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CONSENT ITEM — 8F <br />EN HILLS <br />MEMORANDUM <br />DATE: August 28, 2023 <br />TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers <br />Dave Perrault, City Administrator <br />FROM: David Swearingen, P.E. Public Works Director / City Engineer <br />SUBJECT: South Tower Improvements Project — Professional Services Agreement with TKDA <br />Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: <br />$250,000 $TBD Water Utility Fund <br />(Draft 2024 CIP) <br />Council Should Consider <br />Motions to approve, table, or deny the following: <br />Professional Services Agreement with TKDA for the South Tower Improvements <br />project in the amount not -to -exceed $67,183. <br />Increase 2024 CIP amount to $350,000 to account for desired security options and <br />consulting fees related to the scope of work. <br />Background <br />Within the City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) the South Tower is planned for improvements <br />in 2024. The MN Department of Health recommends that storage facilities for public water <br />supply systems are inspected and maintained on a 5-year cycle. Public Works ordered an <br />inspection of the South Tower that was completed Fall of 2022. The report recommendations <br />include spot coating repairs, minor structural repairs, the addition of water stagnation system, <br />and other improvements related to OSHA requirements. <br />Along with the recommended repairs, it is desired to include security improvements to the South <br />Tower with this project. Below are some options that will be considered: <br />a. Security perimeter fencing with signage <br />b. Bollards for booster station generator <br />C. Bollards for West exterior water tower door <br />d. Replace plywood cover of lower level access with lockable cover <br />e. Card reader for site access control <br />f. Intrusion alarms for overhead doors at booster station and water tower <br />g. Locking mechanism for interior ladder <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />