11-12-12 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

Browse Search

Project Funding Sources: $100,000 UTILITY FUND – 003-890-632-1100; $105,000 originally budgeted for the previously proposed La Porte/Shoreacres interconnect and Sunrise Drive water main extension to Bay Colony. $40,000 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION FUND – 018-988-669-1100; $300,000 budgeted for FY 13 sanitary sewer rehabilitation needs. $35,000 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT FUND – 019-881-690-1100; $40,000 of the $250,000 budgeted for various FY 13 drainage improvements was set aside for this project. ________ $175,000 Total Project Benefits, Liabilities, and Operating Cost: Benefits: The proposed contract includes the replacement of aging sewer force main and water main located under Boggy Bayou with very durable, single-piece high density polyethylene pipe. The project also includes an additional outlet for storm drainage from the eastern portion of North Shady lane to the bay. Liabilities of Maintaining the Status Quo: An emergency water main repair (in particular) within the limits of the bayou would be a difficult repair to locate and execute under emergency conditions. The water main under Boggy Bayou is the sole system connection for the Bay Colony area. Operating Costs: Decreased risk of emergency repair cost upon completion. Action Required by Council: Consider approval or other action to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Aztec Remodeling and Landscaping in the amount of $175,000forWaterline and Sanitary Sewer Crossing Replacement at Boggy Bayou W/ Storm Sewer Improvements including drainage improvement (Section C) and water/sewer improvements Alternate 2 (Sections D, and E)in the amount of $165,885.00 plus a$9,115.00 for contingency. Approved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date