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RESOLUTION NO. 89-18 "
A RESOLUTION REGARDING LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU PARK.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section I. The City Council of the City of La Porte has
heretofore let a contract to Crystal Pools, Inc. for the
construction of a wave pool and associated facilities at Little
Cedar Bayou Park. Crystal Pools, Inc. has heretofore defaulted in
the performance of such contract, and declared bankruptcy.
Thereafter, Texas Insurance Company, the bonding company for Crystal
Pools, Inc., assumed performance of the obligations of Crystal
Pools, Inc., and completed construction of the wave pool.
Thereafter, the City of La Porte made demand upon Texas Insurance
Company to complete and perform certain items within the scope of
the one year contractorls warranty, as provided for in the original
agreement between the City of La Porte and Crystal Pools, Inc.
Texas Insurance Company was declared insolvent by the Texas
Insurance Commissioner, and placed in receivership, prior to its
performing the warranty work.
Section 2. It is therefore necessary for the City of La Porte
to have the warranty work engineered and constructed by other
parties. Attached to this resolution as Exhibit nAn, and
incorporated by reference herein, is a proposed plan for the
completion of the Little Cedar Bayou Park wave pool contract and
warranty items. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby
approves the plan attached hereto as Exhibit nAn, and authorizes
the staff to move forward with the implementation of such plan.
Section 3. 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 of La Porte, Texas for the time required by law preceding this
meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-l7,
Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, and that this meeting has
been open to the public as required by law at all times during which
this resolution and the subject matter thereof has been discussed,
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considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further
ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents
and posting thereof.
Section 4. This Resolution shall be in effect from and after
its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 13th day of November, 1989.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By4~~~
ATTEST:
(Ik-Ab
Cherie Black, City Secretary
Knox W. ASkins, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
PROPOSED PLAN FOR COMPLETION OF LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU PARK
WAVE POOL CONTRACT AND WARRANTY ITEMS
Retain Stiver Engineering to perform necessary professional
engineering services
Authorize stiver Engineering to:
prepare scope of work (see attached lists)
1. Emergency Warranty Items Corrected By The City
2. Deferred Warranty Items
3. Punch List; Items Not Completed
prepare specifications, sketches and drawings and contract
documents
prepare pre-qualification notice
establish pre-qualification standards
review and approve pre-qualified contractors
assist City in soliciting bids and awarding contract
assist the Ci ty during construction (i. e. key inspection
points, coordination and final inspection)
maximum authorization of $7,500.00 without further written
authorization
Concurrently advertise for pre-qualification and solicitation of
bids setting separate dates for each.
Pre-qualification cut off.
Complete preparation of bid documents and establish qualified
bidders.
Solicit bids from pre-qualified bidders.
Receive bids.
Review bids received and award contract for repairs.
Complete repairs.
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LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU PARK
WAVE POOL
PUNCH LIST; ITEMS NOT COMPLETED
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1. Item Pump Pit No.2, Install valve operating handles per
stiver Drawings, suitably rustproof. See page 2 of 3, dated
10-22-88.
3. Rope anchors missing from pool side walls.
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LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU PARK
WAVE POOL
DEFERRED WARRANTY ITEMS
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1. Leaks under bottom slab in circulating line (Causing sand to
migrate through water jet)
2. Repair backwash valve (Will not shut off completely)
3. Replace check valves on circulating pumps 1 and 2 with valve
and fittings that meet approved equipment submittal. (Per
emergency warranty item 3, one valve has failed and been
replaced with a spool.)
4. Investigate and" repair plenum leaks-EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
The plenum still exhibits evidence of leaks, water appears to
be migrating into plenum and air continues to escape. It is
imperative that the plenum be LEAKPROOF, otherwise the
building may settle and cause extensive damage. Also, earlier
repairs and grouting have deteriorated.
5. Skimmer grating continues to lift off in certain areas.
Investigate,and fasten grating in a manner which allows for
easy removal for cleaning.
6. Examine the j oint between the floor slab and the vertical
walls of the sump pit. City has removed large clumps of loose
material at this joint and has filled the joint with a quick
drying waterproof sealer as a temporary fix. The sump pit
should be examined for leaks/defects as the area directly
behind the pit stays wet.
7. Investigate noise from circulation motor/pump installation
number one.
8. Set overflow valve in sump pit to its proper operating level.
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LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU PARK
WAVE POOL
EMERGENCY WARRANTY ITEMS CORRECTED BY THE CITY
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1. Replaced defective bleach pump. Pump originally installed was
recalled by manufacturer.
2. Replaced butterfly valve in pit.
3. Replaced failed check valve on circulating pump No. 2 with
spool. (See deferred warranty list Item 3.)
4. PVC line connected to flow controller replaced twice.
5. Repair of grating on skimmer. (Wave action removing grating
from skimmer.)
6. Concrete water plug material applied to pit to prevent water
leaks. (See deferred list item 6.)
7. Replaced failed seals in both circulating pumps.
8. Repaired concrete decking due to sleeves missing on rebar.
9. Installed tap water priming system to both circulating pumps
called for in drawing.
