AADT). The projected AADT is anticipated to fall below 20,000 AADT, therefore an air
quality analysis would not be required. The Engineer will document the basis for this
determination in the EA.
The Engineer shall conduct a Qualitative Assessment for mobile source air toxics(MSAT)
which should include the following elements:
a. A brief MSAT description and discussion of national trend data projecting substantial
overall reductions in emissions due to stricter engine and fuel regulations issued by
EPA,
b. A comparison of the expected effect of the project on traffic volumes,vehicle mix, or
routing of traffic,and the associated assumed changes in MSATs,
C. Identification of sensitive receptors (i.e., schools, licensed day cares, elder care
facilities, and hospitals located within 100 and 500 feets of the ROW,
d. A discussion of information that is incomplete or unavailable for a project-specific
assessment of MSAT impacts, in compliance with CEQ regulations (40 CFR
1502.22(b)),
e. A summary of current studies regarding the health impacts of MSATs, in compliance
with 40 CFR 150.22(b).
6. Noise Analysls
The Engineer will perform a traffic noise analysis for the proposed project by modeling
existing receivers and contours utilizing the FHWA Traffic Noise Model (TNM version
2.5). The Engineer will use traffic volumes for the year of design and 20 years from that
date and an electronic copy of the most recent diagrammatic layout (including plan and
profile, existing and proposed alignments, building footprints, contour lines, topo layers,
etc) to do this analysis. The Engineer will conduct one site visit to verify noise receivers
shown on the diagrammatic layout and existing aerial photography and take ambient noise
measurements.
The Engineer will model traffic noise impacts for up to 6 Category B, C, and/or E
receivers. The Engineer will perform noise barrier analyses where applicable and will
conduct noise contour analyses (66 and 71 dBA contours) at three Category D lands, if
applicable. The interior areas of receivers (Category E) will be modeled if the exterior
areas are physically shielded from the roadway or if there is little or no human activity in
the exterior areas adjacent to the roadway. The summary of the noise analysis shall be
included in the EA for the project.
7. Water Resources/Hydrology/Floodplain Impacts
a. Surface water
The Engineer shall address/prepare the following:
i. Surface Water Hydrology and Drainage Features in the immediate study area;
ii. Surface Water Drainage Impacts—Based on existing engineering studies and
hydraulic information (does not include any additional engineering hydraulics
studies at this level);
iii. Surface Water Quality Impacts—Based on existing surface water quality data.
b. Groundwater
The Engineer shall enumerate the possible impacts to the groundwater resources and
water wells in the area. The Engineer will identify water wells that would be
impacted by the preferred alternative from state databases. Impacts associated with
the preferred alternative will be assessed.
C. Hydrology/Floodplains
The Engineer shall conduct floodplain impact studies to determine whether the
preferred alternative has the potential to affect floodplains. The Engineer shall
document the following:
i. Briefly describe the watershed characteristics of the study area in terms of land
uses and changes in land use that may affect stream discharge.
ii. Briefly describe the streams in the study area, including evidence of stream
migration,downcutting or aggradation.
iii. Identify the presence and nature (e.g., zone A, zone AE, zone AE with
floodway)of any FEMA mapped floodplains.
iv. Indicate the existence of any significant development associated with the
mapped area and identify the jurisdiction responsible for the floodplain.
V. Identify the number of locations where the preferred alternative will encroach
on the base (100-year) floodplain ("encroachments"), where the preferred
alternative will support incompatible floodplain development and the potential
impacts of encroachments and floodplain development.
vi. Include a list of all jurisdictions having control over floodplains for the
preferred alternative.
Where an encroachment or support of incompatible floodplain development results in
impacts, the Engineer shall document the location, impacts and appropriate
mitigation measures. In addition, if the preferred alternative (1) results in a
floodplain encroachment or supports incompatible floodplain development having
significant impacts, or (2) requires a commitment to a particular structure size or
type, the Engineer shall include an evaluation and discussion of practicable
alternatives to the structure or to the significant encroachment. The evaluation of
alternatives shall be specific to the preferred alternative horizontal alignment and
include Hydrologic & Hydraulic modeling. The Engineer shall include exhibits
which display the base floodplains and,where applicable,the regulatory floodplains.
If the preferred alternative encroaches on a designated or proposed regulatory
floodplain, the Engineer shall provide a preliminary indication of whether the
encroachment would be consistent with or require a revision to the regulatory
floodplain.
The Engineer will identify the stream crossings, river networks, adjacent major
waterbodies and watershed basins for the purposes of water quality management.
The Engineer will identify water quality permit requirements.
8. Waters of the U.S./Wetlands Investigation
a. Waters of the U.S.
A field survey of Waters of the U.S. shall be conducted and an assessment shall be
provided. The Engineer shall conduct a Waters of the U.S.assessment that identifies
potential types, functions, quality, and limits of jurisdictional Waters of the U.S.
along the prefer:ed alternative. Acreages of potentially impacted Waters of the U.S.
will be documented. Jurisdictional limits of Waters of the U.S. will be identified.
The length of affected jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. will be documented for the
preferred alternative. For the Draft EA, this will include the following:
i. Potential Waters of the U.S. identified within the ROW of the preferred
alternative will be based on the following:
• Implementation of the methodology presented in the 1987 USACE
Wetland Delineation Manual and the regulations presented in the Clean
Water Act.
• Use of soil maps and other available soils data for the study area.
Representative soils (particularly at suspected wetland sites) will be
examined during field studies where right-of-entry is obtained by
experienced biologists and/or soil scientists.
• Review of USGS topographic quad sheets for the study area.
• Review of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) National Wetland
Inventory Maps.
• Aerial photographs.
• Field investigations conducted within the ROW of the preferred alternative.
ii. The area of impact for each Waters of the U.S.will be summarized.
iii. Waters of the U.S. quality and quantity will be addressed within the project
ROW. On-site investigations will be conducted where right-of-entry is
obtained.
The Engineer shall develop and discussed in a general manner a conceptual
mitigation plan for inclusion in the Draft EA. Types of mitigation proposed, such as
restoration, enhancement, creation and banking, along with related mitigation ratios
will be considered and discussed, if applicable. If a mitigation plan will be required
in association with necessary permitting, it will be completed under a separate scope
and budget.
b. Wetland Delineations
i. The Engineer shall perform wetland delineations in accordance with the 1987
USAGE Wetlands Delineation Manual (Technical Report Y-87-1) that shall
include all field work and compilation of field documentation for the preferred
alternative. The delineation will identify areas of jurisdictional wetlands within
the ROW of the preferred alternative. The boundaries of the wetlands will be
mapped using a hand held Global Positioning System (GPS). The aerial extent
of the waters of the US will be determined. The results will be reported on
aerial photographs and included in the wetland delineation report.
ii. The Engineer shall produce and submit four copies of a draft wetland
delineation report for review and approval by the State and USAGE. The
Engineer shall address State and USAGE comments on the draft report and
submit four (4) copies of the final wetland delineations report to the State
within 30 days of receipt of comments from the State or USAGE.
Deliverables
• Draft Wetlands Delineation Report in PDF format(4 copies)
• Final Wetlands Delineation Report in PDF format(4 copies)
iii. USAGE Verification
It is anticipated that the USAGE will require at least one site visit to the project
area to verify the wetland field delineation and report. The Engineer shall
stake the proposed ROW and potential jurisdictional wetlands/waters in the
field just prior to the USAGE field verification visit, especially in areas that
have a high potential of disturbance because of weather, animals, or human
activities. The jurisdictional boundaries will be located on a schematic or plan
layout and sealed by a Professional Engineer (P.E) or Registered Professional
Land Surveyor by the Engineer after the verification is complete.
The Engineer will accompany the USAGE during the site visit. USAGE
requests for changes in jurisdictional boundaries will be identified in the field
and submitted to the State and the USAGE as an amendment to the wetland
delineation report.
9. Geological Resources
a. Geology and Soils
The Engineer will identify and describe the physiography, topography, soils types, and
geology of the study area.
b. Karst Feature Survey
The Engineer will conduct a karst feature survey in accordance with current USFWS
protocols. Karst survey tasks to be completed are described below:
L Background Geology
Published geologic reports will be reviewed and the information used to establish
the geologic and ground water conditions beneath the 7.5-acre project site.
Primary sources of information will be geological and ground water reports
published by the Bureau of Economic Geology, Texas Water Development Board,
and U.S. Geological Survey. Other sources including fault and lineament maps,
and topographic maps will also be reviewed. Relevant cave-related publications
including published cave surveys will be reviewed for any known features within a
1 mile radius of the site.
ii. Aerial Photography Examination
Aerial photography of the project and surrounding areas will be examined for
evidence of fractures, lineaments, sinkholes, lithologic contacts, and other
potentially relevant karst features. Aerial photographs may not provide valuable
information due to the dense vegetation present in the project area.
iii. Field Survey
The Engineer will conduct a walking survey to locate and describe karst features
that may be habitat for threatened or endangered cave species. The survey will
conducted along transects that normally have 50 foot spacing, unless site
conditions require more closely spaced transects. The survey will be conducted
and supervised by a geologist meeting USFWS's criteria for a karst geologist and
assisted by a staff geologist meeting the criteria of a karst technician. Identified
features will be marked with flagging and photographed,and their positions will be
determined using a handheld GPS instrument.
USFWS protocols recommend surveying all areas within 500 feets of the area to be
developed, especially those hydrologically downgradient of the area to be
developed and identified caves. Based on the results of the literature review and
the field survey, a determination will be made to survey the 500-feet buffer
upgradient from the site.
iv. Report of Findings
The findings of the karst feature survey will be presented in a written report. The
report will include the following elements:
• Narrative describing the location, topography, roads, drainages, and
impervious cover of the project and adjacent areas.
• Narrative of the geology within the Project Site, including stratigraphy,
structure, lithologic contacts, fractures, faults, lineaments, sinkholes, known
caves,USFWS karst zones,and dominate soil types.
• Narrative describing when the survey was conducted and the methods used to
complete it.
• Narrative describing each identified karst feature, including dimensions, type,
trend, approximate entrance elevation, geologic characteristics, and surface
drainage area. (Initial description will include a preliminary evaluation
consisting of a light hand excavation only.)
• U. S. Geological Survey topographic map (7.5 minute or larger scale)
delineating the area surveyed, regional karst zones (as defined by USFWS),
and karst features identified in the surveyed area. The map shall also show
known caves and faults within the vicinity of the project site, which were
discovered through available literature, aerial photographs, or other sources.
• Names and qualifications of the persons that conducted the survey.
Deliverables
• Draft Karst Survey Report in PDF format(4 copies)
• Final Karst Survey Report in PDF format(4 copies)
10. Ecological Resources
The Engineer will address/prepare the following due to NEPA Process:
a. Vegetation Communities
i. Assess potential impacts to the vegetation communities by quantifying the
extent (in-house mapping only — no exhibit produced) of vegetation
communities for the preferred alternative. Discuss impacted vegetation in the
context of the overall study area.
ii. Discussion should include a general description of trees being removed by the
expansion. Description will include species of trees, range of size (dbh) and
approximate number removed.
b. Fish and Wildlife Resources
i. Assess potential impacts to the fish and wildlife resources within the preferred
alternative by examining habitats based primarily on vegetation communities.
Discuss impacted habitat in the context of the overall study area.
11. Threatened and Endangered Species
The Engineer shall perform the biological services as outlined below.
a. Surveys for Protected Species or Habitat of Protected Species
The Engineer shall perform surveys for protected species or for potentially suitable
habitat of protected species.
i. For the purposes of this contract,protected species shall include:
• All species listed by the USFWS as threatened or endangered or proposed
for listing as threatened or endangered(50 C.F.R. 17.11-12);
• All species that are candidates for review for listing by USFWS as
threatened or endangered (per most recently updated list in Federal
Register);
• Species listed as threatened or endangered species by TPWD (State of
Texas Threatened and Endangered Species Listings, TPWD);
• Species protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act(50 C.F.R. 10.13).
Note: This effort will include documenting migratory birds observed
during field visits and assessing vegetative communities .Species specific
surveys for mign7tory birds are not feasible since almost I,000 species are
Protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
ii. The Engineer shall examine existing data to determine the likelihood that
protected species, their habitat, or designated critical habitat (per 50 C.F.R.
17.94-95)could be impacted by the Transportation Activity.Existing data shall
include the records of the TPWD Natural Diversity Database(NDD).
iii. Personnel conducting presence/absence surveys for protected species shall hold
appropriate USFWS and TPWD permits at the time surveys are performed.
iv. If critical habitat (50 C.F.R. 17.94-95) has been designated for a federally
protected species, the Engineer shall determine whether critical habitat is
present in the study area and whether the Transportation Activity will affect
that critical habitat.
V. For all surveys, the Engineer shall furnish a written report to the State. The
report shall include:
• Sources for and results of preliminary data collection,
• The name(s)of the person(s)performing the fieldwork,
• Dates of fieldwork,
• Weather conditions at the time of the survey(s),
• Species for which survey was performed,
• Whether potential habitat for protected species(including designated
critical habitat)is present,
• Whether the protected species is absent or present,
• Survey protocols or other methods used,
• The Engineer's analysis of the Transportation Activity's potential to affect
critical habitat and recommendations (if any) for species/habitat
conservation,
• Appropriate 7.5 minute U.S.G.S topographic quad map(s) showing all
areas surveyed for protected species, habitat for protected species,
designated critical habitat boundaries, if any, and location(s) of protected
species occurrence,
• Representative photographs of the area(s)surveyed.
b. Habitat Analysis
The Engineer shall perform an analysis/characterization of habitat and habitat
impacts for the study area. If the Engineer encounters protected species or habitat for
protected species,the Engineer shall notify the City immediately.
i. Descriptions of habitat types (e.g., forested, prairie, riparian, floodplain,
rangeland, agricultural) within the study area be based upon The Vegetation
Types of Texas,Including Cropland(TPWD, 1984).
ii. Land use for transportation activities involving no new ROW:
• The habitat description shall indicate the vegetative type(s) listed for the
study area in The Vegetation Types of Texns, Including Cropland. The
habitat description shall indicate whether an S1, S2, or S3 vegetation
series listed in 'Plant Communities of Texas (Series Level)" (Texas
Natural Heritage Program, April 1993)is present.
