Title
Entwistle - Infrastructure's Condition Review Study.
Proposed Motion(s)
Council approve an additional $45,000 in Alberta Municipal Infrastructure Program (AMIP) funding for the Entwistle Infrastructure Condition Review Study.
Body
Administration Recommendation(s)
Administration recommends that Council approve an additional $45,000 in AMIP funding for the Entwistle Infrastructure Project.
Purpose
This additional funding will support awarding the project to AECOM Canada Ltd. so the assessment can be completed for the entire hamlet in 2013.
Summary
In 2000, when the Village of Entwistle dissolved and became a hamlet under the jurisdiction of Parkland County, the department of Municipal Affairs provided Parkland County with a copy of their Entwistle Dissolution Study (October 2000, Associated Engineering). This dissolution study's main purpose was to provide Municipal Affairs with an in-depth infrastructure review of Entwistle's water, sewer, road and overland drainage systems. The study provided condition assessments, expected service life, suggested upgrades, estimated replacement costs, estimated replacement schedules as well as system deficiencies for the noted infrastructure. Parkland County has since completed some of the upgrades and suggested replacements following the dissolution study.
Council recognised that in order to assist with future capital planning for the water and sewer systems another review was needed; $150,000 then approved under the 2013 budget. This review should recognise the upgrades that were conducted since 2000 and highlight the condition of the overall existing infrastructure enabling Administration in proposing a rehabilitation plan. This plan will focus on maintaining, rehabilitating or upgrading the existing aging infrastructure, with focus on providing an assessment on the water supply system, treatment and distribution system, as well as examine the sewer collection, transmission and treatment system. This study will provide: condition assessments, system capacities, expected service life, prioritize suggested upgrades, provide estimated replacement costs and replacement schedules as well as identify any system deficiencies for the water and sewer systems.
Engineering Services recently proceeded to seek interest from the engineering industry to perform this work following our Request for Proposal competitive process. In order to complete this review, the consultant will perform hydraulic modeling of the existing systems, complete field inspections, video the sewer system, assess sewage flows, complete a water and sewage audit to determine if there are leaks in the system by comparing water being produced to water being billed and sewage being generated, assess the quality (taste, smell) of the water being produced, assess the water reservoir capacity, assess the water treatment system and evaluate the structural integrity of the reservoir.
The amount of $150,000 was approved for this project. Proposals were received and AECOM provided the lowest proposal at $185,000. The additional $45,000 would fund the additional $35,000 to retain AECOM plus provide $10,000 for a contingency fund.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications (As Required)
Infrastructure - Goal - 1 - Parkland County develops and maintains high-quality infrastructure that will ensure sustainable growth and quality of life.
Financial Impact:
Cost: $45,000
Source of Funding: AMIP