HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-03-2014 - 7aORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 3, 2014
SUBJECT: Improvements in the Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood
DEPARTMENT: County Manager
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Town of Chapel Hill Resolution dated
February 10, 2014
2. Town of Carrboro Resolution dated
March 4, 2014
3. Town of Carrboro Resolution dated
April 22, 2014
4. OWASA Request for Qualifications —
Historic Rogers Road Area Sanitary
Sewer Extension
5. Interlocal Agreement Relating to
OWASA's Assistance To Orange
County Planning of Waste Water
System Improvements to Serve The
Rogers Road Area
6. Outreach Work Plan RENA/Jackson
Center /Rogers Road Partnership
Proposal
Action Agenda
Item No. 7 -a
PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael Talbert, County Manager, 245-
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PURPOSE: To authorize the Chair to execute agreements with Orange Water and Sewer
Authority ( OWASA) and the Jackson Center based on the scope of services outlined in
Attachments 4 & 6.
BACKGROUND: On March 6, 2014 the Board authorized the Manager to-
1 . Negotiate a cost sharing agreement with the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro
for a preliminary engineering estimate to provide sewer service to the 86 parcels
identified by the Task Force not to exceed $130,000.
2. Negotiate a contract with OWASA for a preliminary engineering estimate to
provide sewer to the 86 parcels identified by the Task Force not to exceed
$130,000.
3. Negotiate a contract with the Jackson Center for Rogers Road Neighborhood
engagement, not to exceed $50,000.
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Both the Town of Chapel Hill and the Town of Carrboro have reviewed preliminary engineering
to provide sewer to the 86 parcels in the Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood identified by the
Task Force and the Rogers Road Neighborhood outreach to be completed by the Jackson
Center.
Town of Chapel Hill
On February 10, 2014 the Chapel Hill Town Council approved a resolution (See
Attachment 1) directing the Town Manager to prepare agreements and appropriate
budget action to initiate preliminary engineering and outreach efforts for the Rogers
Road sewer project.
Town of Carrboro
On April 22, 2014 the Carrboro Board of Aldermen approved a resolution (See
Attachment 3) directing the Town Manager to work with staff of OWASA, Orange
County and Chapel Hill to refine the scope of services for community outreach, prepare
appropriate agreements, and sign relevant agreements on behalf of the Town.
On March 4, 2014 the Carrboro Board of Aldermen approved a resolution (See
Attachment 2) participating and sharing the costs of preliminary engineering and
outreach for the Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood.
Orange Water and Sewer Authority ( OWASA)
On May 8, 2014 the OWASA Board of Directors approved an Interlocal Agreement
relating to OWASA's assistance to Orange County in planning for extension of
Wastewater System Improvements to the Rogers Road Area (See Attachment 5). This
Interlocal Agreement is based on the Request for Qualifications — Historic Rogers Road
Area Sanitary Sewer Extension (See Attachment 4).
Next Steps:
Working with its partners the County continues to advance both the preliminary engineering for
sewer improvements to the Rogers Road Community and community outreach. To expedite
these Rogers Road initiatives, Orange County will become the contracting local government
with both OWASA and the Jackson Center. The cost associated with the preliminary
engineering for sewer and community outreach will be shared 14% Carrboro, 43% Chapel Hill
and 43% for Orange County. The total cost of both the preliminary engineering for sewer and
community outreach will not exceed $180,000. A separate reimbursement agreement will be
drafted by the County Attorney with both the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro to reimburse
the County for their share of the project.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: On March 6, the Board approved funding for the County's share of an
initial engineering and community outreach not to exceed $77,400. The total cost of the
preliminary engineering for sewer improvements to the Rogers Road Community and
community outreach will not exceed $180,000, with the County's share not exceeding $77,400,
and the balance will be reimbursed by the Town of Chapel Hill ($77,400) and Town of Carrboro
($25,200). There are sufficient funds currently in the Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood
Community Center Capital Project to use toward the total costs of $180,000 until such time as
reimbursements are received by the Towns. Future improvements in the Historic Rogers Road
Community are uncertain, until direction is provided by the Board of County Commissioners.
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RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board authorize the Chair to
execute an Interlocal Agreement with OWASA for preliminary engineering services for waste
water system Improvements (Attachment 5) to serve the Rogers Road Area, and an Agreement
with the Jackson Center (to be drafted by the County Attorney) to work in partnership with the
Rogers Eubanks Neighborhood Association (RENA) to undertake the community outreach
initiative in the Rogers Road Community. A separate reimbursement agreement will be drafted
by the County Attorney with both the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro to reimburse the
County for their share of the project, and will be presented to the Board at the September 4,
2014 regular meeting.
