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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-741-12.02.2024Prepared by LeAnn M. Even, Deputy City Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, IA 50703, (319) 291-4323. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-741 A APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EOCENE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, OF CORALVILLE, IOWA, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $510,000.00, TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES AS A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO ASSIST WITH THE MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A CERCLA SECTION 104(K) MULTIPURPOSE GRANT FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PERTAINING TO ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP OF MULTIPLE SITES WITHIN THE CITY OF WATERLOO, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID DOCUMENT. WHEREAS, the City of Waterloo has been awarded a CERCLA Section 104(K) Multipurpose Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support environmental cleanup efforts across multiple sites within the city; and WHEREAS, specialized expertise is required to manage and implement grant activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations and effective environmental practices; and WHEREAS, Eocene Environmental Group, based in Coralville, Iowa, offers the necessary qualifications and has submitted a proposal as a qualified environmental professional to provide these essential consulting services; and WHEREAS, the proposed agreement amounts to a total not to exceed $510,000.00, which reflects the fair market value for these specialized services; and WHEREAS, City staff recommend approval of the Professional Services Agreement with Eocene Environmental Group due to their capacity to meet project goals and regulatory standards effectively; and WHEREAS, the financing for these services will be sourced from the EPA grant allocation expressly designated for this kind of environmental intervention and cleanup. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waterloo as follows: 1. That the Professional Services Agreement with Eocene Environmental Group, of Coralville, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $510,000.00, is hereby approved for the purpose of performing professional consulting services associated with the management and implementation of a CERCLA Section 104(K) Multipurpose Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency for environmental cleanup of multiple sites. 2. That the Mayor is authorized and directed to execute said document on behalf of the City of Waterloo, Iowa. 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the City Council. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of December 2024. Resolution 2024-741 Page 2 ATTEST: 7(elley Felchle Kelley Felchle, City Clerk DIGITALLY SIGNED .�i QueftWl 5-tar Quentin Hart, Mayor