Label
DPU041823Meadowlark
Sewer & Drainage Services
Calvin Harris (x2170)
Revised
Title
Authorizing the expenditure of $30,134 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund to E & K Contractors for the emergency repair of a sewer lateral attached to sewer main CO114 located near 1865 Meadowlark Avenue; authorizing the mayor to enter into necessary contracts; finding that the competitive procurement process was waived under TMC Section 187.20; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
Sewer inspectors were made aware of a water in the basement caused by a damaged lateral in the right of way, connected to sewer main No. CO114 located at 1865 Meadowlark Avenue. To alleviate the sewer backup inside the residence, a repair had to be made. The repair was considered an emergency because it needed immediate repair to assure the safety of the citizens. The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) required the expertise and equipment available through a private contractor to complete repairs in March of 2023. TMC Section 187 requires City Council to be informed of the emergency and for authorization to pay the repair and waiving the competitive bidding. Sufficient funds are available within the DPU operating budget to pay for this emergency sanitary sewer repair.
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the sum of $30,134 is authorized for expenditure from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund, Account Code 6070-37000-4000558STDSTD, to E & K Contractors for payment of the emergency sewer system repairs near 1865 Meadowlark Avenue.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into a contract for the purpose authorized in Section 1, upon terms and conditions acceptable to the Director of Public Utilities and Director of Law.
SECTION 3. That Council finds and determines that, pursuant to TMC Chapter 187.20, formal competitive bidding was waived for the reason that it was an emergency that could not have been reasonably foreseen and would result in an interruption or detriment to utility services and the repair cost has been deemed reasonable by the Director of Public Utilities.
SECTION 4. That the Finance Director is authorized to issue warrant or warrants against the account code identified in Section 1 in an amount not to exceed $30,134 in payment of the above authorized obligations upon presentation of proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 5. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall be in force and effect from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that this Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and property and for the further reason that this Ordinance must be immediately effective in order to facilitate the expeditious payment of the invoice received for the emergency repairs relating to the sewer lateral repair in the right of way attached to sewer main No. CO114, near 1865 Meadowlark Avenue.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas 11, nays 0.
Passed: April18, 2023, as an emergency measure: yeas 11, nays 0.
Attest:
Gerald E. Dendinger Matt Cherry
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: April 18, 2023
Wade Kapszukiewicz
Mayor