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Attachment 1
A RESOLUTION INITIATING FUNDING FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AND
OUTREACH FOR THE ROGERS ROAD SEWER PROJECT AND CONTINUING THE
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION BOUNDARY
AMENDMENT (2014- 02- 10/R -3)
WHEREAS, the Town Council re- opened the Public Hearing for the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
Boundary Amendment on October 21, 2013 and continued the hearing to January 13, 2014 and
continued the hearing to tonight; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the
Council continues the Public Hearing, to be reconvened in the fall 2014.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council directs the Town Manager to prepare
agreements and appropriate budget action to initiate preliminary engineering and outreach efforts
for the Rogers Road sewer project;
This the 10th day of February, 2014.
Attachment 2
A RESOLUTION SPECIFYING FOLLOW -UP ACTIONS RELATED TO PRELIMINARY
ENGINEERING AND OUTREACH EFFORTS FOR HISTORIC ROGERS ROAD SEWER
PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen has supported efforts to make improvements in the Historic
Rogers Road area, most recently evidenced by active participation in the work of the Historic
Rogers Road Neighborhood Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen has previously adopted resolutions expressing its
commitment to allocating $900,000 towards Rogers Road improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen appropriated $450,000 from the Town's fund balance to
support Rogers Road - related improvements on April 2, 2013; and
WHEREAS, following the consensus from the November 21, 2013 Assembly of Governments
meeting to move forward with further analysis of the mechanics /feasibility of the sewer
alignments that were identified through preliminary investigations, OWASA staff has provided a
preliminary scope of work and cost for this next step; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Chapel Hill has also estimated the cost of a public outreach effort, a
concept identified by the Managers and also endorsed by the HRRTF that would seek to identify
action steps to provide sewer service to the neighborhood.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Aldermen resolution directing the
Town Manager to work with staff of OV1'ASA, Orange County and Chapel Hill to refine the
scopes of services for sewer extension and outreach, prepare appropriate agreements, and sign
relevant agreements on behalf of the Town.
This is the 4th day of March in the year 2014.
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Attachment 3
A RESOLUTION SPECIFYING FOLLOW -UP ACTIONS RELATED TO COMMUNITY
OUTREACH EFFORTS FOR HISTORIC ROGERS ROAD SEWER PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen has supported efforts to make improvements in the Historic
Rogers Road area, most recently evidenced by active participation in the work of the Historic
Rogers Road Neighborhood Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen has previously adopted resolutions expressing its
commitment to allocating $900,000 towards Rogers Road improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen appropriated $450,000 from the Town's fund balance to
support Rogers Road - related improvements on April 2, 2013; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Chapel Hill has also estimated the cost of a public outreach effort, a
concept identified by the Managers that seeks to identify action steps to provide sewer service to
the neighborhood.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Aldermen directs the Town Manager
to work with staff of OWASA, Orange County and Chapel Hill to refine the scope of services for
community outreach, prepare appropriate agreements, and sign relevant agreements on behalf of
the Town.
This is the 22nd day of April in the year 2014.
Attachment 4
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Orange Water and Sewer Authority
Historic Rogers Road Area Sanitary Sewer Extension
CIP Project No. 276 -54
April 8, 2014
1. INTRODUCTION
Your firm is hereby invited to submit a written statement of qualifications to provide engineering
services for the possible extension of sanitary sewer to properties located in the Historic Rogers
Road Area (HRRA) of southern Orange County. OWASA intends to select an engineering
consultant for this project based upon the qualifications packages received in response to this
Request for Qualifications (RFQ). NOTE: The initial scope of work will be limited to
preliminary engineering services only. Should it be determined that design, permitting, bidding,
construction administration, and construction inspection services are required, OWASA may use
the same consultant or issue another RFQ for those services.
To be considered by OWASA, responses to this RFO must be received by 2:00 p.m. on May 20
2014. Refer to Section S — Proposal Requirements for additional details.
2. OBJECTIVE
The primary objective of the preliminary engineering phase of this project is to:
Collect field data and subsurface information in support of the possible extension of
public sanitary sewer service to properties located within the HRRA. Currently, it is
estimated that approximately 3,000 linear feet (LF) of 12 -inch diameter gravity sanitary
sewer main and approximately 16,000 LF of 8 -inch diameter gravity sanitary sewer may
be needed to serve approximately 86 identified, discrete land parcels located within the
HRRA (see Attachment A).
