Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Miller Pavement Maintenance, Inc., for the construction of the Binns Boulevard Stormwater System Improvements Project; and to authorize the payment of construction inspection and prevailing wage coordination services with the Division of Transportationt in the amount of $236,131.62.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities received and publicly opened three bids on July 30, 2003. The bids were received from Miller Pavement Maintenance, Inc.; Bale Contracting, Inc.; and Storts Excavation, Inc. Award is recommended to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder. The award of this project has been delayed for funding reasons.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: The Division of Sewerage and Drainage is requesting City Council to designate this ordinance an emergency measure in order to allow for the immediate execution of the subject contract pursuant to the successful construction of this vital stormwater infrastructure that is required to reduce localized flooding.
4. FISCAL IMPACT: The Division is requesting an amendment to the 2003 Capital Improvements Budget to establish sufficient budget authority for this expenditure. In addition this legislation includes the transfer of residual project funds within the Storm Sewer Bond for purposes of providing the funds required for this project.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Miller Pavement Maintenance, Inc. in connection with the Binns Boulevard Stormwater System Improvements Project; to provide for the payment of construction inspection and prevailing wage coordination services; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $236,131.62 from the Storm Sewer Bond Fund for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to declare an emergency. ($236,131.62)
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WHEREAS, three bids for construction o...
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