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TR0401-PR031107Freese NichoLs, Znc. Engineers Environmental Scientists Architects 4055 International Plaza, Suite 200 Fort Worth, Texas 76109 817 735-7300 817 735 7491 fax www.freese.com November 7, 2003 Ms. Teresa Turner, E.I.T. Graduate Engineer City of Coppell 255 Parkway Boulevard Coppell, Texas 75019 RE: Statement of Qualifications for Water, Wastewater and Roadway Impact Fee Study Dear Ms. Turner: Freese and Nichols is pleased to submit this proposal for the water and wastewater impact fee study. Our recent water, wastewater and roadway impact fee experience gives the Freese and Nichols Team a thorough understanding of the issues involved in this type of project. Our team offers the City: "~ Extensive knowledge of the recent SB 243 Impact Fee Legislation changes '~ A project ream with the comprehensive experience in performing impact fee studies and water/wastewater master planning ~1 Strong commitment to meet the Cily of Coppell's schedule and public involvement requirements We are hopeful that the following proposal conveys our experience and enthusiasm for this project and look forward to the opportunity to continue our service to the City of Coppell. Sincerely, FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC. Thomas Haster, P.E. Principal/Project Manager Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure Project Understanding Project Understanding Impact Fee Timeline Comparison of Metroplex Cities' Impact Fees SB 243 Impact Fee Legislative Changes Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Tasks Roadway Impact Fee Tasks Public Involvement/Public Relations Online Services Similar Experience Water and Wastewater Project Examples Roadway Project Examples Management Plan Organizational Chart Brief Introductions Resumes Quality Control/Quality Assurance Program Meeting Schedules and Budgets City of Coppell Projects Projects for the City of Coppell Projects in the City of Coppell Innovative approaches.., practical results Freese ~md Nichols Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure CO.ELL Freese and Nichols (FNI) is a multi-disciplined engineering and architectural firm headquartered in Fort Worth with local offices throughout the state. The firm employs approximately 300 professional engineers, scientists, architects, construction managers and technical professionals. Our diverse staff allows FNI to provide full client service from the planning stage all the way through project construction. FNI's century-long experience in the design of water and wasfewater systems and environmental investigations has resulted in a reputation of well-established expertise. Over the years, the firm has expanded its services to include water and wastewater master planning, impact fee studies, infiltration and inflow studies, rate studies, condition assessments and other areas related fo the wastewater and water needs of our clients. The large number of water and wastewater system studies FNI has completed throughout the Mefroplex over the past 10 years illustrates our expertise in these areas. Many of these projects have included impact fee studies. Innovative approaches.., practical results. That's the way FNI does business, and that's the spirit we will bring to the City of Coppell. FNI built its practice on outstanding client service and project excellence. The firm is consistently listed in the fop 500 engineering firms nationwide as compiled annually by the Engineering News-Record. The FNI Team is dedicated to meeting every aspect of the project requirements. Our team is well qualified to provide water, wastewater and roadway impact fee and capital improvement planning for the City of Coppell. The project team we are committing to the City is ready to provide the comprehensive level of service expected for such an important assignment. ASTEWATER COl i ECTION SYSTEM STUDIES PERFORMED BY FNI IN TIlE METROPLEX WITHIN LAST 10 YEARS WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM STUDIES PERFORMED BY FNI IN TIlE METROPLEX WITHIN LAST I 0 YEARS Innovative approaches.., practical results Freese and Nichols Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure FNI has been involved in preparing impact fee studies for a large number of municipalities in Texas over the last 10 years. The firm conducts each of these studies with the same goal; "Growth Should Pay for Growth" when it comes to municipal infrastructure development. Listed below is our detailed approach to this project. FNI focuses on municipalities by recommending equitable impact fees that support controlled growth, while maximizing developer participation. FNI believes that a technically strong project manager is key for a successful project of this nature. Mr. Thomas Haster, the proposed project manager for the Coppell water, wastewater and roadway impact fee project, has performed and acted as project manager on more than 20 similar studies. As a result, he has a comprehensive understanding of the impact fee development process as shown below. (Monthl) Innovative approaches... practical results Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure Review previous water, sewer and thoroughfare master plans and impact fee studies FNI will meet with the City to obtain historical data including hydraulic models, previous studies, capital improvement plans, water and wastewater meter records, GIS files and base mopping. Update land use assumptions and water/wastewater loads R,II will review previous impact fee land use assumptions; existing and proposed land use plans; and recent NCTC©G population projections to develop updated impact fee land use assumptions for ] 0-year and system buildout conditions. These assumptions include traffic survey zones for the City's transportation system, water system and by sewer basin and subbasins for the wastewater system. FNI will use updated land use assumptions, traffic counts per capita, water end wastewater flows and peaking factors to develop projected 10-year and buildout traffic, water and wastewaler loads. Perform capacity analysis to develop updated CIP FNI will use the updated traffic, water and wastewater models to determine what system improvements are needed to meet the projected 1 O-year and system buildout growth. FNI will use results to develop Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). FNI will meet with the City to determine potential projects to include in the impact fee analysis. FNI will evaluate the available capacity in the existing and proposed projects that can be included in the impact fee analysis. Public hearing on land use assumptions and CIP FNI will conduct a public hearing on the land use assumptions and the proposed CIP. FNI will prepare large exhibits showing land use in the City and the proposed CIP along with costs and phasing plan. Conduct impact fee calculations FNI will use the cost associated with the 1 O-year utilization of existing and proposed projects and the number of dwelling unit equivalents to determine the projected maximum impact fee. FNI will meet with the City to review the results of the impact fee analysis. Conduct credit calculations for utility and tax revenues FNI will review capital improvement expenditures associated with growth in water/wastewater utility revenues and proper~y taxes for the 1 O-year impact fee period. FNI will utilize the 1 O-year population growth and utility revenues to conduct credit calculations for determining maximum