R2002-0037 02-25-02 RESOLUTION NO. R2002-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, APPROVING WORK AUTHORIZATION #3, SUPPLEMENT #1,
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND LAND PURCHASE
SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PEARLAND MOBILITY AND
DRAINAGE BOND PROGRAM.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That certain contract by and between the City of Pearland and Turner,
Collie and Braden, Inc., ("T C & B) for Program Management of the Pearland Mobility and
Drainage Bond Program was authorized by the City Council on December 10, 2001.
Section 2. That T C & B has developed work authorization #3, supplement #1,
which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
Section 3. That the work authorization for environmental compliance and land
purchase services associated with the West Mary's Creek Detention Facility is hereby
approved.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 25 dayof Feb~'uar'y ,
A.D., 2002.
ATTEST:
(~/Y SECTARY'E
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
TOM REID
MAYOR
ATTACHMENT B
WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 3
SUPPLEMENT NO. 1
Exhibit "A"
R2002-37
This Work Authorization is made pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Pearland
Mobility & Drainage Bond Program, hereinafter identified as the "Contract", entered into
by and between the City of Pearland ("City"), and Turner Collie & Braden Inc.
("Engineer).
PART 1. Work Authorization No. 3 is related to West Mary's Creek Detention Facility.
The Engineer will perform Land Acquisition Services under this Authorization.
PART 2. The maximum amount payable for services under this Work Authorization,
Supplement No. 1 is $52,050.00. This amount is based on the following: See attached fee
proposals submitted by Crossland Acquisition, Inc. in the amount of $23,300.00 for Land
Acquisition Services and Quadrant Consultants Inc. for Environmental Studies in the
amount of $28,750.00.
PART 3. Payment to the Engineer for the services established under this Work
Authorization Supplement No. 1 shall be "Lump Sum".
PART 4. This Work Authorization Supplement No. 1 shall become effective on
February 25, 2002 and shall terminate on November 12, 2005, unless extended by a
supplemental work authorization.
PART 5. This Work Authorization Supplement No. 1 does not waive the parties'
responsibilities and obligations provided under the contract.
PART 6. This Work Authorization Supplement No. 1 is hereby accepted and
acknowledged below.
By: ~'~~'~ By:
Larry F. Janak, P.E. Bill Eisen
Typed or PrintedName
Typed or Printed Name
Senior Vice President City Manager
Title Title'
March 6, 2002
February 26,2002
LIST OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit A - Fee Schedule
Exhibit B - Work Schedule
Date Date
Turner Collie Braden Inc. 02/13/2002
EXHIBIT A
FEE SCHEDULE
Pearland Mobility & Drainage Bond Program
Work Authorization No. 3
SUPPLEMENT No. 1
Summary
Pro_iect
West Mary's Creek Detention Facility
Engineering Services
Hydrologic & Hydraulic
Environmental Compliance
Topographic Survey
Geotech
ROW Maps & Documents
PS&E
ROW Acquisition Assistance
Materials Testing
Subtotal
Total to Date
Dannenbaun Engineering
Quadrant
Crosslands
Previous
Authorization
$27,120.00
$0.oo
$o.oo
$0.00
$0.00
$o.oo
$o.oo
$o.oo
$27,120.00
Current
Authorization
$28,750.00
$23,300.00
$52,050.00
$79,170.00
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CROSSLAND ACQUISITION, INC.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Turner, Collie & Braden, Inc. (TCB) has requested information detailing the scope of services for
right-of-way acquisition services. This proposal is written to demonstrate the ability of Crossland
Acquisition, Inc. (CAI) to perform requested services. Below is a brief outline of the scope of services
follOwed by a synopsis of each service. The services provided and the tasks performed within each
service will be modified and restructured as needed at TCB's request.
OUTLINE OF SER VICES
· CAI will contact the landowners for a right of entry for environmental testing and surveying.
· TCB will conduct an environmental study and surveying to determine how they will proceed
with the project.
· CAI will research the title to determine ownership and encumbrances.
· Appraisals will be ordered.
· CAI Mil make written offers to the landowners and conduct in person negotiations.
· Once an agreement has been reached CAI will have the documents executed and recorded.
· If the landowner refuses the offer or good faith negotiations CAI will turn the file over to TCB
to initiate condemnation proceeding.
· CAI will close Out file.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
CAI's Houston office will be the home of all files, maps, manuals and other data and information
essential to the project. The office address and telephone numbers will be made available to all
property owners and interested parties. Normal office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday. Negotiations will be conducted during normal office hours and at other times as
requested by property owners or their representatives in order to accommodate their needs.