• The habitat description shall include a description of the existing
vegetation in the ROW of the transportation activity. The habitat
description shall describe potentially suitable habitat for protected
species if such habitat occurs within or immediately adjacent to the
ROW. The description shall indicate the presence or absence of distinct
vegetative types (per The Vegetation Types of Texas, Including
Cropland) or S1, S2, or S3 vegetation series(per 'Plant Communities of
Texas (Series Level)") if any have been identified during field
inspections. The Engineer shall supplement the description with maps
(based on USGS 7.5'maps) and photographs. Maps shall be annotated to
indicate the locations and areas of distinct vegetative types (per The
Vegetation Types of Texas; Including Cropland) or S1, S2, or S3
vegetation series (per 'Plant Communities of Texas (Series Level)") if
any have been identified during field inspections. Representative
photographs shall illustrate representative vegetation for each vegetation
type. Aerial photographs (with dates) shall be provided when available.
If the vegetation within the ROW does not match the description in The
Vegetation Types of Texas, Including Cropland or if there is an unusual
difference between the vegetation in the ROW and outside the ROW,
additional details shall be included in the description to clearly explain
the differences in vegetative content between the existing vegetation and
the vegetative types described The Vegetation Types of Texas, Including
Cropland.Unusual vegetation features may include:
— Unmaintained vegetation,
— Trees or shrubs along a fenceline adjacent to a field (fencerow
vegetation),
— Riparian vegetation (particularly where fields/cropland extend up
to the riparian corridor),
— Trees that are unusually larger than other trees in the area,
— Unusual stands or islands of vegetation.
• If special habitat features are present, additional details shall be included
in the description to clearly describe the feature(s)present and to explain
why the feature(s) should be regarded as special. Special habitat features
include:
— Bottomland hardwoods,
— Caves,
— Cliffs and bluffs,
— Native prairies (particularly those with climax species of native
grasses and forbs),
— Ponds(temporary and permanent,natural and man-made),
— Seeps or springs,
— Snags(dead trees)or groups of snags,
— Water bodies(creeks, streams,rivers, etc),
— Existing bridges with known or easily-observed bird or bat
colonies.
• The habitat analysis shall contain a description of anticipated impacts to
vegetation. The description of anticipated impacts shall be based on
impacts that can be predicted as a result of construction activities and the
kind(s)of facility proposed for the transportation activity.
iii. Land use within and outside the proposed ROW shall be described. If lack of
access to the new location ROW limits field observation for the habitat
description, existing published sources shall be used to provide an estimate.
The description of vegetation shall include the following:
• Dominant Species for each vegetation stratum (i.e., tree, shrub, vine,
herbaceous(grass and forbD present,
• Height of trees(range), if present,
• Diafeet at Breast Height(DBH)of trees(range and average), if present,
• Percent canopy cover of trees, if present,
• Acreage for each vegetation type present.
C. Analysis of Stream Modifications and Associated Habitats
The Engineer shall provide habitat impact analysis when modification of a stream
channel is included as part of the Transportation Activity where the streambed is
being relocated (channelization), straightened, altered (deepened or widened), or
cleaned as a part of road/bridge construction or as an easement involving drainage
improvements. The report on the habitat impact analysis shall describe impacts, both
direct and indirect, to the adjacent riparian habitats associated with stream
modifications, and shall include:
i. A description of existing vegetation.
ii. Areal extent of temporary and permanent impacts, in acres, including impacts
in temporary or permanent easements outside the proposed ROW,
iii. Type of impacts proposed to affect the channel (e.g., channelization) and
adjacent surfaces(e.g.,clearing for equipment operation),
The Engineer shall coordinate between the State and USFWS or TPWD as directed
by the State to ensure that proper rules, regulations and policies are followed in
providing biological services in connection with this section of this Attachment. All
coordination between the Engineer and resource agencies shall be approved in
advance by the State.
Deliverables
• Draft Habitat Survey Report in PDF format(4 copies)
• Final Habitat Survey Report in PDF format(4 copies)
12. Cultural Resources
The Engineer will perform archaeological and non-archaeological historic resources
surveys/investigations within the limits of property access such that TxDOT can complete
the Section 106 process and fulfill the requirements of the Antiquities Code of Texas.
Based on the Engineer's current knowledge of the project area, the Engineer recommends
that an updated background records review be conducted and that the entire project are a be
intensively surveyed for archaeological and no-archaeological historic resources according
to TxDOT-approved procedures outlined below.
a. Archaeological Resource Studies
The Engineer will perform the archaeology survey under a Texas Antiquities Permit
issued by THC and signed by a professional archeologist, (Title 13, Part 2, Chapter
26, TAC) on the State's staff. If archaeological sites are located during the survey,
National Register eligibility testing and data recovery investigations may be required
to an extent that cannot be defined at the current time. Those services are not
included in this scope, but will be provided under supplemental authorization by the
City and TxDOT.
i. Archaeological Background Studies
Prior to the intensive archaeological survey, the Engineer shall perform an
archaeological background study in accord with the following TxDOT
specifications.
• The Engineer shall review site files at the Texas Archaeological Research
Laboratory (TARL) and Texas Historical Commission (THC) to determine
whether previously recorded archaeological sites are present in the area to
be documented for the DEIS. Review of the Texas Historic Sites Atlas
shall be used for THC file review unless otherwise approved by the State.
If sites are present, the Engineer shall consult relevant site forms and
archaeological reports to determine the characteristics of the sites. The
Engineer shall produce a clearly reproducible map, based on U.S.
Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5' topographic maps, indicating areas where
recorded archaeological sites are present.
• The Engineer shall review Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS) soil maps,Bureau of Economic Geology (BEG)geological maps,
planning documents, and USGS topographic maps to determine the general
landscape characteristics of the study area with respect to the identification
of areas where preservation of archaeological historic properties and State
Archaeological Landmarks (SALs) is unlikely as a result of inappropriate
geomorphic conditions for preservation of intact archaeological sites. The
Engineer shall produce a clearly reproducible map, based on USGS 7.5'
topographic maps, indicating where areas where preservation of intact
archaeological deposits is unlikely.
• The Engineer shall identify Native American tribes to be consulted in
accord with 36 CFR 800. Unless explicitly approved by FHWA and the
State, the Engineer shall not perform consultation with Native American
tribes. The State will initiation consultation with the Native American
tribes.
• The Engineer shall identify and seek the views of local historical and
archaeological societies, county historical commissioners, and other
interested individuals or organizations.
• The Engineer shall perform early coordination with the State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO). Early coordination shall consist of a request
for information concerning the project. This request shall incorporate all of
the results of archaeological background studies and surveys performed by
the Engineer. The Engineer's request for information shall not initiate
formal consultation with the SHPO under Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act or the Antiquities Code of Texas.
ii. Intensive Archaeological Survey
The Engineer shall perform an intensive survey for the preferred alternative at
those areas approved by TxDOT as areas of potential archaeological concern.
The Engineer shall perform surveys, reporting, and documentation to satisfy
THC requirements for determining whether archaeological sites are present in
the project area, and whether test excavations or a higher level of
archaeological work is needed.
• Survey shall be initiated with preparation of a research design, including
the results of the archaeological background studies, and acquisition of a
Texas Antiquities Permit from the THC. The permit application will
require coordination through and approval by TxDOT Environmental
Affairs Division archaeology staff
• Survey methods will comply with THC/Council of Texas Archeologists
(CTA)standards.
• Shovel tests, mechanically excavated trenches, and other subsurface
excavations shall be sufficient in number and depth to assure satisfaction of
THC requirements.
• Survey involving geoarchaeological evaluation and identification of in situ
archaeological deposits in the project area shall include mechanically
excavated trenches. Trenches excavated for geoarchaeological evaluation
and site identification shall be documented in sufficient detail to assure
satisfaction of THC information needs. Mechanically excavated trenches
will only be performed according to limits of written agreements between
the City and the property owner. Excavated trenches will be backfilled
immediately upon completion. No trenches will be left open overnight.
• Following completion of the survey, the Engineer will prepare and submit
a draft report of findings to TxDOT and the THC for review and comment.
If no archaeological sites are identified by the investigations,the report will
follow the format of the "TxDOT Environmental Affairs Division,
Archaeological Survey Report,No Properties!'form. If archaeological sites
are identified by the investigations, the report will meet the report format
standards of the THGCTA.
Deliverables
• Draft Archaeological Survey Report in PDF format(4 copies)
• Final Archaeological Survey Report in PDF format(4 copies)
b. Non-Archaeological Historic Resource Studies
i. Non-Archaeological Historic Resource Survey
The Engineer shall- perform historic resource studies within the limits of
property access agreements between the City and the property owner such that
TxDOT can complete the Section 106 process. Identification, evaluation and
documentation tasks shall be completed in accordance with the provisions of
the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Identification, Evaluation and
Documentation of non-archaeological historic resources. Historic studies shall
be performed and documented at sufficient levels to satisfy THC requirements
for determining the presence of historically significant properties in the Area
of Potential Effects (APE) in accordance with 36 CFR 60 and 13 TAC 26.
Performance of historic studies shall include the following tasks unless
otherwise specified.
• Area of Potential Effect(APE)
The Engineer shall recommend that the APE and the limits of the survey
area be defined according to the 500-feet wide zone of permissible
property access. This APE will require consultation with and approval by
TxDOT and the THC. Any expansion of the APE and the survey area
required by the TxDOT or the THC will require the City and the property
owner to develop written approval for survey of the additional APE.
Otherwise, the City will be required to acquire information and
documentation needed to complete Section 106 requirements for non-
archaeological historic resources.
• Literature Review
The Engineer shall conduct a literature review to establish appropriate
historical and cultural contexts for the project area, to determine
information requirements, and to direct the survey effort.
• Research Design
The Engineer shall prepare a research design in consultation with the State
and the THC. The research design shall provide a succinct summary of the
literature review results, clear descriptions of identification, evaluation and
documentation tasks required, and associated production schedules. The
Engineer shall submit the research design to TxDOT for review and
coordination with the THC. The Engineer shall revise the research design
to reflect comments by TxDOT and THC.
• Reconnaissance Survey
The Engineer shall conduct a reconnaissance-level survey for non-
archaeological historic resources based on the methodology outlined in the
THC-approved research design. The reconnaissance survey shall not be
implemented without prior approval of the research design by the State and
THC. Within the limits of property access arranged between the City and
the property owner, the Engineer will record non-archaeological historic-
age resources located on property tracts that extend into the APE. For the
purposes of this project, "non-archaeological historic-age resources" will
be defined as buildings, structures, objects, districts, etc., built prior to
circa 1965. This cut-off date is based on a projected letting date of 2010
with a five-year buffer to allow for adjustments in project planning.
— Each historic resource (defined in accordance with 36 CFR. 60 as a
building,structure, object,historic district or non-archaeological site at
least 50 years old at the time of project letting) in the APE shall be
documented in the following manner:
The Engineer shall provide photographic documentation for each
historic resource. At a minimum this shall include an oblique view
of the primary fagade and a side elevation for each resource,with
the subject filling the frame. All photographs shall be 3.5"x5"
color representations printed on matte finish photographic paper.
All photographs shall be well focused and clearly depict
architectural and other details relevant to an evaluation of the
resource's character-defining features. Four copies of each image
shall be provided. Photographs shall be attached to separately
labeled pages that clearly identify project name, address of
resource and project ID number.
- The Engineer shall produce an inventory of all resources,provided
in a table form that details their project ID numbers, locations,
property type and subtype classifications, stylistic influences,
construction dates, integrity issues and preliminary eligibility
recommendations.
The Engineer shall provide a letter report detailing the results of
the reconnaissance survey. This report shall not exceed five (5)
pages, excluding photographs,maps and other documentation. The
letter report shall describe the findings of the reconnaissance
survey and make recommendations to the State for the need, if any,
to conduct intensive survey efforts.
The letter report shall have sufficient detail and clarity to provide
THC with a basis for making determinations of(NRNP eligibility
without requiring submission of additional documentation or for
making recommendations concerning the scope of the intensive
survey. At a minimum, it shall include the following information:
o A brief overview of the results of the reconnaissance survey,
including an inventory of historic resources requiring no
additional survey efforts in order to finalize determinations of
NRHP eligibility in accordance with 36 CFR 60.
o An inventory of historic resources requiring additional intensive
survey efforts in order to finalize determinations of NRNP
eligibility in accordance with 36 CFR 60.
o Maps showing the location of each historic resource labeled
with its appropriate project ID number, running as
consecutively as possible from the top left hand corner to the
bottom right hand corner of the map. Outbuildings and
landscape features shall be reported as subsets of the main
project ID number for a property, for example, a garage
associated with Site No. 100 could be labeled Site No. 100a.