allowable impact fees in compliance with new Senate Bill 243 rule changes. FNI will prepare comparison tables for the City to review similar to the recent 2002 Cedar Hill Impact Fee example shown to the left. Innovative approaches.., practical results Freese ar~ Nichols Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure Public hearing on impact {ees FNI will conduct a separate public hearing to review the proposed impact fees. At the meeting, FNI will review the impact fee calculations and the resulting maximum impact fee. Request council approval FNI will provide mapping and packets for the City Council summarizing the results of the Impact Fee Analysis and recommended CIP. The presentation to the City Council will review the proposed CIP, impact fee calculations, and the projected maximum impact fees. FNI has also developed tools to assist staff and councils in sefling impact fees such as shown below where city impact fees are compared. ' · water impact fee· w~stewater impact fee ] Finalize report FNI will incorporate the City's comments into the final report. The final report will include the land use assumptions, impact fee calculations, mapping of the improvements used for calculating impact fees, CIP mapping and project costs. It will also include the water/wastewater CIPs, including the need for additional elevated and ground storage, pumping capacity, pressure plane changes and the need for additional sewer interceptors or lift stations. Innovative approaches.., practical results Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure COPPELL Time of collection at building permit Two public hearings simplify adoption procedures Land Use and CIP Hearings Setting of Impact Fee Hearings Longer update period allowed (from three to five years) "Pro-Rata" Fees allowed for City-constructed projects City allowed to split improvement costs between pro-rata and impact fees Impact fees must include "credit" for utility revenues if fee is > 50% of maximum allowed Increase service areas from three to six square miles Impact fees must include "credit" for property taxes if fee is > 50% of maximum allowed Include cost share for state highway projects including utility relocations FNI has been involved in providing engineering services to develop water and wostewater system plans for most of the firm's 109 years. Frequently FNI has been retained to complete design work on the facility in accordance with the approved plan after presenting a ~ master plan and suggested alternalives to a client. The firm strives to develop a system plan that will address immediate needs and support growth through the city's planning horizon. The firm's personnel provides water and wa~tewater need projections, water and wa~tewater computer modeling, system analysis, Capital Improvement Plan development and funding assistance. An experienced staff of engineers routinely provides high quality services for cities, water districts, governments and private industry. These services include: Innovative approaches.., practical results Freeseand NJcholB Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure CO?PELL & Population, water, wastewater projections & Complete GIS data integration & Economic analysis Capital Improvement Plan development & Water and wastewater rate and impact fee studies · Cost estimating and construction services Water system facility sizing Computer modeling · Surge evaluation Infiltration/inflow studies Water quality evaluations Plan and plat reviews Development review committee Ordinance preparation Program management Preparation of standard details FNI's expertise in the development of thoroughfare plans, PS&E for roadways, bridges and drainage structures, as well as transportation studies and program management have been some of our core areas of proficiency. Services typically provided for roadway impact fee projects include the folJowing: Identify and provide cost estimates for necessary drainage, transportation, water and sewer projects, including proposed and existing projects with capacity for growth. & Prepare impact fees per proposed dwelling unit (or other appropriate unit) based upon requirements in the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395. · Attend public hearings, City Council meetings and staff meetings for input and recommendations on the proposed impact fees. ~ Work with the City staff, Council, and legal council to draft and enact impact fee ordinances. Evaluate current Thoroughfare Plan and inventory roadway conditions identifying cross-sections and alignments. Prepare an assessment memorandum to present a summary of findings. Innovative approaches.., practical results Freese .nd NIchols Statement of Qualifications COPPELL Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure & Review odiocent communities' Thoroughfare Plans and other governmental agency planning efforts to ensure roadway compatibility. Work with Ci~, NCTCOG and land use consultant to develop fvtvre traffic ~rowth proiecfions. Review Ci~ Thorovghbre standards for urban/total roadway cross-sections, right-ofiway requirements, intersection improvement requirements, aesthetic treatments, pedestrian/bikeway requirements, etc. ~sisf Ci~ staff to determine thoroughfare needs, including alignment alternatives and roadway classifications. Prepare new Thoroughfare Plan Map. Prepare Thoroughfare Plan Repod with recommendations on alignment alternatives, implementation schedule, cost, puSlic concerns and impacts to future and existing developments. Affend public hearings, Ci~ Council meetings and staff meetings ~or input and recommendations on the proposed Thoroughfare Plan. Develop or obtain traffic projections. Consider existing and proposed development in the vicinity. Evaluate turning movements and associated congestion. Prepare alternatives and associated costs for improvements. Identify water and sanitary sewer for relocation or adjustment. Coordinate improvements with franchise utilities. Identify new right-of-way or easements needed for the widening. Provide pavement design for anticipated traffic loads and frequencies. Prepare drainage study to improve storm water runoff capacity. Evaluate impacts to driveways associated with the widening. Support public involvement activities associated with the widening. Prepare construction phasing plan. Prepare traffic control plan. Design landscaping and sidewalks. Identify interfacing issues, including street intersections, traffic signal warrant studies, illumination, erosion control and landscaping. Provide input for TxDOT's consideration throughout their planning and schematic design process. Coordinate impact of new development adjacent to the project throughout the design and construction period. identify traffic control and construction phasing needs. Innovative approaches... practical results Freese ind Nichols Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure COPPELL FNi has a group of ten public involvement personnel experienced in helping municipalities with their public participation/public input programs. Public involvement services that have proven successful for municipal projects include the following: & Evening public involvement town hall meetings & Dedicated project phone lines E-mail updates & Web site coverage & Project newslelters/press releases & Public meetings & Video and 3-D renderings of new facilities Through a combination of public relations tools, we can help you design an effective community outreach plan for