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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, P. R. No. 18570 09/12/14 Page 2 of 3 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: \ ccJ / n Sherri Bellard Valecia Tizeno d City Secretary City Attorney P. R. No. 18570 09/12/14 Page 3 of 3 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 ue McDe , .E. Director of Public Works John,A. Tompla't Shawna Tubbs Assistant Director of Utility Operations Purchasing Manager