An initial kickoff meeting with TCB officials should be held to concur on strategy, techniques, theories
and schedules. At this meeting TCB will provide CAI with all appropriate information including:
maps, time frames and construction schedules, etc. This strategy should include prioritizing
acquisition o.n each of the parcels and defining three alternative plans for accelerating landowner
decisions and dealing with uncooperative landowners. Example: pay an incentive payment; establish
an administrative settlement POlicy; and/or exercise the fight of eminent domain.
We belieYe it is essential that the client and consultant have a thorough and mutual understanding of
these matters, not only to provide a quality product, but also to make well informed presentations to
the property owners.
RIGHt OF ENTRY
CAI will contact landowners to negotiate a fight of entry agreement for environmental testing and
surveying properties. Also, CAI will conduct an interview with the landowners to determine if they
are aware of any events on the property that may have caused contamination, i.e., oil/gas wells drilled.
CAI may offer an incentive payment to the owners of each property as an inducement to sign the fight
of entry form.
TITLE SERVICES
CAI personnel will obtain a chain of title and perform title exam/nation. Our staff includes t,vo real
estate attorneys as well as personnel with over fifteen (15)years of title abstracting and examination
related experience. Title issues that could cause delays in executing the easements include probate and
heirship, bankruptcy, state and federal tax liens, church and governmental entities in title, parcels
owned by trusts and difficulty obtaining copies of the trust agreements.
NEGOTIATION SER VICES
To save money and keep a project on schedule, CAI has established strong internal acquisition
guidelines. For each project, CAI sets aggressive acquisition schedules and strictly adheres to them.
Each element of the acquisition process has its own guidelines and timelines. Adherence to these
guidelines and timelines has kept prior projects ahead of schedule and on budget, and has prevented
the acquisition process from "going down rabbit trails" that impede the process. In addition, the
negotiators to be assigned to these projects have successfully negotiated hundreds of parcels needed for
right-of-way purposes.
The first step for this project would be for CAI to mail a project information kit to each landowner.
Included would be an introductory letter from TCB and the City of Pearland (COP) explaining the
project in general terms and informing them of CAI's role in the project. There would also be a letter
from CAI introducing ourselves and explaining the acquisition process, the proposed facility to be
constructed, the benefits derived from the improvements, and timing for the activities. Easement or
Warranty deed documents and maps would also be included.
Within five business days after CAI mails its information kit we will make telephone calls to all
owners affected by the project to verify they received the information kit and confirm initial notice.
Meetings with the landowners or their representatives will be scheduled to answer any questions they
may have. By the end of this meeting the landowner should have a thorough understanding of all
facets of this right-of-way aCquisition process.
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In order to expedite the execution of the fee purchases, CAI recommends we establish a predetermined
number of contacts (CAI recommends three). If there is no response or if it becomes apparent that the
owners are not willing to negotiate, CAI would follow up with a letter via the U.S. lvlail. If the
landowner does not respond within 10 days of the date of the letter, the file will be forwarded to TCB
and COP for further action.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT SER VICES
A sound records management system~ is an essential function of any project. It contains the
documentation that not only supports daily work activities and provides evidence of compliance with
all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.
CAI will prepare files on each parcel to be acquired. Each file will contain all daily activity and
correspondence reports, contacts, etc. generated and received by CAI (see Exhibit Activity Report).
The files will be readily available for inspection by TCB/COP representatives and will be delivered to
TCB/COP as each parcel is closed or as requested.
A computerized status report, which tracks the key activities performed on each parcel, will also be
maintained and furnished to TCB as requested (see Exhibit Linelist).
CAI's Project Manager will participate in project review meetings as requested to keep TCB informed
as to the current status of the project. Project schedules will be submitted at the beginning of the
project and reviewed and/or modified as necessary to meet TCB/COP time constraints. The Project
Manager will be responsible for all aspects of this module to assure completion of the project within
the time frames required by TCB/COP.
LEGAL SUPPORT SER } ?CES
If the negotiation process is Unsuccessful, CAI will prepare any file close-out package required by
TCB/COP in order to initiate the legal proceedings.
Parcels whose landowners refuse to negotiate will be promptly submitted to TCB/COP when it is
apparent that the landowners are either not willing to continue negotiations or wish to pursue the
matter through the courts.
Clearing title to resolve questions and issues involving trusts and estates, bankruptcies, foreclosures,
adverse claimants, landowner-tenant disputes, ownership of improvements, and releases of all
encumbrances is another potential legal issue. If it becomes apparent that holders of encumbrances are
either not willing or are unable to provide the necessary documents to release their interests in the
property, the file will be forwarded to TCB/COP to initiate legal proceedings.
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APPRAISAL SER VICES
If it is determined appraisal services will be used, we can offer those services through an affiliate firm,
Integra Realty Resources. Integra has 15 appraisers on staff and can perform these services within 4
weeks. We know this firm to be fast, effective and highly qualified as an expert witness in
condemnation hearings.
