To: Mark R. Hafner, City Manager
From: Alonzo Liñán, Director of Public Works
Subject:
Title
Consider a resolution approving an Agreement with Hardin & Associates Consulting, LLC for the purpose of providing state-mandated customer service inspections of private water systemsl; and authorizing the City manager to execute all documents related thereto on behalf of the City of Keller, Texas.
Action Requested:
Approve an Agreement with Hardin & Associates Consulting, LLC to provide Professional Services for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Backflow Cross Connection Control Compliance Inspections in the amount not to exceed $100,000.
Background:
On August 25, 2015, The City of Keller was issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for managing an ineffective Cross Connection Control Program. A Cross Connection Control Program is designed to protect the drinking water supply from contamination due to backflow. To resolve the violation, the TCEQ instructed and Keller agreed to re-evaluate its program and perform Customer Service Inspections (CSIs) of establishments connected to city water to confirm that no health hazard to public exists.
In 2016, Hardin & Associates was selected based on subject matter qualifications. The proposed Agreement with Hardin & Associates Consulting, LLC is to conduct the CSIs and to maintain the city’s commitment to TCEQ in establishing an effective Cross Connection Control Program.
To date, 1,704 CSIs of existing non-residential and residential properties have been completed. These numbers represent initial inspections and re-inspections. City staff has identified there are 881 residential properties and 45 non-residential properties remaining to be inspected. On average, 60 CSIs per month will be conducted .
This Agreement provides the referenced professional services required for FY 2021-22.
Financial Impact:
For FY 2021-22, the Public Works Department has budgeted $100,000 to continue inspecting the relevant residential and non-residentail properties. This is currently included in the 2021-22 Budget and will be taken from the Water and Wastewater Utility Fund.
Citizen Input/Board Review:
Not applicable.
Legal Review:
The City Attorney has been reviewed by the City Attorney.
Alternatives:
City Council has the following alternatives:
- Approve as submitted
- Approve with changes
- Denial
Council Action:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed resolution as presented.