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TDOT110624MANHOLEINSPECTIONSYSTEM
Engineering and Construction Management
Christy Soncrant (x2851)
Revised
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Authorizing the expenditure of $25,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund to purchase a manhole inspection system; authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and enter into contracts; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The Division of Engineering and Construction Management provides planning, engineering, and construction administration for major infrastructure improvements throughout the city, including roadways, water lines, and storm and sanitary sewers. As such, it is necessary to inspect sewer lines to determine where improvements are necessary.
The division needs to replace its current manhole camera inspection system which is no longer functioning. This system is a 360-degree camera with a powerful spotlight placed on an extendable pole or tripod used to view sewer lines connected to the manhole.
Funds for this purchase are included in the division's 2024 operating budget.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $25,000 is authorized from the Capital Improvement Fund Account Code 5040-35000-8C35000PROSUP for the purchase of a manhole inspection system.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to accept bids and enter into a contract for said purchase as stated above upon such terms and conditions as approved by the Director of Transportation and the Director of Law.
SECTION 3. That the Finance Director is authorized to draw their warrant or warrants against the above listed Account Code in an amount not to exceed $25,000 in payment of the obligations authorized above upon presentation of proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 4. 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 same is nece...
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