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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Lonnie Avery, P.E., Utility Construction Coordinator
DATE: March 12, 2014
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. of Sugar Grove, IL. for construction engineering services on the Farnsworth Avenue Water Main Replacement Project.
March 24, 2014 Buildings, Grounds, and Infrastructure Meeting
PURPOSE:
To enter into an agreement with Engineering Enterprises for the above referenced project..
BACKGROUND:
The existing cast iron water main on Farnsworth Avenue is deteriorated and has experienced numerous breaks over the past few years. The breaks result in service outages to the local businesses along with traffic disruptions to the motoring public. In addition, there have been several incidents of property damage due to flooding as result of the water main breaks..
DISCUSSION:
On March 11, 2014, the City awarded a contract to D Construction for the replacement of the existing main. Engineering Enterprises will be providing construction engineering services and ensure the completion of the work in compliance with the construction plans and specifications.
Engineering Enterprises, Inc. has proposed to provide full time construction engineering services on an basis in an amount not to exceed $60,700. The 2014 budget provides funding for this work in IC071 account #510-4063-511.73-02 (Water and Sewer Fund).
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This work will reduce the number of service outages experienced by the local businesses; reduce costs to the City associated with flooding damage to private property and costs for repairing broken mains. Engineering Enterprises will monitor the work to ensure compliance with the contract plans and specifications.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
We respectfully request this item be forwarded to the BGI Committee for their review and recommendation for approval.
cc: Alderman Peters, Chairman
Alderman Garza
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Saville, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Enter Into an Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. of 52 Wheeler Road, Sugar Grove, IL. 60554 to Provide Construction Engineering Services on the Farnsworth Avenue Water Main Replacement Project.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to provide on-site construction engineering services for the replacement of the existing water main; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for a Construction Engineering Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. to provide On-Site Engineering Services for the project on an hourly rate not to exceed $60,700.00, a copy of the agreement is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the 2014 City budget has funding for the project in IC071 account #510-4063-511.73-02 (Water and Sewer Fund); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: The Mayor and City Clerk be and are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. of 52 Wheeler Road, Sugar Grove, IL. 60554 for Construction Engineering Services on the Farnsworth Avenue Water Main Replacement Project as per the attached proposal contained herein Exhibit "A".
PASSED AND APPROVED on ______________.
AYES ____ NAYS ____ NOT VOTING ____ ABSENT ____
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Alderman Bohman, Ward 1 Alderman Garza, Ward 2
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Alderman Mesiacos, Ward 3 Alderman Donnell, Ward 4
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Alderman Peters, Ward 5 Alderman Saville, Ward 6
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Alderman Hart-Burns, Ward 7 Alderman Mervine, Ward 8
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Alderman Bugg, Ward 9 Alderman Johnson, Ward 10
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Alderman Irvin, At Large Alderman O'Connor, At Large
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Mayor
Exhibit "A" - Engineering Enterprises, Inc. Agreement dated March 3, 2014