Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of up to $250,000.00 for construction inspection and pre-engineering activity associated with Department of Public Service Capital Improvement projects. Pre-engineering activity will be undertaken by the Division of Design and Construction staff to assist in the generation of bid specifications prior to the projects being advertised for formal competitive bids.
This activity has the added bonus of efficiently utilizing construction inspection labor during a period of the year that traditionally experiences reduced inspection activity due to adverse weather. These pre-engineering and inspection costs can be capitalized; this creates income for the Construction Inspection Fund and contributes to its viability.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this expense are available within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund. This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $250,000.00.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested in order to provide funding for pre-engineering activities that occur during fall and winter seasons.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to establish an encumbrance to pay construction inspection and pre-engineering expenses in connection with the Division of Design and Construction Capital Improvement Program; to amend the 2011 C.I.B; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of funds within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, ADA-compliant Ramp Installation and Resurfacing projects will be undertaken in 2012 by the Division of Design and Construction; and
WHEREAS, pre-engineering and inspection activity can be utilized to assist in the generation of bid specifications prior to the projects being advertised for formal competitive bids; and
WHEREAS, these pre-engineering and inspection costs can be capitalized; and
WHEREAS, this activity creates income to the Construction Inspection Fund ...
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