Explanation
BACKGROUND. This legislation authorizes modifying the contract for professional engineering services with Dynotec, Inc. for one project that is part of the Group 11 Roadside Stormwater System Improvements Projects. The project is the West Fifth Avenue Stormwater System Improvements Project.
This contract modification is necessary to allow payment for additional engineering services that are beyond the original contract scope. These items include additional engineering design and technical services to mitigate construction impacts to an existing railroad bridge that crosses over Fifth Avenue.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION. Emergency designation is requested for this ordinance so that this additional work can be incorporated into the project plans without delaying the proposed construction schedule.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract for professional engineering design and technical project services with Dynotec, Inc. for the West Fifth Avenue Stormwater System Improvements Project for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the transfer of $25,195.00 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $33,000.00 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2004 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($33,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to transfer money within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund for the aforementioned costs; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an amendment to the 2004 Capital Improvements Budget for purposes of providing sufficient funding and spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditures; and
WHEREAS, it is required in the usual daily operation of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Department of Public Utilities, to maintain, upgrade and expand its storm sewer collection system; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to modify Contract No. EL900788 to authorize the funds required...
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