3. PROJECT BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION
The Historic Rogers Road Area Sewer Concept Map (Attachment A) is the result of a table top
exercise that was developed several years ago by OWASA staff at the request of the local
governments (Orange County and the Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill) to explore the
possibility of providing public sanitary sewer service to specific land parcels located within the
HRRA. The map depicts a possible layout to serve 86 parcels which, currently, do not have
access to public sanitary sewer. The depicted gravity sanitary sewer system layout is based upon
topographical information provided to OWASA by Orange County.
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Request for Qualifications
Historic Rogers Road Area Sanitary Sewer Extension
April 8, 2014
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4. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Engineering services required by OWASA for this project shall be completed in general
accordance with the following scope of services. The final scope of services will be negotiated
with the selected engineering firm. The following major tasks are expected to be included in the
final scope of services:
• Phase I Services (Preliminary in
En Q eering Services) —
o Phase la (Updated Conceptual Alignment /Budget /Options Comparison):
■ Provide a review of the current conceptual gravity sanitary sewer layout,
including site inspections with OWASA staff, that will result in a GIS-
based exhibit, to include;
• Identification of any properties for which providing gravity
sanitary sewer service may be significantly more costly relative to
other properties in the HRRA and recommended alternative
sanitary sewer service options (such as individual house pumps);
• Preliminary project budget estimates (including all engineering and
construction services) for updated or alternative concepts if they
vary significantly from the current concept; and
• Comparison of the relative merits of all identified options and
identification of the most cost effective option.
o Phase lb (Field Surveyinz Geotechnical and Subsurface Investigations, and
Total Project Budget -level Cost Estimate of the Selected Option
• Provide plane survey field and office services resulting in exhibits
denoting the possible sanitary sewer alignment;
• Provide geotechnical field investigations, information, analysis, and a
summary report including recommendations typical of those needed for
the design of underground sanitary sewer mains;
• Provide field subsurface utility location investigations, information,
analysis, and a summary report including recommendations typical of
those needed for the design of underground sanitary sewer mains; and
• Provide a budget level total project cost estimate (including all previous,
current, and future engineering services; construction contractor services
and materials; and a project contingency) and a project schedule for the
selected option.
NOTE: All, some, part, or none of the Phase 2 and Phase 3 services may be authorized.
Phase 2 Services (Design Engineering, Advertizing, and Bidding Services) —
o Provide survey exhibits suitable for use in the acquisition of any needed
easements;
o Provide designs which meet OWASA standards and specifications and other
regulatory requirements;
o Provide bid documents meeting requirements for formally bid contracts;
o Prepare and submit permits required for the project; and
o Assist with construction contract bidding (including contractor prequalification).
Request for Qualifications
Historic Rogers Road Area Sanitary Sewer Extension
April 8, 2014
Page 2 of 4
4. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Engineering services required by OWASA for this project shall be completed in general
accordance with the following scope of services. The final scope of services will be negotiated
with the selected engineering firm. irm. The following major tasks are expected to be included in the
final scope of services:
• Phase I Services (Preliminary En ing eering Services)
o Phase ]a (Updated Conceptual Alignment /Budget/Options Comparison):
■ Provide a review of the current conceptual gravity sanitary sewer layout,
including site inspections with OWASA staff, that will result in a GIS-
based exhibit, to include;
• Identification of any properties for which providing gravity
sanitary sewer service may be significantly more costly relative to
other properties in the HRRA and recommended alternative
sanitary sewer service options (such as individual house pumps);
• Preliminary project budget estimates (including all engineering and
construction services) for updated or alternative concepts if they
vary significantly from the current concept; and
• Comparison of the relative merits of all identified options and
identification of the most cost effective option.
o Phase ]h (Field Surveying, Geotechnical and Subsurface Investigations, and
Total Project Budget -level Cost Estimate of the Selected Option):
• Provide plane survey field and office services resulting in exhibits
denoting the possible sanitary sewer alignment;
• Provide geotechnical field investigations, information, analysis, and a
summary report including recommendations typical of those needed for
the design of underground sanitary sewer mains;
• Provide field subsurface utility location investigations, information,
analysis, and a summary report including recommendations typical of
those needed for the design of underground sanitary sewer mains; and
• Provide a budget level total project cost estimate (including all previous,
current, and future engineering services; construction contractor services
and materials; and a project contingency) and a project schedule for the
selected option.
