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TO: Mayor Robert J. O’Connor
FROM: Christopher E. Lirot, Road & Bridge Coordinator
DATE: March 7, 2017
SUBJECT:
Increase the total value of the 2016 Citywide Pavement Patching Water and Sewer Maintenance contract to $575,952.36
PURPOSE:
This resolution is required in order to authorize payment for pavement restoration that had to be performed as a result of water and sewer related emergency repairs.
BACKGROUND:
On March 22, 2016 City Council authorized the execution of the above referenced contract with Geneva Construction. The contract was established through the City's typical competitive bidding process. The final quantities of pavement patching have exceeded the original estimated quantities.
DISCUSSION:
The 2016 budget provided funding for this work in account number 510-4063-511-38.38, Water and Sewer Fund. A Budget Transfer is in process to provide adequate funding for the additional expenses.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This resolution is required in order to pay for completed pavement repairs.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Please forward this request to Finance Committee for their consideration.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Mesiacos, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Ratifying the 2016 Citywide Pavement Patching Water and Sewer Maintenance Contract with Geneva Construction in the Amount of One Hundred Thirty One Thousand One Hundred Thirty Seven Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($131,137.36).
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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, On March 22, 2016 the City Council authorized the execution of the aforementioned contract with Geneva Construction; and
WHEREAS, the original contract value was based on an estimate of the amount of pavement restoration needed due to emergency water and sewer repairs; and
WHEREAS, the final amount of pavement repairs required due to emergency repairs requires an increase of One Hundred Thirty One Thousand One Hundred Thirty Seven Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($131,137.36) to the total contract value ; and
WHEREAS, a budget transfer is being processed to provide adequate funding in account number 510-4063-511-38.38, Water and Sewer Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: the Director of Procurement is hereby authorized to increase the contract value of the 2016 Citywide Pavement Patching Water and Sewer Maintenance Contract with Geneva Construction by One Hundred Thirty One Thousand One Hundred Thirty Seven Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($131,137.36).