RELOCATION SER VICES
CAI is qualified and ready to perform relocation services if it is determined that such services will be
needed for the improved property along Manvel Road.
CONCLUSION
Although this project is beneficial to the community, it could still be a very volatile issue with some
landowners. Each landowner will have issues that must be resolved prior to reaching an agreement. It
is difficult to anticipate all scenarios, therefore, in order to settle disputes with the landowners, TCB
may want consider an incentive paYment or an administrative settlement procedure. Rather than
submit these properties for condemnation proceedings, it would be far less expensive to agree to a
settlement. Also, the landowners may insist on having the easement agreement reviewed by an
attorney and will probably request to be reimbursed for this expense.
If federal, state or local guidelines or regulations are applicable, CAI will adhere to these procedures.
This job can be performed timely and effectively if a solid, well implemented acquisition plan is
established. CAI is very anxious to begin this project and will dedicate the necessary staff in order to
accomPlish this task as quickly and expeditiously as possible.
PRICE for 5-6 Parcels
Right of Entry services:
Five Hundred Fift~ Dollars ($550.00) per parcel
Title and Negotiation services:
One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,$00. 00) per parcel
Appraisals services: One Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($1, 700. 00) per parcel for unimProved parcels
Two ~. ousand One Hu. ndred Dollars ($2~100.00) per parcel for improved parcels
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QUADRANT
CONSULTANTS INC.
7322 Southwest Freeway, Suite 470
Houston, TX 77074
713.779.2990
713.779.3727
qci@qconsultants.com
www.qconsultants.com
February 12, 2002
Mr. Jim Keller, P.E.
Turner Collie & Braden, Inc.
5757 Woodway
Houston, Texas 77057-1599
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Threatened and Endangered Species, and Wetland Delineation
West Mary's Creek Detention Facility
Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas
QCI Proposal #02-10
Dear Mr. Keller:
In response to a request from Turner Collie & Braden, Inc. (TCB) to provide environmental services, Quadrant
Consultants Inc. (QCI) is pleased to submit this proposal regarding the above referenced project. We understand
that the City of Pearland is considering the purchase of approximately 145 acres of property to construct a detention
facility along Mary's Creek (hereafter referred to as "Site"). We understand that the City of Pearland is interested
in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), a Wetland Delineation with a Preliminary Jurisdictional
Determination report, and a Threatened and Endangered species survey.
The objective of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is to gather information and render an opinion
regarding the absence or presence of potential environmental concerns associated with past or current activities
on or near the Site. These objectives will be accomplished through the completion of various tasks under different
phases as discussed in the following Work Plan. Should the results of the Phase I ESA indicate that additional site
characterization is warranted, our report will indicate the need for further investigations.
QCI will prepare a ASTM Phase I Environmental Site assessment (modified), Standard Practice E 1527-00. The
Scope of Work for this Phase I ESA will be based on the Scope of Work and letter provided by TCB, dated
February 7, 2002, and is included here by reference. We have prepared a Scope of Work to reflect an
environmental database search radius of 500 feet, except for Federal NPL, RCRA TSD facilities, and Texas
Hazardous Waste sites, which shall be kept at a 1.0-mile search distance.
In addition to the Phase I ESA, QCI will conduct a wetland delineation, and will prepare a Preliminary
Jurisdictional Determination (PJD) report to provide to the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). 'The Scope
of Work for the wetland delineation will also include a field verification site visit with the USACE. This Scope
of Work does not include wetland function and value determinations or permitting and mitigation for wetland
impacts.
QCI will also look for Threatened and Endangered species on the Site. After the initial site visit, QCI will prepare
coordination letters requesting site information regarding threatened and endangered species from the US Fish and
Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Texas Parks and Wildlife - Endangered Resources Group. Information on the
potential to impact threatened and endangered species will be inchided in the Phase I ESA.
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BACKGROUND
It is QCI's understanding that the City of Pearland is considering the purchase of approximately 145 acres of
property to construct a detention facility along Mary's Creek. The site location information was provided by TCB.
The site is located within the City of Pearland's Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ).
The Site consists of six tracts of property. However, one of the tracts is owned by Houston Light and Power. This
tract will not be acquired by the City of Pearland and is not included in any of the surveys for Phase I ESA,
wetlands, or threatened and endangered species.
TASK 1 - WORKPL~ - PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT
Presented below is QCI's proposed scope of work for conducting site investigations and preparing a Phase I ESA
report for the City of Pearland's West Mary's Creek Detention Facility site. Upon completion of all research,
evaluations and site investigations, QCI will prepare a Phase I ESA Report for the Site, documenting all work
performed, the fmdings and results, and the conclusions and recommendations. The scope of work presented
below also represents the format of the Phase I ESA Report.
