Consider and take action on Resolution No. 19-090, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement for Services with Blanchard Refining Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with regard to the 14th Street Ditch Improvement Project. (Mayor)

The City and Blanchard refinery (Marathon) have agreed upon certain drainage improvements concerning 14^th Street (Loop 197 to 4^th Ave) . Blanchard has agreed to pay the City (estimated cost $1.8 million) for such improvements coupled with the City agreeing to partially release its easement from 14^th Street to 8^th Ave. Further, it is contemplated by the parties at a future date that Blanchard will request the City to release the remaining portion of the City’s easement (8^th Ave to 4^th Ave) provided that Blanchard pay the City such cost for drainage improvements from 8^th Ave to 4^th Ave (estimated cost $1.2million). Total estimated project cost: $3million.