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Approval for the Mayor and/or City Administrator to sign a contract with Emery & Garrett Groundwater, Inc. in the amount of $35,000 for installation of seven shallow test borings within the floodplain deposits.
Presented by Stuart Moring, Director
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Item Summary:
The shallow well geophysical surveys and mapping have been completed and, based on the results, it is recommended to install shallow test borings in the sand and gravel in order to develop a short-term yield analysis. If sufficient water is produced, a water quality sample will be collected and analyzed. A summary report will also be prepared for the seven locations. The cost to perform the seven test borings is $35,000. This effort is part of the overall water supply master plan for obtaining sufficient amounts of water through groundwater exploration.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On August 10, 2010 the Public Safety & Public Works Committee recommended placing this item on the August 23, 2010 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
Funding of $257,195 is available and approved in FY 2011, Cost Center 440B, Account 541200, Project Number 08ENV016, Groundwater Supply Options.
Presented by:
Stuart A. Moring, P.E., Director of Public Works/Environmental