The Phase I ESA Report will be consistent with the standard practices for the preparation of Phase I ESA (ASTM
Standard Practice E1527-00) and the standards set forth in the Scope of Work provided by TCB.
Introduction
The introduction will state the purpose and objectives of the Phase I ESA, identify and describe the proposed
project, identify the limits of the subject properties, and briefly outline the scope of services provided. A site
location map(s) will be provided which identifies the Site with respect to local/regional roads, significant
landmarks, and other points of interest. The maps will also include a scale, source, date and north arrow. The site
location maps and all other exhibits will be no larger than 11" x 17" and folded to an 8 ½" x 11" size for inclusion
into the report and for ease of reproduction.
Historic Site Conditions
Understanding the historic use of a property is one of the most important aspects of a Phase I ESA. Because most
existing environmental problems are the result of historic practices or activities, investigation into past activities
is essential. The main avenue to the identification of historic activities is through the review of historic aerial
photographs, review of ownership records (if required) and personal interviews.
Historic Aerial Photographs - Available historic aerial photographs of the project area and vicinity will be
obtained. Photographs at approximately 10-year intervals, as far back as possible (at least 50 years), will be
sought. Attempts will be made to obtain photographs before and after suspected or documented land use
changes for tracts for which there are meaningful indications of potentially significant environmental
contamination. The aerial photographs will be observed for activities with a potential for environmental
contamination as exhibited by ground disturbances, stained soils, waste piles, drams, etc.
· Previous Ownership - Previous ownership records can be determined from the property's chain of title
reports. Review of land title records or a Chain of Title search in not included in this Scope of Worlc
Personal Interviews - Individuals familiar with the subject study area and adjacent properties will be
interviewed if there is reason to believe that a potential environmental problem may exist. These individuals
may include current or previous site owners, tenants and employees. Individuals occupying nearby properties
may also provide valuable information on historic activities.
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Potential Environmental Threats
Environmental threats are active or abandoned operations, facilities or land uses that may have an impact on the
environmental quality of the subject site and its environs. Potential environmental threats will be identified by the
review of environmental databases and contacts with regulatory agencies. The following databases are available
on a nationwide basis and can be obtained from the appropriate Regional Office of the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) or through commercial vendors. A commercial vendor will be utilized to provide the
database information available on the Site. The databases will be reviewed during the Phase I ESA to determine
if the subject site or nearby properties are listed.
EPA CERCLIS (CERCLIS} (500 feet) - This database is a comprehensive listing of known or suspected
uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites. These sites have either been investigated, or are currently
under investigation by the federal EPA for the release, or threatened release of, hazardous substances. Once
a site is placed in CERCLIS, it may be subjected to several levels of review and evaluation and ultimately
placed on the National Priorities List (NPL).
EPA National Priorities List (NPL) (1 mile) - The NPL, also known as the Superfund list, is an EPA listing
of uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites. The list is primarily based upon a score, which the site
receives from the EPA's Hazardous Ranking System. These sites are targeted for possible long-term remedial
action under the Superfund Act.
RCRA CORRACTS (CORRACTS) (1 mile} - The CORRACTS database contains information on RCRA
facilities that have conducted, or are currently conducting a corrective action where there has been a release
of hazardous waste or constituents into the environment from a RCRA facility.
CERCLIS-No Further Remedial Action Planned Report (NFRAP) (500 feet} - The CERCLIS NFRAP
list contains information pertaining to sites which have been removed fi.om the CERCLIS database. NFRAP
sites mat be sites where, following an initial investigation, either no contamination was found, contamination
was removed quickly, or the contamination was not ser/ous enough to require federal Superfund or NPL
consideration.
State Equivalent CERCLIS (SCL) (500 feet.) - This database is a comprehensive listing of known or
suspected uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites. These sites have either been investigated, or are
currently under investigation by the State of Texas for the release, or threatened release of, hazardous
substances.
RCRA Generators OICRIS-GNRTR} (500 feet) - Lists RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act)
facilities that report the generation, transportation, treatment, storage or disposal of hazardous waste.
EPA RCRA TSD Facilities 01CRA-TSD) (1 mile} - This report contains information pertaining to facilities
which either treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste. Information pertaining to the status of facilities
tracked by the RCRA Administrative Action Tracking System is included in the report.
EPA Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS) (Target Property_) - This database is used to store
information on the sudden and/or accidental release of hazardous substances, including petroleum, into the
environment.
State Superfund Sites (SPL) (1 mile} - The Texas State Superfund report contains information pertaining to
sites that have been placed on the state priority list by the TNRCC.
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· State Solid Waste Landf'dls List (SWLF) (500 feet) - This database is a comprehensive listing of all facilities
that have filed for a permit with the TNRCC for the operation of a solid waste landfill.
· TNRCC Underground Storage Tank (UST) Facilities (500 feet) - The Texas Petroleum Storage Tank
Report is a comprehensive listing of all registered underground storage tanks located within the State of Texas.
· TNRCC Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Facilities (500 feet) - The Texas Petroleum Storage Tank
Report is a comprehensive listing of all registered aboveground storage tanks located within the State of Texas.
TNRCC Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST} Facilities (500 feeO- The Texas Leaking Petroleum
Storage Tank Report is a comprehensive listing of all reported leaking underground storage tanks located
within the State of Texas.
· TNRCC Spill Response List (SPILLS) (Target Property_) - The Texas Spills Report is a comprehensive
listing of all reported spills which have occurred within the State of Texas from 1986 to the present.
Fire Department Response Records (Target Property_) - The local Fire Department will be queried for
information on emergency responses to the site.
State environmental agencies may also maintain valuable databases, which will be reviewed. These databases may
address underground storage tank notification records, state-permitted landfills, and other solid waste disposal sites.
Other regulatory agencies may be contacted directly by telephone or in writing. Government agency contacts will
be made to further determine if there are any outstanding environmental violations or issues related to the subject
property or offsite regulated businesses that may pose a threat to the property, and to verify any allegations related
to environmental contamination. Govemment agencies normally contacted include the local fn'e department,
health department, and local, county, state and federal environmental agencies.
Site Reconnaissance
Before the site reconnaissance can be conducted, legal right of entry must first be obtained (if required). The site
reconnaissance will focus on signs of potential contamination and to assess the site location in relation to
surrounding property uses and natural surface features. The site reconnaissance will be conducted by an
experienced environmental professional(s) whose evaluation emphasizes the identification of past or present
hazardous material usage and waste disposal practices; visible signs of stressed vegetation, soil or water
contamination; site conditions or activities which could potentially result in soil or groundwater contamination;
presence of surface and subsurface storage tanks, drams, barrels, and other storage containers, waste generated
onsite and hazardous material handling practices; and inspecting the site for electrical or hydraulic equipment that
may potentially contain PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls). Should any indications of potentially significant
environmental contamination be observed, photographs will be taken and some locational ground measurements
will be made.
Environmental Setting
The environmental setting of each of the adjacent properties showing significant indications of contamination will
be characterized to evaluate potential routes of exposure to or the migration pathways of contaminants, and to assist
in the development of recommendations for a Phase II ESA (if required).
The components of the environmental setting that will be addressed and potential sources of information are listed
below:
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Topography - Discuss the range of site elevations of the project, overall site topography or slope, and
significant physiographic features, such as ridges and stream valleys. In the absence of site-specific
hydrogeologic data, surface topography will be used to infer the direction of groundwater flow (and therefore,
the direction of flow ofcontarninated waters) in near-surface aquifers. The U.S. Geologic Survey's (USGS)
7.5-minute topographic maps would be used.
Soils - Identify soil types and general characteristics, such as drainage, permeability, soil mantle depth, and
depth to bedrock. Soils data assist in determining the ease at which contaminants may migrate laterally and
downward, depth to groundwater, and suitability for underground storage tanks (some soils are highly
corrosive to metals, and thus, may expedite the failure of steel tanks). The soil data would be obtained from
the Soil Survey of Brazoria County, Texas, published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Soil
Conservation Service.
Geology - Geologic data may be limited for some sites. If possible, the physiographic province within which
the property is located and the characteristics (e.g., rock types, impermeable layers, bedrock characteristics)
of local geologic formations would be described. These characteristics assist in determining the susceptibility
of groundwater to contamination. Potential data sources include the USGS and state and local environmental
agencies.
Ilydrology - Hydrologic data may also not be readily available for all sites, but would be addressed to the
extent possible. Regarding groundwater, determine approximate depth to groundwater, water quality, direction
of flow, aquifer productivity, and its suitability for domestic consumption. For surface water, describe site
drainage, water quality, and any obvious wetland concems. Potential sources of hydrologic data include the
USGS and state and local environmental or water resource agencies.
Additional Services to Phase I ESA
Threatened and Endangered Species
QCI will also survey the Site for the potential to impact Threatened and Endangered species. These services will
include an opinion by QCI with regard to the potential to impact Threatened and Endangered species. After the
initial Site visit, QCI will prepare coordination letters requesting specific site information regarding threatened and
endangered species from the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Texas Parks and Wildlife - Endangered
Resources Group. Information on the potential to impact threatened and endangered species will be included in
the Phase I ESA.
Wetland Delineation
A summary of the potential to impact wetlands will be included in the Phase I ESA. A separate wetland
delineation report will be prepared, that will include a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination report for
coordination with the USACE. A detailed wetland scope is included as Task 2.
