Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to establish an encumbrance of up to $300,000.00 for bridge inspection, construction inspection, and pre-engineering activity associated with Department of Public Service Capital Improvement projects. Pre-engineering activity will be undertaken by the Division of Design and Construction staff to assist in the generation of bid specifications prior to the projects being advertised for formal competitive bids.
This activity has the added bonus of efficiently utilizing construction inspection labor during a period of the year that traditionally experiences reduced inspection activity due to adverse weather. These pre-engineering and inspection costs can be capitalized; this creates income for the Construction Inspection Fund and contributes to its viability.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $300,000.00 are available for this activity in the Streets and Highways G.O. Bond Fund within the Department of Public Service. Amendment to the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget is necessary to align funding and budget authority with this project.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested in order to provide funding for pre-engineering activities that occur during the fall and winter seasons to keep anticipated construction projects on schedule.
Title
To amend the 2013 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to establish an encumbrance of up to $300,000.00 to pay bridge inspection, construction inspection, and pre-engineering expenses in connection with the Division of Design and Construction Capital Improvement Program; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Service has identified the need to establish an encumbrance to pay bridge inspection, construction inspection, a...
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