City of Columbus - File #: 1560-2007

• File #: 1560-2007
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/25/2007
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 11/5/2007
• Final action: 11/8/2007
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the professional engineering services contract with MS Consultants, for the Downtown Small Diameter Rehab; to authorize the transfer and appropriation of $15,708.82 from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $15,708.82 within the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to declare and emergency. ($15,708.82)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/8/2007	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
11/7/2007	1	MAYOR	Signed
11/5/2007	1	Columbus City Council	Approved
11/5/2007	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/23/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
10/22/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/22/2007	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
10/19/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/19/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/19/2007	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/17/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/17/2007	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/17/2007	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/17/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/15/2007	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/12/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/12/2007	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Sent for Approval
10/11/2007	1	Utilities Reviewer	Sent for Approval
10/11/2007	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/9/2007	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/25/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/25/2007	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/25/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
A. Need: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify the professional engineering services contract with MS Consultants in connection with the Downtown Small Diameter Rehab. (See Attached Map)

Significant re-engineering was required to provide the services desired for multiple facets of this project:
Noble Street ~ Original new pipe placement replaced by Slip-lining due to unforeseen conflicts with outside utilities.
Pearl Alley ~ Original new pipe placement required realignment due to unforeseen conflicts with outside utilities.
Engler Street ~ Original new pipe placement required realignment due to unforeseen conflicts with outside utilities.
Capital Street ~ Original new pipe placement required realignment due to unforeseen conflicts with outside utilities.
Wall Street ~ Original new pipe placement replaced by Slip-lining due to unforeseen conflicts with outside utilities.

B. Contract Compliance No.: 34-6546916 (001) - Expires 07/29/2008 - MAJORITY

2. FISCAL IMPACT:
This ordinance authorizes the transfer and appropriation of funds from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund for this expenditure. Monies for this modification are provided from a proposed Bond Sale via the transfer detailed in this ordinance.

3. EMERGENCY:
The Division of Sewerage and Drainage hereby requests City Council to concur in the designation of this ordinance as an emergency measure, to assure that work may continue uninterrupted, to avoid delays, and to pay the contractor in a timely manner.

Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the professional engineering services contract with MS Consultants, for the Downtown Small Diameter Rehab; to authorize the transfer and appropriation of $15,708.82 from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $15,708.82 within the Voted Sanitary Sewer Bond Fund for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to declare and emerg...