your citizens and local media. By providing information, this community outreach plan will help you earn the trust of the public and media and minimize the fears which result from misinformation. Innovative approaches.., practical results Freese and Nichols Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure As a result of our commitment to providing innovative approaches to provide practical results for our clients, FNI's Online Services develops Web-based solutions to meet our clients' needs. The online services group offers comprehensive Web services for all phases of utility projects including planning, design and construction. One example of our municipal Web services is our CIP programming through municipal Web sites, as shown below. Other examples of Web services provided by FNI include Web site development, online document delivery and management systems, project information sites, and public involvement forums. Online services allow FNI to improve communication on complex projects, and also to enhance communications be~een city staff and their customers on critical issues such as project schedules, budgets and fact sheets about a project. FNI's award-winning Web site developers have created more than 60 Web sites for a variety projects, municipal departments and capital improvement programs. We have expertise in complex and simple Web site development, database development, and Web application development. Our developers keep up-to-date on emerging technologies, including the latest development tools and techniques, in order to provide practical solutions to our clients' evolving needs. Innovative approaches... practical results Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure COPPELL Impact Fee Analysis Experience Terrell Corinth Cedar Hill grapevine Keller Mansfield Cleburne Hurst 1998 McKinne,~ 1997 Corinth 2003 2003 Terrell 2002 Cedar Hill 2002 : ~ Grapevine 2001 Keller 2001 Mansfield 1999 Cleburne Hurst , McKinne,{ 2003 Terrell 2003 i Corinth [ 2003 2002 ~ j Keller 2001 2002 J Pearland 1999 2001 2001 1999," 1998~ 1997 J Rate Study Experience 1996 Innovative approaches.., practical results Freese and Nichols Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure Greg Porter Assistant City Manager City of Cedar Hill (972) 291-5126 Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Study and Master Plan Cib/of Cedar Hill FNI conducted water and wastewater studies required under Chapter 395 to support water and wastewater impact fee development while serving as part of an impact fee consulting team. Using land use and population growth assumptions developed in conjunction with a planning consultant, FNI developed future water needs and wastewater flows. Through computer modeling, FNI identified deficient areas of the water distribution system and wastewater collection system. As well as areas of the water system with Iow pressure were identified. FNI also recommended improvements to divide the system into Iwo pressure planes. Wastewater collection system areas with high infiltration and inflow were identified as were interceptors with insufficient capacity. FNI used the water and wastewater systems evaluations to develop a master plan and capital improvement plan for 2007, 2012 and build-out conditions. The master plan and capital improvement plan identified projects to correct the identified deficiencies and to meet future growth. The master plan included cost estimates and recommended time schedules for implementing the identified improvements. Wastewater FNI used the master plan as the basis for the impact fee study. The impact fee study included projects identified as part of the capital improvement plan and existing projects with existing capacity to be used by future growth. FNI estimated lhe growth in water and wastewater service units was estimated using the population growth assumptions. Maximum allowable impact fees per service unit were determined and implemented as a cost recovery mechanism to have growth pay for growth. Water Innovative approaches.., practical results Freese ~nd Nichols Statement of Qualifications Revising £oppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure Steve Freemon Public Works Director City of Mansfield (817) 473-9371 COPPELL Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Analysis and Master Plan of Mansfield In 2001, FNI performed an impact fee analysis on the City's water and sanitary sewer system in accordance with the procedures in Texas Local Government Code Section 395. FNI worked with the City's Planning Department to project new growth and development during the 1 O-year impact fee period. FNI determined which water and sanitary sewer projects qualified to be included in the impact fee basis. FNI used the computer models developed during the Master Plan to analyze the use of qualified existing and proposed water and sanitary sewer projects by new development. FNI used capital costs of these projects attributable to new development to calculate the maximum water and sanitary sewer impact fees allowed. The cost of water system capital improvements to serve future development was more than $47 million and the maximum allowable water impact fee was calculated as $3,432 per service unit. The cost of sanitary sewer system improvements was more than $23.5 million and the maximum allowable water impact fee was calculated as $1,692 per service unit. As part of the project, FNI conducted public involvement meetings and public hearings with the Planning and Zoning Committee and the City Council fo present information ond recommendations and to discuss comparisons with other municipalities. Innovative approaches.., practical results Freese and Nichols Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure Water and Wastewater System Impact Fee Study and Master Plan Jack Carr Director of Engineering City of McKinney (972) 547-7421 COPpELL Cih/of McKinney FNI served as part of the CHy of McKinney's Impact Fee Consulting Team in 1995, performing the update of wafer and wastewater Jmpad fees in accordance with Chapter 395 of the Local Government Code. FNI performed: · site visits data gathering acquisition and transfer of base maps verified water and sewer line locations with previous study prepared schematic drawings & obtained population and land use data & prepared computer models evaluated system results and identified deficiencies · provided probable construction costs & Revised water and sewer plan and CIP and prepared a final report As part of the work, FNI compared water and wasfewater impact fees of neighboring communities and made impact fee recommendations to the City Council. FNI prepared a wastewater system study using the HYDRA modeling program. The HYDRA model was used fo simulate the wastewater collection system using infiltration/inflows resulting from a 5-year storm event. The model also created AutoCAD-based computerized mapping for the city representing the 1995, 2005 and 2015 ultimate buildout of the wastewafer collection system. The study estimated that the quantity of water entering the system through infiltration/inflow was excessive and recommended a program fo determine the locations and quantities entering the system. A master plan and capital improvement plant were developed for the 2005 and 2015 wastewater flows. Cost estimates and recommended time schedules for implementing improvements were included as part of the master plan. More than $27 million of capital improvements were developed for