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ITEM 9.e. TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: 2/17/2026 Meeting Type: Town Council Regular Meeting Submitting Department: Public Works / Engineering Prepared by: Justin Weldy, Public Works Director Staff Contact Information: Phone: 480-816-5133 Email: jweldy@fountainhillsaz.gov Request to Town Council Regular Meeting (Agenda Language) CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: Relating to Amendment #1 to Contracts 2024-049 through 2024-053 for On-Call Stormwater Maintenance and Emergency Response Services Staff Summary (background) The Town’s stormwater system consists of approximately 69 miles of washes (378 acres), 407 catch basins, and more than 73,000 linear feet of storm drains and culverts. Annual maintenance and inspections are conducted to ensure proper drainage and overall system condition. During and after storm events, Town staff coordinate with on-call storm service contractors to remove sediment, debris, and obstructions from low-flow crossings, streets, and drainage infrastructure. Because the Town has limited in-house staffing and does not maintain the specialized equipment necessary to respond to storm-related damage in a timely manner, it is essential to maintain on-call contractor support to protect public safety and restore roadway access as quickly as possible. During the late summer and fall storm events of 2025, the Town experienced significant runoff impacts that required immediate contractor response. While the Town currently holds five on-call stormwater service contracts, only two contractors had the staffing and availability to respond when needed. Additionally, the current contract limit of $50,000 per term significantly constrained the amount of work that could be completed, limiting contractor mobilization and prolonging recovery efforts. To improve the Town’s ability to respond effectively to future storm events, the Public Works Department is recommending approval of Amendment #1 to five (5) contracts, 2024- 049 through 2024-053 with Carume Contracting Quality Construction, LLC; DRC Emergency Services, LLC; Verde Valley Landscaping; T & T Construction, Inc. and Visus Engineering Construction, Inc. This amendment would increase each of the contract amounts by $100,000, raising the not-to-exceed total from $50,000 to $150,000 per term of service. This increase will provide the capacity necessary to ensure adequate contractor support and help maintain the safety of residents and roadway users during and after storm events. Related Ordinance, Policy or Guiding Principle Public Works Mission Statement Risk Analysis Failure to secure these contracts could result in delayed response times for debris and sediment removal. Recommendation(s) by Board(s) or Commission(s) N/A Staff Recommendation(s) Staff recommends approval of Amendment #1 to Contracts 2024-049 through 2024-053 Suggested Motion Move to approve Amendment #1 to Contracts 2024-049 through 2024-053 for on-call stormwater maintenance and emergency response services with Carume Contracting Quality Construction, LLC; DRC Emergency Services, LLC; Verde Valley Landscaping; T & T Construction, Inc.; and Visus Engineering Construction, Inc., increasing the not-to-exceed contract amount by $100,000 per contract, from $50,000 to $150,000 per term of service. FISCAL IMPACT Fiscal Impact: Approval would increase each of the five (5) contracts from $50,000 to $150,000 for the term. Budget Reference: FY26 and future year renewal years. Funding Source: Public Works Department ATTACHMENTS 1. 2024-049.1_Carume Contracting 2. 2024-050.1_DRC 3. 2024-051.1_T&T 4. 2024-052.1_Verde Valley 5. 2024-053.1_Visus