City of Columbus - File #: 2730-2019

• File #: 2730-2019
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/15/2019
• In control: Public Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 11/25/2019
• Final action: 11/27/2019
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Danbert, Inc. for the Valleyview Drive Area Water Line Improvements Project in an amount up to $3,240,634.27; to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service, Design and Construction Division for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $3,231,897.30 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $3,231,897.30 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize an expenditure up to $2,000.00 within the Water General Obligations Voted Bond Fund; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $8,736.97 within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($3,242,634.27)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/27/2019	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
11/26/2019	1	MAYOR	Signed
11/25/2019	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
11/25/2019	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
11/18/2019	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time

Explanation

1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Danbert, Inc. for the Valleyview Drive Area Water Line Improvements Project in an amount up to $3,240,634.27; to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service, Design and Construction Division for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00; for Capital Improvements Project No. 690236-100095, Division of Water Contract Number 2119.

The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Valleyview Drive Area. The improvements identified in the scope of work will replace water lines that have high break histories and require frequent maintenance.

This project includes installation of approximately 11,400 linear feet of 2-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch water mains.

The Department of Public Service will also be contributing funds to provide additional pavement resurfacing (north lane of Dibblee Avenue from N. Powell Avenue to western terminus) as part of the project.

Planning Areas: “53 - Greater Hilltop” planning area and includes the following streets: Orel Avenue, Steele Avenue, Sutton Avenue, Carol Avenue, Westwood Drive, Dibblee Avenue, N. Westmore Avenue (and Cul-De-Sac), Westmoor Court (and Drive and Place), Valleyview Drive (East and West), N. Eureka Avenue, Prospect Street, N. Highland Avenue, and W. Broad Street.

2.0 ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
The goal of this project is to replace or rehabilitate the existing 2-inch, 6-inch and 8-inch water lines that have a high break frequency. Replacement of these water lines will improve water service, decrease burden on water maintenance operations, and reduce water loss. The Neighborhood Liaison(s) has been contacted and informed of this project. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Progra...