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DPU041823PRINCETON
Sewer & Drainage Services
Calvin Harris (x2170)
Revised
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Authorizing the expenditure of $33,338 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund to E & K Construction for the emergency replacement and repair of a manhole and attached sewer mains located at 1939 Princeton Drive; 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. 1015 located at 1939 Princeton Drive. 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.
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NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the sum of $33,338 is authorized for expenditure from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund, Account Code 6070-37000-4000558STDSTD, to E & K Construction for payment of the emergency sewer system repairs near 1939 Princeton Drive.
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 emerg...
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