08/11/2015 Resolutions 2015-211 -- RESOLUTION 2015-211
WHEREAS, on Sunday, July 25, 2015, a water main break was reported at the
intersection of Former Road and Eddy Street; and
WHEREAS,the Water Department isolated the break,removed the concrete covering
the line and excavated down to the line; and
WHEREAS, the 6" main that was installed in about 1923 is two feet below
groundwater and the line extends under a double 8 ft. by 4 ft. stonn sewer; and
WHEREAS,to repair this main, a dewatering well will need to be installed, and the
line will need to be bored under the double culverts, and the Water Division does not have the
equipment to complete the repair and must hire a commercial contractor to replace the broken main;
and
WHEREAS, to restore the use of the water main and provide a safe drinking water
source, the Utilities Department requested to use Section 27-13—Emergency Procurements of the
City Procurement Code; and
WHEREAS, the contract will be a time and materials using published standard
contract rates, and there are a number of unknowns in this repair due to the age of the main; and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the repair will be $25,000 to $50,000, and it is
recommended that the repair be made as soon as possible.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the use of Section 27-13 — Emergency
Procurement to repair the water main at the intersection of Fonner Road and Eddy Street is hereby
approved.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 11, 2015.
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Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form R
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