The APE shall be clearly indicated on the map. Major street
names and other directional landmarks shall be clearly indicated
on the map. Maps shall be based on aerial photographs or
USGS 7.5' topographic maps.
o The Engineer shall revise the letter report to address comments
by the State and the THC and shall submit four copies of the
letter report to the State. The State shall assume responsibility
for transmitting the letter report to the THC and the transmitting
THC comments to the Engineer.
ii. Historic Resources Intensive Survey
If the reconnaissance-level survey cannot fully satisfy THC requirements for
determining the presence of historically significant properties in the Area of
Potential Effects (APE), follow-up intensive survey efforts may be required. Any
required survey activities by the Engineer beyond the 500-feet wide zone of
permissible access established in the agreement between the City and the property
owner and any information requests, including oral history interviews with the land
owner, are not allowed under the current agreement for property access between
the City and the property owner. The Engineer can provide those additional
intensive survey activities only to the extent that the City acquires the information
needed and provides it to the Engineer for analysis and integration into the final
report along with other comments on the reconnaissance-level survey results.
Tasks associated with the intensive survey shat l include:
1. Completion of a Texas Historic Sites Inventory form or a THC-approved
equivalent for each resource identified as potentially NRHP eligible in the
reconnaissance survey. At a minimum, each inventory form will provide
sufficient detail about the location, physical characteristics, character-defining
details, modifications and other integrity issues, associated outbuildings or
historic landscape features, contextual relationships and historic background of
the resource to finalize determinations of NRNP eligibility in accordance with
36 CFR 60.
2. Completion of supplementary photographs of auxiliary resources, landscape
features, setting issues, integrity issues, representative streetscapes as detailed
below:
• Additional photographs shall be required if architectural alterations
including, but not limited to, replacement of historic doors and windows,
attachment of synthetic siding, loss of ornamental detailing or
unsympathetic additions compromise the historic integrity of the resource.
• Additional photographs of the inter-relationship of resources shall be
required if historic outbuildings or significant landscape features are
associated with the property.
• Additional photographs of the inter-relationship of resources shall be
required if potential or designated historic districts are identified within the
APE. These photographs shall document representative streetscapes for
each block or significant area within the historic district.
3. Preparation of site maps detailing the inter-relationship of resources such as
outbuildings and landscape features associated with a potentially NRHP
eligible property.
4. Assembly of historical research for each property identified as potentially
NRHP eligible in the reconnaissance survey, including comparative
information for property types and other contextual information required to
finalize determinations of NRHP eligibility in accordance with 48 FR Parts
44716-42.
5. Evaluation of each property identified as potentially NRNP eligible in the
reconnaissance survey against NRHP criteria for significance and for integrity
in accordance with 36 CFR 60.
6. The Engineer shall prepare a survey report detailing the results of the intensive
survey. This report shall describe the findings of the intensive survey and
make recommendations to the State for NRNP eligibility of all resources. The
survey report shall have sufficient detail and clarity to provide THC with a
basis for making determinations of NRHP eligibility without requiring
submission of additional documentation. At a minimum, the survey report
shall include the following information for review and comment by the State
and THC:
• An outline of the purpose and methodology of the project.
• A summary of the background history of project area, presenting historic
contexts relevant to the time period associated with the historic resources
in which to evaluate significance of resources for NRNP eligibility.
• Observations on patterns of settlement, development trends, resource
distribution and analysis of survey data.
• An inventory of resources with proposed determinations of NRNP
eligibility for all resources, evaluated against NRNP criteria for
significance and integrity in accordance with 36 CFR 60.
• Detailed information on potential historic districts, including inventories,
maps,photos,background history and justification of significance.
• Project area maps, survey forms,photographs, site maps.
• The Engineer shall revise the survey report to address comments by the
State and THC in accord with the State's errors and omissions policy. The
Engineer shall submit four copies of the survey report to the State. The
State assumes responsibility for transmitting the survey report to THC. The
State assumes responsibility for transmitting THC comments to the
Engineer.
Deliverables
• Historic Resources APE Limits Map(s) in PDF format(2 copies)
• Historic Resources Research Design in PDF format(2 copies)
• Draft Historic Resources Intensive Survey Report in PDF format (4
copies)
• Final Historic Resources Intensive Survey Report in PDF format (4
copies)
13. Hazardous Materials
In addition to performing a visual observation for the project area to reveal any indication
of hazardous materials, the Engineer will conduct a regulatory records review for the
project corridor. The records review will examine available site lists from city, county,
state, and federal records including the Environmental Protection Agency and the TCEQ.
The environmental documents will include site location maps and detailed discussions of
the type and status of any identified potential hazardous materials sites in the project areas.
The findings of the regulatory database search and the visual observations will be
summarized in the EA. The EA will also include site location maps and detailed
discussions of the type and status of any identified potential hazardous materials sites in the
project study area and potential impacts from identified hazardous materials sites.
14. Visual Impacts
The Engineer shall document the visual impact of the proposed new location corridor
relative to the surrounding environment. The Engineer shall identify visual impacts in
accordance with the requirements of FHWA Technical Advisory TA-T6640.8A(1987).
15. Section 4(t)Properties
The Engineer shall update/prepare an inventory of all parklands that exist within the
proposed ROW. It is currently anticipated that a City of Round Rock planned extension
park located in the northwest corner of the study area may be considered a Section 4(f)
resource. Since the ownership and boundaries of the proposed park tract is in question, the
Engineer shall coordinate with the City and surveyor to obtain property ownership and
boundaries for the proposed park. The Engineer shall provide a determination of Section
4(f) impacts in the draft EA. If public lands, park lands, recreational lands or National
Register-eligible historic resources are directly impacted by ROW acquisition, thereby
requiring a Section 4(f) evaluation, it will be provided under a supplemental scope and
budget.
16. Indirect and Cumulative Impacts
The Engineer shall conduct an indirect and cumulative impacts (ICI) analysis using the
TxDOT eight-step approach. At this time it is assumed that the resources to be evaluated
are land use,waterbodies,habitat and cultural (archaeological and historic)resources. The
Engineer will prepare a discussion of the ICI to these resources utilizing the approach
outlined in the "March 2006 Draft Interim Guidance on Preparing Cumulative Impact
Analysis". Any additional resources requiring the eight step approach will be conducted as
a supplemental to this agreement.
17. Permitting
a.U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
i. Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (33 U.S.C.403). The Engineer shall
determine whether the proposed project requires a Section 10 permit and shall
perform coordination with the USAGE. The Engineer shall prepare and submit
to USACE an application for a Section 10 permit, and shall obtain a Section 10
permit from USAGE, if applicable.
ii. Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1341). The Engineer shall
determine whether the proposed project requires a Section 401 water quality
certification and shall perform coordination with the USACE.If the permit is an
Individual Section 401 permit, the Engineer shall prepare and submit to
USACE a TCEQ 401 checklist.
iii. Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344). The Engineer shall
determine whether the proposed project requires a Section 404 permit
(Nationwide or Individual) and shall perform coordination with the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers. The Engineer shall prepare and submit to USACE an
application for a Section 404 Nationwide permit, and shall obtain a Section 404
permit from USACE. If the permit is an Individual Section 404 permit, the
Engineer shall prepare and submit to USACE a TCEQ Tier I checklist.
However, this proposal includes the cost to submit and obtain a Nationwide
permit. If it is determined that an Section 404 Individual permit is required,the
scope and budget to submit and secure such a permit would be developed under
a supplemental effort.
iv. Endangered Species Permitting. If it is determined that endangered species
would be affected by the proposed project, some level of permitting would be
required from U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS). This permitting effort
would be either Section 7 or Section 10(a) depending on the project factors.
Since the level of endangered species permitting can not be determined at this
time, the scope and budget to conduct such activities is not included herein. If
it is determined based on field assessment that endangered species may be
impacted, a supplemental scope and budget will be prepared for permitting
these impacts.
b. Permit Coordination Meeting
The Engineer will schedule and conduct a permit coordination meeting with USAGE
and USFWS after the field surveys have been conducted.
18. Right of Entry
The Engineer shall determine ownership data and secure permission to enter private
property for purposes of environmental investigations. The Engineer will prepare the right
of entry letter to be mailed to each property owner in the study area requesting a written
response confirming or denying right of entry. The Engineer will make reasonable
attempts to contact each landowner verbally prior to conducting any fieldwork if written
correspondence is not successful. A log of all contact with landowners will be maintained.
The Engineer will also provide for staking of the proposed project center line and right of
way limits at a frequency such that field personnel can identify the project location and
limits in the field.
D. Environmental Document Processing
1. The EA outline will be prepared in accordance with FHWA Technical Advisory T6640.8A
and will be composed of the following basic sections:
• Cover Sheet
• Table of Contents
• Purpose and Need
• Description of Alteratives
• Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences
• Recommendation of the Preferred Alternative
• Appendices
- Appendix A: Comments and Coordination Letters
- Appendix B:List of Preparers
2. The Engineer shall prepare and distribute copies as indicated and respond to comments on
the EA as described below:
a. Prepare two(2) hard copies of Preliminary Draft EA(version 1)for City and District
review(1 copy each).
b. Respond to TxDOT Austin District and City comments and prepare revised Draft EA
(version 2) for TxDOT Environmental Affairs Division (ENV) review. Submit ten
(10)copies and one electronic copy to District for forwarding to ENV.
C. Respond to ENV's comments and prepare Final Draft EA (version 3). Submit ten
(10) copies and one electronic copy to District for forwarding to and coordination
with Federal Highways Administration (FHWA)and by ENV.
d. Respond to FHWA's comments and prepare Final EA (version 4) and submit eight
(8) copies and one electronic copy to the District for forwarding to FHWA. It is
assumed for purposes of scope and budget that FHWA will conclude project impacts
are potentially insignificant and a FONSI is anticipated. The State will initiate
clearinghouse review.
Deliverables
• Preliminary Draft EA in PDF format(2 copies)
• Revised Draft EA in PDF format(10 copies)
• Final Draft EA in PDF format(10 copies)
• Final EA in PDF format(8 copies)
3. Within the clearinghouse review period for the EA or after FHWA approval of the EA, The
Engineer will assist the City, in conducting Design and Section 4(f) Public Hearing (see
public involvement section).
E. Field Visit
Whether or not discussed under each impact category,the following field visits will be conducted
in support of the detailed evaluation of environmental issues investigated and documented in the
EA for the preferred alternative. Field reconnaissance and investigations will be conducted only
for certain impact categories, as outlined below. All field reconnaissance will occur after rights
of entry are secured.
a. Social/Economic/Land Use
A reconnaissance field survey will be conducted by a socioeconomic specialist to evaluate
and document these categories, to include required visits/meetings with city, county, and
regional planning organizations, as necessary.
b. Ecology/Wetlands/Threatered and Endangered Species
The Engineer shall perform field investigations (at stream crossings and topographic
depressions, and in appropriate endangered species habitat) using four qualified biologists
to further identify the biotic and wildlife community; determine wetland extent quality, and
function; and identify potential habitat for any endangered species identified through prior
research.Windshield surveys from public roads and accessible ROW will be used to verify
biotic and wildlife communities in areas remote from streams and wetlands.
C. Karst Feature
The Engineer will conduct a walking survey to locate and describe karst features that may
be habitat for threatened or endangered cave species. The survey will be conducted along
transects generally spaced at 50-foot, unless site conditions require more closely spaced
transects. The survey will be conducted and supervised by a geologist meeting USFWS's
criteria for a karst geologist assisted by a staff geologist.
d. Hazardous Materials
The Engineer will conduct a regulatory records review for the project corridor and perform
a visual observation of the project area to reveal any indication of hazardous materials. The
records review will examine available site lists from city, county, state, and federal records
including the Environmental Protection Agency and the TCEQ. The environmental
document will include site location maps and detailed discussions of the type and status of
any identified potential hazardous materials sites in the project areas.
The findings of the regulatory database search and the visual observations will be
summarized in the EA. The EA will also include site location maps and detailed
discussions of the type and status of any identified potential hazardous materials sites in the
project study area and potential impacts from identified hazardous materials sites.
e. Cultural Resources
i. Archaeology
An intensive archaeological survey of high probability areas will be conducted under an
approved antiquities permit by qualified archaeological personnel. This effort will be
to identify the limits of archaeological sites within the project ROW and assess
potential impacts. An intensive archaeological survey report documenting the results of
the archaeological field survey will be prepared and submitted to the State for
coordination with the Texas State Historic Preservation Officer. Correspondence
documenting agency review and approval of the investigation will be appended to the
EA. No National Register testing or data recovery investigations are budgeted under
this scope of work.
ii. Historic and Architectural Structures
The Engineer will conduct a reconnaissance survey of the project area and an adjacent
150-foot area of potential effect (APE) to identify and document historic-age buildings,
structures, landscapes, etc.that may be impacted by the project.
F. Public Involvement: The Engineer shall conduct and participate in the following public
involvement activities as generally outlined below(prior to approval of the EA and Schematic).
1. Public Meeting
Prior to the development of the EA and after development of the preferred alternative, the
Engineer shall plan, coordinate, and conduct an informal public meeting using an open
house format to solicit comments and concerns from the public and major project
stakeholders. This effort will include the following activities:
a. In collaboration with the City, the Engineer shall develop a plan for public involvement
activities. The plan shall specify all activities to be performed for public involvement.
The plan shall specify all alternatives to be discussed during public involvement
activities.
b. The Engineer shall compile, maintain and update a mailing list of people, agencies and
organizations within the study area.
c. The Engineer shall make all arrangements for the public meeting, including the site of
the meeting,mailing and publishing notices, preparation of exhibits, and provision for
taping or transcription of proceedings. The City shall provide the facility to conduct the
public meeting.
d. The Engineer shall submit all legal notices to the City for review prior to posting. The
City shall finance the cost to post the notices in the local newspapers.
e. The Engineer shall arrange a meeting with the City to review all exhibits and other
materials to be used at public meetings or hearings. The Engineer shall obtain the City's
approval for all legal notices, exhibits, and other materials.
f. The Engineer shall provide personnel (7) to staff and conduct the public meetings,
including people to perform registration, make presentations, and answer questions.
Personnel to be provided shall be identified.
g. The Engineer shall develop and submit to the City a summary of the public meeting.
