Just left you a voicemail Jim. Thanks from our end to Randy and Kevin as well on the BCF work. I have discussed with the geotech, the backhoe was plainly in their scope, and will not appear on invoicing. On the missed boring, I did express a little frustration that the geotech didn't call me while in the field, as I'm sure we could have worked out over the phone a relocation so that they could have performed that hole while the equipment was in the field. I am due a call back from them on proceeding with that boring, but we might throw out the alternative of not doing it. This is based on some of our discussions at the membrane workshop last week, including the likelihood of moving the fine screening to a different location from the headworks and manufacturers initial feedback that redundant grit removal might not be necessary. All these things point to much less structural expansion at the headworks, which is where the missed boring was. Between information from the previous geotech work done with the SBR construction and the proximity of boring B-3 which did get done, the geotech might be comfortable as is, but I will discuss.

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Chris –

Happy Friday. Now some questions about the Geotech and Surveying work:

Kudos to Randy and Kevin for facilitating the WWTP and BCF geotech work – great job.

The geotech firm only performed three borings at the WWTP; they could not get their rig into the boring near the screening area due to overhead electric lines. They discussed coming back with a smaller rig or hydro punch. What is the status on this last boring?

Did the geotech data from the 1998 plant expansion help? Was it useful?

I am still trying to figure out what information Cascade Surveying needs. From what Reta was able to find out, they seem to want a full title search on all of the properties – a quote was provided by Chicago Title for that work (see below). Before I go forward with this expenditure, I need a written request of what property data is required from us (City) in order for the survey to be performed.

Thank you –

Jim

From: Graham, Donald [mailto:Donald.Graham@CTT.COM]
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 7:03 PM
To: James Kelly
Cc: Reta Shepard; Thompson, Bob
Subject: WWTP Expansion 2007 Title Insurance Bid

James X. Kelly, P.E.

City Of Arlington, Public Works

154 West Cox

Arlington, WA 98223

James,

As you may know Reta Shepard of your office and I have spoken about putting a bid together for title insurance to further Cascade Surveying’s work their doing for the City Of Arlington on the WWTP Expansion 2007 project. Having looked over your list and discussed your project needs with our Advisory Title Officer Bob Thompson we can provide these reports to you likely with in 5 working days of confirmation at the minimum rate schedule cost of $350.00 per tax parcel. This may be adjusted if some parcels on the list were purchased together at one time on the same deed.

There is one exception to bring up. The Cities lot 111 (19903 63^rd Ave. N.E.), Biosolids Facility site is tough at best to do a title search on in light of it’s location inside the boundaries of the Arlington Airport properties. The best way I can think of to handled this property from a cost and time effectiveness stand point might be to make an inquire with Transnation Title. I would be happy to follow up with them and get a report back to you.

I appreciate the timing issues and cost concerns that you must address with all of your city projects and I’m hopeful we can make this one go quickly and easily.

Sincerely,

Don Graham

Chicago Title Insurance Company

3030 Hoyt Avenue

Everett, WA 98201

donald.graham@ctt.com

Cell # 425-327-9752