Fiscal Note
Funds are available in account # ESTM-54950-810674-00-53W1135.
Total cost is not to exceed $245,000
Title
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a design engineering contract with Strand Associates, Inc. for development of a comprehensive Lake Wingra Watershed Management Plan.
Body
This work shall consist of creation of developing a comprehensive Lake Wingra Watershed Management Plan that addresses the goals outlined in the 2009 document Lake Wingra: a vision for the future. These goals include: 1) Clean, clear water, 2) Restored spring flow, 3) Abundant native plants and animals, 4) Stewardship and enjoyment. Work related to addressing the issues of pollutant loading (sediment and phosphorus), chloride reduction, and increasing infiltration will be accomplished through this agreement, between the City of Madison and Strand Associates, Inc.
WHEREAS Strand Associates, Inc. is a professional consulting firm qualified to complete this type of work and,
WHEREAS it has been determined that Strand Associates, Inc. submitted the best qualified proposal for this project and,
WHEREAS, the scope of services has been reviewed and approved by City Engineering and the Friends of Lake Wingra and has been determined to meet the project goals;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to enter into an agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. for consulting engineering services for a Lake Wingra Watershed Management Plan.