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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Raymond Hull, Superintendent of Water and Sewer Maintenance
DATE: January 14, 2014
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to Accept the Parts and Material Quotations for the Water and Sewer Maintenance Division.
PURPOSE:
The Water and Sewer Division is responsible for the repair, maintenance and limited replacement of the existing water and sewer mains. Likewise we are also responsible for the appurtenances such as fire hydrants, service leads, and catch basins.
BACKGROUND:
Price quotes are solicited on an annual basis for the supplies and parts utilized for the daily maintenance and repair of the infrastructure. We received quotations from six suppliers for the 136 line items.
DISCUSSION:
Supplies that are in stock are purchased from the lowest responsible bidders. Funds have been allocated in account 510-4063-511.65-60 of the 2014 City of Aurora budget to purchase the needed parts and materials.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The purchased material and parts are the essential components which allow our maintenance division to maintain a high level of service.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is my recommendation that the supplier quotations for material and parts be forwarded to the Finance committee for the January 28, 2014 meeting.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Peters, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to Accept the Parts and Materials Quotations for the Water and Sewer Maintenance Division.
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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, the Water and Sewer Maintenance Division solicited price quotes for parts and materials required to maintain and repair water and sewer utilities; and
WHEREAS, six responsible suppliers submitted quotes for 136 line items
WHEREAS, $225, 000 in funds are allocated in account 510-4063-511.65-60 to purchase the materials. The Finance Division has affirmed that none of the suppliers have outstanding debts owed to the City of Aurora. )
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: All quotations received from the six suppliers for water and sewer parts be approved for the 2014 budget year.
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
Attachment: Bid tabulation 13-60