HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2002-003 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,
APPROVING AND AFFIRMING A CONTRACT WIITH
HAYWARD BAKER, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVENTY
NINE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED AND SIX DOLLARS
($79,506.00) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CUTOFF
WALL AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO FIRE STATION NO.
5 LOCATED AT 2801 GRAPEVINE MILLS BOULEVARD,
FINDING AND CONCLUDING THAT TAKING OF
COMPETITVE BIDS WAS UNNECESSARY BECAUSE THE
EXPENDITURE IS FOR A PROCUREMENT NECESSARY
TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH
AND SAFETY OF THE CITY'S RESIDENTS; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the original contractor for Fire Station No. 5, AMEX Construction,
Inc. was unable to complete its contractual obligations to complete the construction of
the project; and
WHEREAS, AMEX Construction, Inc. did not issue a Maintenance Bond on said
, project; and
WHEREAS, the Surety Company, AMWEST Surety Insurance Company, has
been declared insolvent by the Bankruptcy Court in Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, Fire Station No. 5 has been experiencing foundation movement as a
result of subfoundation soils which contain clays swelling as a result of water
penetrating the area located beneath the foundation; and
WHEREAS, Fire Station No. 5 provides fire services to the Northeast portion of
the City; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that the source of the water which is causing this
movement needs to be isolated from the subfoundation in order to minimize, if not stop,
the movement of the foundation; and
WHEREAS, it is known that Hayward Baker, Inc. has an outstanding record of
addressing and correcting similar types of problems in other situations; and
WHEREAS, the proposal from Hayward Baker, Inc. in the amount of SEVENTY
��'� NINE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED AND SIX DOLLARS ($79,506.00) is the only bid
sought for such work; and
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WHEREAS, immediate construction of the cutoff wall and site improvements is
necessary to protect the health and safety of the residents of Grapevine without the
taking of public bids.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all of the above premises are found to be true and correct and
are incorporated into the body of this resolution as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the Contract between the City Of Grapevine and Hayward
Baker, Inc. in the amount of Seventy Nine Thousand, Five Hundred and Six dollars
($79,506.00) for the construction of a cutoff wall and site improvements for Fire Station
No. 5 is approved and affirmed.
Section 3. That the expenditure in Section 2 is hereby declared an
emergency.
Section 4. That staff is hereby authorized to execute said contract with
Hayward Baker, Inc.
Section 5. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage
and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
on this the 5th day of February, 2002.
APPROVED:
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William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda Huff
City Secretary •
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John F. Boyle, Jr. �
City Attorney
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