the 2015 wastewater collection system. Following the master plan, FNI developed an impact fee study that calculated allowable wastewater system impact fees based on 10-year growth and ] 0-year capita] improvements. The impact fee process included public hearings and a separate report showing compliance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 rules and regulations. Innovative approaches... practical results Froese alld Nichols Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Study Stan Laster Assistant Director Public Works City of Grapevine (817) 410-3136 City of Grapevine In 2002, FNI performed an impact fee study to update the maximum allowable water and wastewater impact fees for the City of Grapevine. With input from City staff, FNI developed land use assumptions, estimated population growth, and projected future water needs and wastewater flows. Water and wastewater needs were based on an updated Land Use Plan, including the new Opryland Development, Grapevine Mills Mall, Bass Pro Shop and proposed new hotels within the City. The City's capital improvement plan was updated to include recommended projects from recent studies and other new projects. The resulting water and wastewater capital improvement program was for a 1 O-year development, which was projected to include ultimate growth. Also included in the impact fee analysis were the costs associated with wholesale water and wastewafer services provided by the Trinity River Authority. In consideration of recently amended legislation regarding the calculation of impact fees, FNI evaluated the maximum allowable fees using two different methods to determine a credit for possible duplicate payments for capital improvements. Maximum allowable fees were determined per equitable unif and for different use types. As part of the Impact Fee Study, FNI also performed public involvement meetings with the Planning and Zoning Committee on the structure and requirements of Impact Fee Legislation. FNI completed two prior impact fee studies for the City of Grapevine. Innovative approaches.., practical results Freese and Nichols Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure Water, Wastewater and Roadway Impact Fee Study Ed Ibchner Director of Public Works City of Keller (817) 743-4080 COPPELL City of Keller In 2001, FNI updated the maximum allowable water, wastewater, and roadway impact fees for the City of Keller. FNI updated population projections, along with projected future water needs and wastewater flows from the Water and Wastewater Master Plans conducted by FNI in 1998 and 2000. FNI provided the City of Keller with an update to its Comprehensive Thoroughfare Plan. This plan provides a roadway network fo serve the present and future traffic demands of the City. The update also provides guidelines and requirements for roadway design within the City. The City's capital improvement plan was updated to reflect projects constructed since the Master Plan as well as other new projects. The resulting water and wastewater capital improvement program was for a 1 O-year development, which was projected to include ultimate growth. The computer for the Master Plans were used to evaluate what percentage of an improvement's cost could be recovered during the lO-year period. FNI evaluated the maximum allowable fees per equitable unit and presented the results to the City Council. Innovative approaches.., practical results Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure CO'ELL FNI's most important resource is its employees. We take pride in the ability to hire and retain one of the most talented engineering staffs in the country. As evidence to our success in the area, FNI was voted No. 2 in the notion, No. 1 in Texas in the 2001 CE News "Best Civil Engineering Firm to Work for" contest. Below are the proposed organization structure and key team members. Supporting our project managers is a staff of more than 70 professional engineers registered in the State of Texas. We have assembled a team of experienced professionals for the Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Study that represent expertise in all the key areas of this project. COFFELL I I Jessica L. Brown, P.E. David J. Boski, P.E. Jacqueline M. Bell Gregory S. Conover Innovative approaches.., practical results Freese mhd Nichols Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure COPPELL Thomas W. Haster, P.E. Project Manager Mr. Haster is a principal in the firm and the Water and Wastewater Engineering Group Leader. Mr. Haster's experience includes more than 20 water, wastewater and roadway planning studies and water distribution and wastewater collection master plans using the following water and wastewater models: HYDRA, EPANET, H2ONET, WaterCAD (CYBERNET), and KYPIPE modeling programs. He has extensive experience in the design and rehabilitation of water and wastewater pumping facilities (up to 560 MGD capacity) and major water transmission lines (up to 96 inches in diameter). Mr. Haster also serves on the National AWWA Water System Planning Committee and Distribution System Operation and Maintenance Committee. Alan D. Greer, P.E. Client Representative Mr. Greer, a principal in the firm, specializes in municipal engineering, infrastructure design and analysis and other general civil design projects. His experience includes project management of small and large multi-discipline projects for a variety of clients. Tricia H. Hatley, P.E. Quality Control/Quality Assurance Ms. Harley, a principal in the firm, has more than 10 years of transportation experience. ,She specializes in providing transportation engineering services for clients throughout Texas. She has worked on a variety of municipal and TxDOT projects, providing roadway and drainage design. Her experience has also included structural design on a variety of military, aviation, water and wastewater, and commercial building projects. Jessica L. Brown, P.E. Water/Wastewater Engineering Ms. Brown has six years of experience with impact fee analysis, water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems. This experience includes system studies, computer modeling, pressure plane analyses, pump station and pipeline design, and water quality analyses. She has experience using the WaterCAD (CYBERNET}, H2ONet, H2OMap, KYPIPE, MikeNET, EPANET, and HYDRA modeling software packages. David J. Boski, P.E. Roadway Engineering Prior to joining FNI, Mr. Boski served as the Planning and Development Transportation Engineering Manager for the City of Arlington. He is experienced in roadway impact fees, thoroughfare development plans and transpodation development activities. He is also thoroughly familiar with public access management and mitigation, and public speaking at neighborhood and City Council meetings. Mr. Boski has firsthand experience on the importance of keeping the client and associated team members informed throughoul the project. He brings more than seven years of municipal transportation engineering to the team. Innovative approaches.., practical results Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure COPFELL Jacqueline M. Bell Public Involvement Services Ms. Bell is a proactive, creative leader dedicated to the building and maintenance of positive public images. She has provided leadership in all aspects of the marketing and public relations process within the non-profit, government and academic sectors. Gregory S. Conover Public Involvement Services Mr. Conover has designed more than 60 separate Web sites for a variety of purposes. His technical skills include HTML authoring, scripting with JavaScript, Visual Basic Script, ColdFusion script and the SQL language, and programming with Visual Basic. Mr. Conover is a certified Dreamweaver MX Developer. Resumes Brief resumes for each member of the project team shown on the organizational chart are located on the following pages. Innovative approaches.., practical results Freese and Nichols Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure Thomas W. Haster, P.E. Project manager Education: M.