The Engineer shall develop and submit to the City a comment and response report,
summary and analysis, and other information necessary to evaluate and disseminate
information from the public meeting. The comment and response report, summary and
analysis, and other information shall be sufficiently detailed to provide a full record of
questions asked, issued and concerns raised, and responses given during the meeting.
The comment and response report, summary and analysis, or other information shall be
sufficiently detailed to provide a basis for incorporating all information gathered at
public meetings into the EA-
h.
Ah. The Engineer shall develop and send acknowledgement letters and/or response letters to
commentors at public meetings or hearings. The Engineer shall not distribute
acknowledgement of response letters without prior approval by the City.
2. Public Hearing
After approval of the EA and Schematic,the Engineer shall plan, coordinate, and conduct a
formal public hearing with a presentation to inform the public and major project
stakeholders of the project status. This effort will include the following activities:
a. The Engineer shall make all arrangements for the public hearing, including the site of
the hearing, mailing and publishing notices, preparation of the presentation and
exhibits, and provision for taping or transcription of proceedings. The City shall
provide the court reporter and the facility to conduct the public hearing.
b. The Engineer shall submit all legal notices to the City for review prior to posting. The
City shall finance the cost to post the notices in the local newspapers.
c. The Engineer shall arrange a meeting with the City to review all exhibits and other
materials to be used at the public hearing.The Engineer shall obtain the City's approval
for all legal notices,exhibits, and other materials.
d. The Engineer shall provide personnel (7) to staff and conduct the public hearing,
including people to perform registration, make presentations, and answer questions.
Personnel to be provided shall be identified.
e. The Engineer shall develop and submit to the City a summary of the public hearing.
The Engineer shall develop and submit to the City a comment and response report,
summary and analysis, and other information necessary to evaluate and disseminate
information from the public hearing. The comment and response report, summary and
analysis, and other information shall be sufficiently detailed to provide a full record of
questions asked, issued and concerns raised, and responses given during the meeting.
The comment and response report, summary and analysis, or other information shall be
sufficiently detailed to provide a basis for incorporating all information gathered at the
public hearing into the EA.
f. The Engineer shall develop and send acknowledgement letters and/or response letters to
commentors at public meetings or hearings. The Engineer shall not distribute
acknowledgement of response letters without prior approval by the City.
FC150 FIELD SURVEYING
Revised limits of survey: Topographic and planimetric mapping within 125 feet of the centerline of
proposed Creek Bend, and within 25 feet of the proposed ROW of Hairy Man Road, as shown on
the preliminary schematic. This will include mapping of existing curbs, pavements, visible and
exposed utilities, strictures, drainage facilities and other improvements that may affect design
criteria.
Revised limits of tree survey: Tag and locate all trees 12 inches in diameter and over within 25 feet of
proposed ROW, as shown on the preliminary schematic.
Tree Trimmings will be removed from the site and disposed of by subcontractors.
ENVIRONMENTAL DELIVERABLES
1. Public Involvement Plan in PDF format(4 copies)
2. Public Meeting Material and Exhibits in PDF format
3. Public Meeting Summary Report in PDF format(4 copies)
4. Public Hearing Presentation,Material and Exhibits in PDF format
5. Public Hearing Summary Report in PDF format(4 copies)
6. Public Hearing transcript in PDF format(2 copies)
7. Wetlands Reports in PDF format
8. KARST Reports in PDF format
9. HABITAT Reports in PDF format
10. Archaeological Reports in PDF format
11. Historic Reports in PDF format
12. EA Documents in PDF format
ADDENDUM TO EXHIBIT C
Work Schedule
The changes to the Work Schedule for this project are as follows:
1 T1 rte`l�ri
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T Creek Bend Phase II 699 699 02-pct-06 AM-Nov 09 0 '
Project/Contract Management 96 29 02-0ct-06 A 15-Mar-07 670
— NTP WorkOrder No.2 002-Oct-06
go Internal • _ 02-Oct-06
m Kick-Off Meeting w/City of Round Rock&Other Agencies 0 0 02-Oct-06 A;
M Wain Right-of-Entry(ROE)
97 8 02-Oct-06A'13-Feb-07 0
•
SchedulefWork Plan 115 115 F;5:57 '26-Jul-07 576
- - --
Field Survey 40 40 14-Feb-07 1O-Apr-07 62
Preliminary Bridge Layout 5 5 11-Apr-07 17-Apr-07 62
Public Meeting Process 96 96 14-Feb-07 28-Jun-07 229
- Environmental Assessment Process 341 341 05-Feb-07 06-Jun-08 0
401 Tier II Questionaire and Alternatives Analysis 52 52 28 Feb-07 10 May-07 263
Section 404 Wetlands Delineation Report 136 136 _14-Feb-07 24-Aug-07 189—'
-- Species/Habitat Survey Report 97 97 14-Feb-07 29-Jun-07 22
Historic Reconnaissance Survey Report 64 64 14-Feb-07 14May 07 261
Public Hearing Process 81 81 04-Dec-07 28-Mar-08 40
- Archeological Phase I Survey Report 135 135 14-Feb-07 23-Aug-07 130
Archeological Phase II Testing Report 134 134 20-Aug-07 29-Feb-08 0
Karst Survey Report 99 99 14-Feb-07 04-Jul-07 226
60% PS&E Submittal 124 124 30-May-07 22-Nov-07 136
90% PS&E Submittal 61 61 23-Nov-07 21-Feb-08 432
100% PS&E Submittal 33 33 22-Feb-08 09-Apr-08 33
Final PS&E Submittal --9 9 j 09-Apr-08 22-Apr-08 33
= Letting and Construction Phase Services 390 390i 22-Apr-08 03-Nov-09 0
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ADDENDUM TO EXHIBIT D
Fee Schedule
The changes to the fee schedule for this project are as follows:
EXHIBIT D
PBS&J Classification Summary
Creek Bend Extension Phase 2
Supplemental #1 to Work Authorization #2
PHASE 2 SUPPLEMENTAL#1
Classification Hours Unloaded Hourly Labor Cost
Rate
Principal 2 $51.19 $102
Project Manager 84 $51.19 $4,300
Senior Engineer 16 $47.78 $764
Design Engineer 120 $32.42 $3,891
Design EIT 70 $27.30 $1,911
Senior Planner 4 $35.33 $141
Senior Scientist 124 $35.33 $4,381
Scientist 124 $24.73 $3,067
Senior Env Planner 206 $35.33 $7,278
Env Planner 38 $24.73 $940
Senior Geologist 143 $40.63 $5,810
Staff Geologist 204 $30.03 $6,127
Historian 114 $35.33 $4,028
Research Assistant 156 $22.97 $3,583
Arch. 110 $31.80 $3,498
Arch. Tech 164 $21.20 $3,477
3 Man Survey Crew 48 $44.16 $2,120
GIS Graphics 130 $22.97 $2,986
Admin / Clerical 138 $21.20 $2,925
Raw Labor 1,995 $61,329
Audited Overhead (152.71%) _ $93,655
Profit (12%) _ $18,598
Total Labor= $173,582
PBS&J Total Labor $173,582
PBS&J Expenses $7,545
PBS&JTotal Fee $181,127
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Direct Expenses
Creek Bend Extension Phase 2
Supplemental#1 to Work Authorization #2
Environmental Direct Cost Unit Quantity Unit Price Total
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Mileage Mile 952 $0.35 $333.20
Brush Trimming/,Hauling Day 10 $350.00 $3,500.00
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Wetlands Delineation Report ea 8 $16.00 $128.00
Karst Survey Report ea 8 $7.50 $60.00
Habitat Survey Report ea 8 $7.50 $60.00
Archaeological Survey Report ea 8 $12.00 $96.00
Historic Resources Intensive Survey Report ea 8 $15.00 $120.00
Preliminary Draft EA ver. 1 ea 2 $20.00 $40.00
Draft EA ver. 2 ea 10 $20.00 $200.00
Final Draft EA ver. 3 ea 10 $20.00 $200.00
Final EA ver. 4 ea 8 $20.00 $160.00
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Public Meeting/Hearing Meeting/HearingExhibits ea 4 $15.00 $60.00
Photocopies 8 %"x11" Handouts, Sin In sheets, etc ea 300 $0.10 $30.00
Color Photocopies 8 '/a"x11" ea 75 $1.00 $75.00
Color Photocopies I I N17" ea 45 $1.50 $67.50
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Hand Held GPS System Day 10 $25.00 $250.00
Mechanical Excavator rental Environmental Investigation) Day 1 $750.00 $750.00
Noise Meter Rental ea 1 $530.00 $530.00
Water Well Survey LS 1 $200.00 $200.00
HazMat Database Search LS 1 $250.00 $250.00
Overnight Express Delivery Services ea 5 $15.00 75.00
Environmental Total $7,545
otal Direct Costs $7,545
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DATE: March 1, 2007
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting - March 8, 2007
ITEM: 12.B.2. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute
Supplemental Contract No. 1 with PBS&J to provide Phase II
engineering services for the design of the extension of Creek Bend
Boulevard from Creek Bend Circle to Wyoming Springs Drive.
Department: Transportation Services
Staff Person: Thomas G. Martin, P.E., Director
justification:
The City was awarded $1.5 million in Federal funds by the Capital Area Metropolitan
Planning Organization. To meet the conditions of the award, the City must comply with the
National Environmental Policy Act, which results in the need for additional environmental
consulting services.
Fundina•
Cost: $181,127.00
Source of funds: 2001 G.O. Bond
Outside Resources: PBS&J, Inc.
Backaround Information:
The City executed a contract with PBS&J, Inc. on November 23, 2004 to complete the Phase
II engineering, which includes preparing plans, specifications and estimates, and provide
bidding services. This supplemental contract increases the contract amount to $909.127.
The extension of Creek Bend Boulevard includes construction of a 4-lane divided arterial
roadway, a bridge over Brushy Creek, bicycle/pedestrian facilities within the right-of-way,
drainage and utility adjustment. This roadway extension will provide new north-south
crossing of Brushy Creek west of IH 35, which will improve access to Round Rock Hospital
and Round Rock High School and provide access for emergency services.
Public Comment: N/A
EXECUTED
DOCUMENT
FOLLOWS
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON §
SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT NO. 1
TO CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
FIRM: PBS&J("Engineer")
ADDRESS: 6504 Bridge Point Parkway, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78730
PROJECT: CREEK BEND DRIVE (FROM CREEK BEND CIR TO WYOMING
SPRINGS DR.)
This Supplemental Contract No. 1 to Contract for Engineering Services is made by and between
the City of Round Rock, Texas, hereinafter called the "City"and PBS&J,hereinafter called the
"Engineer„
WHEREAS, the City and Engineer executed a Contract for Engineering Services, hereinafter
called the"Contract", on the 23rd day of November, 2004 for the Creek Bend Drive(from Creek
Bend Cir. to Wyoming Springs Dr.)Project in the amount of$728,000.00; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary to amend the Contract to modify the provisions for the
scope of services,to increase the compensation by$181,127.00 to a total of$909,127.00;and
NOW THEREFORE, premises considered,the City and the Engineer agree that said Contract
is amended as follows:
I.
Article 2, Engineering Services and Exhibit B. EnjgineeTing Services shall be amended as set
forth in the attached Addendum To Exhibit B. Exhibit C, Work Schedule shall be amended as
set forth in the attached Addendum To Exhibit C.
II.
Article 4, Compensation and Exhibit D, Fee Schedule shall be amended by increasing by
$181,127.00 the lump sum amount payable under the Contract for a total of$909,127.00, as
shown by the attached Addendum to Exhibit D.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the Engineer have executed this Supplemental
Contract in duplicate.
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ADDENDUM TO EXHIBIT A
City Services
The changes to the scope of this project are as follows:
PHASES II
FC120 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND PUBLIC
INVOLVEMENT
1• Provide enhanced level of environmental guidance on selecting appropriate stakeholders for public
meeting due to increased complexity of environmental clearance.
2. The city will advertise and mail out public meeting/hearing notifications.
3. The city will provide the public meeting / hearing meeting facility, bilingual services, legal
notices,court reporters or other special services such as sign language interpreters.
ADDENDUM TO EXHIBIT B
Engineering Services
The changes to the scope of this project are as follows:
PHASE 2
The following is an understanding and outline of the scope of services that supports the Engineer's
Supplemental Work Authorization #1 fee schedule and cost proposal for the proposed City of Round
Rock Creek Bend roadway extension project located in Williamson County, Texas.
This scope of services reflects the work necessary to progress the current preliminary schematic
developed in Phase 1 through the environmental, mitigation, and water quality NEPA process. The
following supplemental expands the previously approved Phase 2 scope of services to include
enhanced environmental services.
FC 120 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
The Engineer will conduct environmental services in order to prepare an Environmental Assessment(EA)
and public involvement for the referenced project. All work will be conducted to obtain a Preferred
Alternative.
The Engineer will document and assess the impacts to the human and natural environment for the
proposed project. The Engineer will assemble and summarize all technical information, methodologies,
and results of analyses in the correct format for an EA, in accordance with applicable procedures of the
State of Texas, and the requirement of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) Technical Advisory 6640.8A. The EA will address the following
topics:
A. Purpose and Need
The Engineer will discuss the purpose and need for the project based on information provided by
the City. The information provided and the discussion will include:
1. Project status and history
2. Project need
3. System linkage
4. Transportation demand and capacity
B. Alternatives
1. Alternatives Analysis
The Engineer will discuss the list of alternatives, including any previously developed and
any identified in this study based on information and analysis provided by the City. The
Engineer shall provide documentation in support of the purpose and need.
