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MORRIS ASSOCIATES,
ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
9 Elks Lane, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
Tel: (845) 454-3411 Fax: (845) 473-1962
E-Mail: morrisassociates@aol.com
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December 30,2008
Town of Wappinger
Town Hall
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
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Attn: Supervisor Christopher Colsey and Town Board
Re: Engineering Services
Dear Supervisor Colsey and Town Board:
At this time of year, we are writing to lire-introduce" MORRIS ASSOCIATES and
all of our varied expertise in serving municipalities. MORRIS ASSOCIATES greatly
appreciates the opportunity to serve the Town; and we are keenly aware of the burdens
and strains the recent economic atmosphere has placed on municipal budgets. We are
pleased, therefore, to inform you that our municipal rates for any Town Board consulting
work for the Town of Wappinger will not increase in 2009.
Expenses are going up while revenues are going down in many areas due to the
extended economic slowdown. We remain committed to giving you the kind of service
that you deserve as public servants who are providing your residents with an
exceptional quality of life. You should all be proud of making Wappinger a wonderful
place to live, work and raise a family. We respectfully request, however, that you
approve an increase in the fee we charge for review of the Planning Board development
applications. As you are aware, fees for project reviews are paid out of the applicant's
escrow accounts.
As you know, the advantages of appointing us are two-fold. We become a
valuable part of your information network; and you are auaranteed in keepina our
municipal rate schedule. We pride ourselves at being readily available to answer any
questions by phone and although one professional is your contact, the entire MORRIS
ASSOCIATES team stands ready to assist. Certainly, from both our Hyde Park and
East Fishkill offices, we can guarantee a quick response to your day-to-day needs, in
addition to being available for emergency meetings, etc. that inevitably occur.
We appreciate your business and hope that you are happy with the engineering
services we provide for the Town of Wappinger. As you already know, MORRIS
ASSOCIATES is a multi-disciplined engineering firm that has provided consulting
services to the Hudson Valley Region for over thirty years. Current staffing levels
number over fifty (50) experienced professionals including: eleven (11) licensed
professional engineers, a certified building code enforcement officer, a licensed land
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Town of Wappinger
Attn: Supervisor Christopher Colsey and
Town Board Members
December 30,2008
Page 2
Re: Engineering Services
surveyor, NICET inspectors, two (2) certified planners, architectural, mechanical,
chemical, civil engineers and an experienced support staff. Because of our multi-
disciplined staff, we can assign the most qualified person in any field - water, sewer,
site review, road inspection, road and drainage design, recreation, etc. This continually
allows us to provide economical and timely support to you, the client.
If you have any questions, or require additional information, please do not
hesitate to contact me at 845-454-3411 ext. 30.
Very truly yours,
MORRIS ASSOCIATES
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2009 BASIS OF FEES FOR
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
CONSULTING TOWN ENGINEER (CTE)
1. Fee Schedule
The fees for services to be provided by Morris Associates, PLLC are tabulated below.
Such fees shall not be exceeded without formally amending the Agreement.
2. Fee Basis
The basis of payment for the work performed shall be in accordance with the hourly unit
price method applied as a cost-reimbursable procedure:
FEE SCHEDULE
Functional Role Hourly Rate
Partner / Principal/Managing Engineer $116.00
AssociateEngineer $108.00
Senior Engineer $ 98.00
Senior Planner $102.00
Staff Engineer / Planner $ 83.00
Project Engineer $ 89.50
Chief Construction Inspector $ 98.00
Senior Construction Inspector $ 79.00
Construction Inspector $ 66.00
Engineer $ 69.50
Residential & Commercial Building Designer $ 62.00
Chief Surveyor $102.00
Survey Technician $ 90.00
Survey Party Chief $ 98.00
CADD Draftsman $ 95.00
Instrument Man $ 90.00
Survey Rodman $ 80.00
!wo Man Survey Crew $150.00
Administrative* $ 30.00
Senior CADD Draftsman $ 77.00
Word Processor Operator $ 38.00
Project Expenses and Subcontractor Expense - Invoiced Amount Plus 10%
Express Mail/Courier Services At Cost
These rates are for the period December 14, 2008 thru December 12, 2009. Rates will
be increased yearly in accordance with CPI.
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2009 BASIS OF FEES FOR SERVICES
FOR TOWN OF WAPPINGER
PLANNING BOARD AND ESCROW PROJECTS
1. Fee Schedule
The fees for services to be provided by Morris Associates. PLLC. are tabulated below. Such
fees shall not be exceeded without formally amending the Agreement.
2. Fee Basis
The basis of payment for the work performed shall be in accordance with the hourly unit
price method applied as a cost-reimbursable procedure:
FEE SCHEDULE
Functional Role
Hourlv Rate
Partner / Principal/Managing Engineer
Associate Engineer
Senior Engineer
Senior Planner
Staff Engineer / Planner
Project Engineer
Chief Construction Inspector
Senior Construction Inspector
Construction Inspector
Engineer
Residential & Commercial Building Designer
Chief Surveyor
Survey Technician
Survey Party Chief
CADD Draftsman
Instrument Man
Survey Rodman
Two Man Survey Crew
Administrative
Senior CADD Draftsman
Reproduction/Binding Services
Express Mail/Courier Services**
T elefax Services
Reproduction/Binding Services
Project Expenses and Subcontractor Expense
$134.00
$125.50
$112.00
$105.00
$ 96.00
$104.00
$112.00
$ 92.00
$ 79.00
$ 81.00
$ 71.50
$108.00
$ 98.00
$106.00
$103.00
$101.00
$ 87.50
$159.50
$ 35.00*
$ 89.00
See Below**
Invoiced Amount Plus 10%
$1.25 per page
See Below***
Invoiced Amount Plus 10%****
*Fees for such services are nonnally included in the hourly rates for technical personnel. Should the
Town specifically request additional word processing or purely administrative assistance, such
services will be provided at the rate shown.
**No cost if Owner's Federal Express Number is used.
***Standard posted rates contemplate reproduction of a basic number of reports being made,
namely six (6). Additional copies at either request of Owner or approval authority will be reproduced
on the basis of cost recovery plus ten (10) percent.
****Project expenses shal/ include tol/s, telephone, meals, lodging, per diem expenses, certain
reproduction costs and direct material costs that are specifically required to complete the project.
These costs as well as Subcontractor costs shall be invoiced at their actual cost plus ten (10)
percent administrative service charge.
These rates are for the period December 14, 2008 thru December 12, 2009. Rates will be
increased yearly in accordance with CPI. .
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