HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15151: 39TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION - AUTHORIZE BIDDINGPUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
COUNCIL ACTION MEMO
TO Stephen B. Fitrgibbons, City Manager
FROM Ross E. Blackketter, P.E., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT P.R. #15151 -Authorize Bidding for 39th Street Reconstruction
DATE 13 March 2009
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 15151, authorizing
that we advertise for bids to reconstruct 39th Street.
BACKGROUND:
In order to minimize the traffic impacts on Savannah Avenue, SH 73, and SH 82 due to the
plant expansion, Motiva established a park and ride lot on 39th Street between 9th Avenue
and SH 347. Because the driveway entrance off the frontage road to SH 73 did not allow
the bus traffic, the buses were originally routed for several weeks along 39"' Street. This
use resulted in damage to the roadway.
Motiva has solicited quotes for repairs to 39"' Street. The resulting costs were high enough
to force Motiva to reconsider the amount of reconstruction they were willing to undertake.
Competitive bidding through the City's normal process should result in significantly lower
costs, allowing a greater amount of reconstruction to be performed.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
Motiva intends to participate in the cost of the street repairs, but the dollar amount will
only be determined once bids are obtained.
EMPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT:
None.
SUMMARY
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 15151, authorizing
that we advertise for bids to reconstruct 39t" Street.
Ross E. Blackketter, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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P.R. 15151
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS TO
RECONSTRUCT 39T" STREET.
WHEREAS, the use of 39th Street by Motiva's buses to transport contractors from their
park and ride lot has resulted in damage to the roadway; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT, Public Works and Purchasing are authorized to advertise for bids to reconstruct
39h' Street from 9th Avenue to the eastern driveway of the Motiva park and ride lot;
THAT, Motiva will participate in the cost of this reconstruction, the amount to be
determined once bids have been received; and,
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City
Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the day of , A.D. 2009 at
a
Arthur, Texas by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor:
meeting of the City of Port
Councilmembers:
Noes:
Mayor
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Attest:
APPROVED As TO FORM:
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City Secretary
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Stephen B. Fitzgibbons
City Manager
Rebecca Underhill, CPA
Assistant City Manager/Administration
City Attorney
Ross E. Blackketter, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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