Data Evaluation and Final Report
Pertinent data and observations will be compiled and presented in a Final Report. The report will include an
opinion by QCI with regard to the absence and/or presence of potential environmental concerns. Conclusions and
recommendations will be presented concerning the key observations and findings of the investigation. The
conclusions and recommendations would emphasize any environmental threats or suspect activities (current or
historic) identified at the subject site and vicinity. Appropriate recommendations for additional investigations
and/or environmental sampling and analysis under Phase II ESA will be made (if required).
Two (2) copies of a draft report will be submitted to TCB for review and comment prior to finalizing the report.
Six (6) copies of the Final Report will be submitted to TCB, for distribution as appropriate to the City of Pearland
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by TCB. Additional copies can be provided at cost for printing and reproduction. The Phase I ESA Report will
be formatted as follows:
A. Table of Contents
B. Executive Summary- Include brief summary of investigation results and recommendations.
C. Objective/Scope of Services
D. Site Overview
E. Site Reconnaissance
1. Visual Observation
2. Surrounding Land Use
3. Survey Results
F. Historical Review/Site Background
* 1. Chain of Title (can be provided as an additional scope if requested)
2. Aerial Photograph Review
3. City Directories
4. Sanborn Maps
5. Personal Interview
6. Historical Review Summary
G. Environmental Setting
1. Soil and Ground Water Quality
2. Topographical and Surface Water Characteristics
3. Wetlands
4. Geologic and Soil Characteristics
5. Floodplain Data
6. Hydrological Characteristics
H. Regulatory Agency Review
I. Threatened and Endangered Species
J. Conclusions and Recommendations
K. Appendices
1. Site Location Maps
2. Aerial Photographs
3. Other figures and maps (i.e. FEMA maps, National Wetland Inventory Maps, etc.)
4. Regulatory Database Information
5. Photographs
6. Coordination Letters CLISFWS/TPWD)
L. References and List of Preparers
* Chain of Title records are not included in these cost estimates.
TASK 2- WETLAND DELINEATIONS AND PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
QCI will conduct a wetland delineation and will prepare a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (PJD) report
to provide to the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The Scope of Work for the wetland delineation will also
include a field verification visit with the USACE. This Scope of Work does not include wetland function and
value determinations or permitting and mitigation for wetland impacts. This Scope of Work does not include
surveying the wetland areas, however, sufficient data will be collected to estimate the potential wetland impacts.
Surveying will be provided by others if required.
Based on a preliminary review of information available on the Site, the Site lies within the 100-year floodplain of
Mary's Creek. The 1995 Digital Ortho Quarter Quad (DOQQ) of the project area indicates that there is a pond
(referred to as a brine pit by others) on the Site. The USFWS National Wetland Inventory map classifies this pond
as Paluslrine, Aquatic Bed, Semipermanently Flooded and as Palustrine, Open Water, Semipermanently Flooded,
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Excavated. In addition, the DOQQ and an aerial photograph of the area show signs of an extant drainage channel
on the Site that could be the original Mary's Creek channel prior to channelization.
Wetland Delineation
The wetland delineation will be conducted according to USACE methodologies published in the 1987 Corps of
Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (Technical Report Y-87-1) using the routine determination methodology
for large tracts. If, during the site visit, it is determined that there are minimal sight limitations, the entire Site will
be walked instead of using transects. The wetland delineation will include sufficient data points to def'me the
upland-wetland boundaries. In addition, the data points will be selected to represent the various soils and
vegetative habitats identified on the Site.
The wetland boundaries will be staked and flagged in the field to allow for subsequent surveying of the wetlands.
The preliminary wetland boundaries will be indicated on a map of the Site·
Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination
Upon completion of the fieldwork, a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (PJD) report will be prepare for the
Site. Two copies of the PJD report will be provided to TCB and the City of Pearland for review and comment prior
to submittal to the USACE.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
The most limiting time constraint for completion of the Phase I ESA is the acquisition of historical regulatory
information and aerial photographs, which may require up to ten days after notification to proceed. QCI is
prepared to begin work on this project immediately following receipt of written notification to proceed. Issuance
of the final reports is anticipated within sixty (60) days after commencement of work contingent on standard
conditions. We anticipate that the PJD will be completed within 60 days after commencement of work.
LIMITAT/ONS
The findings and opinions of QCI's Phase I ESA will not be scientific certainties, but rather opinions based on our
professional judgment conceming the significance of the data gathered during the course of the site assessment.
QCI will not be able to represent that any of the sites contain no hazardous or toxic substances, or other latent
conditions beyond that observed by QCI during and within the scope of work of the assessment.
The Phase I ESA Report shall be prepared on behalf of and for the exclusive use and reliance of Turner Collie and
Braden, Inc. and the City of Pearland, solely for use in environmental evaluation of the Site. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary, and third party reliance is limited to the agreed upon scope of the work by and between
QCI, Turner Collie and Braden, Inc., and the City of Pearland.
