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methods, and operator certification requirements. The condition assessment data <br /> will be utilized to prioritize infrastructure renewal and replacement needs and <br /> compliance with future WDR exfiltration regulations. <br /> • Sewer Pipe Blockage Control Program: Perform an evaluation to identify and <br /> address pipe blockages caused by roots, fats, oils, grease, rags, and debris. The <br /> program will include public outreach for proper disposal of pipe-blocking substances <br /> (including identification of acceptable disposal facilities), a plan to address root- <br /> intrusion where applicable, and a plan to inspect and enforce fats, oil, and grease <br /> requirements of food service establishments. <br /> • Pump Station Maintenance: Evaluate the City's pump station maintenance <br /> procedures including its maintenance checklists and make recommended <br /> improvements. <br /> • Emergency Response Plans: Revise the City's Overflow Emergency Response Plan <br /> (OERP) to make if fully compliant with the current WDR and anticipated revisions in <br /> the new WDR. Additionally, develop emergency response plans for each of its pump <br /> stations in the event of a utility power outage. <br /> • Standard Operating Procedures and Training: Determine the core competency <br /> requirements for operators and establish a standard operator procedures and <br /> training program based on these requirements. <br /> Staff issued a Request for Qualifications for consultants to assist the City in <br /> development of an O&M program for the sanitary sewer system. In response, the City <br /> received one Statement of Qualifications from Causey Consulting. Based on review of <br /> the SOQ by the City's selection committee, it was recommended that the City pursue an <br /> agreement with Causey Consulting based on the team's knowledge of current and <br /> future WDR requirements and extensive experience performing similar work for other <br /> sewer agencies. Subsequently, staff negotiated the attached agreement with Causey <br /> Consulting. <br /> CONCLUSION <br /> Staff recommends approving the attached agreement with Causey Consulting in the <br /> amount of$541,210 to develop the operations and maintenance program for the <br /> sanitary sewer system. <br /> Submitted by: Fiscal Review: Approved by: <br /> Kathleen Yurchak Mahin Shah Gerry Beaudin <br /> Director of Operations and Interim Finance City Manager <br /> Water Utilities Director <br /> Attachment: <br /> 1. Causey Consulting Agreement <br /> Page 3 of 3 <br />