HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Replacement of Pipeline and Valves for Raw Water Line RESOLUTION NO.00-400
RESOLUTION WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
AND APPROVING IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF THE
PIPELINE AND VALVES TO THE 16" RAW WATER WELL LINE
BETWEEN DUFF AND CLARK AVENUES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the Water Utility has three raw water mains that transport water from the City wells to the
Water Plant; and,
WHEREAS,there are two older sections of 16"unlined cast-iron pipe located between Duff Avenue and
Clark Avenue still in service; and,
WHEREAS, these pipes, which have been in service since 1952, have had three leaks in the past two
months; and,
WHEREAS,three old-style valves are inoperative and need to be replaced; and,
WHEREAS,based on the frequency and cost of the recurring repairs, staff is recommending that these
two remaining sections of 1952 well line and three valves be replaced; and,
WHEREAS, with the well line out of service, the Water Plat is without the use of four wells which
reduces raw water capacity by approximately one and a half million gallons/day; and,
WHEREAS, staff is requesting that immediately replacement of the pipeline and valves be authorized;
and,
WHEREAS, approximately $45,000 is available from funds originally budgeted for the west side
interconnection with Xenia Rural Water, an activity that has been dropped, and the remaining$15,000 must be
amended from the Water Fund balance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that formal
bidding procedures are hereby waived and the immediate replacement of approximately 112 lineal feet of pipeline
and three valves at an estimated cost of$60,000 (including contingency)is hereby authorized.
ADOPTED THIS 8th day of August,2000.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Quirmbach,Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Campbell,Hoffman
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8th day of August,2000.