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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />JUNE 1, 2009 <br />TITLE: <br />AGREEMENT FOR WATER SYSTEM MAPPING <br />SERVICES WITH IWATER, INC. <br />C <br />I/ V' t = <br />MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />❑ As Recommended <br />❑ As Amended <br />❑ Ordinance on 15` Reading <br />❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br />❑ Implementing Resolution <br />❑ Set Public Hearing For_ <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />/Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an <br />agreement with iWater, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $197,000. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Water Resources division continues to work on a digital water <br />mapping system of all the water infrastructure assets in the City. This <br />digital mapping system enhances the ability of the city's maintenance <br />crews and water engineering staff to respond quickly to emergencies, <br />collect and store data, as well as facilitate routine water system <br />maintenance. Moreover, all users will be able to view water data via the <br />Public Works Agency GIS System. This data sharing will facilitate record <br />research by other agencies within the city of Santa Ana. <br />In May of 2007 the City solicited proposals for digital water mapping <br />services from qualified firms. IWater, Inc. was selected based on their <br />qualifications, experience and capacity to accomplish the required work <br />and an agreement was awarded. <br />This agreement expands the scope of work to include the purchase of <br />infraMAP software site licenses (unlimited software seats), computer <br />hardware configuration and installation, professional on call services <br />and system service support. Funds for this work are included in the <br />Public Works Agency 2008 -2009 budget. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />There is no environmental impact associated with this action. <br />25J -1 <br />