2. Constraints Mapping
The Engineer shall prepare a constraints map utilizing information obtained from the
following:
a. The most recently available and reasonably available color infrared aerial photography,
National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) maps, Williamson County soil survey, and other
data sources to identify potential wetlands within the project study area.
b. Regulatory records review for the project study area to include regulatory agency
database lists (USTs, RCRA, CERCLA, LUST, ERNS) from city, county, state, and
federal records including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Well data will be obtained
from the Texas Railroad Commission(RRC).
c. Archaeological site records on file at the Texas Archeological Research Laboratory
(TARL) at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, to determine the presence of
recorded archeological sites within the proposed project study area. In addition, the
Engineer will complete a National Register records review to identify any historical
resources in the proposed project study area.
d. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department's (TPWD Natural Diversity Database (NDD) to
identify any protected species or their preferred habitats that are documented within the
project study area.
e. Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) flood insurance maps to determine
the boundaries of the 100-year and 500-year floodplain maps.
f. Land use (based on USGS maps), utility easements and known utilities, and existing
transportation facilities.
Using the constraints map as a planning tool, the Engineer will assess the alignment
developed in Phase 1. This alignment will be overlaid on the constraints map and made
suitable for display at the public meeting. Upon field review and public comments, the
preferred alternative will refined as necessary.
3. Description of Alternatives
Each alternative will be documented in summary form as the basis for establishing the
preferred alternative.The evaluation will include consideration of:
a. The No-Build(Do-Nothing) Alternative
b. The Build Alternative(s)
Discussions will be provided on the range of alternatives, including the methodology by
which alternatives were initially identified, selected for further study and documented in the
EA, or eliminated from study.For budgeting purposes,only one build alternative(preferred
alternative)will be studied in detail for the EA.
C. Environmental Impacts
The Engineer will evaluate the existing environment within the study area. Information on the
existing social, economic, and environmental setting within the study area will be obtained,
reviewed, and used to evaluate the impacts of the preferred alternative. This will include
information from data collection, literature reviews,agency contacts, and field investigations. The
Engineer will document the environmental impacts of the preferred alternative under detailed
study and consideration. The discussion of impacts will include their relationship to the
surrounding study area so that relative importance or significance can be determined. Adequate
attention will be given to the impacts of the No-Build Alternative.Impacts to be addressed will be
in accordance with applicable state and federal guidelines, and will include the following as
applicable to this project.
1. Land Use/Relocation Impacts
The Engineer shall update and identify, by use, land use plans and windshield surveys,
current land uses and any anticipated land uses. The Engineer shall review subdivision
plats in addition to any surveys and land use plans. The effects of the No-Build Alternative
versus the preferred alternative will be characterized in light of land use trends, plans and
policies within the project area including the following:
a. Review plans(transportation, land,use,municipal,and state);
b. Identify impacted businesses, residences and land uses within the study area
(estimate number, description, type of occupancy, and size of acquired property and
displaced residences and businesses);
C. Identify potentially affected community resources (school districts and facilities,
churches,civic buildings,cefeeties,parks, and recreation areas);
d. Estimate number and socioeconomic characteristics of households to be relocated
(based on windshield survey only,records search and/or intrusive interviews will not
be conducted).
2. Prime Farmlands
The Engineer shall identify farmland impacts in accordance with the Farmland Protection
Policy Act. The Engineer will coordinate with the NRCS to determine impacts to prime
and unique farmlands and farmlands of local importance within the right of way (ROW)
limits of the preferred alternative. The Engineer will calculate the acres of lands utilized for
agriculture, silviculture, or pasture and grazing, discuss the impacts of the project on these
farmland areas, and process the Conversion Impacts Rating Form AD 1006.
3. Social and Economic Impacts
The Engineer shall address/prepare the following:
a. Identify potential changes to local neighborhoods or communities and the effects on
community cohesion relating to travel patterns, access, and public safety,particularly
those changes that may differentially affect various social groups and minorities will
be discussed. Identify impacts(accessibility,splitting neighborhoods,etc.) on school
districts,recreation areas, churches,businesses,police,and fire protection.
b. Perform an environmental justice analysis in accordance with the requirements of
Executive Order 12898 (on Environmental Justice). Use census data and/or locally
supplied information to assess whether the impacts are disproportionate.
C. Address Executive Order 13166, "Improving Access to Services for Person with
Limited English Proficiency(LEP)",which requires federal agencies to examine the
services they provide and identify any need for services to those with limited English
proficiency.
d. Identify specific employers and employment trends affected in the vicinity of the
project
e. General impact on economic vitality of area
f. Impact on established business districts and public and private sectors
4. Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities
The Engineer shall discuss the effects on pedestrian and bicyclist safety and accessibility in
the Social and Land Use sections.
S. Air Quality
An air quality analysis using CALINE 3/Mobile 6 software is required for an added
capacity project on a roadway with more than 20,000 Average Annual Daily Traffic
(AADT). The projected AADT is anticipated to fall below 20,000 AADT, therefore an air
quality analysis would not be required. The Engineer will document the basis for this
determination in the EA.
The Engineer shall conduct a Qualitative Assessment for mobile source air toxics(MSAT)
which should include the following elements:
a. A brief MSAT description and discussion of national trend data projecting substantial
overall reductions in emissions due to stricter engine and fuel regulations issued by
EPA,
b. A comparison of the expected effect of the project on traffic volumes,vehicle mix,or
routing of traffic,and the associated assumed changes in MSATs,
c. Identification of sensitive receptors (i.e., schools, licensed day cares, elder care
facilities,and hospitals located within 100 and 500 feets of the ROW,
d. A discussion of information that is incomplete or unavailable for a project-specific
assessment of MSAT impacts, in compliance with CEQ regulations (40 CFR
1502.22(b)),
e. A summary of current studies regarding the health impacts of MSATs,in compliance
with 40 CFR 150.22(b).
6. Noise Analysis
The Engineer will perform a traffic noise analysis for the proposed project by modeling
existing receivers and contours utilizing the FHWA Traffic Noise Model (TNM version
2.5). The Engineer will use traffic volumes for the year of design and 20 years from that
date and an electronic copy of the most recent diagrammatic layout (including plan and
profile, existing and proposed alignments, building footprints, contour lines, topo layers,
etc) to do this analysis. The Engineer will conduct one site visit to verify noise receivers
shown on the diagrammatic layout and existing aerial photography and take ambient noise
measurements.
The Engineer will model traffic noise impacts for up to 6 Category B, C, and/or E
receivers. The Engineer will perform noise barrier analyses where applicable and will
conduct noise contour analyses (66 and 71 dBA contours) at three Category D lands, if
applicable. The interior areas of receivers (Category E) will be modeled if the exterior
areas are physically shielded from the roadway or if there is little or no human activity in
the exterior areas adjacent to the roadway. The summary of the noise analysis shall be
included in the EA for the project.
7. Water ResourceslWdrology/Floodplain Impacts
a. Surface water
The Engineer shall address/prepare the following:
L Surface Water Hydrology and Drainage Features in the immediate study area;
ii. Surface Water Drainage Impacts—Based on existing engineering studies and
hydraulic information (does not include any additional engineering hydraulics
studies at this level);
iii. Surface Water Quality Impacts—Based on existing surface water gtiality data.
b. Groundwater
The Engineer shall enumerate the possible impacts to the groundwater resources and
water wells in the area. The Engineer will identify water wells that would be
impacted by the preferred alternative from state databases. Impacts associated with
the preferred alternative will be assessed.
C. Hydrology/Floodplains
The Engineer shall conduct floodplain impact studies to determine whether the
preferred alternative has the potential to affect floodplains. The Engineer shall
document the following:
L Briefly describe the watershed characteristics of the study area in terms of land
uses and changes in land use that may affect stream discharge.
ii. Briefly describe the streams in the study area, including evidence of stream
migration, downcutting or aggradation.
iii. Identify the presence and nature (e.g., zone A, zone AE, zone AE with
floodway)of any FEMA mapped floodplains.
iv. Indicate the existence of any significant development associated with the
mapped area and identify the jurisdiction responsible for the floodplain.
V. Identify the number of locations where the preferred alternative will encroach
on the base (100-year) floodplain ("encroachments'), where the preferred
alternative will support incompatible floodplain development and the potential
impacts of encroachments and floodplain development.
vi. Include a list of all jurisdictions having control over floodplains for the
preferred alternative.
Where an encroachment or support of incompatible floodplain development results in
impacts, the Engineer shall document the location, impacts and appropriate
mitigation measures. In addition, if the preferred alternative (1) results in a
floodplain encroachment or supports incompatible floodplain development having
significant impacts, or (2) requires a commitment to a particular structure size or
type, the Engineer shall include an evaluation and discussion of practicable
alternatives to the structure or to the significant encroachment. The evaluation of
alternatives shall be specific to the preferred alternative horizontal alignment and
include Hydrologic & Hydraulic modeling. The Engineer shall include exhibits
which display the base floodplains and,where applicable,the regulatory floodplains.
If the preferred alternative encroaches on a designated or proposed regulatory
floodplain, the Engineer shall provide a preliminary indication of whether the
encroachment would be consistent with or require a revision to the regulatory
floodplain.
The Engineer will identify the strum crossings, river networks, adjacent major
waterbodies and watershed basins for the purposes of water quality management.
The Engineer will identify water quality permit requirements.
8. Waters of the U.5./Wetlands Investigation
a. Waters of the U.S.
A field survey of Waters of the U.S. shall be conducted and an assessment shall be
provided. The Engineer shall conduct a Waters of the U.S.assessment that identifies
potential types, functions, quality, and limits of jurisdictional Waters of the U.S.
along the preferred alternative. Acreages of potentially impacted Waters of the U.S.
will be documented. Jurisdictional limits of Waters of the U.S. will be identified.
The length of affected jurisdictional Waters of the U.S.will be documented for the
preferred alternative. For the Dram EA, this will include the following:
i. Potential Waters of the U.S. identified within the ROW of the preferred
alternative will be based on the following:
• Implementation of the methodology presented in the 1987 USACE
Wetland Delineation Manual and the regulations presented in the Clean
Water Act.
• Use of soil maps and other available soils data for the study area.
Representative soils (particularly at suspected wetland sites) will be
examined during field studies where right-of-entry is obtained by
experienced biologists and/or soil scientists.
• Review of USGS topographic quad sheets for the study area.
• Review of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) National Wetland
Inventory Maps.
• Aerial photographs.
• Field investigations conducted within the ROW of the preferred alternative.
ii. The area of impact for each Waters of the U.S.will be summarized.
iii. Waters of the U.S. quality and quantity will be addressed within the project
ROW. On-site investigations will be conducted where right-of-entry is
obtained.
The Engineer shall develop and discussed in a general manner a conceptual
mitigation plan for inclusion in the Draft EA. Types of mitigation proposed, such as
restoration, enhancement, creation and banking, along with related mitigation ratios
will be considered and discussed, if applicable. If a mitigation plan will be required
in association with necessary permitting, it will be completed under a separate scope
and budget.
b. Wetland Delineations
i. The Engineer shall perform wetland delineations in accordance with the 1987
USAGE Wetlands Delineation Manual (Technical Report Y-87-1) that shall
include all fieldwork and compilation of field documentation for the preferred
alternative. The delineation will identify areas of jurisdictional wetlands within
the ROW of the preferred alternative. The boundaries of the wetlands will be
mapped using a hand held Global Positioning System (GPS). The aerial extent
of the waters of the US will be determined. The results will be reported on
aerial photographs and included in the wetland delineation report.
ii. The Engineer shall produce and submit four copies of a draft wetland
delineation report for review and approval by the State and USACE. The
Engineer shall address State and USACE comments on the draft report and
submit four (4) copies of the final wetland delineations report to the State
within 30 days of receipt of comments from the State or USAGE.
Deliverables
• Draft Wetlands Delineation Report in PDF format(4 copies)
• Final Wetlands Delineation Report in PDF format(4 copies)
iii. USAGE Verification
It is anticipated that the USACE will require at least one site visit to the project
area to verify the wetland field delineation and report. The Engineer shall
stake the proposed ROW and potential jurisdictional wetlands/waters in the
field just prior to the USACE field verification visit, especially in areas that
have a high potential of disturbance because of weather, animals, or human
activities. The jurisdictional boundaries will be located on a schematic or plan
layout and sealed by a Professional Engineer (P.E) or Registered Professional
Land Surveyor by the Engineer after the verification is complete.
The Engineer will accompany the USACE during the site visit. USACE
requests for changes in jurisdictional boundaries will be identified in the field
and submitted to the State and the USACE as an amendment to the wetland
delineation report.
9. Geological Resources
a. Geology and Soils
The Engineer will identify and describe the physiography, topography, soils types, and
geology of the study area.
b. Karst Feature Survey
The Engineer will conduct a karst feature survey in accordance with currant USFWS
protocols. Karst survey tasks to be completed are described below:
i. Background Geology
Published geologic reports will be reviewed and the information used to establish
the geologic and ground water conditions beneath the 7.5-acre project site.
Primary sources of information will be geological and ground water reports
published by the Bureau of Economic Geology, Texas Water Development Board,
and U.S. Geological Survey. Other sources including fault and lineament maps,
and topographic maps will also be reviewed. Relevant cave-related publications
including published cave surveys will be reviewed for any known features within a
1 mile radius of the site.
ii. Aerial Photography Examination
Aerial photography of the project and surrounding areas will be examined for
evidence of fractures, lineaments, sinkholes, lithologic contacts, and other
potentially relevant karst features. Aerial photographs may not provide valuable
information due to the dense vegetation present in the project area.
iii. Field Survey
The Engineer will conduct a walking survey to locate and describe karst features
that may be habitat for threatened or endangered cave species. The survey will
conducted along transects that normally have 50 foot spacing, unless site
conditions require more closely spaced transects. The survey will be conducted
and supervised by a geologist meeting USFWS's criteria for a karst geologist and
assisted by a staff geologist meeting the criteria of a karst technician. Identified
features will be marked with flagging and photographed,and their positions will be
determined using a handheld GPS instrument.