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RESOLUTION NO. 89-18
A RESOLUTION REGARDING LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU PARK.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section l. The City Council of the City of La Porte has
heretofore let a contract to Crystal Pools, Inc. for the
construction of a wave pool and associated facilities at Little
Cedar Bayou Park. Crystal Pools, Inc. has heretofore defaulted in
the performance of such contract, and declared bankruptcy.
Thereafter, Texas Insurance Company, the bonding company for Crystal
Pools, Inc., assumed performance of the obligations of Crystal
Pools, Inc., and completed construction of the wave pool.
Thereafter, the City of La Porte made demand upon Texas Insurance
Company to complete and perform certain items within the scope of
the one year contractorls warranty, as provided for in the original
agreement between the City of La Porte and Crystal Pools, Inc.
Texas Insurance Company was declared insolvent by the Texas
Insurance Commissioner, and placed in receivership, prior to its
performing the warranty work.
Section 2. It is therefore necessary for the City of La Porte
to have the warranty work engineered and constructed by other
parties. Attached to this resolution as Exhibit nAn, and
incorporated by reference herein, is a proposed plan for the
completion of the Little Cedar Bayou Park wave pool contract and
warranty items. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby
approves the plan attached hereto as Exhibit "An, and authorizes
the staff to move forward with the implementation of such plan.
Section 3. 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 of La Porte, Texas for the time required by law preceding this
meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17,
Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated1 and that this meeting has
been open to the public as required by law at all times during which
this resolution and the subject matter thereof has been discussed,
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considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further
ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents
and posting thereof.
Section 4. This Resolution shall be in effect from and after
its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 13th day of November, 1989.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:dH?na. ;C.Vd L
Norman L~~a~:':~~r
ATTEST:
~itd
Cherie Black, City Secretary
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Knox W. Askins, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
PROPOSED PLAN FOR COMPLETION OF LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU PARK
WAVE POOL CONTRACT AND WARRANTY ITEMS
Retain Stiver Engineering to perform necessary professional
engineering services
Authorize stiver Engineering to:
prepare scope of work (see attached lists)
1. Emergency Warranty Items Corrected By The City
2. Deferred Warranty Items
3. Punch List; Items Not Completed'
prepare specifications, sketches and drawings and contract
documents
prepare pre-qualification notice
establish pre-qualification standards
review and approve pre-qualified contractors
assist City in soliciting bids and awarding contract
assist the City during construction (i. e. key inspection
points, coordination and final inspection)
maximum authorization of $7,500.00 without further written
authorization
Concurrently advertise for pre-qualification and solicitation of
bids setting separate dates for each.
Pre-qualification cut off.
Complete preparation of bid documents and establish qualified
bidders.
Solicit bids from pre-qualified bidders.
Receive bids.
Review bids received and award contract for repairs.
Complete repairs.
.
.
LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU PARK
WAVE POOL
PUNCH LIST; ITEMS NOT COMPLETED
******************************************************************
1, Item Pump Pit No.2, Install valve operating handles per
stiver Drawings, suitably rustproof. See page 2 of 3, dated
10-22-88.
3. Rope anchors missing from pool side walls.
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LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU PARK
WAVE POOL
DEFERRED WARRANTY ITEMS
******************************************************************
1. Leaks under bottom slab in circulating line (Causing sand to
migrate through water jet)
2. Repair backwash valve (Will not shut off completely)
3. Replace check valves on circulating pumps 1 and 2 with valve
and fittings that meet approved equipment submittal. (Per
emergency warranty item 3, one valve has failed and been
replaced with a spool.)
4. Investigate and'repair plenum leaks-EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
The plenum still exhibits evidence of leaks, water appears to
be migrating into plenum and air continues to escape. It is
imperative that the plenum be LEAKPROOF, otherwise the
building may settle and cause extensive damage. Also, earlier
repairs and grouting have deteriorated.
5. Skimmer grating continues to lift off in certain areas.
Investigate and fasten grating in a manner which allows for
easy removal for cleaning.
6. Examine the j oint between the floor slab and the vertical
walls of the sump pit. City has removed large clumps of loose
material at this joint and has filled the joint with a quick
drying waterproof sealer as a temporary fix. The sump pit
should be examined for leaks/defects as the area directly
behind the pit stays wet.
7. Investigate noise from circulation motor/pump installation
number one.
8. Set overflow valve in sump pit to its proper operating level.
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LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU PARK
WAVE POOL
EMERGENCY WARRANTY ITEMS CORRECTED BY THE CITY
******************************************************************
1. Replaced defective bleach pump. Pump originally installed was
recalled by manufacturer.
2. Replaced butterfly valve in pit.
3. Replaced failed check valve on circulating pump No. 2 with
spool. (See deferred warranty list Item 3.)
4. PVC line connected to flow controller replaced twice.
5. Repair of grating on skimmer. (Wave action removing grating
from skimme~.)
6. Concrete water plug material applied to pit to prevent water
leaks. (See deferred list item 6.)
7. Replaced failed seals in both circulating pumps.
8. Repaired concrete decking due to sleeves missing on rebar.
9. Installed tap water priming system to both circulating pumps
called for in drawing.