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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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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