Explanation
BACKGROUND: Dominion Homes, Inc. has contracted to install a water line along Big Run South Road. The City of Columbus Division of Water has long range plans to extend a water line in this same area. This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a water line agreement with Dominion Homes, Inc. and to reimburse them for the material cost difference between an eight (8) inch water line and a twelve (12) inch water line as per Columbus City Code Section 1105.15. The larger water line was requested by the Division of Water to ensure adequate fire protection in the immediate area and to reinforce the overall distribution system.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 31-1393233
FISCAL IMPACT: This project is included in the 2003 C.I.B. and funds are being transferred to provide the monies needed for this project.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to reimburse Dominion Homes, Inc. for the construction of the Big Run South Road water line, to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Water Limited Fund, and to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Water Limited Fund for the Division of Water. ($25,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus did agree to reimburse Dominion Homes, Inc. for the material cost difference between an eight (8) inch water line and a twelve (12) inch water line in Big Run South Road, and
WHEREAS, in the usual daily operation of the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, in that it is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for water line improvements in Big Run South Road for the preservation of public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; Now, Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of Public Utilities is authorized to reimburse Dominion Homes, Inc. for the material cost difference between an eight (8) inch water line ...
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