HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - September 3, 2003 E-06CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLEi Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a consulting services agreement
with Mel DeRoza and Associates Utility Consultant for Rubber Gloving certification for the
Electric Utility Departments eligible Linemen, Foremen and Troubleshooter classifications
and approve funding for the purchase of safety equipment needed for Rubber Gloving (not to
exceed $30,000)(EUD)
MEETING VATS:
September 3, 2003
Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTIW That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a consulting services
agreement with Mel DeRoza and Associates Utility Consultant for Rubber Gloving
certification and approve funding for the purchase of safety equipment. associated
with Rubber Gloving up to a maximum of $30,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATIOW In the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and Local
1245 IB W, January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2005, the agreement requires
the City of Lodi Electric Utility to provide Rubber Gloving certification for the
eligible Linemen, Foremen and Troubleshooters. The certificati.on program
will consist of three (3) seven day sessions.
Mel DeRoza and Associates Utility Consultant is the only certified rubber glove trainer in the region that will provide on
premise certification. The majority of Municipal Utilities and Irrigation Districts that provide electric Services in
Northern California utilize Mel DeRoza and Associates for rubber gloving certification.
On site training is very cost effective as there will be no travel, lodging and food costs for the City of Lodi employees.
Mel DeRoza and Associates' fees and the cost of safety equipment are as follows:
Five (5) days, consulting for safety rules and training modules $600.00 / day $ 3,000,00
Twenty-one (21) days, training $600.001 day $12,600;00
Twenty-one (21) days, per them $135.00 / day $ 2,835,:00
Vehicle expense, mileage reimbursement $ 492. 00
Safety Equipment per CAL OSHA $10,000.f30
TOTAL $28,927:00
Funding Approval
PREPARED BY:
ANVICUst
C, City Attorney
APPROVED:
Electric Fund 161001
H, Dix6n Flynn - City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-160
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSULTING SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MEL DEROZA AND ASSOCIATES REGARDING
RUBBER GLOVING CERTIFICATION FOR ELIGIBLE ELECTRIC
UTILITY LINEMEN, FOREMEN, AND TROUBLESHOOTER
CLASSIFICATIONS, AND FURTHER APPROPRIATING
FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi does
hereby• authorize the City Manager to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Mel
DeRoza and Associates, Utility Consultant for Rubber Gloving Certification for the Electric Utility
Department's eligible Linemen, Foremen, and Troubleshooter classifications; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds not to exceed $30,000.00 be appropriated from
the Electric Contingency Fund for this project.
Dated: September 3, 2003
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2003-160 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 3, 2003, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Beckman, Howard, Land, and Mayor Hitchcock
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2003-160