COST ESTIMATE
We propose to provide the above services on a lump sum basis. The cost estimate is based on the location
information provided by TCB, which is included as Attachment B. We estimate a total price of $28,750.00 for
the Phase I ESA, Threatened and Endangered Species Survey, and Wetland Delineations. The cost is based on
labor and other expenses such as travel and material charges. Should the results of the Phase I ESA indicate that
additional site characterization be warranted, the report will include recommendations for further investigation.
This proposal is valid for 120 days.
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The following table provides details for the total cost generated for our proposal.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES COST
Phase I ESA with Threatened and Endangered Species Survey $ 10,900.00
Wetland Delineation and PJD $ 17,850.00
TOTAL I $ 28,750.00
We are prepared to begin work immediately upon receipt of your written authorization. We look forward to the
opportunity of assisting you in this matter. Please call Mr. Bill Jackson or me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
QUADRANT CONSULTANTS INC.
Michael Y. Chou
President
MYC:WTJ
Attachment A - Information required from TCB
Attachment B - TCB Letter (February 7, 2002), TCB-Scope of Work for City of Pearland Projects
Proposal 02-10 - Phase I ESA West Mary's Creek Detention Facility February 12, 2002
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ATTACHMENT A
Information Required From TC&B
West Mary's Creek Detention Facility Phase I ESA
1. a surveyed site map, or other map, detailing the exact property boundaries;
2. flag and/or stake property comers;
3. copies of any previous environmental, geotechnical, and hydrogeological reports (if any);
4. copies of any environmental permits, registrations, and notifications (for example: hazardous waste,
solid waste, wastewater, storm water, and petroleum storage tanks);
5. copies of any correspondence with environmental regulatory agencies;
6. information of any known recognized environmental conditions;
7. information regarding and pending or past notices of violations, administrative proceedings, or
litigation relevant to hazardous substances or petroleum products;
8. property access arrangements;
9. name and telephone number of the current property owner;
10. the names of previous property owner(s), if available;
11. the name(s) of any other person(s) knowledgeable of the property; and
12. information regarding the planned use or development of the property.
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Engineering •Surveying • Planning
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Mr. Craig Hester,P.E.
Turner Collie &Braden, Inc.
5757 Woodway
Houston,Texas 77057-1599
Reference: West Mary's Creek Detention Facility
Survey Proposal
JNS Proposal No. 02-06-07
Dear Mr.Hester:
We have reviewed the Foster Rainwater survey forwarded to us by courier June 20; 2002 and
believe this will facilitate our ability to prepare a parcel taking for the proposed detention for the
first tract shown on your original Title Plan Map and Ownership Information. We could plan to
recover the boundary corners shown on this map and verify the lines and distances called for.
We would still require.a full title data report with documents in order to calculate the existing
drainage easement for Mary's Creek crossing through this property,
We have reviewed the C.L. Davis survey forwarded by e-mail to us Friday, June 21, 2002 and
recognize this survey will provide for vertical control for the detention pond site topographic
survey. This survey shows limited property corners and boundary line bearings and distances for
tracts 5 and 6 only, but it is not a boundary survey and is not complete enough for tracts 2
through 6 to permit a boundary verification of these tracts. We would need full title data for
these tracts and need to perform a complete boundary survey for these tract. Upon completion of
the field survey, we could analyze the boundary for all six tracts and prepare a composite
ownership map for these tracts,complete with the existing easements for West Mary's Creek.
We would submit a copy of this map (with the topographic survey information included) for
your review of the proposed detention pond site. Once we receive the final pond site boundary,
including the exact geometrics for the proposed Magnolia Drive right-of-way, we could
apportion the pond site as needed into a parcel taking map.
Based on the information provided,we propose the following scope of services:
1. Topographic Survey—Approximately 120 Acres
Use existing benchmark information provided on the survey prepared by C.L. Davis. Set
additional temporary benchmarks around the proposed detention pond site at the general
overall northwest, northeast and southeast corners. Recover existing property corners for
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the six (6)tracts composing the pond site to use as horizontal control to locate visible and
apparent houses, fences,buildings, roads, ditches, utilities and other topographic features
on site. Locate West Mary's Creek along the south. Obtain elevations across the site on
a 300-foot interval grid,with shots taken every 100-feet along these lines. Extend cross-
sections across West Mary's Creek every 500 feet. We would stop our topographic
survey at the east right-of-way line of F.M. 1128, so as not to duplicate the effort
performed by C.L. Davis in.mapping F.M. 1128. We would request the City of Pearland
provide bearing and coordinate control data from Mr. C.L. Davis so as to allow our
project to merge with his project in graphic file coordination and bearing orientation.
