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TDOT071823WATERMAINPROGRAM2
Engineering and Construction Management
Andrea Kroma (x2163)
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Authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Water Replacement Fund for the Water Main Program; authorizing the mayor to prepare plans and specifications, acquire required rights-of-way and easements as appropriate, accept bids and enter into contracts after due advertising for the design and construction of water mains; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
Ordinance 16-23 appropriated $5.5 million for the continuation of the city's systematic, annual water main replacement program to replace deteriorating and undersized water mains, and to loop dead ends within the city's water distribution system. It has since been determined that a 30-inch and 12-inch watermain need to be replaced on Broadway prior to a reconstruction project in 2024. This work is necessary to maintain a safe, reliable service that will meet the demands of the City of Toledo water distribution system.
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 is appropriated from the unappropriated balance of the Water Replacement Fund into Account Code 6063-35000-4UC1923STDSTD and further authorizing the expenditure of the same for the Water Main Program.
SECTION 2. That the mayor is authorized to prepare plans and specifications, accept bids, and enter into contracts for the design and construction of water mains, including such items as labor, materials, construction testing, and professional services for property appraisals, title work, negotiations, acquisition, and environmental contamination studies that are necessary to acquire additional rights-of-way and easements as required. Contracts shall contain such terms and conditions as the Director of Transportation may deem requisite and proper and shall be sub...
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