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-y 1 City of Mounds View Staff Report Item No: 5C Meeting Date: May 28, 2024 Type of Business: CA Administrator Review: To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Don Peterson, Public Works Director Item Title/Subject: Resolution 9929, Approving an amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Stantec Engineering Services Background/Discussion: The Public Works Department has many responsibilities and one is to efficiently operate and manage the storm water system. The system was first constructed in the 1970's and as with other similar core functions, research, innovation, and best management practices have changed over the years. Council passed Resolution 9544 approving the proposal from Stantec Engineering Services to complete an overall Storm Water Pond assessment with a final report providing a list of ponds, features, and maintenance needs, including a Capital Improvement Plan for City Storm Water Ponds. Council also approved Resolutions 9783 and 9784 authorizing Stantec to complete the assessments for the Ardan Park, AA-1.P1 and AA-1-.P2, and the Silver View Park storm water ponds. Stantec and City Staff are currently preparing and reviewing plans for dredging and improvements to both the Ardan Park and Silver View Park storm water ponds. Staff and Stantec agree that the City should apply with the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Research (BWSR) Habitat Enhancement Landscape Program Grant and for the DNR Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program. Both the Ardan and Silver View projects have the potential to receive grant funding. An amendment to the current professional service agreement with Stantec Engineering Services is required to allow them to apply for Grants from the MN DNR and BWSRS for various storm water projects. Stantec has provided a cost proposal of $10,000.00 to assist with writing and submitting the grant applications. Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: Maintain and Plan for Infrastructure Improvements. Ensure Clean Water and Maintenance. Financial Impact: No financial impact to the 2024 Budget, fund 745-4415-7050 has $250,000.00 in the adopted 2024 budget for storm water projects. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the attached Resolution amending the current professional service agreement with Stantec Engineering Services for writing and submitting grants to the DNR Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program and the BWSR Habitat Enhancement Landscape Program Grant at a cost of $10,000.00 to be funded from the Storm Water Fund account, 745-4415-7050 with a 2024 budget of $225,000.00 for Storm Water Projects.