NOTE: All, some, part, or none of the Phase 2 and Phase 3 services may be authorized.
• Phase 2 Services (Design Engineeria, Advertizia and Biddia Services)
o Provide survey exhibits suitable for use in the acquisition of any needed
easements;
o Provide designs which meet OWASA standards and specifications and other
regulatory requirements;
o Provide bid documents meeting requirements for formally bid contracts;
o Prepare and submit permits required for the project; and
0 Assist with construction contract bidding (including contractor prequalification).
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Request for Qualifications
Historic Rogers Road Area Sanitary Sewer Extension
April 8, 2014
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• Phase 3 Services (Construction Administration and Observation)
o Assist with public communication efforts;
o Provide construction contract administration;
o Provide inspection services; and
o Provide closeout documentation (record drawings, CAD files, Engineer's
Certifications, etc.).
5. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Responses to this RFQ must be received by 2:00 p.m. on May 20, 2014. Firms that desire to
be considered shall submit four (4) copies of their qualifications package by mail or hand
delivery to:
F. Stuart Carson, P.E.
Engineering Manager— Capital Projects
Orange Water and Sewer Authority
400 Jones Ferry Road
Carrboro, NC 27510
To be considered responsive to this RFQ, a submittal shall address each of the following items:
• Identify the proposed project manager and project team and provide experience and
qualifications information relevant to the scope items listed for all phases in Section 4
above.
• Identify at least two (2) similar projects performed by your firm and /or project team
within the last seven (7) years including relevant, current reference contact person
information for each identified project.
• Project (Phase 1 Services only) Schedule: provide an achievable schedule with sufficient
detail to demonstrate your familiarity with type of work (including procurement of
subconsultants, mobilization, property access, permitting, and reporting).
• Project (Phase 1 Services only) Concerns: Identify any areas of concern to successful
completion of the preliminary engineering services phase of this project.
Please submit no more than six (6) sheets of 8 -1/2 inch by 11 -inch paper with the required
information printed on both sides of the sheets (i.e. no more than 12 pages printed on each side
of six (6) sheets of paper) in response to this RFQ.
OWASA intends to select a firm on a qualifications basis within two weeks of receiving the
responses to this RFQ, and expects to complete final scoping and contract negotiations within 30
calendar days of selecting the best qualified firm. OWASA reserves the right to reject any and
all proposals, to waive any and all formalities, and to disregard all nonconforming or conditional
proposals.
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Request for Qualifications
Historic Rogers Road Area Sanitary Sewer Extension
April 8, 2014
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6. REFERENCES
Relevant OWASA GIS information for the HRRA is available upon request and upon
completion of OWASA's Sensitive Information Request form (Attachment B). NOTE: If your
firm currently has an active sensitive information registration you do not need to complete the
form. You may contact Joe Leo, OWASA Engineering Technician, at (919) 537 -4242 or
JLeo(.,owasa.org to request the GIS information.
7. QUESTIONS
All questions regarding this RFQ must be emailed to F. Stuart Carson, P.E., OWASA
Engineering Manager — Capital Projects at S Cars onLowas a. org.
8. ATTACHMENTS
A. Historic Rogers Road Area Sewer Concept Map
B. OWASA Sensitive Information Request Form
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IOWASAI
Application for Registration to Obtain Sensitive
Infrastructure Information
In accordance with OWASA's Administrative Guide titled PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE
INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION, I hereby provide the following information necessary to
obtain sensitive maps, plans, data or other engineering information pertaining to OWASA's
water and wastewater infrastructure. I further understand that registration is valid for a period of
one year from date of registration (all fonns expire on 31 December of the year of expiration)
after which I will be required to update and renew registration.
I further agree and understand that both I and /or my organization is prohibited from otherwise
copying or distributing the information to anyone outside of my immediate business concerns for
any purposes not directly related to the projects for which the information was obtained.
I hereby designate the following individuals as agents of our organization and request they be
allowed to obtain information as described above. As a condition of any approval granted, we
will immediately notify OWASA in writing upon termination of employment of any employees
listed below. We also request to be allowed to add employees in a similar manner.
