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= ... ,. . RE.PORT 6.1C Page 1 To the H.on.orable Mayor and City Cou.ncil Frol11 the City Manager. May 18, 2009 SUBJECT Professional service agreement with Huffman-Broadway Group, Inc. in the amount of $156,700.00 for .state and federal environmental regulatory agency permitting assistance for the Redwood Shore~ Levee Maintenance Project. REcOMMENDATION Approve, by motion, the professional service agreement with Huffman-Broadway Group, Inc. for state and federal environmental regulatory agency permitting assistance for the Redwood Shores Levee Maintenance Project in an amount not to exceed $156,700.00 and authorize the City Manager to increase the contract amount up to 10% if necessary. BACKGROUND Staff continues work on the Redwood Shores Levee Maintenance Project with construction anticipated to start in September, soon after conclusion of the breeding season for endangered species. The project involves maintenance of the existing flood control levee in order to maintain FEMA compliance. Before construction can begin, authorization from several state and federal agencies, such as the Corps of Engineers, San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, will be required. Potential habitat for the federally-listed Salt Marsh Harvest mouse and California Clapper rail occur adjacent to the Redwood Shores levees, and fish species, possibly including special status species, may occur within the inboard and outboard sides of the levee. Because federally-listed species may be affected by the project, the Corps may consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration. The City's consultant on levee issues, Huffman-Broadway Group, Inc., has been selected to assist with preparing permit applications and coordinating all aspects of permit approval. Huffman-Broadway is very experienced with environmental regulatory permitting in the bay area. Preliminary work began in January and permits are expected to issue this summer. ALTERNAnVES Council may choose not to approve the agreement with Huffman-Broadway Group, Inc. and direct staff to modify the scope of work and/or select another consultant. FISCAL IMPACT Funds have been appropriated for this project in the Fiscal Year 200812009 budget, General Improvement District 1-64 Facilities Charge Construction Fund, Exterior Levee Certification program with an available balance of $257,944.89.