USFWS protocols recommend surveying all areas within 500 feets of the area to be
developed, especially those hydrologically downgradient of the area to be
developed and identified caves. Based on the results of the literature review and
the field survey, a determination will be made to survey the 500-feet buffer
upgradient from the site.
iv. Report of Findings
The findings of the karst feature survey will be presented in a written report. The
report will include the following elements:
• Narrative describing the location, topography, roads, drainages, and
impervious cover of the project and adjacent areas.
• Narrative of the geology within the Project Site, including stratigraphy,
structure, lithologic contacts, fractures, faults, lineaments, sinkholes, known
caves,USFWS karst zones, and dominate soil types.
• Narrative describing when the survey was conducted and the methods used to
complete it.
• Narrative describing each identified karst feature, including dimensions, type,
trend, approximate entrance elevation, geologic characteristics, and surface
drainage area. (Initial description will include a preliminary evaluation
consisting of a light hand excavation only.)
• U. S. Geological Survey topographic map (7.5 minute or larger scale)
delineating the area surveyed, regional karst zones (as defined by USFWS),
and karst features identified in the surveyed area. The map shall also show
known caves and faults within the vicinity of the project site, which were
discovered through available literature,aerial photographs,or other sources.
• Names and qualifications of the persons that conducted the survey.
Deliverables
• Draft Karst Survey Report in PDF format(4 copies)
• Final Karst Survey Report in PDF format(4 copies)
10. Ecological Resources
The Engineer will address/prepare the following due to NEPA Process:
a. Vegetation Communities
i. Assess potential impacts to the vegetation communities by quantifying the
extent (in-house mapping only — no exhibit produced) of vegetation
communities for the preferred alternative. Discuss impacted vegetation in the
context of the overall study area.
ii. Discussion should include a general description of trees being removed by the
expansion. Description will include species of trees, range of size (dbh) and
approximate number removed.
b. Fish and Wildlife Resources
i. Assess potential impacts to the fish and wildlife resources within the preferred
alternative by examining habitats based primarily on vegetation communities.
Discuss impacted habitat in the context of the overall study area.
11. Threatened and Endangered Species
The Engineer shall perform the biological services as outlined below.
a. Surveys for Protected Species or Habitat of Protected Species
The Engineer shall perform surveys for protected species or for potentially suitable
habitat of protected species.
i. For the purposes of this contract,protected species shall include:
• All species listed by the USFWS as threatened or endangered or proposed
for listing as threatened or endangered(50 C.F.R. 17.11-12);
• All species that are candidates for review for listing by USFWS as
threatened or endangered (per most recently updated list in Federal
Register);
• Species listed as threatened or endangered species by TPWD (State of
Texas Threatened and Endangered Species Listings, TPWD);
• Species protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act(50 C.F.R. 10.13).
Note: This effort will include documenting migratory birds observed
during field visits and assessing vegetative communities. Species specific
surveys for migratory birds are not feasible since almost 1,000 species are
protected by the Afigratory Bird Treaty Act.
ii. The Engineer shall examine existing data to determine the likelihood that
protected species, their habitat, or designated critical habitat (per 50 C.F.R
17.94-95)could be impacted by the Transportation Activity.Existing data shall
include the records of the TPWD Natural Diversity Database(NDD).
iii. Personnel conducting presence/absence surveys for protected species shall hold
appropriate USFWS and TPWD permits at the time surveys are performed.
iv. If critical habitat (50 C.F.R. 17.94-95) has been designated for a federally
protected species, the Engineer shall determine whether critical habitat is
present in the study area and whether the Transportation Activity will affect
that critical habitat.
V. For all surveys, the Engineer shall furnish a written report to the State. The
report shall include:
• Sources for and results of preliminary data collection,
• The name(s)of the person(s)performing the fieldwork,
• Dates of fieldwork,
• Weather conditions at the time of the survey(s),
• Species for which survey was performed,
• Whether potential habitat for protected species(including designated
critical habitat) is present,
• Whether the protected species is absent or present,
• Survey protocols or other methods used,
• The Engineer's analysis of the Transportation Activity's potential to affect
critical habitat and recommendations (if any) for species/habitat
conservation,
• Appropriate 7.5 minute U.S.G.S topographic quad map(s) showing all
areas surveyed for protected species, habitat for protected species,
designated critical habitat boundaries, if any, and location(s) of protected
species occurrence,
• Representative photographs of the area(s) surveyed.
b. Habitat Analysis
The Engineer shall perform an analysWcharacterization of habitat and habitat
impacts for the study area. If the Engineer encounters protected species or habitat for
protected species,the Engineer shall notify the City immediately.
i. Descriptions of habitat types (e.g., forested, prairie, riparian, floodplain,
rangeland, agricultural) within the study area be based upon The Vegetation
Types of Texas,Including Cropland(TPWD, 1984).
ii. Land use for transportation activities involving no new ROW:
• The habitat description shall indicate the vegetative type(s) listed for the
study area in The Vegetation Types of Texas, Including Cropland. The
habitat description shall indicate whether an S1, S2, or S3 vegetation
series listed in 'Plant Communities of Texas (Series Level)" (Texas
Natural Heritage Program, April 1993)is present.
• The habitat description shall include a description of the existing
vegetation in the ROW of the transportation activity. The habitat
description shall describe potentially suitable habitat for protected
species if such habitat occurs within or immediately adjacent to the
ROW. The description shall indicate the presence or absence of distinct
vegetative types (per The Vegetation Types of Texas, Including
Cropland) or S1, S2, or S3 vegetation series (per 'Plant Communities of
Texas (Series Level)"} if any have been identified during field
inspections. The Engineer shall supplement the description with maps
(based on USGS 7.5'maps) and photographs.Maps shall be annotated to
indicate the locations and areas of distinct vegetative types (per The
Vegetation TVes of Texas, Including Cropland) or S1, S2, or S3
vegetation series (per "Plant Communities of Texas (Series Level)") if
any have been identified during field inspections. Representative
photographs shall illustrate representative vegetation for each vegetation
type. Aerial photographs (with dates) shall be provided when available.
If the vegetation within the ROW does not match the description in The
Vegetation Types of Texas, Including Cropland or if there is an unusual
difference between the vegetation in the ROW and outside the ROW,
additional details shall be included in the description to clearly explain
the differences in vegetative content between the existing vegetation and
the vegetative types described The Vegetation Types of Texas Including
Cropland.Unusual vegetation features may include:
— Unmaintained vegetation,
— Trees or shrubs along a fenceline adjacent to a field (fencerow
vegetation),
— Riparian vegetation (particularly where fields/cropland extend up
to the riparian corridor),
— Trees that are unusually larger than other trees in the area,
— Unusual stands or islands of vegetation.
•
If special habitat features are present, additional details shall be included
in the description to clearly describe the feature(s)present and to explain
why the feature(s) should be regarded as special. Special habitat features
include:
— Bottomland hardwoods,
— Caves,
— Cliffs and bluffs,
— Native prairies (particularly those with climax species of native
grasses and foths),
— Ponds(temporary and permanent,natural and man-made),
— Seeps or springs,
— Snags(dead trees)or groups of snags,
— Water bodies(creeks, streams,rivers,etc),
— Existing bridges with known or easily-observed bird or bat
colonies.
• The habitat analysis shall contain a description of anticipated impacts to
vegetation. The description of anticipated impacts shall be based on
impacts that can be predicted as a result of construction activities and the
kind(s)of facility proposed for the transportation activity.
iii. Land use within and outside the proposed ROW shall be described. If lack of
access to the new location ROW limits field observation for the habitat
description, existing published sources shall be used to provide an estimate.
The description of vegetation shall include the following:
• Dominant Species for each vegetation stratum (i.e., tree, shrub, vine,
herbaceous[grass and forbD present,
• Height of trees(range), if present,
• Diafeet at Breast Height(DBH)of trees(range and average),if present,
• Percent canopy cover of trees, if present,
• Acreage for each vegetation type present.
C. Analysis of Stream Modifications and Associated Habitats
The Engineer shall provide habitat impact analysis when modification of a stream
channel is included as part of the Transportation Activity where the streambed is
being relocated (channelization), straightened, altered (deepened or widened), or
cleaned as a part of road/bridge construction or as an easement involving drainage
improvements. The report on the habitat impact analysis shall describe impacts, both
direct and indirect, to the adjacent riparian habitats associated with stream
modifications,and shall include:
i. A description of existing vegetation.
ii. Areal extent of temporary and permanent impacts, in acres, including impacts
in temporary or permanent easements outside the proposed ROW,
iii. Type of impacts proposed to affect the channel (e.g., channelization) and
adjacent surfaces(e.g., clearing for equipment operation),
The Engineer shall coordinate between the State and USFWS or TPWD as directed
by the State to ensure that proper rules, regulations and policies are followed in
providing biological services in connection with this section of this Attachment. All
coordination between the Engineer and resource agencies shall be approved in
advance by the State.
Deliverables
• Draft Habitat Survey Report in PDF format(4 copies)
• Final Habitat Survey Report in PDF format(4 copies)
12. Cultural Resources
The Engineer will perform archaeological and non-archaeological historic resources
surveys(investigations within the limits of property access such that TxDOT can complete
the Section 106 process and fulfill the requirements of the Antiquities Code of Texas.
Based on the Engineer's current knowledge of the project area, the Engineer recommends
that an updated background records review be conducted and that the entire project are a be
intensively surveyed for archaeological and no-archaeological historic resources according
to TxDOT-approved procedures outlined below.
a. Archaeological Resource Studies
The Engineer will perform the archaeology survey under a Texas Antiquities Permit
issued by THC and signed by a professional archeologist (Title 13, Part 2, Chapter
26, TAC} on the State's staff. If archaeological sites are located during the survey,
National Register eligibility testing and data recovery investigations may be required
to an extent that cannot be defined at the current time. Those services are not
included in this scope, but will be provided under supplemental authorization by the
City and TxDOT.
i. Archaeological Background Studies
Prior to the intensive archaeological survey, the Engineer shall perform an
archaeological background study in accord with the following TxDOT
specifications.
• The Engineer shall review site files at the Texas Archaeological Research
Laboratory(TARL) and Texas Historical Commission (THC) to determine
whether previously recorded archaeological sites are present in the area to
be documented for the DEIS. Review of the Texas Historic Sites Atlas
shall be used for THC file review unless otherwise approved by the State.
If sites are present, the Engineer shall consult relevant site forms and
archaeological reports to determine the characteristics of the sites. The
Engineer shall produce a clearly reproducible map, based on U.S.
Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5' topographic maps, indicating areas where
recorded archaeological sites are present.
• The Engineer shall review Natural Resources Conservation Service
(MRCS) soil maps, Bureau of Economic Geology(BEG)geological maps,
planning documents, and USGS topographic maps to determine the general
landscape characteristics of the study area with respect to the identification
of areas where preservation of archaeological historic properties and State
Archaeological Landmarks (SALs) is unlikely as a result of inappropriate
geomorphic conditions for preservation of intact archaeological sites. The
Engineer shall produce a clearly reproducible map, based on USGS 7.5'
topographic maps, indicating where areas where preservation of intact
archaeological deposits is unlikely.
• The Engineer shall identify Native American tribes to be consulted in
accord with 36 CFR 800. Unless explicitly approved by FHWA and the
State, the Engineer shall not perform consultation with Native American
tribes. The State will initiation consultation with the Native American
tribes.
• The Engineer shall identify and seek the views of local historical and
archaeological societies, county historical commissioners, and other
interested individuals or organizations.
• The Engineer shall perform early coordination with the State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO). Early coordination shall consist of a request
for information concerning the project. This request shall incorporate all of
the results of archaeological background studies and surveys performed by
the Engineer. The Engineer's request for information shall not initiate
formal consultation with the SHPO under Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act or the Antiquities Code of Texas.
ii. Intensive Archaeological Survey
The Engineer shall perform an intensive survey for the preferred alternative at
those areas approved by TxDOT as areas of potential archaeological concern.
The Engineer shall perform surveys, reporting, and documentation to satisfy
THC requirements for determining whether archaeological sites are present in
the project area, and whether test excavations or a higher level of
archaeological work is needed.
• Survey shall be initiated with preparation of a research design, including
the results of the archaeological background studies, and acquisition of a
Texas Antiquities Permit from the THC. The permit application will
require coordination through and approval by TxDOT Environmental
Affairs Division archaeology staff
• Survey methods will comply with THC/Council of Texas Archeologists
(CTA)standards.
• Shovel tests, mechanically excavated trenches, and other subsurface
excavations shall be sufficient in number and depth to assure satisfaction of
THC requirements.
• Survey involving geoarchaeological evaluation and identification of in situ
archaeological deposits in the project area shall include mechanically
excavated trenches. Trenches excavated for geoarchaeological evaluation
and site identification shall be documented in sufficient detail to assure
satisfaction of THC information needs. Mechanically excavated trenches
will only be performed according to limits of written agreements between
the City and the property owner. Excavated trenches will be backfilled
immediately upon completion. No trenches will be left open overnight.
• Following completion of the survey, the Engineer will prepare and submit
a draft report of findings to TxDOT and the THC for review and comment.
If no archaeological sites are identified by the investigations,the report will
follow the format of the "TxDOT Environmental Affairs Division,
Archaeological Survey Report,No Propextiesr' form. If archaeological sites
are identified by the investigations, the report will meet the report format
standards of the THC/CTA.