Authorized Individuals:
Printed Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
* Professional License Type and Number (if applicable):
Signature:
Date:
OWASA O ce Use Onl
This registration approval becomes effective and will expire on December 31,
OWASA Approval:
Signature Date
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Attachment 5
NORTH CAROLINA
ORANGE COUNTY
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
RELATING TO OWASA'S ASSISTANCE TO ORANGE COUNTY IN PLANNING FOR
EXTENSION OF WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE
ROGERS ROAD AREA
This Interlocal Agreement for the preliminary engineering for a wastewater system
project in the Rogers Road Area is dated as of , 2014, and is entered into by and
between Orange Water and Sewer Authority (hereinafter OWASA), an authority organized under
Chapter 162A, North Carolina General Statues, and the County of Orange (hereinafter County),
organized under Chapter 153A of the North Carolina General Statues.
WHEREAS, the County desires at its expense to begin planning for the provision of
wastewater system lines and facilities to serve residents located in the Rogers Road area of
southern Orange County, herein the "Project," which will be connected to lines in areas already
served by OWASA's existing public wastewater collection lines and facilities; and,
WHEREAS, the County is to determine the scope of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to obtain OWASA's assistance to obtain preliminary
engineering work necessary to determine the scope and predict the costs of this Project, to the
end that the Project improvements will be constructed and extended in accordance with
OWASA's collection system standards, into which the Project lines will flow; and
WHEREAS, OWASA desires and is willing to assist the County with the successful
completion of this Project work;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the financial and other
responsibilities of the parties for certain preliminary engineering necessary to determine the
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scope of the Project, as will be described in Exhibit A, as the same may be revised from time to
time by the parties.
2. Preliminary Engineering Activities.
a. OWASA shall undertake to prepare or have prepared preliminary
engineering work to assist the County in determining the scope, location, design, and course of
work that will be necessary to complete the Project. To the extent known and available at the
time this Agreement is executed, the nature and extent of the Project shall be as described in
Exhibit A, to be attached. If not available at the time this Agreement is executed, Exhibit A may
be hereafter provided, or amended from time to time, by the parties, at the County's direction.
b. OWASA shall employ engineers and consultants as necessary to assist in
this work. OWASA's staff may also assist in this work. OWASA shall be solely responsible for
costs incurred by its own staff work. Orange County shall reimburse OWASA for the costs of
work by outside engineers and consultants engaged by OWASA, with the County's concurrence,
for this work.
C. Design plans for the Project shall be consistent with OWASA's usual
standards and specifications, and shall be executed in accordance with OWASA's usual
procedures, as well as with the County's directions as to scope of the Project facilities. OWASA
shall develop the draft scope for this preliminary engineering work; provided, both the County
and OWASA shall approve the final scope of work for the preliminary engineering work for the
Project.
d. The costs of the preliminary engineering for the Project shall initially be
paid for by OWASA. Upon receipt of OWASA's invoices to recover the costs for this work, the
County shall reimburse OWASA for all costs associated with the preliminary engineering work
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for the Project. OWASA shall be solely responsible for the costs of its own staff's work in
coordinating the preliminary engineering work for the Project.
In order to ensure proper and effective project management, the
engineering consultant and any sub - consultants shall report to OWASA staff who shall work
closely with County staff to ensure the County's requirements for the Project are met. In the
event of any apparent conflicts between the County's and OWASA's requirements, the parties
shall work together to find reasonable compromise and accommodations for the Project,
consistent with OWASA's service standards.
f. In close coordination with OWASA and consistent with the need for
effective project management, the County Staff will have full access to the engineering
consultant(s) and all relevant sub - contractors, who, at the County's request, shall meet with the
County representatives or otherwise provide any information needed by the County on any
aspect of the Project. OWASA will authorize the engineering and consultant(s) and
subcontractors to meet with County representatives and to provide any information needed by
the County on any aspect of the Project.
g. The County shall be responsible for contracting with and coordinating
community outreach partnering with organizations such as the Jackson Center and Rogers
Eubanks Neighborhood Association to identify action steps to provide information and
assistance concerning the Project to the Rogers Road neighborhood.
h. Costs for the Project shall not exceed one hundred thirty thousand dollars
($130,000.00). Should the parties anticipate costs will exceed this amount the parties shall
consider an amendment to this Interlocal Agreement to address the cost increase.
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3. Ownership Interests of the Parties; Duration of Agreement; Funding; Miscellaneous.
a. Upon satisfactory completion of the Project, OWASA shall retain title to
products and deliverables obtained pursuant to this Agreement, and shall share such deliverables
with the County as the County may request.
b. The preliminary engineering responsibilities and obligations of the parties
shall continue until this phase of Project planning is completed.