$., Civil Engineering - Texas A&M University B.$., Civil Engineering - Texas A&M University Registration: Texas Professional Engineer No. 79736 Projed Experience: Impact Fee Study and Water Distribution System Master Plan Update - City of Keller - Project manager for water distribution system master plan update and impact fee study. Develop plan to separate system into two pressure planes. Impact Fee Study and Water Distribution System Study - C,y of Mansfield - Project manager for water distribution system study and impact fee study and two pressure planes. Impact fee Study and Water Distribution System Master Plan and Impact Fee - City of Cedar Hi//- Project manager for water distribution system master plan and impact fee study Impact Fee Analysis Study and Wastewater Collection System Master Plan Update - City of McKinney - Project engineer and system analyst for the wastewater collection system study for impact fee analysis and master plan update. & Impact Fee Analysis and Water Distribution System Study - Cily of McKinney - Project engineer for the water distribution system study and impact fee analysis, two pressure planes. Impact Fee Study and Water, Wastewater and Roadway Capital Improvement Plan - City of Terrell - Project manager for analysis and impact fee study. & Water Distribution Study - Cily of McAIlen - Project manager for analysis of the City of McAIlen's water distribution system to determine recommended system operation using extended period simulations in WaterCAD. & Water Distribution System Study - City of Fort Worth - Project manager for water distribution system study for Northside II, Southside II, Westside II, III, IV and Holly Pressure Planes serving approximately 650,000 people. Water Quality Study - Colorado River Municipal Water District - Project manager to model water quality impacts of diversion water system. & Water Distribution System Study - Cily of Arlington - Project manager for water distribution system study and two pressure planes serving 320,000. Wastewater System Study - City of Piano - Project manger for wastewater analysis of various redeveloped areas. & Water Distribution System Study - North Texas Municipal Water District - Project manager of water distribution system study of Collin County, Kaufman County and Rockwall County. Project included modeling the North Texas Municipal Water District's service area serving approximately 900,000 people. ~ Water System Study - NETCRW - Project manager for water system study of the Northeast Tarrant County Regional Area. Project included modeling the City of Forl Worth's Northside II Pressure Plane to examine alternatives fo supply water to Keller, Southlake, Roanoke, Wesflake and Trophy Club. & Water Distribution System Study - Cily ofMcKinney - Project engineer for the water distribution system study and impact fee analysis, two pressure planes. Innovative approaches.., practical results Freese Bnd Nichols Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure COPPELL Client Representative Alan D. Greer, P.E. Education: B.S., Civil Engineering - Texas Tech University Registration: Texas Professional Engineer No. 65855 Projed Experience: Coppell Road Paving, Drainage, and Water Line Improvements - City of Coppell - Principal-in-Charge for this project that included approximately one mile of roadway and water line reconstruction including 300 linear feet of multiple box culverts and a hike and bike trail. Construction plans were produced on a fast track time line for the City. Bethel and Coppell Road Infrastructure Improvements - City of Coppell - Principal-in-Charge for this project that included paving reconstruction, streetscape, storm drain system and water line improvements. Coppell Road Hike and Bike Trail - Coppell Recreation Development Corporation - Principal-in-Charge for this project that included the design of 2,700 linear feet of a 1 O-foot wide, six-inch concrete bike trail serving Coppell Road and the surrounding residents. Erosion Control for the Lakes of Coppell - City of Coppell - Principal-in- Charge for this project that included construction plans for a drilled shaft retaining wall to control erosion along a creek. Coppell Road Improvements - City of Coppell - Coppell Road improvements. & Coppell High School - Coppell lSD - Site drainage design for a 50-acre school site with athletic facilities. Water and Sewer Master Plan Update and Impact Fees - Cily ofMcKinney - Project manager for city-wide water and sewer master plan update and costs for 1 O-year, 20-year and ultimate capital improvement projects. & Master Plan - City of McKinney - Infrastructure Initiative and Drainage Master Plan. Water System Analysis and Design - City of Killeen - Project manager for a comprehensive water system analysis to determine future demands and system improvements for upper pressure plane. Prepared capital improvement project list with priority of projects. Design plans were completed for 16-inch and 20- inch water transmission lines, ground storage tank, pump station modifications and SCADA system. · Feasibili~ Studies for Sommervell Coun~ - Somervell County) - Feasibility studies for a park and river development consisting of several small retention ponds along the Paluxy River in Glen Rose. Gibbons Road Improvements - City of Dallas - Project manager for 44' F-F concrete street improvements for private developer. & Country Place Channel Improvements - City of Carrollton - Project manager for channel improvements along Hutton Branch through County Place Golf Course. & Throckmorton/Reagan Drainage Improvements - City of Dallas - Project manager for drainage improvements to correct undersized system to convey 100-year flow in system consisting of 18-inch to 72-inch RCP. Innovative approaches.., practical results Statement of Qualifications COPPELL Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure Tricia H. Hatley, P.E. Quality Control/Quality Assurance Education: B.S., Civil Engineering - Oklahoma State University Registration: Texas Professional Engineer No. 83282 Projed Experience: Coppell Road Paving, Drainage, and Water Line Improvements - Coppell - Project manager for approximately one mile of roadway and water line reconstruction including 300 linear feet of multiple box culverts and a hike and bike trail. Construction plans were produced on a fast track time line for the City. Bethel and Coppell Road Infrastructure Improvements - City of Coppell - Project manager for paving reconstruction, streetscape, storm drain system and water lines improvements. Coppell Road Hike and Bike Trail - Coppell Recreation Development Corporation - Project manager responsible for the design of 2,700 linear feet of a 1 O-foot wide, six-inch concrete bike trail serving Coppell Road and the surrounding residents. Erosion Control for the Lakes of Coppell - City of Coppell) - Prepared construction plans for a drilled shaft retaining wall to