Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an engineering agreement with Burgess and Niple, Inc. for the West Side Trunk Large Diameter Sewer Condition Assessment Project, CIP 650725-100010. This project will perform a sewer condition assessment study of the West Side Trunk including; Big Run Trunk, West Side Sanitary Sewer, Williams Road Sanitary Subtrunk, and Interconnecting Trunk (North and South) to proceed forward with the next segment of its Large Diameter Sewer Assessment program to determine the debris accumulation and structural integrity of the pipes. The approximate total length of this project to be inspected is approximately 95,600 linear feet.
2. THE PROJECT TIMELINE: It is anticipated that a notice to proceed will be issued in December of 2017 with a start date of February 2018. It is anticipated that it will take 12 months to complete the assessment.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: An emergency designation is not requested at this time.
4. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE No.: 31-0885550 | MAJ | Exp. 02/04/2018 | Vendor # 004425
5. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: This project will extend the remaining useful life of the most critical sewers within the City by making necessary repairs. It will also lower operation and maintenance costs by increasing the pipe flow efficiency. It will also reduce the risk of collapse which could cause SSO to adjacent water ways or WIB's.
6. FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation authorizes the expenditure of $981,578.95 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund 6109.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an engineering agreement with Burgess and Niple, Inc. for the West Side Trunk Large Diameter Sewer Condition Assessment Project; and to authorize the expenditure of $981,578.95 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund. ($981,578.95)
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WHEREAS, the work for this project will perform a sewer condition assessment study of the West Side Trunk including; Big Run Trunk, West Side Sanitary Sewer, Williams Road Sanitary Subtrunk, and Interconnecting Trunk (North and South); and
WHEREAS, this project will determine the debris accumulation and structural integrity of the pipes for an approximate total length of 95,600 linear feet; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize expenditure of $981,578.95 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund, Fund 6109; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering service agreement with Burgess and Niple, Inc. for the West Side Trunk Large Diameter Sewer Condition Assessment Project, CIP 650725-100010 for the preservation of the public health and safety. Now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities is hereby authorized to enter into a professional engineering services agreement with Burgess and Niple, Inc., 5085 Reed Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220, for the West Side Trunk Large Diameter Sewer Condition Assessment Project in accordance with the terms and conditions as shown in the agreement on file in the office of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of up to $981,578.95 is hereby authorized from the Sanitary Sewer G.O. Bond Fund 6109 per the accounting codes attached to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the said firm, Burgess and Niple, shall conduct the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrators of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 4. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this Ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 5. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer the unencumbered balance in a project account to the unallocated balance account within the same fund upon receipt of certification by the Director of the Department administering said project that the project has been completed and the monies no longer required for said project.
SECTION 6. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this Ordinance.
SECTION 7. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.