C. The County shall allocate sufficient funds to pay for all the expenses
actually incurred, and for which it is responsible under the scope of this agreement.
d. Both parties agree that it may be necessary to change the scope of work
for the engineering consultant(s) required for the Project, and that any such changes must be
approved by both parties. However, OWASA shall keep the County fully advised with respect
to all change orders necessary for completion of the Project.
e. Payment of the engineering consultant(s) will be administered and made
by OWASA. The County will be invoiced monthly and will reimburse OWASA in full within
30 days for all expenses related to this Project.
f. Each party will designate a single point of contact for the day -to -day
administration for all aspects of this agreement for the express purpose of efficient project
management. It will be the responsibility of this contact person to disseminate information to
their respective organizations.
g. Both parties recognize the importance of timely reviews and approvals.
Each party will use their best efforts to provide and complete responses to issues dealing with
plan reviews, proposed change orders, payment, and project acceptance.
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4. Amendments.
All amendments to this agreement shall be approved by both parties and must be
in writing. No amendments not in writing and executed with the formalities of this Agreement
shall be valid.
5. Trust and Support; Cooperative Effort.
Both parties agree that there are many issues and details relating to the successful
completion of this project which are not specifically covered in this agreement. Both parties
further agree to observe as a guiding principle, "trust and support," with respect to successfully
resolving any issues which may arise during the duration of this agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into and caused to be
executed in their names this Interlocal Agreement, to be effective from and after this day
of , 2014.
ORANGE COUNTY ORANGE WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY
Orange County Commissioners, Chair
Pre -audit Certification by
County Finance Officer:
Approved as to form and legality:
Orange County Attorney
OWASA Board of Directors, Chair
Pre -audit Certification by
OWASA Finance Officer:
OWASA General Counsel
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Attachment 6
Outreach Work Plan
RENA /Jackson Center /Rogers Road Partnership Proposal
EXHIBIT A: Work Program
1. OVERVIEW
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The objective of the Marian Cheek Jackson Center (MCJC) is to work in
partnership with Rogers Eubanks Neighborhood Association (RENA) to
undertake an extensive community engagement initiative in the Historic Rogers
Road Neighborhood as defined by the 2013 Task Force Report. This initiative
will connect to all 86 Historic Rogers Road parcels and involve an even broader
number of stakeholders in discussion about implementation of the sewer project
and implications of potential development after sewer installation. This effort
will be grounded in a collaborative and participatory process within the Historic
Rogers Road Neighborhood. It will leverage RENA's strengths and connections,
and it will utilize the experience that the Jackson Center has gained through the
Northside Project and the Sustaining OurSelves coalition work. We will also
collaborate with (and contract) mapmakers and technical support to ensure that
the deliverables and synthesis documents last far beyond the Jackson Center's
active role.
2. OBJECTIVES
The main objectives of this effort will be:
1) To affirm neighborhood interests and aspirations throughout the
community in collaboration with RENA and other Rogers Road leaders.
2) To reach and engage owners of all 86 parcels identified in the Historic
Rogers Road Neighborhood plans in discussions about implications of
potential development after sewer installation.
3) To engage, preserve, and organize the history of the Historic Rogers Road
Neighborhood.
4) To help residents prepare for sewer installation and begin discussions
about broader community development frameworks that would help
protect and preserve Historic Rogers Road and lay the groundwork for
proactive participation in future development conversations and plans.
5) To provide technical support to RENA and the three jurisdictions to meet
broad -based goals in timely and comprehensive manner.
6) To synthesize data, feedback, and strategies in forms that will be useful
for the Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood, Orange County, the Town of
Chapel Hill, and the Town of Carrboro.
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3. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Concentration 1: Historical Research and Stakeholder Connection
Leaders from the Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood have organized the
community for decades. Our collaborative model builds on the history and
strengths of their past and present organizing and community work. We will
begin with an initial intensive review of historical efforts and archival
documents. We will connect with community and municipal stakeholders to
understand interests and map existing networks. We utilize creative
community -based projects to honor and mobilize history in ways that engage
residents and other stakeholders and opens dialogue. We see this work as
foundational to coalition - building and planning processes.
