HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2003-042 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AUTHORIIZING A PAYMENT TO WRIGHT
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO A .
CITY WATERLINE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2003, a 20" waterline in the southeast corner of SH
121 and Hall Johnson Road began to leak; and
WHEREAS, excavation of the water line revealed conditions beyond the
capabilities of City crews; and
WHEREAS, the size of the water line, the close proximity of the waterline
to electrical, gas and traffic signal systems as well as the pavement of Hall
Johnson Road placed each of these facilities in jeopardy of damage from
continued leakage or complete failure of the waterline; and
WHEREAS, staff determined that repair of the leak constituted an emergency
and engaged Wright Construction Company to undertake the repairs; and
WHEREAS, the cost of repairs exceeded the dollar limit above which public
bidding is required; and
WHEREAS, the immediate repairs to the waterline were necessary to protect the
health, safety and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the preamble of this resolution are true
and correct and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine declares that an
emergency existed requiring immediate action to repair the waterline leak of November
7, 2003, at the intersection of SH 121 and Hall Johnson Road.
Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine approves the
payment of$ 47,075.62 for repairs to the 20" waterline.
Section 4. That this resolution shall become effective from and after the date
of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 16th day of December, 2003.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
414;14-1 Ilt
Linda Huff
l4loc
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
RES. NO. 2003-42 2