Deliverables
• Draft Archaeological Survey Report in PDF format(4 copies)
• Final Archaeological Survey Report in PDF format(4 copies)
b. Non-Archaeological Historic Resource Studies
L Non-Archaeological Historic Resource Survey
The Engineer shall perform historic resource studies within the limits of
property access agreements between the City and the property owner such that
TxDOT can complete the Section 106 process. Identification, evaluation and
documentation tasks shall be completed in accordance with the provisions of
the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Identification, Evaluation and
Documentation of non-archaeological historic resources.Historic studies shall
be performed and documented at sufficient levels to satisfy THC requirements
for determining the presence of historically significant properties in the Area
of Potential Effects (APE) in accordance with 36 CFR 60 and 13 TAC 26.
Performance of historic studies shall include the following tasks unless
otherwise specified.
• Area of Potential Effect(APE)
The Engineer shall recommend that the APE and the limits of the survey
area be defined according to the 500-feet wide zone of permissible
property access. This APE will require consultation with and approval by
TxDOT and the THC. Any expansion of the APE and the survey area
required by the TxDOT or the THC will require the City and the property
owner to develop written approval for survey of the additional APE.
Otherwise, the City will be required to acquire information and
documentation needed to complete Section 106 requirements for non-
archaeological historic resources.
• Literature Review
The Engineer shall conduct a literature review to establish appropriate
historical and cultural contexts for the project area, to determine
information requirements, and to direct the survey effort.
• Research Design
The Engineer shall prepare a research design in consultation with the State
and the THC. The research design shall provide a succinct summary of the
literature review results, clear descriptions of identification, evaluation and
documentation tasks required, and associated production schedules. The
Engineer shall submit the research design to TxDOT for review and
coordination with the THC. The Engineer shall revise the research design
to reflect comments by TxDOT and THC.
• Reconnaissance Survey
The Engineer shall conduct a reconnaissance-level survey for non-
archaeological historic resources based on the methodology outlined in the
THC-approved research design. The reconnaissance survey shall not be
implemented without prior approval of the research design by the State and
THC. Within the limits of property access arranged between the City and
the property owner, the Engineer will record non-archaeological historic-
age resources located on property tracts that extend into the APE. For the
purposes of this project, "non-archaeological historic-age resources"will
be defined as buildings, structures, objects, districts, etc., built prior to
circa 1965. This cut-off date is based on a projected letting date of 2010
with a five-year buffer to allow for adjustments in project planning.
— Each historic resource (defined in accordance with 36 CFR. 60 as a
building,structure,object,historic district or non-archaeological site at
least 50 years old at the time of project letting) in the APE shall be
documented in the following manner:
The Engineer shall provide photographic documentation for each
historic resource. At a minimum this shall include an oblique view
of the primary fagade and a side elevation for each resource,with
the subject filling the frame. All photographs shall be 3.5"x5"
color representations printed on matte finish photographic paper.
All photographs shall be well focused and clearly depict
architectural and other details relevant to an evaluation of the
resource's character-defining features. Four copies of each image
shall be provided. Photographs shall be attached to separately
labeled pages that clearly identify project name, address of
resource and project ID number.
- The Engineer shall produce an inventory of all resources,provided
in a table form that details their project ID numbers, locations,
property type and subtype classifications, stylistic influences,
construction dates, integrity issues and preliminary eligibility
recommendations.
- The Engineer shall provide a letter report detailing the results of
the reconnaissance survey. This report shall not exceed five (5)
pages,excluding photographs,maps and other documentation. The
letter report shall describe the findings of the reconnaissance
survey and make recommendations to the State for the need, if any,
to conduct intensive survey efforts.
- The letter report shall have sufficient detail and clarity to provide
THC with a basis for making determinations of(NRHP eligibility
without requiring submission of additional documentation or for
making recommendations concerning the scope of the intensive
survey. At a minimum,it shall include the following information:
o A brief overview of the results of the reconnaissance survey,
including an inventory of historic resources requiring no
additional survey efforts in order to finalize determinations of
NRHP eligibility in accordance with 36 CFR 60.
o An inventory of historic resources requiring additional intensive
survey efforts in order to finalize determinations of NRHP
eligibility in accordance with 36 CFR 60.
o Maps showing the location of each historic resource labeled
with its appropriate project ID number, running as
consecutively as possible from the top left hand corner to the
bottom right hand corner of the map. Outbuildings and
landscape features shall be reported as subsets of the main
project ID number for a property, for example, a garage
associated with Site No. 100 could be labeled Site No. 100a.
The APE shall be clearly indicated on the map. Major street
names and other directional landmarks shall be clearly indicated
on the map. Maps shall be based on aerial photographs or
USGS 7.5'topographic maps.
o The Engineer shall revise the letter report to address comments
by the State and the THC and shall submit four copies of the
letter report to the State. The State shall assume responsibility
for transmitting the letter report to the THC and the transmitting
THC comments to the Engineer.
ii. Historic Resources Intensive Survey
If the reconnaissance-level survey cannot fully satisfy THC requirements for
determining the presence of historically significant properties in the Area of
Potential Effects (APE), follow-up intensive survey efforts may be required. Any
required survey activities by the Engineer beyond the 500-feet wide zone of
permissible access established in the agreement between the City and the property
owner and any information requests, including oral history interviews with the land
owner, are not allowed under the current agreement for property access between
the City and the property owner. The Engineer can provide those additional
intensive survey activities only to the extent that the City acquires the information
needed and provides it to the Engineer for analysis and integration into the final
report along with other comments on the reconnaissance-level survey results.
Tasks associated with the intensive survey shall include:
1. Completion of a Texas Historic Sites Inventory form or a THC-approved
equivalent for each resource identified as potentially NRHP eligible in the
reconnaissance survey. At a minimum, each inventory form will provide
sufficient detail about the location, physical characteristics, character-defining
details, modifications and other integrity issues, associated outbuildings or
historic landscape features,contextual relationships and historic background of
the resource to finalize determinations of NRHP eligibility in accordance with
36 CFR 60.
2. Completion of supplementary photographs of auxiliary resources, landscape
features, setting issues, integrity issues,representative streetscapes as detailed
below:
• Additional photographs shall be required if architectural alterations
including, but not limited to, replacement of historic doors and windows,
attachment of synthetic siding, loss of ornamental detailing or
unsympathetic additions compromise the historic integrity of the resource.
• Additional photographs of the inter-relationship of resources shall be
required if historic outbuildings or significant landscape features are
associated with the property.
• Additional photographs of the inter-relationship of resources shall be
required if potential or designated historic districts are identified within the
APE. These photographs shall document representative streetscapes for
each block or significant area within the historic district.
3. Preparation of site maps detailing the inter-relationship of resources such as
outbuildings and landscape features associated with a potentially NRNP
eligible property.
4. Assembly of historical research for each property identified as potentially
NRHP eligible in the reconnaissance survey, including comparative
information for property types and other contextual information required to
finalize determinations of NRHP eligibility in accordance with 48 FR Parts
44716-42.
5. Evaluation of each property identified as potentially NRHP eligible in the
reconnaissance survey against NRHP criteria for significance and for integrity
in accordance with 36 CFR 60.
6. The Engineer shall prepare a survey report detailing the results of the intensive
survey. This report shall describe the findings of the intensive survey and
make recommendations to the State for NRNP eligibility of all resources.The
survey report shall have sufficient detail and clarity to provide THC with a
basis for making determinations of NRHP eligibility without requiring
submission of additional documentation. At a minimum, the survey report
shall include the following information for review and comment by the State
and THC:
• An outline of the purpose and methodology of the project.
• A summary of the background history of project area, presenting historic
contexts relevant to the time period associated with the historic resources
in which to evaluate significance of resources for NRHP eligibility.
• Observations on patterns of settlement, development trends, resource
distribution and analysis of survey data.
• An inventory of resources with proposed determinations of NRHP
eligibility for all resources, evaluated against NRHP criteria for
significance and integrity in accordance with 36 CFR 60.
• Detailed information on potential historic districts, including inventories,
maps,photos,background history and justification of significance.
• Project area maps,survey forms,photographs, site maps.
• The Engineer shall revise the survey report to address comments by the
State and THC in accord with the State's errors and omissions policy. The
Engineer shall submit four copies of the survey report to the State. The
State assumes responsibility for transmitting the survey report to THC. The
State assumes responsibility for transmitting THC comments to the
Engineer.
Deliverables
• Historic Resources APE Limits Map(s) in PDF format(2 copies)
• Historic Resources Research Design in PDF format(2 copies)
• Draft Historic Resources Intensive Survey Report in PDF format (4
copies)
• Final Historic Resources Intensive Survey Report in PDF format (4
copies)
13. Hazardous Materials
In addition to performing a visual observation for the project area to reveal any indication
of hazardous materials, the Engineer will conduct a regulatory records review for the
project corridor. The records review will examine available site lists from city, county,
state, and federal records including the Environmental Protection Agency and the TCEQ.
The environmental documents will include site location maps and detailed discussions of
the type and status of any identified potential hazardous materials sites in the project areas.
The findings of the regulatory database search and the visual observations will be
summarized in the EA. The EA will also include site location maps and detailed
discussions of the type and status of any identified potential hazardous materials sites in the
project study area and potential impacts from identified hazardous materials sites.
14. Visual Impacts
The Engineer shall document the visual impact of the proposed new location corridor
relative to the surrounding environment. The Engineer shall identify visual impacts in
accordance with the requirements of FHWA Technical Advisory TA-T6640.8A(1987).
15. Section 4(i)Properties
The Engineer shall update/prepare an inventory of all parklands that exist within the
proposed ROW. It is currently anticipated that a City of Round Rock planned extension
park located in the northwest corner of the study area may be considered a Section 4(f)
resource. Since the ownership and boundaries of the proposed park tract is in question, the
Engineer shall coordinate with the City and surveyor to obtain property ownership and
boundaries for the proposed park. The Engineer shall provide a determination of Section
4(f) impacts in the draft EA. If public lands, park lands, recreational lands or National
Register-eligible historic resources are directly impacted by ROW acquisition, thereby
requiring a Section 4(f) evaluation, it will be provided under a supplemental scope and
budget.
16. Indirect and Cumulative Impacts
The Engineer shall conduct an indirect and cumulative impacts (ICI) analysis using the
TxDOT eight-step approach. At this time it is assumed that the resources to be evaluated
are land use,waterbodies, habitat and cultural (archaeological and historic)resources. The
Engineer will prepare a discussion of the ICI to these resources utilizing the approach
outlined in the "March 2006 Draft Interim Guidance on Preparing Cumulative Impact
Analysis". Any additional resources requiring the eight step approach will be conducted as
a supplemental to this agreement.
17. Permitting
a.U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
i. Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (33 U.S.C.403). The Engineer shall
determine whether the proposed project requires a Section 10 permit and shall
perform coordination with the USAGE. The Engineer shall prepare and submit
to USACE an application for a Section 10 permit,and shall obtain a Section 10
permit from USAGE,if applicable.
ii. Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1341). The Engineer shall
determine whether the proposed project requires a Section 401 water quality
certification and shall perform coordination with the USACE.If the permit is an
Individual Section 401 permit, the Engineer shall prepare and submit to
USACE a TCEQ 401 checklist.
iii. Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344). The Engineer shall
determine whether the proposed project requires a Section 404 permit
(Nationwide or Individual) and shall perform coordination with the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers. The Engineer shall prepare and submit to USACE an
application for a Section 404 Nationwide permit,and shall obtain a Section 404
permit from USACE. If the permit is an Individual Section 404 permit, the
Engineer shall prepare and submit to USACE a TCEQ Tier I checklist.
However, this proposal includes the cost to submit and obtain a Nationwide
permit. If it is determined that an Section 404 Individual permit is required,the
scope and budget to submit and secure such a permit would be developed under
a supplemental effort.
iv. Endangered Species Permitting. If it is determined that endangered species
would be affected by the proposed project, some level of permitting would be
required from U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). This permitting effort
would be either Section 7 or Section 10(a) depending on the project factors.
Since the level of endangered species permitting can not be determined at this
time, the scope and budget to conduct such activities is not included herein. If
it is determined based on field assessment that endangered species may be
impacted, a supplemental scope and budget will be prepared for permitting
these impacts.
b. Permit Coordination Meeting
The Engineer will schedule and conduct a permit coordination meeting with USACE
and USFWS after the field surveys have been conducted.
18. Right of Entry
The Engineer shall determine ownership data and secure permission to enter private
property for purposes of environmental investigations. The Engineer will prepare the right
of entry letter to be mailed to each property owner in the study area requesting a written
response confirming or denying right of entry. The Engineer will make reasonable
attempts to contact each landowner verbally prior to conducting any fieldwork if written
correspondence is not successful. A log of all contact with landowners will be maintained.
The Engineer will also provide for staking of the proposed project center line and right of
way limits at a frequency such that field personnel can identify the project location and
limits in the field.
D. Environmental Document Processing
1. The EA outline will be prepared in accordance with FHWA Technical Advisory T6640.8A
and will be composed of the following basic sections:
• Cover Sheet
• Table of Contents
• Purpose and Need
• Description of Alternatives
• Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences
• Recommendation of the Preferred Alternative
• Appendices
- Appendix A: Comments and Coordination Letters
- Appendix B:List of Preparers
2. The Engineer shall prepare and distribute copies as indicated and respond to comments on
the EA as described below:
a. Prepare two(2)hard copies of Preliminary Draft EA(version 1)for City and District
review(1 copy each).
b. Respond to TxDOT Austin District and City comments and prepare revised Draft EA
(version 2) for TxDOT Environmental Affairs Division (ENV) review. Submit ten
(10)copies and one electronic copy to District for forwarding to ENV.
c. Respond to ENV's comments and prepare Final Draft EA (version 3). Submit ten
(10) copies and one electronic copy to District for forwarding to and coordination
with Federal Highways Administration(FHWA) and by ENV.
d. Respond to FHWA's comments and prepare Final EA (version 4) and submit eight
(8) copies and one electronic copy to the District for forwarding to FHWA. It is
assumed for purposes of scope and budget that FHWA will conclude project impacts
are potentially insignificant and a FONSI is anticipated. The State will initiate
clearinghouse review.
