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Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to an Agreement with Russell Resources, Inc. to Add the Amount of $121,900 for FY2016-17 for a Total Contract Amount of $677,400 for Environmental Consulting Services Related to Alameda Point. (Base Reuse 819099)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jill Keimach, City Manager
Re: Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to an Agreement with Russell Resources, Inc. to Add the Amount of $121,900 for FY2016-17 for a Total Contract Amount of $677,400 for Environmental Consulting Services Related to Alameda Point
BACKGROUND
Russell Resources has provided crucial environmental consulting services regarding the Navy's remediation of the former Naval Air Station Alameda (Alameda Point) for more than ten years on behalf of the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority (ARRA) and now on behalf of the City of Alameda. Russell Resources reviews, analyzes and comments on Navy documents; attends and represents the City at meetings with State and Federal environmental regulators, the Navy, and the Restoration Advisory Board (RAB); and provides professional expertise to City staff to allow full participation in the remediation decisions made by the Navy. Russell Resources also provides significant assistance to the City on environmental issues related to conveyance and development.
DISCUSSION
Russell Resources has extensive familiarity with Alameda Point's environmental challenges. This knowledge is a vital asset as the City moves forward with subsequent conveyances, as well as development plans, which are likely to include resolution of complex environmental issues. It is important that the City's consultant have full knowledge and history of issues at Alameda Point to interact effectively with the Navy, RAB, environmental regulators, the City Council, community, and staff on key environmental concerns.
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