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Department: Engineering
Director: B. Caleb Thornhill, P.E., Director of Engineering
Agenda Item: Aerial Crossings Erosion Control - Russell Creek, White Rock Creek, & Young’s Branch, Project No. ENG-SS-00009
Recommended Action: Approval of Expenditure
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Item Summary
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To approve an expenditure for engineering professional services for Aerial Crossings Erosion Control - Russell Creek, White Rock Creek & Young’s Branch, Project No. ENG-SS-00009, in the amount of $226,996 from HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Engineering Department; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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Background
The Engineering Department recommends approval of an expenditure in the amount of $226,996 for engineering professional design services from HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Aerial Crossings Erosion Control - Russell Creek, White Rock Creek & Young’s Branch project. This project includes a feasibility study and preparation of a Preliminary Engineering Report to evaluate the severity of the erosion threat to existing sanitary sewer infrastructure at seven (7) sites on Russell Creek, White Rock Creek & Young’s Branch.
HDR Engineering, Inc. was deemed most qualified based on their Statement of Qualifications submission for Community Investment Program for Civil Design RFQ No. 2025-0154-AC. HDR Engineering, Inc. has also demonstrated experience performing erosion control and sanitary sewer projects for other public agencies in the DFW metroplex. HDR Engineering, Inc. has technical expertise in streambank stabilization, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, drainage design, and utility coordination, all of which are necessary for this study.
The project study will identify alternatives to limit streambank erosion in these creeks resulting in the protection of aerial wastewater pipeline crossings at creeks and adjacent properties.
Not approving the expenditure may lead to further erosion of the streambanks and deterioration of the wastewater lines, potentially resulting in service disruptions, environmental impacts, and increased maintenance costs.
Financial Summary/Strategic Goals
Funding for this item is available in the 2025-26 Sewer CIP and is planned for future years as well. Engineering professional services for the Aerial Crossings Erosion Control - Russell Creek, White Rock Creek & Young’s Branch, in the total amount of $226,996, will leave a balance of $73,004 for future design expenditures.
Approval of this item will support the City’s Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor of being an Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government.
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