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a. Approve Amendment No. 5 to Professional Services Agreement No. A-13085 with Whitson and Associates, Inc. dba Whitson Engineers to include additional services associated with the completion of the Final Design of the Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement (CRFREE) Project, to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $29,000, for a total amount not to exceed $1,683,896, with no extension to the term from April 13, 2016 to December 31, 2022; and
b. Authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development to execute Amendment No. 5 and up to two (2) future amendments where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work or increase the approved Agreement amount, subject to the review and approval of the Office of County Counsel as to form.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve Amendment No. 5 to Professional Services Agreement No. A-13085 with Whitson and Associates, Inc. dba Whitson Engineers to include additional services associated with the completion of the Final Design of the Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement (CRFREE) Project, to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $29,000, for a total amount not to exceed $1,683,896 ,with no extension to the term from April 13, 2016 to December 31, 2022; and
b. Authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development to execute Amendment No. 5 and up to two (2) future amendments where the amendments do not significantly alter the scope of work or increase the approved Agreement amount, subject to the review and approval of the Office of the County Counsel as to form.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement (CRFREE) Project (Project) is a comprehensive effort to improve flood control and restore native riparian habitat, floodplain habitat, and hydrologic function to a portion of the lower floodplain along the Carmel River. Key aspects of the proj...
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