Label
DPU090319SEWERREPAIR1527NDETROIT
Sewer & Drainage Services
David Pratt (x2172)
Revised
Title
Authorizing the expenditure of $110,423 from the Sewer Operating Fund to Taylor Excavating for the emergency repair of a main and multiple collapsed laterals located at 1527 North Detroit; authorizing the mayor to enter into necessary agreements; waiving the competitive bidding requirement of TMC 187; and declaring an emergency.
Body
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
A portion of sewer main (Sewer No. 351) collapsed in the pavement near 1527 North Detroit Ave. in April 2019. The inspection section found that immediate repairs were necessary to assure the safety of the citizens. Due to the depth, size, and excessive utilities, the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) required the expertise and equipment available through a private contractor to complete repairs. 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.
The fiscal impact of this ordinance is as follows:
- The amount of funds requested: $110,423
- The expenditure budget line item: 6070-37000-4000558STDSTD
- New revenue generated (operational revenue, grants, if any): None
- Revenue budget line item (if any): None
- Are funds budgeted in the current fiscal year (yes/no)?: Yes
- Is this a capital project (yes/no)? No
- If yes, is it new or existing (new/existing)? N/A
- What section of the City’s Strategic Plan does this support:
o Excellence in Basic Services (yes/no) Yes
o Quality Community Investment (Livable City, Development) (yes/no) Yes
o Workplace Culture & Customer Service (yes/no) No
o Environment (yes/no) Yes
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the sum of $110,423 is authorized for expenditure from the Sewer Operating Fund, Account Code 6070-37000-4000558STDSTD, to Taylor Excavating for payment of the emergency repairs near 1527 North Detroit Ave.
SECTION 2. That the mayor is authorized to enter into a contract with Taylor Excavating for payment of the emergency repairs near 1527 North Detroit Ave.
SECTION 3. That City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the city that the competitive procurement requirements of Chapter 187 of the Toledo Municipal Code are waived for emergency repairs were needed to maintain uninterrupted 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 his warrant or warrants against the account code identified in Section 1 in an amount not to exceed $110,423 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 repair of sewer main (Sewer No. 351) at 1527 North Detroit Ave.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas 12, nays 0.
Passed: September 3, 2019, as an emergency measure: yeas 12, nays 0.
Attest:
Gerald E. Dendinger Matt Cherry
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: September 3, 2019
Wade Kapszukiewicz
Mayor