2. Boundary and Parcel Taking Survey—6 Tracts
1. Perform boundary recovery and traversing to.tie the property corners for the six
. , (6) tracts of land comprising the proposed detention pond site. Perform analysis
and computations necessary to calculate the final boundary for these tracts.
Bearings would be based on existing surveys provided to us. .
2. Perform computations as needed to calculate proposed parcels.of land required for
the detention pond site. We would work with the specified boundary dimensions
provided by others.
3. Prepare a composite map and metes and bounds descriptions for six (6)parcels of
land. The map and descriptions will be signed and sealed by a registered
professional land surveyor and shall be certified to as a Category I A, Conditions
II Survey.
We would require full title data and easement deeds for the six (6) tract of land subject to
takings, copies of easement documents for West Mary's creek and copies of subdivision plats
along the north and south sides of the proposed pond site. These would be required prior to our
field survey in order to provide for boundary recovery,
We could perform this work for the Not to Exceed amount as follows, based on our rates on the
attached rate schedule.
1 Topographic Survey 120 Acres $11,980.00
2 Boundary and parcel Taking(six (6) Tracts) $17,860.00
Total Surveying $29,840.00
We will notify you in writing upon the discovery of any unforeseen problems which would cause
the amount of this work to exceed the above listed fees.
We could begin this work at your convenience and would require approximately 45 days to
complete the preliminary boundary and topographic survey.
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Please review this proposal and call if you have any questions or comments. Please sign in the
space provided below as authorization to proceed with these services. We look forward to
working with you and the City of Pearland on this project.
Sincerely,
JNS Consulting Engineers, Inc.
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CITY OF PEARLAND MOBILITY AND DRAINAGE PROGRAM
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RESOLUTION NO. R2002-119
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS,APPROVING WORK AUTHORIZATION#3 SUPPLEMENT#3 FOR
SURVEYING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE WEST MARY'S CREEK
DETENTION FACILITY.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That certain contract by and between the City of Pearland and Turner,
Collie and Braden, Inc., ("T C & B)for Program Management of the Pearland Mobility and
Drainage Bond Program was authorized by the City Council on December 10,.2001.
Section 2. That T C & B has developed work authorization #3 Supplement 3,
which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
Section 3. That work authorization #3 Supplement #3 for surveying services
associated with the West Mary's Creek Detention Facility is hereby approved.
PASSED,APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 5 day of August
A.D., 2002.
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WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 3 Exhibit "A'
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SUPPLEMENT NO. 3 This Work Authorization is made pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Pearland
Mobility&Drainage Bond Program, hereinafter identified as the"Contract", entered into
by and between the City of Pearland("City"), and Turner Collie &Braden Inc.
("Engineer).
PART 1. Work Authorization No. 3 is related to West Mary's Creek Detention Facility.
The Engineer will perform Topographic and Property Survey Services under this
Authorization.
PART 2. The maximum amount payable for services under this Work Authorization
No3, Supplement No. 3 is $29,840.00. This amount is based on the following: See
. attached fee proposal submitted:by.JNS Consulting Engineers, Inc. in the amount of
$29,840.00 dated July 26,2002.
• PART 3. Payment to the.Engineer for the services established under this Work
Authorization:Supplement No. 1 shall be"Lump Sum". •
PART 4. This.Work Authorization No.3 Supplement No. 3 shall become effective on `! •
August 6, 2002 and shall terminate on November 12, 2005,unless extended by a
supplemental work authorization.
PART 5. This Work Authorization does not waive the parties' responsibilities and
obligations provided under the contract.
PART 6. This Work Authorization is hereby accepted and acknowledged below.
ENGINEER CITY OF PEARLAND
By: .,"" By:
Larry F. Janak Bill Eisen
Typed or Printed Name Typed or Printed Name
Sr. Vice President City Manager
Title Title
August 9, 2002 • August 5, 2002
Date Date
LIST OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit A—Fee Schedule
Exhibit B—Work Schedule
Turner Collie Braden Inc. 7/26/2002
EXHIBIT A
FEE SCHEDULE
Pearland Mobility&Drainage Bond Program
Work Authorization No.3
SUPPLEMENT No.3
Summary
Project
West Mary's Creek Detention Facility
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Engineering Services
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Authorization Authorization
Hydrologic&Hydraulic Dannenbaun.Engineering ; $27,120.00 ,
Environmental Compliance Quadrant $28,750.00 .
Topographic Survey JNS Consulting Engineers $0.00 $11,980.00
Geotech" QC Laboratories $5,455.00
ROW Maps&Documents . • JNS Consulting Engineers $0.00 $17,860.00 •
PS&E $0.00 •
ROW Acquisition Assistance Crosslands $23,300.00
Materials Testing $0.00
Subtotal $84,625.00 $29,840.00
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Total to Date $114,465.00
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