HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2007-208RESOLUTION NO. 2007-208
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL DISPENSING WITH
THE CITY'S BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE CHANGE ORDERS WITH WESTERN
WATER CONSTRUCTORS, INC., OF SANTA ROSA, FOR EMERGENCY
REPAIR OF DOMESTIC OUTFALL SEWER PIPELINE
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi's Domestic Outfall Sewer Pipeline (pipeline) was
constructed in the late 1960's of unlined reinforced concrete pipe and conveys an average of
6.5 million gallons of wastewater per day from the City of Lodi to the White Slough Water
Pollution Control Facility (WSWPCF); and
WHEREAS, certain locations of the pipeline condition were evaluated numerous times
since its original construction; however, the most recent assessment has revealed that portions
of the pipeline are severely corroded and are subject to potential collapse; and
WHEREAS, recent events involving a construction worker falling through an unstable
section of the pipeline clearly shows the potential risks associated with not taking immediate
action; and
WHEREAS, Western Water Constructors, Inc., of Santa Rosa, is currently working for
the City at WSWPCF, has made some repairs to the pipeline, is familiar with the project, and
has performed in a cost-effective manner on the WSWPCF project; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to negotiate contract
change orders of up to $7,750,000 with Western Water Constructors, Inc., for work associated
with the emergency repair of the Domestic Outfall Sewer Pipeline.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby declares a
local emergency for the Domestic Outfaii Sewer Pipeline; dispenses the City's bidding
requirements for this project; and authorizes the City Manager to negotiate change orders of up
to $7,750,000 with Western Water Constructors, Inc., of Santa Rosa, for the emergency repair
of the Domestic Outfall Sewer Pipeline; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council has appropriated in the 2007-08
Wastewater Capital Outlay Budget funding by proceeds from proposed 2007 Certificates of
Participation scheduled to be sold in late November of this year.
Dated: October 17, 2007
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2007-208 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held October 17, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS -- Hansen, Hitchcock, Katzakian, Mounee, and
Mayor Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
I JOHL
City Clerk
2007-208