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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Authorize A Continuation Of Services Agreement With Hazen And Sawyer, P.C. To Provide Engineering Consulting Services Related To Phase 2 Of The Inflow And Infiltration Reduction Program, In An Amount Not To Exceed $492,239.00.
Strategic Plan Focus
Infrastructure & Facilities
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The City of Hollywood (“City”) operates a large wastewater system that collects and transports sewage to the treatment plant. Over time, cracks, aging pipes, and loose manhole covers allow rainwater and groundwater to leak into the sewer system. This unwanted water is called Inflow and Infiltration (“I&I”). When too much outside water enters the sewer system, it can overload pipes and pump stations, increase the risk of sewer overflows, and raise the cost of wastewater treatment.
To address these issues, the City created a multi‑phase I&I Reduction Program.
Phase 1 studied the entire system to identify which neighborhoods and areas have the highest levels of I&I. Hazen and Sawyer, the City’s engineering consultant, collected flow data, rainfall information, groundwater levels, and other measurements to determine the most impacted areas.
Phase 2 will now focus on locating the exact points where water is entering the system and recommending the necessary repairs. This work includes smoke testing, manhole inspections, nighttime flow checks, and video inspections of sewer pipes. Phase 2 will also support the City’s required compliance with a Florida Department of Environmental Protection Consent Order.
The City selected Hazen and Sawyer through a competitive process to provide engineering services for the I&I Program. They completed Phase 1 and already have an existing approved Professional Services Agreement with the City (R‑2023‑188) for the I&I Program. Phase 2 continues the work under that agreement.
Hazen and Sawyer has submitted a proposal to provide professional engineering services for Phase 2 of the Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Program in an amount not to exceed $492,239.00 for the first year. Funding for this work is available in the approved project budget. Phase 2 will continue the City’s efforts to protect the environment, enhance the reliability of the wastewater collection system, and reduce future maintenance and operating costs.
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution authorizing the City to proceed with Hazen and Sawyer for Phase 2 of the I&I Reduction Program. This work is necessary to reduce sewer overflows, protect the environment, comply with State requirements, and ensure the wastewater system continues to operate efficiently.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for this project was included in the amended FY 2026 Capital Improvement Plan and is available in account number 442.409901.53600.563013.000712.000.000.
Department of Public Utilities staff will manage this project. No additional staff is needed as a result of this project.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Vincent Morello, Director, Department of Public Utilities
Chris O’Brien, Director of Public Safety