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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Lonnie Avery, P.E., Utility Construction Coordinator
DATE: July 24, 2014
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Wills Burke Kelsey Associates, 8 East Galena Boulevard, Suite 402 Aurora, Illinois 60506 to provide construction engineering services for the Woodlawn Avenue, Prairie Street, and Highland Avenue (Overflow #10) Storm Sewer Project.
PURPOSE:
To enter into an agreement with Wills Burke Kelsey Associates for the above referenced project..
BACKGROUND:
In March 2010, the City of Aurora submitted a Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan (CSO LTCP) in accordance with requirements set forth by the Clean Water Act. The City owns 15 permitted combined sewer overflows. CSO #10, located near Prairie Street and River Street is one of the City's most active CSO's. The improvements will consist of the de-combination of sewers upstream of the recently reconfigured overflow #10 on Woodlawn Avenue, Prairie Street, and Highland Avenue. The construction of this $2.2 M project will be performed by H. Linden & Sons. This agreement with Wills, Burke, Kelsey Associates is for the construction engineering..
DISCUSSION:
The improvements that will be constructed with this project are needed in order to reduce basement sewer backups and to reduce the volume of untreated sewage that is discharged in to the Fox River. Wills, Burke, Kelsey Associates has proposed to provide full construction engineering services and ensure the completion of the work is in compliance with the construction plans and specifications in an amount not to exceed $156,800.00. The 2014 budget provides funding for this work in B031 account #281-1856-512.73-09.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
These improvements will alleviate basement backups and street flooding. The improved sewer system will result in a reduction in maintenance expenses..
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Please forward this request to the Building, Grounds, and Infrastructure Committee for their consideration."
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 Wills Burke Kelsey Associates, 8 East Galena Boulevard, Suite 402 Aurora, Illinois 60506 to provide construction engineering services for the Woodlawn Avenue, Prairie Street, and Highland Avenue (Overflow #10) Storm Sewer 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 installation of storm sewers; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for a Construction Engineering Agreement with Wills Burke Kelsey Associates to provide On-Site Engineering Services for the project in an amount not to exceed $156,800.00, a copy of the agreement is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, funds have been provided for this work in the 2014 Budget in CIP No. B031, account # 281-1856-512.73-09;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Wills Burke Kelsey Associates, 8 East Galena Boulevard, Suite 402 Aurora, Illinois 60506, to provide construction engineering services for the Woodlawn Avenue, Prairie Street, and Highland Avenue (Overflow #10) Storm Sewer 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" - Proposal from Wills Burke Kelsey Associates dated July 1, 2014