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Meeting Date:	05/22/2017
Mirando Water Tank
Submitted for:	Camilla Sosa	Submitted By:	Camilla Sosa
Department:	Commissioner Precinct 1

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Economic Development Department to submit a Contract Modification #1 to the Texas Department of Agriculture, Texas Community Development Block Grant #7216115 (Mirando City Water Storage Standpipe Tank). To modify the Performance Statement to change from Standpipe Water Storage Tank to an Elevated Storage Tank for the Mirando City Rural Water Supply Corporation in Mirando City Texas as per the project Engineer’s recommendation. (All cost differences between construction of a standpipe tank vs an elevated storage tank will be the responsibility of the Mirando City Rural Water Supply Corporation of Mirando City Texas). [Requested by Juan Vargas, Economic Development Director, Co-Sponsored by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

Issue: Project Engineer recommends to change the construction of a Standpipe Water Storage Tank to an Elevated Storage Water Tank.

Solution: To construct an Elevated Storage Tank with all cost differences between construction of a Standpipe Tank vs an Elevated Storage Tank will be the responsibility of the Mirando City Water Supply Corporation of Mirando City Texas.

Result: Will have better drinking water for Mirando City Texas residents and will comply with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations.

Background:

On April 10, 2017, Commissioners Court awarded RFQ #2017-001 to Porras Nance Engineering, authorize County Staff to negotiate fees associated with the overall design phase, preparation of specifications and bid construction documents, and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto.

Previous Court Action:

No previous court action.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	3527-7230-001
Funding Source:	N/A
Balance:	N/A
Financial Impact:
N/A