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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 6E STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala MEETING DATE: March 23, 2015 TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 15-95, Authorizing Professional Services Agreement for Easement Acquisition, Aqua Lane Trunk Water Main Improvements VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority INTRODUCTION Staff is requesting council approval of a Professional Services Agreement with WSB & Associates for Easement Acquisition related to the Aqua Lane Trunk Water Main Improvements. BACKGROUND The 2030 Comprehensive Plan identifies trunk water main improvements to strengthen the City's municipal water system. The proposed Aqua Lane Trunk Water Main project will extend the existing trunk water main along Aqua Lane and connect with water main extended north of Black Duck Drive. This project is a critical component of our system that completes a major loop and provides redundancy between Tower No. 1 and the well fields located in the southern part of the city. This connection is currently served solely by an existing trunk line along Hodgson Road. The City Council authorized preparation of plans and specifications in March of 2015 (Resolution No. 15-29). Construction of the improvements will require acquisition of easements through the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park. Approximately 19 parcels are effected by the proposed watermain alignment. Each of the parcels are owned by Anoka County. The City Engineer, WSB and Associates, has submitted a proposal to provide the required acquisition services including title work, surveying, and document preparation for a fee of $23,350.00. Funding for the project is provided from Trunk Utility Area and Unit Fund. RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 15-95 authorizing Professional Services Agreement with WSB & Associates.