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ORDINANCE NO. 2003-a~/~
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF LA PORTE AND GARVER CONSTRUCTION, LTD, INC., FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO
THE FARRINGTON TRUNlC SEWER, APPROPRIATING $124,975.00 PLUS A
CONTINGENCY OF $6,248.00, TO FUND SAID CONTRACT, !lAXING VARIOUS
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, FINDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes
the contract, agreement, or other undertaking described in the
title of this ordinance, in substantially the form as shown in the
document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference. The Acting City Manager is hereby authorized to execute
such document and all related documents on behalf of the City of La
Porte. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all
such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to all such
documents. City Council appropriates the sum of $124,975.00 plus
a contingency of $6,248.00, from Fund 3 to fund said contract.
Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was
posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the
City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government
Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required
by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject
matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted
upon.
The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms
such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
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PASSED AND APPROVED, this 24th day of February, 2003.
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Knox W. Askins .
City Attorney
CITY OF LA PORTE
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Requested By: S. Gillett
Agenda Date Requested:
Appropriation
Source of Funds: UtilityelP
Department: Public Works
Account Number: 003-9890-867-1100
Report:
Resolution:
Ordinance:
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Amount Budgeted: $175,000
Exhibits:
Ordinance
Amount Requested:
$131,223
Exhibits:
Bid Tabulation
Budgeted Item: YES
Exhibits:
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Sealed bids were received from three (3) contractors to construct the Farrington Blvd. Phase II
Trunk Sewer Improvements. These improvements follow the Phase I Improvements constructed
in the last fiscal year, and includes the rehabilitation of the existing concrete sewer line using
cure-in-place methods.
Low bid was submitted by Garver Construction, LTD in the amount of$124,975.00. Garver
constructed similar improvements last year in the West Fairmont Park Subdivision, and is
qualified to perform the work. A 5% contingency of$6,248.00 is recommended for this Project.
Action Required bv Council: Approve Ordinance authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a
contract with Garver Construction, LTD for the construction of the Farrington Blvd. Phase II Trunk
Sewer Improvements in the amount of$124,975. Additionally, authorize a 5% contingency in the
amount of $6,248.00.
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