control erosion along o creek. Simpson Stuart Road Improvements - City of Dallas Public Works and Transportation - Designed and managed subconsultants for a roadway rehabilitation project involving a floodplain study, Corps of Engineers permitting, utility design, roadway reconstruction, storm drainage system design, drainage channel and bridge design. & Military Parkway Reconstruction and Utilities - City of Dallas Public Work and Transportation - Project manager for the reconstruction and widening of a 4- lane to 6-lane divided highway in Dallas from Prairie Creek to Sam Houston Road. The project includes drainage, water and wastewater design in addition to signalization and geometric design of two intersections. & Water and Wastewater Analysis - City ofSnyder - Performed preliminary analysis of water and wastewafer systems with emphasis on areas of possible future development. Dallas Eco Park - City of Dallas - Project manager for the design of a 91 -acre multiphase industrial park currently under construction in South Dallas between Central Expressway and the Trinity River North or Simpson Stuart Road. The project included a master drainage plan extension of water and wastewater and mass grading plans. ~ Sanitary Sewer Relocation - City of Hurst - Designed relocation of 30-inch sewer line due to aquatic center expansion. Project included adjustment of storm drain and water lines. Dalton Road Widening - City of Rockwall - Project manager for Dalton Road Improvements project. Project was approximately V2 mile of four-lane roadway with drainage improvements. Improvements included waterline, paving, reconstruction and drainage design. Projects also included construction coordination with the contractor and the City. innovative approaches.., practical results Statement of Qualifications COYFELL Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure .~.~.. Jessica L. Brown, P.E. Water/Wastewater Engineering Education: B.S., Civil Engineering with Environmental Specialty - Texas A&M University Registration: Texas Professional Engineer No. 90098 Project Experience: · Impact Fee Analysis - Cily of Keller - Project engineer for water and wastewater impact fee analysis. Wastewater Collection System Master Plan - Cily of Keller - Project engineer for a wastewater collection system study and proposed capital improvement plan for the City of Keller. Water System Study - Colorado River Municipal Water District - Project manager for a study of the District's raw water transmission system spanning 26 counties, using WaterCAD to determine system improvements necessary to serve future growth and reduce electrical costs. Conducted a six-month simulation of the District's operation for existing, 2010 and 2030 conditions. Feasibili~/Study of Water Service to Parker Count' - Cily of Fort Worth - Project manager for a study of the City of Fort Worth's Holly, Westside II, Westside III, and Westside IV pressure planes using H20NET to determine system improvements necessary to serve potential wholesale customers, along with projected growth within the system. Water Distribution Study - North Texas Municipal Water District - Project engineer for a water distribution study and proposed capital improvements. & Southside II Pressure Plane - Cily of Fort Worth - Project manager for a study of the City of Fort Worth's Southside II Pressure Plane using H20NET to determine system improvements necessary to serve a proposed pump station and growing wholesale customer demands. Water Distribution Study - Cily ofMcAIlen - Project manager for analysis of City of McAIlen's water distribution system to determine recommended system operation using extended period simulations in WaferCAD. Developed system curves for ~wo high service pump stations. Wastewafer Collection System Master Plan - City of Gainesville - Project engineer for a wasfewater collection system study and proposed capital improvement plan for the City of Gainesville. · Wastewater Collection System Master Plan - City of Burleson - Project engineer for a wastewater collection system study and proposed capital improvements plan. Water Distribution Study - Cily of Beaumont - Design engineer for a water distribution study and proposed capital improvement plan. North System Analysis- North Texas Municipal Water District- Project engineer for analysis of the District's north system using WaterCAD to determine improvements necessary to serve rapidly growing demands. Innovative approaches.., practical results Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure David J. Boski, P.E. Education: COP-P-ELL Roadway Engineer B.S., Civil Engineering - The University of Texas at Arlington Registration: Texas Professional Engineer No. 89212 Project Experience: & Intersection Geometry Design - Cily of Arlington - Design of intersection geometry for various roadway classifications involving arterial and collector streets. These designs included left and right turn bay storage and transition requirements, intersection flairs, and free-right turn lanes. Subdivision Rules and Regulations and Design Manual - City of Arlington - Transportation representative for city ordinance requirements for development and design related issues. A few issues include adequate roadway facilities, horizontal and vertical roadway design, and ingress and egress management policies. & Southeast Arlington Thoroughfare Development Plan (TDP) Amendments - City of Arlington - Added a series of major collector roadways to the TDP. These roadways were needed fo handle the traffic that was projected to be generated by a quickly developing area. Also worked with affected property owners to determine roadway alignments. Presentation and approval of a resolution amending the TDP was obtained from the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. & Transportation Plan 2002-2025 - Cily of Arlington - Updated the City of Arlington's Thoroughfare Development Plan to include roadways to serve the traffic demand until the year 2025. This update included adding two roadways to cross Interstate 30 to provide direct access to the Ballpark and downtown Arlington. Several roadways that were not feasible were either downgraded or removed from the plan. A total of 27 amendments were made to the TDP. Presentation and approval of a resolution updating the TDP was obtained from the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. & Lakes of Arlington Mixed Use Development Traffic Study - Cily of Arlington - Analyzed intersections and roadway links to determine impact on the adiacent and future roadway network for a 2,000-acre mixed-use development that included residential, commercial, office, and industrial uses. & River Legacy Traffic Study - Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc. - Performed a traffic impact analysis to determine the impact River Legacy Park development would hove on FM 157 in Arlington. This study included determining a local trip generation rate for this type of use, trip distribution, level-of-service analysis, sight distance study, evaluation of the need for a right-turn deceleration lane and future traffic projections. & Dallas Cowboys Stadium Feasibility Traffic .~tudy - City o~Arlingfon - I~xaminec! feaslbili~y and traffic impact on the adjacent street system and the required infrastructure needed to support a 100,000-seat stadium surrounded by mixed-use development. Innovative approaches.., practical results Statement of Qualifications CO?FELL Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure ';'~"3'2~*~'41"~", .