HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 18570: INCREASE IN FUNDS FOR EMERGECY REPAIRS TO A 24"WATERLINE AT 18TH ST. AND WOODWORTH BLVD., ALLCO, L.L.C., MEMORANDUM
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
TO: John A. Comeaux, P.E. Interim City Manager
FROM: John A. Tomplait, Assistant Director of Utility Operations
DATE: September 12, 2014
RE: Proposed Resolution No. 18570
COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 18570
authorizing an increase in funds for the emergency repairs to a 24" waterline at 18th
Street and Woodworth Blvd. by ALLCO, L.L.C., of Beaumont, Texas, from $200,000.00
to an amount not to exceed $280,000.00
BACKGROUND
A 24" waterline broke on July 18th 2014 at 18th Street and Woodworth Blvd. two (2) 32'
joints of pre-stressed concrete pipe have been changed out and pressure has been
restored. Damage to 18th Street at the intersection of Woodworth Blvd. was extensive
and falls in the TXDOT right-of-way. The estimated damage to the waterline, storm
drain, and street has increased by $80,000.00. The increase in funds is needed to finish
the street repairs.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT
Funds are available in account #410-1251-532.54-00,
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT
None
SUMMARY
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 18570 authorizing
an increase in funds for the emergency repairs to a 24" waterline at 18th Street and
Woodworth Blvd. by ALLCO, L.L.C., of Beaumont, Texas, from $200,000.00 to an
amount not to exceed $280,000.00.
P. R. No. 18570
09/12/14
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN
FUNDS FOR THE EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO A 24"
WATERLINE AT 18TH STREET AND WOODWORTH
BLVD. FOR THE UTILITY OPERATIONS
DEPARTMENT TO ALLCO, L.L.C., FROM $200,000.00
TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $280,000.00 FUNDS
ARE AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 410-1251-532.54-00
WHEREAS, there was a waterline failure at 18th Street and Woodworth Blvd. causing an
immediate public health and safety concern; and,
WHEREAS, per Resolution 14-353 $200,000.00 was approved by Council for the
emergency repair of the waterline, highway right-of-way, drainage, and 18th street repairs; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 252.022(a)(2) this purchase was authorized because of
a public calamity that requires the immediate appropriation of money to relieve the necessity of
the municipality's residents or to preserve the property of the municipality; and,
WHEREAS, it was further authorized pursuant to Section 252.022(a)(3) because of
unforeseen damage to public machinery, equipment, or other property; and,
WHEREAS, the City staff has received a notice from Action Engineers and Allco
L.L.C.,that the repairs will exceed$200,000.00 by approximately$80,000.00; and,
WHEREAS, the City Manager, has approved proceeding with these repairs on an
emergency basis;NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR:
THAT, in order to protect the health and safety of our citizens, the City Council hereby
authorizes an increase in funds for the Emergency Repairs to a 24" Waterline at 18th Street and
Woodworth Blvd. and street repairs to ALLCO, L.L.C., from $200,000.00 to an amount not to
exceed$280,000.00; and,
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09/12/14
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THAT, a copy of the caption of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of
2014 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the
following vote:
AYES: Mayor
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Deloris Prince
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Sherri Bellard Valecia Tizeno d
City Secretary City Attorney
P. R. No. 18570
09/12/14
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APPROVED: FOR ADMINISTRATION: APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY
OF FUNDS:
John A. Comeaux P.E. Deborah Echols
Interim City Manager Director of Finance
Account No.: 410-1251-532.54-00
P6
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Director of Public Works
John,A. Tompla't Shawna Tubbs
Assistant Director of Utility Operations Purchasing Manager