The scope of work will include the following:
• Review extensive historical documents from RENA and municipal
archives
• Research past and current community organizing efforts to map networks
and identify gaps in outreach efforts and household data sources
• Host small group meetings with stakeholders, municipal leaders, long-
term, and newer neighbors to engage history of efforts and develop a clear
sense of current interests, concerns, and aspirations of various
stakeholders.
• Conglomerate most useful historical information and identified gaps as
guide to engagement and communication efforts
Concentration 2: Broad -based community engagement and communication
This will be the primary focus of our effort: three months of intensive outreach,
communication, and engagement. We will use broad -based communication
(door -to -door conversations, small and large group community forums, church
outreach, oral histories, community newsletters, etc), community- mapmaking,
and data organization to deepen civic engagement, address identified outreach
gaps, and ensure that all historical parcels are reached. We will focus
conversations on implications of various potential development scenarios and
plans for prudent and equitable growth after sewer installation.
The scope of work will include the following:
• Support and implement broad -based communication strategies that have
been successful in Northside. These efforts will allow us to reach and
involve households across the neighborhood, with a particular focus on
the 86 identified historical parcels.
• Gather and conglomerate household and community data into a
community -owned database that allows RENA to organize and access all
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needed data easily and provide information necessary for Orange County
and the municipalities to implement the sewer project.
Initiate a community mapmaking initiative to utilize neighborhood
expertise, assess potential development scenarios, and engage
neighborhood interests (by contracting mapmaker with extensive
expertise in coalition - building through mapping)
Concentration 3: Synthesis and groundwork for long -term planning
In our initial analysis, current efforts can be supplemented by: 1) synthesis of
community aspirations, feedback and strategies to address concerns, and data on
parcels and households transparent for all stakeholders, and 2) laying the
community groundwork for addressing questions about potential development
and growth in a proactive manner. The primary goals of the Historic Rogers
Road Neighborhood Task Force were to identify ways to provide sewer and to
support/ sustain the community center. As the jurisdictions proceed with these
goals, engaging neighbors in discussions about potential development and
broader community needs and aspirations will help ensure inclusivity and
provide protections for the Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood. Our efforts will
allow all stakeholders to see that the "gives" and "gets" of options are being
discussed, considered, and clarified by neighbors as implementation of the goals
proceed.
The scope of work will include the following:
• Provide weekly intensive technical assistance to RENA and other
community leaders to clarify action steps and host conversations about
the implications of potential development scenarios
• Coordinate monthly meetings between community stakeholders and key
staff of each of the municipalities to discuss ongoing efforts and lingering
questions
• Consolidate partnerships in the Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood for
more effective creation of an implementation strategy.
• Identify potential make -up of a future "compass" group, including long-
term and newer neighbors outside of the public eye.
• Create synthesis document that includes clear summary of interests and
aspirations, community maps, and relevant data of the historic
neighborhood.
• Incorporate feedback with Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood leaders as
basis for action plan.
• Present synthesis document by end of scope of work, with mobilized
outreach strategies to address questions by relevant government meetings
along the way.
EXHIBIT B: Timeline and Compensation
Timeline for 3 areas of concentration and intensive engagement:
June 10- September 10*
Benchmarks will be decided on in collaboration with partners.
*We will provide additional technical support for RENA beyond scope of the
contract but the deliverables will be completed by mid - August.
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Compensation:
Our model for compensation balances several pieces:
1) We will be utilizing our most experienced staff for nearly full -time
intensive work over 3 months to ensure that work is completed in a
timeline and comprehensive manner (over 700 hours of professional staff
time).
2) We will be sub - contracting RENA for significant weekly neighborhood
organizing and connection, historical exploration, and capacity building.
Like our initiative with Self -Help, our subcontract with RENA will go
beyond staffing time to include program support that enable their staff to
fully participate in this effort and forward overall community goals.
3) We will be sub - contracting professional mapping and design services and
other technical expertise that will be necessary for effective synthesis,
neighborhood connections
Area 1: Historical Research and Stakeholder Connection $8,600
Area 2: Broad -based community engagement and communication $30,500
Area 3: Synthesis and groundwork for long -term planning $10,850
Total Compensation: $49,950
*The total compensation includes all staff costs, sub - contracts (RENA, mapping,
database, technical and design, etc) and program support that will enable this
initiative to be successful.
Initial advance: We are requesting initial payment of at least $13,175 (Area 1 plus
15 % of area 2) to enable full immediate staffing commitment. The rest of
disbursements can be along the way as benchmarks are completed.
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