-'~.z~-~.. Jacqueline M. Bell Public Involvement Services Education: M.S., Human Relations and Business - Amberton University B.F.A., Public Relations - Southern Methodist University Project Experience: & Highlands Creek Project - City of Carrollton - Implemented public involvement strategy. Corinth Stormwater Master Plan - City of Corinth - Developed collateral materials, including newspaper advertisements and direct mail pieces, for public meeting. ~ Main Street Improvements - City of Rowlett - Implemented public involvement strategy. North Railroad/Odell/Main CIP - City ofMcKinney - Develop and implement strategic public involvement plan. Gregory S. Conover Public Involvement Services Education: M.A., English-Technical Writing - University of North Texas B.A., English-Communications - Fairleigh Dickinson University B.A., History - Fairleigh Dickinson University Project Experience: CIP Program Management Web Site - City of McKinney (Web Site Developer) -In conjunction with performing program management for the City of McKinney's Capital Improvement Program, FNI developed a program management Web site to help track the progress of the more than 100 projects being done throughout the City. This Web site is separated into two sections: the public information section, and the data maintenance and reporting section. The public information section allows the public to view project schedules, photos and current status. If gives residents the ability to see where projects are located around the City with location maps. & Public Works Web Site Development - City of Keller (Project Manager, Web Site Developer) - Designed and developed a program management Web site that allows the Keller Department of Public Works to track the progress of the City's CIP projects. This site includes integration of the City's accounting database that allows the Public Works staff to track the financial status of the projects. & Web Site Development - City of Hurst, Texas - Provided Web site development services for the City of Hurst municipal Web site. Services included site map devel0pment, site graphical design, user interface design, Javascript and Visual Basic Script coding for interactivity, Java applet development, and page development. Freese and Nichols is hosting the City's list server, allowing the City to send bulk e-mail announcements to residents who sign up for the service. The site, online in early February 2002, contains over 300 pages of content; an automatically updated calendar, publication downloads, and links to the City's GIS interactive maps. Innovative approaches.., practical results Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure Quality Control/Quality Assurance Program As with most professional consulting firms, FNI provides a formal Quality Control/Quality Assurance (ac/aA) program. In substance, this program differs little from those offered by other consultants. We believe our implementation of the aC/aA program sets us apad from the competition. Quality Control FNI schedules Quality Control reviews for most projects at the 10-, 50- and 90- percent complete milestones. Our senior-level technical leaders conduct these reviews for all client deliverables - plans, specifications, cost estimates, studies, reports, etc. - to check for sound technical principles and accuracy. Most reviews are multi- disciplinary and those with construction adjuncts are also reviewed for constructability. Quality Assurance When senior management staff members determine that a technical quality review has been completed, they perform a Quality Assurance review to examine the project from a wider perspective. The review addresses such topics as project schedule, availability of adequate resources and staffing, clearly defined deliverables, client reviews, unique or critical aspects of the project, regulatory needs, alternate design concepts and the overall quality of the work and services provided to the client. aC/aA Implementation The implementation of FNl's aC/aA program is part of our firm's culture. We hold monthly "Quality Days" during which senior managers sit down with individual project managers to review their projects. This regular exchange with these senior "mentors" is invaluable to project staff and contributes to the success of the projects. The firm provides training sessions over lunch on Quality Days where staff members who have received the highest scores on client satisfaction surveys are recognized. Through these exchanges FNI emphasizes: Our definition of quality is a technically accurate project that consistently meets or exceeds our client's needs and expectations We don't expect clients fo have to review our plans and reports for technical accuracy 4~ We are continually raising the standard the of quality expected for our clients and continuous improvement is integral to the way we do business · Quality is customer driven and best judged by our clients. Benefits to our Clients Through the implementation of our aC/aA program, our client~ enjoy: Projects with few, if any, change orders Projects, studies and reports designed and written to meet client expectations & The benefit of senior level staff input on each project deliverable. Innovative approaches.., practical results Freese and Nichols Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure Meeting Schedules and Budgets History of Meeting Schedules FNI has earned a reputation for meeting client schedules without sacrificing any element of service. We understand the need to complete your assignments according to your schedule and needs, and will commit the staff and resources to this contract in order to accomplish the services required. At the beginning of your project and as services are required throughout the contract, a Microsoft Project time schedule will be developed to meet your needs. At this time, a production schedule for project completion is established and the Project manager ensures that the assigned staff adheres to this schedule. The FNI team has a qualified and significant staff base to work on multiple projects as necessary for this contract. Sufficient qualified staff is also available for additional assignment and specific short- term schedule requirements within the overall project schedule. FNI's success in meeting schedule and budget expectations comes through strong project management, a clear and comprehensive understanding of the client's needs and of the project requirements, and effective communication between the project team and the client. Using a continuous flow of effective communication, FNI is able fo identify and manage project issues as soon as they arise. Our success in these areas can best be expressed using examples of our fast-track design work. Ring Road Design for Texas Motor Speedway City of Fort Worth/Texas Motor Speedway This fast-track project totaled $5,000,000 in construction costs, and was designed in eight months Glycol Storage Ponds D/FW International Airport FNI committed over 1,600 man-hours to design the $4,500,000 system including two, three-million gallon storage ponds, 7,000 fl of pipelines, multiple diversion and flow control structures, and automated control systems in just 35 days to support the fast-track construction prior to the start of the deicing season. & SkyLink System (Automated People Mover) - Design Build D/FW International Airport Even by fast-track project standards, the DFW SkyLink System project had an