City of Columbus - File #: 1054-2011

• File #: 1054-2011
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/24/2011
• In control: Public Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 7/11/2011
• Final action: 7/13/2011
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for the emergency repair of the Hamilton Road 48-inch water main for the Division of Power and Water; to waive the provisions of competitive bidding; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $300,000.00 within the Water Super Build America Bonds Fund; to amend the 2011 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/13/2011	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
7/12/2011	1	MAYOR	Signed
7/11/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
7/11/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
6/30/2011	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
6/30/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
6/29/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/29/2011	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/29/2011	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/29/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/29/2011	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Sent for Approval
6/29/2011	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/29/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/28/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/28/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/28/2011	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/28/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/27/2011	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/27/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/27/2011	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/27/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/27/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/24/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/24/2011	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/24/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/24/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/24/2011	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/24/2011	1	Utilities Reviewer	Sent for Approval

Explanation

BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract, not to exceed $300,000.00, for the emergency repair of a 48-inch water main along Hamilton Road, between I-270 and Sawyer Road, for the Division of Power and Water. The water main was damaged during installation of a private utility conduit and there is a need to regain use of this water main immediately. This water main is the primary feed for approximately 190,000 customers residing in the City of Columbus, City of Gahanna, and City of Reynoldsburg areas. Other customers affected by this water main include the Port Columbus International Airport and Mount Carmel East Hospital. The Division is able to temporarily keep these customers in service, however any additional issues in the area could result in these customers being out of service. Additionally, the summer months of July, August and September are approaching which are typically the highest months of water use. With the accumulation of these factors, the Division of Power and Water will need to restore the main to service immediately.

The Division of Power and Water has reviewed various options for repair and replacement. Currently the Division is exploring the use of innovative technology to repair and then rehabilitate the water main using trenchless methods to minimize the cost and disruption to the environment. If the results of trenchless methods are not successful, then conventional methods of construction will be required. The Department is in the process of obtaining quotations and requests waiver of competitive bidding provisions to allow entering into a contract with a suitable contractor.

As a result of the damage caused by the private utility contractor, the Department of Public Utilities will investigate responsibility for said damage and will seek reimbursement for damages if applicable.

EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: It is requested that this Ordinance be handled in...