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RBSOLUTION 9S-4
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AWARDING
A CONTRACT FOR THE KENAI WATER SYSTEM-TEST WELL YIELD STUDY AND
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR PROPOSED PRODUCTION WELL NO. 3 'TO
WILLIAM J. NELSON AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$12,498.00.
WHEREAS, Willia~ J. Nelson's attached proposal dated December .27,
1994 is approved by the City; and
WHEREAS, Nelson's services would consist of two phases; the first
phase is a yield study; the second phase is
construction documents for a new well; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds have been appropriated
phases of this project; and
preparation .of.
to award both'
WHEREAS, the reco~endation of the Public Works Department is to
award the contract to Nelson and Associates; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Kenai has determined that the
award to Nelson and Associates would be in the best interest of the
City; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENA!,
ALASKA, that the contract for the Kenai Water System-Test-Well
Yield Study and Construction Documents for Proposed Production Wel'l
No. 3 be awarded to WllliamJ. Nelson and Associates for the not'
to-exceed amount of $12,498.00.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
January, 1995.
KENAI, ALASKA
18th day of
ATTEST:
J. , MAYOR
Carol L. , Clerk
Approved by Finance=
Written by Public Wor~s=
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Tom Mannlnen, City Manager
THROUGH: Keith Komells, Public Works Director ~
FROM: Jack La Shot, City Engineer (}~
DATE: January 10, 1995
SUBJECT: ,Water Systemlm_nrovementa Status Re_re)f1
You had asked for a status report concerning the new well developm,,e'nt and other water
system Improvements. I have asked Charlle to prepare an ordinance'to appropriate funds
to begin actual well development. This appropriation will be funds that we have available
at this time. Much of the major work (well house, loops and controls) can be done as.
funds become available, such as the closing out of the Thompson Park project and
approval from the state to reappropriate the remaining funds. Other sources are funds
we hope to get from grants and/or the water and sewer fund.
First SteD - New Well Develop[ne.r)..~
This would first involve a well yield study using the existing exploratory 6' casing and our.' '.
production wells to estimate the available yield at this location and in combination with0ur
existing sources. If we can predict a sufficient quantity, we would then construct"a'"
permanent, larger well, and again do pumping tests. The attached proposal, submitted
by Bill Nelson, details the work and fees involved. I have requested a proposal from him,
as his firm is knowledgeable of our system through the recent preparation of a computer-.
hydraulic model and report of needed system improvements. If so directed, I will seek.
other proposals, however, I believe Mr. Nelson (along with Mr. Coble to do the hydrologic
work) can do a good job. I recommend removing the inspection fees from the proposal
until we have gone to bid for the well construction.
Mr. Coble recommends an Aquifer field study to better understand the Beaver Creek
Aquifer and the affects of combined use. This may be a worthwhile project at some point
in the future, as we further expand the system, however at this time, I am not convinced
that it is necessary.
Also, in the first step we will want to formulate a method to purchase/lease the well site
property from the Borough.
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Status Report
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Time to complete step one - 3 to 6 months (approximately).
Estimate to complete: $100,000 to $200,000.
Ordinance 1623-95 represents the budget for this first step.
I do not expect we will use.
all of these funds, however. The total represents a grant we received plus our local
matching share. Excess funds will be reapproprlated in later steps.
Second Step.- Desi0n Well H0.u_se. Controls. and Looo-~
This step would do the design work for the entire water improvement project. We ~uld
probably use funds left over funds from step one to accomplish this work. The design
and/or construction ~n be done in separate packages as long as the control work 'is
coordinated with the well house work. I would prefer the same people be involved in the
control work that we used for the new Scada System (Allen Houtz) and the hydraulic
modeling (Nelson). The remainder could go to other people.
Time to complete step two - 3 to 9 months (approximately).
Estimate to complete - $150,000 to $250,000.
Third Steo - Construction of Well House. Controls. . and
As funds ~e available, construction of the complete system can take place, in
packages to best accommodate the situation. The loops can be independent of the rest.
The controls can be Independent of the well house construction, however, the design
should be Integrated closely.
Time to complete step three - 1 to 2 years (approximately)
Estimate to complete - $1.5 million to $2.5 million.
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