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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF DUPAGE, ILLINOIS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING & TECHNOLOGY, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
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WHEREAS, the Illinois General Assembly has granted the County of DuPage ("COUNTY") authority to develop watershed plans, undertake measures to control and protect against flooding, manage stormwater and to enter into agreements for the purposes of stormwater management and flood control (Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 55, paragraphs 5/5-1062.3 and 5/5-15001 et seq.); and
WHEREAS, accurate hydrologic modeling is a necessary component of all basin models, engineering studies, project designs, flood forecasting and floodplain mapping functions; and
WHEREAS, the maintenance of the countywide hydrology is required to effectively and efficiently implement certain policies of the Countywide Stormwater Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, maintenance of the countywide hydrology is highly specialized work that is best performed by a professional with historical knowledge of the countywide hydrology utilizing current and updated methodology and staff training; and
WHEREAS, prior work experience with the countywide hydrology will facilitate the necessary methods update and training of staff; and
WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT has extensive experience in hydrologic modeling and employs staff that have provided such service to the COUNTY for several years; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant has experience and expertise in this area and is in the business of providing such professional engineering services and is willing to perform the required services for an amount not to exceed fifty thousand dollars and 0/100 cents ($50,000.00); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the attached AGREEMENT between the COUNTY and Envi...
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