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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for emergency repair work on South Duff Avenue water main RESOLUTION NO. 10-404 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR WORK ON WATER MAIN LOCATED ON SOUTH DUFF AVENUE FOR TIE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS, in conjunction with the flooding of Squaw Creek and Skunk River on August 11, a series of water main breaks caused loss of water pressure and resulted in an interruption in delivery of potable water to the City of Ames; and, WHEREAS, one of the breaks was on a six-inch main on South Duff Avenue in the area of South Third Street, and shortly after that break was repaired, another break occurred on the same six-inch water main within a block of the first break; and, WHEREAS, shortly thereafter, a third break was detected on the same six-inch main, again within a block of the original break; and, WHEREAS, in order to provide a longer-lasting repair and to avoid additional interruptions in service, staff is recommending that a section of the water main from South Third Street extending beyond South Fourth Street be replaced immediately; and, WHEREAS, Iowa Code, Section 384.103, provides: "When emergency repair of a public improvement is necessary and the delay of advertising and a public letting might cause serious loss or injury to the city, the governing body shall, by resolution, make a fording of the necessity to institute emergency proceedings under this section, and shall procure a certificate from a competent licensed professional engineer or registered architect, not in the regular employ of the city, certifying that the emergency repairs are necessary;"and, WHEREAS, on August 18, the City received a certificate from Bolton & Menk, Consulting Engineers, indicating that emergency repairs are necessary in order to avoid recurring, costly repairs and loss of water service to this area; and, WHEREAS, in order to begin the rebuilding efforts, the City Council needs to approve a contract for repairs to the water main on South Duff Avenue in an amount not to exceed$45,670.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that award of contract to Ames Trenching & Excavating, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $45,670.00 for emergency repairs to the water main on South Duff Avenue is hereby approved.. ADOPTED THIS 24'day of August,2010. A. -- Diane R Voss,City Clerk Ann H.Campbell,Mayor Introduced by: Goodman Seconded by: Larson Voting aye: Davis,Goodman,Mahayni,Larson,Orazem,Wacha Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 20 day of August,2010.