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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Graig Neville, Engineer
DATE: July 30, 2015
SUBJECT:
A resolution to award a contract to Superior Excavating Company, Inc. of P.O. Box 575, Channahon, IL 60410 for the Sperry Ct. Utility Improvements project in the amount of $183,146.00.
PURPOSE:
Sperry Ct. currently has an old combined sewer running through private property. City engineering staff recommend installing a separate storm sewer to improve local drainage and reduce sanitary sewer loading. The proposed storm sewer connection to the storm sewer along South Ave. is part of the Long Term Control Plan efforts to reduce combined sewer overflows in the City of Aurora.
BACKGROUND:
The resident at 423 Sperry Ct. has been suffering basement seepage due to poor drainage of the existing system. The existing combined sewer drains across his property without a formal easement. In addition, there is a storm sewer along South Ave. that would allow for the future removal of this area from the combined sewer system. This meets the City of Aurora's objectives specified in the Long Term Control Plan addressing combined sewer overflows. Installing a new storm sewer, repairing the existing combined sewer, securing a permanent easement, and separating storm and sanitary sewer flows are in the best interests of the City and its residents. Plans were issued for bid and seven (7) qualified contractors submitted bids.
DISCUSSION:
Improvements along Sperry Ct. will improve local drainage conditions, secure permanent utility easements, facilitate separation of a combined sewer, and meet Long Term Control Plan objectives for the City's combined sewer overflow program. The lowest responsible bid was selected for the project.
This project has funds available in project B031 account 281-1856-512-7309 and project IB18 account 510-4063-511-7314.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Residents along the storm sewer corridor should expect improved drainage and the ability to improve their drainage with private grading to direct overland drainage to the storm sewer improvements. In addition, the relief of storm water runoff to the combined sewer should provide improved capacity and reduce the likelihood of basement backups.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
We request authorization for the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Superior Excavating Company, Inc. of P.O. Box 575, Channahon, IL 60410 for construction of the Sperry Ct. Utility Improvements project in the amount of one hundred eighty three thousand, one hundred forty six dollars, and no cents ($183,146.00).
cc: Alderman Garza, Chairman
Alderman Johnson
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Bohman, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to allow the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Superior Excavating Company, Inc, of P.O. Box 575, Channahon, IL 60410 for construction of the Sperry Ct. Utility Improvements project in the amount of one hundred eighty three thousand, one hundred forty six dollars, and no cents ($183,146.00).
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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 lowest of seven (7) qualified bidders was selected, and
WHEREAS, project B031 account 281-1856-512-7309 and project IB18 account 510-4063-511-7314 have sufficient funds for this project, and
WHEREAS, the residents of the Sperry Ct. block will experience drainage improvements and additional sanitary sewer capacity, and
WHEREAS, the City will secure a permanent utility easement for the proposed improvements, and
WHEREAS, the project meets the objectives of the City of Aurora's Long Term Control Plan for reducing combined sewer overflows.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Superior Excavating Company, Inc. of P.O. Box 575, Channahon, IL 60410 be awarded the construction of the Sperry Ct. Utility Improvements project for the contract amount of one hundred eighty three thousand, one hundred forty six dollars, and no cents ($183, 146.00).