02/12/2002 Resolutions 2002-46
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2002-46
WHEREAS, Pine Street Reservoir was constructed in 1925 and had a capacity of
approximately 1,000,000 gallons; and
WHEREAS, the Pine Street Reservoir was abandoned to water system use in 1997
based on extensive cracking and sloughing of the concrete walls and ceiling; and
WHEREAS, Kimball Reservoir was constructed in 1939 and has a capacity of
3,500,000 gallons; and
WHEREAS, although the sidewalks have cracking and approximately one-third ofthe
concrete slab roof and associated supporting columns of the Kimball Reservoir are in need of repair,
it remains in normal service as part of its water distribution system; and
WHEREAS, during their water engineering evaluation, CH2M Hill conducted a
preliminary inspection of the deteriorated reservoirs; and
WHEREAS, based on their preliminary inspection, CH2M Hill recommends that the
Pine Street Reservoir be permanently abandoned and the Kimball Reservoir be repaired; and
WHEREAS, due to CH2M Hill's inspection and assessment ofthe property, and its
experience and knowledge working on this project, it is recommended that CH2M Hill be authorized
to provide the engineering services required to develop specifications and provide engineering
assistance to demolish the Pine Street Reservoir and to repair the Kimball Street Reservoir.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that CH2M Hill is hereby authorized to proceed
with the engineering services required to develop specifications and provide engineering assistance
to demolish the Pine Street Reservoir and to repair the Kimball Street Reservoir in accordance with
the Scope of Services provided by such contractor.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on February 12, 2002.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form T ~
February 7, 2002 ... City Attorney