2014/06/11 Council Agenda Packet

EVERETT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET . PROJECT TITLE: Professional Services Briefing COUNCIL BILL# Agreement with Triangle Proposed Action Originating Department Public Works Associates, Inc. to provide Consent Contact Person Marla Carter environmental classroom Action Phone Number 425-257-8875 presentations in the Everett First Reading FOR AGENDA OF June 4,2014 water service area Second Reading Third Reading Public Hearing • Budget Advisory Initialed by: Department Head CAA • Council President Location Preceding Action Attachments Department(s) Approval Amount Budgeted $175,000 Account Number(s):UT 2908-410, 401 5 400 123 907 410 Expenditure Required $170,000 401 5 400 111 907 410 Budget Remaining • $5,000 Additional Required -0- DETAILED SUMMARY STATEMENT: The Professional Services Agreement with Triangle Associates,Inc. will assist the City in meeting the education requirement of the Washington Department of Health Water Use Efficiency Rule,the City's water conservation plan and its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II Storm Water Permit. These presentations are part of the City's education program for school-age children that will be presented in the 2014-2015 school year within the Everett water service area.An estimated 793 classrooms will be visited. • The presentations will include"hands-on" activity stations where students learn about a variety of water related topics. The presentations integrate science and communication and meet the state of Washington Essential Academic Learning Requirements. RECOMMENDATION (Exact action requested of Council): Authorize the Mayor to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Triangle Associates, Inc. to provide environmental classroom presentations in the Everett water service area in the amount of S170,000. 1