CC MEETING: July 12, 2016
DATE: June 22, 2016
TO: Leonard Martin, City Manager
FROM: Cesar J. Molina, Jr., P.E., Director of Engineering
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Consider A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Interlocal Cooperation Act Agreement With The City Of The Colony For Engineering Inspection Support Services At An Hourly Rate Of $65; And Providing An Effective Date.
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BACKGROUND:
The Colony Engineering Director approached Carrollton staff to request short-term assistance with engineering inspections for several subdivisions currently under construction. Due to the retirement of a long-tenured employee and the current labor market, The Colony has had a difficult time finding a suitable replacement. They are currently in the process of hiring an individual and providing them with training. The Colony has requested that Carrollton provide infrastructure inspection support for approximately 6 weeks. A similar agreement for building inspection and plan review services was entered into between Carrollton and The Colony during the construction of the Nebraska Furniture facility.
Carrollton staff feels that short-term support can be provided without negatively affecting any Carrollton projects. In the event that unforeseen events occur, The Colony understands that staff will be reallocated to support Carrollton projects first, and they have a made a backup arrangement with a private company that will backfill as needed. Additionally, The Colony will provide the Carrollton inspector with a vehicle to support this effort.
Staff has met with The Colony and has reviewed their workload where the proposed subdivisions and inspection assistance is needed. Carrollton staff has worked with the engineering firm that has developed the construction plans as well as the contractors that have been selected to build The Colony projects.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Staff is proposing an hourly rate of $65 per hour. This is consistent with t...
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