HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-09-27 - AGENDA REPORTS - GIS STORMDRN PROJ COMPLETION (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
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SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT:
Agenda Item: —7
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
Kevin Tonoian
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
September 27, 2005
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS STORM DRAIN
PROJECT COMPLETION
Administrative Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council award contract to Applied Geodetics for $63,000. Adequate funds have been
appropriated by the City Council through the FY 2005/06 budget process and are available in
account number 2314-8001. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clarita seeks to obtain Geographic Information System (GIS) services to create
a sewer network layer containing pipe and manhole information for sewer lines within the City.
This Geographic Information Systems project will be coordinated between the Engineering
andTechnology Services Divisions. This project encompasses 3,000 individual sewer drawing
sheets, and when complete, the City will have an accurate map, description of, and tracking
method for over 500 street -miles of the Santa Clarita sewer drain system.
The GIS sewer layer will provide City staff with an expedited means for determining the location
of existing sewer infrastructure and associated information, such as pipe size, slope, material,
depth, year built, and maintenance responsibilities. The layer will improve the service at our
public counters by providing a way for staff to quickly determine if a particular property has
sewer service. Maintenance issues can promptly be directed to the proper agency for resolution.
The layer will be linked to digital copies of the sewer plans which can be viewed on the
computer, reducing the necessity to locate hard copies of the plans. Using existing layers in GIS,
staff can view and print sewer information on top of aerial photos, which is useful for customers
and staff to visualize the sewer in relation to property lines and other improvements.
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staff can view and print sewer information on top of aerial photos, which is useful for customers
and staff to visualize the sewer in relation to property lines and other improvements.
Applied Geodetics, the contractor on the project, has successfully completed similar projects for
the City's GIS. The contractor has a long history of working with GIS and has demonstrated the
distinct skill base in order to accomplish the necessary aspects of the project. Applied Geodetics
has a unique foundation of knowledge and contacts that will allow this work to be completed in
the most efficient and professional manner. Each previous project that was completed by the
contractor had resulted in exemplary, timely work. The project will provide an accurate
description and location of the sewer drain system in the City.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
No alternative action identified by staff.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Applied Geodetics contract is for $63,000. Adequate funds have been appropriated by the
City Council through the FY 2005/06 budget process and are available in account number
2314-8001.