AGENDA MEMORANDUM

Meeting Date:           May 27, 2008

From:                          Raymond S. Sharp, Director, Environmental Services/Public Works

Subject:                      Resolution authorizing an Agreement with SMW GeoSciences, Inc. for Project Management, Permitting Assistance and Compliance Services Associated with Consumptive Use Permit # 94

Staff Recommendation:

Staff recommends approval of the agreement with SMW GeoSciences, Inc. for services related to Consumptive Use Permit No. 94.

Analysis:

The City is in the process of renewing Consumptive Use Permit (CUP) # 94.  SMW GeoSciences, Inc. has been providing continuing services for this renewal under a previous authorization.  This authorization provides for the next steps associated with the CUP renewal, as summarized in the attached fee proposal.

Options:

1.  Approve the agreement with SMW GeoSciences, Inc. as presented, or;

2.  Such alternative action as the Commission may deem appropriate

Fiscal Impact: 

The contract amount is not to exceed $60,000.  Funds for this purpose are provided in the current adopted budget.

Submission Date and Time:    5/22/2008 11:48 AM____

Department: Environmental Services Prepared by:  R.Sharp Attachments:         Yes X   No ______ Advertised:   ____Not Required ______ Dates:   __________________________                      Attorney Review :       Yes___  No  X ________________________________            Revised 6/10/04

Reviewed by: Dept. Head rss Finance  Dept. __________________                                    Deputy C.M. ______EFS_________                                          Submitted by: City Manager ___________________

Account No. 043-3021-533-31.30__ Project No. ___________________ WF No. ______________________ Budget  ____$60,000                       _ Available ___$60,000____________

RESOLUTION NO._______________

A resolution of the City of Leesburg, Florida authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with SMW GeoSciences, Inc. to provide project management, permitting assistance and compliance services for the renewal of Consumptive Use Permit # 94; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LEESBURG, FLORIDA:

            THAT the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an agreement with SMW GeoSciences, Inc. whose address is 1411 Edgewater Drive, Suite 104, Orlando, FL 32804, for project management, permitting assistance and compliance services associated with CUP # 94.

 THAT this resolution shall become effective immediately.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Leesburg, Florida, at a regular meeting held the __27th___ day of __May_____ 2008.

                                                                            __________________________

                                                                             Mayor

ATTEST:

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City Clerk