3. Resolution 4966 - Authorizing Engineering Study - Whitefish Stage Sewer ServiceCity of Kalispell Public Works Department
Post Office Box 1997, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 - Telephone (406)758-77A Fax (406)758-783 1
REPORT TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: James C. Hausz, P.E., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Authorize Preliminary Engineering Report — Whitefish Stage Sewer Extension
MEETING HATE: December 20, 2004
BACKGROUND: In response to a substantial development proposal (Two Rivers) north of
Reserve Drive along Whitefish Stage Road and vicinity, City Council has expressed an interest
in gaining more information regarding the feasibility and costs associated with extending an
interceptor sewer north along Whitefish Stage Road. The intent of the proposed extension is to
promote orderly growth of the area in harmony with Flathead County and the City's common
goal of preventing the spread of on -site sewage systems and protecting water quality in the upper
Flathead River basin around Kalispell.
Staff has recommended initiating a preliminary engineering report of the proposed sewer
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baseline data needed for developing construction plans and contract documents that would
permit construction at the Councils direction. The preliminary engineering report will also
provide the level of detail necessary to provide an accurate estimate of project costs which would
be helpful to support future discussions with potential development partners in the project.
A preliminary engineering report is a typical first step to take for projects such as this. it
provides the aforementioned critical information that is needed to move ahead toward
construction of a sewer extension. If, upon review of the report, City Council chooses to defer
any decision to move ahead with the project, the report will retain the majority of its value for
use at a later date. The City Attorney has prepared resolution #4964 which authorizes this work.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve resolution 4966 authorizing a preliminary engineering report
for extending sewer north on Whitefish Stage Road.
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ACTION REQUESTED: AT CITYCOUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, A MOTION
TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 4960AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OFAN
ENGINEERING REPORT FOR A WHITEFISH STAGE ROAD SEWER EXTENSION.
FISCAL EFFECTS: Expenditure of Sewer Operating funds totaling between $32,000 and
$44,000.00 dependent on the extent of sub -contracted geotechnical services necessary to
adequately complete the report. Funding exists within several lure items that can cover these
expenses.
ALTERNATWES: As suggested by the City Council
Respectfully
James . Hansz, P.E. `lames H. Patrick
rrector of Public Works I C' En ineer City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO.4966
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ESTIMATED TO
BE UNDER $44,000, TO CONDUCT A PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING STUDY TO
DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY AND COSTS OF PROVIDING MUNICIPAL SEWER
SERVICES TO THAT AREA NORTH OF RESERVE DRIVE ALONG THE
WHITEFISH STAGE ROAD AND VICINITY.
WHEREAS, an application by the Two Rivers coalition for the substantial development of
property to urban density has been made to Flathead County in an area bordering
the Kalispell City limits, north of Reserve Drive along the Whitefish Stage Road
vicinity; and
WHEREAS, this demand for urban density along the borders of the City limits will likely
require service by municipal sewer; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the future planning for the growth of the City that
information be gathered to determine the City's capabilities to serve growth areas
and the costs to be expected in providing such services; and
WHEREAS, the application made by the Two Rivers coalition is an excellent indicator of the
demand for municipal sewer services in this particular area for which the City
should plan for growth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The Kalispell Public Works Director is authorized to contract for
engineering services to conduct a preliminary engineering study to
determine the feasibility and costs of providing municipal sewer services
north of Reserve Drive along the Whitefish Stage Road and vicinity, with
said costs of such study to range between $32,000 and $44,000.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 20" DAY OF DECEMBER 2004.
Pamela B. Kennedy
Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk.