File #: O-209-23    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Approved
File created: 4/4/2023 In control: Public Utilities Department
On agenda: 4/18/2023 Final action: 4/18/2023
Title: Authorizing the expenditure of $109,966 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund to Hillabrand & Sons for the emergency replacement and repairs of a sewer main located near 258 University Boulevard; authorizing the mayor to enter into necessary contract; finding that the competitive procurement process was waived under TMC Section 187.20; and declaring an emergency.
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DPU041823UNIVERSITY
Sewer & Drainage Services
Calvin Harris (x2170)
Revised

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Authorizing the expenditure of $109,966 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund to Hillabrand & Sons for the emergency replacement and repairs of a sewer main located near 258 University Boulevard; authorizing the mayor to enter into necessary contract; 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 sanitary main in the rear easement, connected to sewer main No. 0930 located at 258 University Boulevard. 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 February 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 $109,966 is authorized for expenditure from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund, Account Code 6070-37000-4000558STDSTD, to Hillabrand & Sons for payment of the emergency sewer system repairs to the sewer main No. 0930, in the rear easement of 258 University Boulevard.

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 ...

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