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CITY OF COLTON Item #15 AGENDA REPORT For the Colton Utility Authority Meeting of October 7, 2003 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND UTILITY AUTHORITY MEMBERS FROM: ERIC R. FRASER, DIRECTOR OF WATER & WASTEWATER OPERATIONS SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION FOR ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT TO ENGINEERING RESOURCES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC. (ERSC) AS NEW OWNERS/MANAGERS OF THE CONSULTING ENGINEERING FIRM FORMERLY KNOWN AS JOHN EGAN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. DATE: September 30, 2003 BACKGROUND On May 15, 2001 the Colton Utility Authority (Authority) approved an Agreement with John Egan and Associates, Inc., (JEA), in the amount of $215,000 for Phase II, Designing and Construction of Montecito Reservoir No. 2. The previous Water Master Plans adopted by the City Council identified the need to construct an additional reservoir near the existing Montecito Reservoir No. 1 (east of Reche Canyon Road and south of Washington Street). The Authority has also approved two change orders for additional design work, the Utilities Directors determined necessary, and other work largely consisting of preparation and submittal of an application to the Planning Department and site -acquisition related services. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS As noted in the attached letter, JEA has changed ownership. The attached amendment, prepared by Best, Best & Krieger, allows for the assignment of the contract to ERSC which will enable the project to continue in a timely manner. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None for this contract transferal. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There are none associated with this amendment for a change of engineer designation. CONFLICT OF INTEREST — Gift Disclosure Requirements Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc. President: Matt Brudin Contact: John G. Egan, P.E. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Colton Utility Authority approve the amendment authorizing assignment of the John Egan and Associates, Inc., contract for Montecito Reservoir No. 2 to Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc. Prepared by: Eric R. Fraser, Director of Water and Wastewater Operations Attachments: John Egan & Associates, Inc., Notification Letter dated September 15, 2003 Amendment REVIEW TEAM ONLY-----,,, City LY— City Attorney: / /(J — Finance Director: City Manager: Other: