Res 2017-131/approving an agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the provision of a professional engineering services in connection with the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Uhland Road Improvements design amount estim

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O i Mi Aird ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPE OF SERVICES For Freese and Nichols, Inc.- Uhland Road Reconstruction From IH 35 Frontage Road to South of Aquarena Springs Drive City of San Marcos Project Understanding The Project includes reconstruction of Uhland Road to an urban section from the lH 35 Northbound Frontage Road to nearly 500-feet south of Aquarena Springs Drive along River Road (approx. 3,500'). Utility improvements will include upsizing 1,800 linear feet (LF) of water line and replacing or repairing up to 1,000 LF of wastewater line. The project will also include approximately 800 feet of new sidewalk extended to Aquarena Springs Drive. Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) understands the City of San Marcos (City) intends to mitigate local drainage problems along County Road and Uhland Road by installing a storm drainage system with outfall to the Blanco River. This project is partially funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds provided to the City by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help recovery from the fall 2015 flood disaster. Therefore, the project is subject to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Improvements are assumed to take place within the existing right-of-way and within 20 feet of additional right- of-way or workspace for the length of the proiect: along County Road from Uhland Road to the private property line: Uhland Road from IH-35 Northbound Frontage Road to 150 feet northeast of the intersection with River Road; River Road from the intersection with Uhland Road to 500 feet south of Aguarena Springs Drive: and Aguarena Springs Drive from intersection with River Road to 200 feet west of the intersection with River Road. See attached map Environmental Services The anticipated level of effort is an Environmental Assessment in accordance with 24 CFR Part 58 Environmental Review Procedures for Entities Assuming HUD Environmental Responsibilities - Subpart E (Environmental Assessment)along with the Statutory Worksheet and Checklist for the 58.5 authorities(related environmental laws) and 24 CFR 58.6. Excluded services as listed below under assumptions. CMEC will provide the documentation necessary to complete the Environmental Review Record Checklist for an EA project along with supporting mapping and documentation where necessary It is assumed that the No Build option will not meet the project purpose and need so one Build Alternative will be assessed. To meet the EA requirements, CMEC will investigate the following primary topics with research and analysis (see also additional information and exclusion): • Cultural Resources • Historic Resources Coordination Letter to the Texas Historical Commission (THC) • Archeological Resources Background; Coordination Letter to THC • Water Resources, Wetlands, and Floodplains (note: floodplain compliance will be limited to linear crossings of floodplains: does not include any hydrologic analysis or modelling) • Threatened and Endangered Species Habitat Assessment • Hazardous Materials Database Search and Analysis • Socioeconomic/Environmental Justice • HUD Noise Analysis (hand model to be completed according to HUD requirements) • Airport Clear ZonesiCZMA Proximity • Draft language for the EA Finding and Request for Release of Funds to support the City of San Marcos' staff person to complete those required documents The EA checklist will also be prepared to comply with 24 CFR Part 58.5 - Related Federal Laws and Authorities including statements with regard to these categories mentioned in the guidance: Freese and Nichols, Inc.- Page 1 of 3 Uhland Road Reconstruction from i-1 35 Frontage Road to South of Aquarena Springs Drive Scope of Services