Deliverables
• Preliminary Draft EA in PDF format(2 copies)
• Revised Draft EA in PDF format(10 copies)
• Final Draft EA in PDF format(10 copies)
• Final EA in PDF format(8 copies)
3. Within the clearinghouse review period for the EA or after FHWA approval of the EA, The
Engineer will assist the City, in conducting Design and Section 4(f) Public Hearing (see
public involvement section).
E. Field Visit
Whether or not discussed under each impact category,the following field visits will be conducted
in support of the detailed evaluation of environmental issues investigated and documented in the
EA for the preferred alternative. Field reconnaissance and investigations will be conducted only
for certain impact categories, as outlined below. All field reconnaissance will occur after rights
of entry are secured.
a. Social/Economic/Land Use
A reconnaissance field survey will be conducted by a socioeconomic specialist to evaluate
and document these categories, to include required visits/meetings with city, county, and
regional planning organizations,as necessary.
b. Ecology/Wetland&Threatened and Endangered Species
The Engineer shall perform field investigations (at stream crossings and topographic
depressions, and in appropriate endangered species habitat)using four qualified biologists
to further identify the biotic and wildlife community; determine wetland extent quality, and
function; and identify potential habitat for any endangered species identified through prior
research.Windshield surveys from public roads and accessible ROW will be used to verify
biotic and wildlife communities in areas remote from streams and wetlands.
C. Karst Feature
The Engineer will conduct a walking survey to locate and describe karst features that may
be habitat for threatened or endangered cave species. The survey will be conducted along
transects generally spaced at 50-foot, unless site conditions require more closely spaced
transects. The survey will be conducted and supervised by a geologist meeting USFWS's
criteria for a karst geologist assisted by a staff geologist.
d. Hazardous Materials
The Engineer will conduct a regulatory records review for the project corridor and perform
a visual observation of the project area to reveal any indication of hazardous materials. The
records review will examine available site lists from city, county, state, and federal records
including the Environmental Protection Agency and the TCEQ. The environmental
document will include site location maps and detailed discussions of the type and status of
any identified potential hazardous materials sites in the project areas.
The findings of the regulatory database search and the visual observations will be
summarized in the EA. The EA will also include site location maps and detailed
discussions of the type and status of any identified potential hazardous materials sites in the
project study area and potential impacts from identified hazardous materials sites.
e. Cultural Resources
L Archaeology
An intensive archaeological survey of high probability areas will be conducted under an
approved antiquities permit by qualified archaeological personnel. This effort will be
to identify the limits of archaeological sites within the project ROW and assess
potential impacts. An intensive archaeological survey report documenting the results of
the archaeological field survey will be prepared and submitted to the State for
coordination with the Texas State Historic Preservation Officer. Correspondence
documenting agency review and approval of the investigation will be appended to the
EA. No National Register testing or data recovery investigations are budgeted under
this scope ofwork.
ii. Historic and Architectural Structures
The Engineer will conduct a reconnaissance survey of the project area and an adjacent
150-foot area of potential effect (APE) to identify and document historic-age buildings,
structures, landscapes, etc.that may be impacted by the project.
F. Public Involvement: The Engineer shall conduct and participate in the following public
involvement activities as generally outlined below(prior to approval of the EA and Schematic).
1. Public Meeting
Prior to the development of the EA and after development of the preferred alternative,the
Engineer shall plan, coordinate, and conduct an informal public meeting using an open
house format to solicit comments and concerns from the public and major project
stakeholders.This effort will include the following activities:
a. In collaboration with the City, the Engineer shall develop a plan for public involvement
activities. The plan shall specify all activities to be performed for public involvement.
The plan shall specify all alternatives to be discussed during public involvement
activities.
b. The Engineer shall compile, maintain and update a mailing list of people, agencies and
organizations within the study area.
c. The Engineer shall make all arrangements for the public meeting, including the site of
the meeting, mailing and publishing notices,preparation of exhibits, and provision for
taping or transcription of proceedings. The City shall provide the facility to conduct the
public meeting.
d. The Engineer shall submit all legal notices to the City for review prior to posting. The
City shall finance the cost to post the notices in the local newspapers.
e. The Engineer shall arrange a meeting with the City to review all exhibits and other
materials to be used at public meetings or hearings. The Engineer shall obtain the City's
approval for all legal notices, exhibits, and other materials.
f. The Engineer shall provide personnel (7) to staff and conduct the public meetings,
including people to perform registration, make presentations, and answer questions.
Personnel to be provided shall be identified.
g. The Engineer shall develop and submit to the City a summary of the public meeting.
The Engineer shall develop and submit to the City a comment and response report,
summary and analysis, and other information necessary to evaluate and disseminate
information from the public meeting. The comment and response report, summary and
analysis, and other information shall be sufficiently detailed to provide a full record of
questions asked, issued and concerns raised, and responses given during the meeting.
The comment and response report, summary and analysis, or other information shall be
sufficiently detailed to provide a basis for incorporating all information gathered at
public meetings into the EA.
h. The Engineer shall develop and send acknowledgement letters and/or response letters to
commentors at public meetings or hearings. The Engineer shall not distribute
acknowledgement of response letters without prior approval by the City.
2. Public Hearing
After approval of the EA and Schematic,the Engineer shall plan,coordinate, and conduct a
formal public hearing with a presentation to inform the public and major project
stakeholders of the project status. This effort will include the following activities:
a. The Engineer shall make all arrangements for the public hearing, including the site of
the hearing, mailing and publishing notices, preparation of the presentation and
exhibits, and provision for taping or transcription of proceedings. The City shall
provide the court reporter and the facility to conduct the public hearing.
b. The Engineer shall submit all legal notices to the City for review prior to posting. The
City shall finance the cost to post the notices in the local newspapers.
c. The Engineer shall arrange a meeting with the City to review all exhibits and other
materials to be used at the public hearing.The Engineer shall obtain the City's approval
for all legal notices,exhibits, and other materials.
d. The Engineer shall provide personnel (7) to staff and conduct the public hearing,
including people to perform registration, make presentations, and answer questions.
Personnel to be provided shall be identified.
e. The Engineer shall develop and submit to the City a summary of the public hearing.
The Engineer skull develop and submit to the City a comment and response report,
summary and analysis, and other information necessary to evaluate and disseminate
information from the public hearing. The comment and response report, summary and
analysis, and other information shall be sufficiently detailed to provide a full record of
questions asked, issued and concerns raised, and responses given during the meeting.
The comment and response report, summary and analysis, or other information shall be
sufficiently detailed to provide a basis for incorporating all information gathered at the
public hearing into the EA.
f. The Engineer shall develop and send acknowledgement letters and/or response letters to
commentors at public meetings or hearings. The Engineer shall not distribute
acknowledgement of response letters without prior approval by the City.
FC150 FIELD SURVEYING
Revised limits of survey: Topographic and planimetric mapping within 125 feet of the centerline of
proposed Creek Bend, and within 25 feet of the proposed ROW of Hairy Man Road, as shown on
the preliminary schematic. This will include mapping of existing curbs, pavements, visible and
exposed utilities, structures, drainage facilities and other improvements that may affect design
criteria.
Revised limits of tree survey: Tag and locate all trees 12 inches in diameter and over within 25 feet of
proposed ROW, as shown on the preliminary schematic.
Tree Trimmings will be removed from the site and disposed of by subcontractors.
ENVIRONMENTAL DELIVERABLES
1. Public Involvement Plan in PDF format(4 copies)
2. Public Meeting Material and Exhibits in PDF format
3. Public Meeting Summary Report in PDF format(4 copies)
4. Public Hearing Presentation,Material and Exhibits in PDF format
5. Public Hearing Summary Report in PDF format(4 copies)
6. Public Hearing transcript in PDF format(2 copies)
7. Wetlands Reports in PDF format
S. KARST Reports in PDF format
9. HABITAT Reports in PDF format
10. Archaeological Reports in PDF format
11. Historic Reports in PDF format
12. EA Documents in PDF format
ADDENDUM TO EXHIBIT C
Work Schedule
The changes to the Work Schedule for this project are as follows:
Creek Bend Phase 11 g 699 699 02-Oct-06 A 03-Nov-09 0
Project/Contract Management 96 29 02-Oct-06 A 15-Mar-07 670
= NTP Work Order No.2 0 0 02-Oct-06
I -- •ff Meeting 0 0 02-Oct-06
" Kick-Off Meeting w/City of Round Rock&Other Agencies 0 0 02-Oct-06 Ai
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ScheduleNVork Plan 115 115 14-Feb-07 7 7 77-TOT 676
Field Survey 40 40 14-Feb-07 1&Apr-07 62
Preliminary Bridge Layout 5 5 11-Apr-07 17-Apr-07 62
Public Meeting Process 96 96 14-Feb-07 28-Jun-07 229
Environmental Assessment Process 341 341 05-Feb-07 06-Jun-08 0
401 Tier 11 Questionaire and Alternatives Analysis' 52 52 28-Feb-07 10-May-07 263
Section 404 Wetlands Delineation Report 136 136 14-Feb-07 24-Aug-07 189
Species/Habitat Survey Report 97 97 14-Feb-07 29-Jun-07 22
Historic Reconnaissance Survey Report 64 64 14-Feb-07 14-May-07 261
Public Hearing Process 81 81 04-Dec-07 28-Afar-08 40
Archeological Phase I Survey Report 135 135 14-Feb-07 23-Aug-07 130
Archeological Phase II Testing Report 134 134 20-Aug-07 29-Feb-08 0
Karst Survey Report 99 99 14-Feb-07 04-Jul-07 226
60% PS&E Submittal 124 124 30-May-07 22-Nov-07 136
90% PS&E Submittal 61 61 23-Nov-07 21-Feb-08 432
100% PS&E Submittal 33 33 22-Feb-08 09-Apr-08 33
Final PS&E Submittal 9 9 09-Apr-08 22-Apr-08 33
Letting and Construction Phase Services 390 390 22-Apr-08 03-Nov-09 0
ADDENDUM TO EXHIBIT D
Fee Schedule
The changes to the fee schedule for this project are as follows:
EXHIBIT D
PBS&J Classification Summary
Creek Bend Extension Phase 2
Supplemental #1 to Work Authorization #2
PHASE 2 SUPPLEMENTAL #1
Classification Hours Unloaded Hourly Labor Cost
Rate
Principal 2 $51.19 $102
Project Manager 84 $51.19 $4,300
Senior Engineer 16 $47.78 $764
Design Engineer 120 $32.42 $3,891
Design EIT 70 $27.30 $1,911
Senior Planner 4 $35.33 $141
Senior Scientist 124 $35.33 $4,381
Scientist 124 $24.73 $3,067
Senior Env Planner 206 $35.33 $7,278
Env Planner 38 $24.73 $940
Senior Geologist 143 $40.63 $5,810
Staff Geologist 204 $30.03 $6,127
Historian 114 $35.33 $4,028
Research Assistant 156 $22.97 $3,583
Arch. 110 $31.80 $3,498
Arch. Tech 164 $21.20 $3,477
3 Man Survey Crew 48 $44.16 $2,120
GIS Graphics 130 $22.97 $2,986
Admin/ Clerical 138 $21.20 $2,925
Raw Laborl 1,995 $61,329
Audited Overhead (152.71%) _ $93,655
Profit (12%) _ $18,598
Total Labor= $173,582
PBS&J Total Labor $173,582
PBS&J Expenses $7,545
PBS&JTotal Fee $181,127
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8. Historic Resources Insensive Stave 1 24
6. &Submit Historic Resolaces R88earctl n with APE ma 2 W'
w• &SrlMni Draft KWI Resorarlas hserlsive Save Re d 4 co
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Direct Expenses
Creek Bend Extension Phase 2
Supplemental#1 to Work Authorization #2
Environmental Direct Cost Unit Quantity Unit Price Total
Mileage Mile 1 952 $0.35 $333.20
Brush Trimmin /HaulingDa 10 $350.00 $3,500.00
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Di ital Camera Day 18 $20.00 $360.00
Wetlands Delineation Report ea 8 $16.00 $128.00
Karst Survey Report ea 8 $7.50 $60.00
Habitat Survey Report ea 8 $7.50 $60.00
Archaeological Survey Report ea 8 $12.00 $96.00
Historic Resources Intensive Survey Report ea 8 $15.00 $120.00
Preliminary Draft EA ver. 1 ea 2 $20.00 $40.00
Draft EA ver. 2 ea 10 $20.00 $200.00
Final Draft EA ver. 3 ea 10 $20.00 $200.00
Final EA ver.4 ea 8 $20.00 $160.00
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Public Meeting/Hearing Meeting/HearingExhibits ea 4 $15.00 $60.00
Photocopies 8%z"x11" Handouts, Sign In sheets, etc ea 300 $0.10 $30.00
Color Photocopies 8'/z"x11" ea 75 $1.00 $75.00
Color Photocopies 11"x17" ea 45 $1.50 $67.50
Hand Held GPS System Day 10 $25.00 $250.00
Mechanical Excavator rental Environmental Investigation) Day 1 $750.00 $750.00
Noise Meter Rental ea 1 $530.00 $530.00
Water Well Survey LS 1 $200.00 $200.00
HazMat Database Search LS 1 $250.00 $250.00
Overnight Express Delivery Services ea 5 $15.00 $75.660
Environmental Total $7.545
otal Direct Costs $7,545
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