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Authorization to seek bids on the Hurricane Harvey Storm Outfall Repair project.
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Summary:
Hurricane Harvey damaged the storm sewer outfalls at six locations: Eastwind Drive, Dow Circle, Wisdom Drive, Second Street, Bayou Vista Drive and Garret Blvd. The City applied for a Public Assistance grant from FEMA for the repairs to these outfalls. The grant was awarded and staff has been working with FEMA on the scope and cost of the project, which was now been authorized to proceed to the bidding phase. The City has also contracted with True North Emergency Management for expertise in compliance with all federal regulations pertaining to the grant.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
The estimated cost that is included in the Project Worksheet is approximately $180,106.68. The Federal Share is 90% ($162,096.01). The local (City’s) share is 10% ($18,010.67). These are estimated amounts. The final amounts will be determined by the actual cost of construction based on the bid that will be awarded.
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Authorization seeking bids on the Hurricane Harvey Storm Outfall Repair project.