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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Michael Houston, Superintendent of Water and Sewer Maintenance
DATE: November 27, 2023
SUBJECT:
A resolution to accept Plumbing Service Bids for the Water and Sewer Maintenance Division.
PURPOSE:
In accordance with Municipal Code Section 48-26 (Utility: Responsibility for Installation and Maintenance) the City of Aurora provides plumbing services to make repairs to private water services within the public Right-of-Way or a City easement. All repairs are performed by licensed plumbers.
BACKGROUND:
Plumbing Service bids are solicited annually. On November 1, 2023, the City Clerk opened proposals from five (5) area plumbing contractors. This contract is subject to the local vendor preference ordinance.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed 2024 Budget includes $55,000 funding for this work in the Water and Sewer Fund within account no. 510-4063-511-38-45.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Plumbers are typically dispatched within one hour after Water and Sewer Maintenance receives notification of a leaking water service line within the Public Right of Way.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution be adopted.
cc: Infrastructure & Technology Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Accepting Plumbing Service Bids 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, Ordinance Number 017-050, amending Chapter 48 of the City Code of Ordinances (Water Service Maintenance) was passed by the City council and approved by the Mayor on August 8, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Water and Sewer Maintenance Division solicits plumbing service bids annually for the repair of water services in accordance with Ordinance Number 017-050; and
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2023, five local plumbers from the City of Aurora and neighboring municipalities submitted qualified bids to perform services in compliance with City Ordinance 017-050; and
WHEREAS, the proposed 2024 Budget provides $55,000 funding for plumbing services within the Water and Sewer Fund in account number 510-4063-511-38-45.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: subject to the approval of this item in the 2024 budget, that the Director of Purchasing is hereby authorized to accept bids received on November 1, 2024 for Plumbing Services.