STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: June 28, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 9
DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities Department
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) reprogramming of the 2017 General Obligation Bond Funds originally allocated for the Vinemont Channel Drainage Diversion Project to the Dixon Branch Drainage Relief Project and Eustis Avenue Drainage Evaluation; and (2) Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Halff Associates, Inc. to provide additional engineering work required for developing conceptual drainage relief plans for Dixon Branch and Eustis Avenue - Not to exceed $1,063,612.00, from $585,288.00 to $1,648,900.00 - Financing: Flood Control (D) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Funds)
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BACKGROUND
On June 26, 2019, the City Council authorized a professional services contract with Halff Associates, Inc. to analyze the viability of the Vinemont Channel Drainage Diversion Project and to provide necessary engineering services required for developing construction improvement plans. During the evaluation phase, it was determined that a standalone Vinemont Diversion would provide no meaningful flood reduction as the flooding is caused by Dixon Branch overflow. Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) staff then evaluated different options to best utilize the remaining funds for the Vinemont project. After several meetings with the neighborhood association and council office, DWU recommended to update the engineering scope of services and reallocate funds to advance the larger Dixon Branch Drainage Relief Project and evaluate drainage improvements for the 8600-8800 blocks of Eustis Avenue to provide flood reduction benefits.
This action will authorize Halff Associates, Inc. to provide additional engineering services necessary to analyze drainage relief improvements for Dixon Branch from Lake Highlands Drive to u...
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