unusually accelerated schedule, involving an enormous number of people and multiple concurrent design teams. With a construction cost of $846M~ the majority was desiqned in only 11 months. Typically, the design of a project of this size would take at least 30 months. & Terminal D Roadways/International Parkway Improvements D/FW International Airport FNI designed this $30,000,000 (approximafe construction cost) bridge and roadway project in only 18 months. Innovative approaches.., practical results Freese ind Nichols Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure Histo~/of Meeting Budgets FNI has enjoyed a high degree of success during construction of past projects. Change orders, which can be "owner directed" or "project requirement directed", have been Iow for a wide range of projects. The majority of change orders on past projects ranged from 2 - 3% difference of total project cost, and the changes were requested by the project owner as a change in design. Construction cost opinions prepared by FNI are based on a variety of information. The final estimate versus the actual construction cost of any project is subject to a wide range of influencing factors such as size of the overall project, the amount of time between the preparation of the plans and the construction activity, and market factors which influence materials and labor cost. As a means to provide reliable cost opinions, FNI maintains a full-service cost-estimating group dedicated to preparing cost opinions. The active database of information used for preparation of estimates includes bid tabulations of a wide variety of sources. When projects have special cost considerations, FNI has invited qualified contractors to review preliminary plans and provide additional cost information. Our significant experience, along with our full-service in house capabilities, helps FNI maintain better control of quality and project schedule and allows us to be more responsive to our clients' needs during construction. Innovative approaches.., practical results Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure Projects Alan D. Greer, P.E. Client Representative Tricia H. Harley, P.E. Quality Control/ Quality Assurance for the City of Coppell Bethel and Coppell Road Infrastructure Improvements The City of Coppell is constructing infrastructure improvements including paving reconstruction, sfreetscape, storm drain system, and water lines. The Bethel Road improvements are limited to the area from Freeport Parkway on the west and Denton Tap Road on the east. The Coppell Road portion of the project is limited to the area bounded by Bethel Road to the south and Cooper Lane to the north. The project includes paving and streetscape improvements in the historic downtown area of Coppell. The bridge across Grapevine Creek on Bethel Road will be replaced after a study is conducted to evaluate the needs. The waterlines located along Coppell Road and Bethel Road will also be replaced. The existing water mains (2-, 3- and 8-inch) will be abandoned and connections from those water mains will fie into the proposed 16-inch water main. An underground storm sewer system will be installed where needed to facilitate drainage of the right-of-way and surrounding properties. Alan D. Greer, P.E. Client Representative Tricia H. Harley, P.E. Quality Control/ Quality Assurance Coppell Road Paving, Drainage & Water Line FNI designed the roadway reconstruction of Coppell Road belween Sandy Lake Road and State Highway 121. The reconstructed road was designed to be a 38-foot, eight-inch thick concrete roadway with curbs for 5,000 linear feet with the remaining length being asphalt transitions to match existing pavements at each end of the project. FNI also designed 5,470 linear feet of new 12-inch waterline as part of the project. The roadway will have a new 10x6 multi-box culvert to improve the drainage system under Coppell Road. The road also contains a 90- degree bend designed with super elevation and a 96- inch diameter storm drain pipe extension. The project als0 included design of a storm drainage system to drain the new roadway. Innovative approaches.., practical results Freese an~ Hlchols Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure Projects Performed in the City of Coppell Alan D. Greet, p.F. Client Representative Tricia H. Harley, P.E. Quality Control/ Quality Assurance Coppell Road Hike & Bike Trail Coppell Recreation Development Corp. FNI provided design and construction services for 2,700 linear feet of a 10- foot wide, six-inch concrete bike trail serving the residents of Coppell Road. The trail was designed as part of the City's planned network of hike and bike trails throughout the City. Current construction of the trail is in conjunction with the reconstruction of Coppell Road. Alan D. Greer, P.E. Client Representative Tricia H. Harley, P.E. Quality Control/ Quality Assurance Erosion Control for Lakes of Coppell Fugro-McClelland, Inc. FNI prepared construction plans and bid documents for a drilled shaft retaining wall fo control erosion along a creek. The wall will help protect homes located along the creek. Alan D. Greer, P.E. Client Representative Site Drainage for Coppell High School Coppell lSD FNI prepared the site drainage design for a 50-acre school site with athletic facilities. Coppell High School/Hanes Elementary School Soundproofing D/FW International Airport For the DFW Airport Board, FNI designed soundproofing improvements to Coppell High School in Coppell and Hanes Elementary School in Irving to block the noise from airplanes coming and going from DFW International Airport. At Coppell High School, the firms design coiled for installing acoustic windows end glazing to the school's auditorium. At Hanes Elementary, the FNI design called for installing acoustic doors and windows in the classroom wing. Innovative approaches.., practical results Statement of Qualifications Revising Coppell's Roadway, Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Structure COPPELL Arlington Development Fee Analysis Deloitte and Touche, LLP/Fantus Consulting Deloitte and Touche was contracted by the City of Arlington to perform a Marketability Study focused on Arlington's ability to attract corporate and industrial developers along the IH-20 corridor. As part of this study, Freese and Nichols was subcontracted to collect and compare the municipal development fees charged by the cities of Arlington, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Coppell, Mansfield, and Richardson. Four model developments were created and development fee information was collected for them. Fees analyzed included building inspection fees, engineering fees, impact fees, and planning and zoning fees. FNi also collected information on other costs associated with each city's requirements for development, such as the cost of traffic studies, landscape plans and site surveys. We presented the material in a matrix format showing each city's fees side by side and grouped by fee type. This made for easy comparison of the cities' fees. The memorandum report presented the key findings of the study, which were that Arlington's development fees are comparable to other cities when not considering roadway impact fees. Arlington's roadway fees cause their total fees to be substantially higher than all other cities for office developments and higher than three of the other cities for manufacturing developments. innovative approaches.., practical results Freeseand Nichols