02-49 - 06-17 - Funds for Temporary Repairs to Sanitary Sewer System Resolution 02-49 June 17, 2002
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO MAKE AN
EMERGENCY TEMPORARY REPAIR TO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM, AND
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SOLICIT QUOTES AND ENTER INTO AN EMERGENCY
CONTRACT FOR A PERMANENT REPAIR TO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
WHEREAS, on Friday, June 7, 2002, Public Works staff became aware of the
compromised condition and capacity of a City-owned 24-inch sanitary sewer located
beneath the Breck School football field and adjacent to the track; and
WHEREAS, upon learning the condition of the sewer, Public Works staff took
immediate action to develop a plan to bypass the sanitary sewer in the event that a risk to
property damage or public health was possible; and
WHEREAS, maintaining the flow at full capacity of the sewer is critical because it
provides sewer service to an area in Golden Valley that is generally located south of TH 55
and east of Winnetka Avenue North, and conveys it to the Metropolitan Council's
interceptor sewer system; and
WHEREAS, on Monday, June 10, 2002, it was determined that the expertise and
equipment of a large-scale contractor was needed to restore full flow and capacity to the
sewer as quickly as possible; and
WHEREAS, staff retained the services of GL Contracting to mobilize and make a
temporary repair to the pipe at an approximate cost of between $10,000-$12,000 on June
10, 2002; and
WHEREAS, when the temporary repair was made, Public Works staff conducted
further investigation of the pipe and determined that it is critical that a permanent repair be
made as soon as possible for the following reasons:
1. If the temporary repair were to fail, a backup could be caused resulting in
damage to property and presenting a health and safety risk to the public.
2. Breck School staff has alerted the City that repair of the field and the track is
needed for school functions in mid-July.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley:
1. That the actions taken by staff and funds expended to temporarily repair the pipe
are hereby ratified.
Resolution 02-49 - Continued June 17, 2002
2. That the City Council hereby declares the repair of the pipe to be an emergency
for the following reasons:
a. The importance of the pipe to the City's sanitary sewer system;
b. The need to repair the pipe in order eliminate the risk of backup of sewage
into properties and homes;
c. The need to eliminate the risk to the health, safety and welfare of citizens
which is threatened by the condition of the pipe;
d. The need to allow for the restoration of the Breck School facilities so as to
reduce the impact on school operations expected to start up in mid-July.
3. That the City Council waives the competitive bidding requirements set forth in
Minnesota Statues 471.345, and directs staff to obtain quotes for the necessary
work from contractors who have demonstrated to staff their expertise and ability
to provide the personnel and equipment necessary to immediately make the
repair.
4. That staff is authorized to proceed with the work required based on the
responsiveness of the contractor providing the quote.
Gloria L. John n, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
Donald G. Tayl ity Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Grayson
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: LeSuer,
Johnson, LeSuer and Tremere; and the following was absent: Loomis, and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk.