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TO: Mayor Robert J. O’Connor
FROM: L. Eric Schoeny, P.E. Drainage and Underground Coordinator, Superintendent of Water and Sewer Maintenance
DATE: April 17, 2017
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing payment to JULIE Incorporated in the amount of $26,364.10 for services to be received in 2017.
PURPOSE:
The 2017 Annual Assessment Invoice is based on a total of 23,121 requests to locate the City's publicly owned utilities for the previous assessment period. This invoice reflects the total cost for the City's JULIE services that will be received for 2017.
BACKGROUND:
The Illinois Underground Utilities Facilities Damage Prevention Act (220ILCS50) requires that individuals or organizations request a location of underground utilities prior to excavating 6 inches or more below ground surface. As a result of the aforementioned law, the Joint Utilities Locating for Excavators (JULIE) was formed. The purpose for JULIE is to act at a clearing house to convey locate requests to the various utility owners who may own facilities in the area of the proposed excavation. The City is a governmental member of JULIE.
DISCUSSION:
The 2017 Water and Sewer Division Budget provides funding for this expense in account 510-4063-511.44-07 (Water and Sewer Fund).
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The owners of underground utilities are mandated by the aforementioned Act to locate their below grade improvements when requested as part of any excavation. Complying with the Act potentially saves lives and minimizes damage to public infrastructure.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Please consider adopting the attached resolution.
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 authorizing payment to JULIE Incorporated for the distribution of utility locate requests to the City of Aurora for 2017 in the amount of Twenty Six Thousand Three Hundred and Sixty Four dollars and ten cents ($26,364.10)
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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 2017 Annual Assessment Invoice is based on 23,121 utility locate requests received through JULIE for the previous assessment period; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Underground Assessment Act (220ILCS50) requires the City to locate its underground utilities if requested as part of excavated work; and
WHEREAS, the 2017 budget provides funding for this work in account number 510-4063-511.44-07 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 make payment to JULIE Incorporated in the amount of Twenty Six Thousand Three Hundred and Sixty Four dollars and ten cents ($26,364.10) for the distribution of utility locate requests to the City of Aurora for 2017.