(29)AR 060507 Krieger & Stewart Inc.

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ITEM #29 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE CITY COUNCIL AND COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY MEETING OFJUNE 5, 2007 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND UTILITY AUTHORITY MEMBERS FROM: ERIC R. FRASER, DIRECTOR OF WATER & WASTEWATER OPERATIONS SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO AMEND EXISTING CONTRACT WITH KREIGER & STEWART, INC. TO ADD ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT -TO - EXCEED $25,000 AND EXTEND CONTRACT DATE FOR PLAN CHECK SERVICES. DATE: MAY 21, 2007 BACKGROUND: The Water and Wastewater Department currently has one Engineering Assistant responsible for the plan check services. In order to meet the demand on the Herzig, Distinguished Homes and Crystal Ridge Development Projects, staff has contracted with Krieger & Stewart, Inc. for plan check services and hydraulic analysis reviews. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: Plan check fees are collected per Ordinance 0-15-98 at 4 percent (4%) of improvement costs. These fees that are collected in advance and will be applied to the cost of the plan check services rendered by Krieger & Stewart, Inc. Staff is requesting approval to amend existing contract with Krieger & Stewart, Inc. to add additional funds in an amount not -to -exceed $25,000 and extend contract date for plan check services. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Sufficient funds are available in the Plan Check Fee Account Numbers 521-6729-000 and 522- 6729-000. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: None CONFLICT OF INTEREST — Gift Disclosure Requirements Exact Business Name: Krieger & Stewart, Inc. President or Equal: Robert Krieger, President Contact: Charles Krieger, Principal Engineer RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Colton Utility Authority and City Council authorize the City Manager to amend the existing contract with Krieger & Stewart, Inc. to add additional funds in an amount not - to -exceed $25,000 and extend contract date for plan check services; total contract amount not -to - exceed $60,000.