HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2001-053 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-53
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO
COMPLETE THE NECESSARY CONSTRUCTION WORK
TO RELOCATE AN EXISTING 6" SANITARY SEWER AND
18" STORM DRAIN LINE IN CONFLICT WITH HOME
BUILDER FOUNDATION IN PROGRESS IN THE SECOND
SECTION OF PLACID PENINSULA ADDITION;
AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FOR THE COMPLETION
OF SAID WORK; AWARDING A CONTRACT AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, a home builder has begun construction of a house on Lot 14, Block
8 of the Second Section of Placid Peninsula Addition; and
WHEREAS, the City has an existing 6" sanitary sewer line and an existing 18"
storm drain line located outside the existing 10' utility easement that conflicts with the
proposed house plans; and
WHEREAS, delays by the City in relocating these lines result in delays to the
homebuilder; and
WHEREAS, services and material purchases related to the completion of the
work must be accomplished expeditiously in order to complete the work in as timely a
manner as possible, and if not accomplished expeditiously will result in a greater
expense to the homebuilder and potentially the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and concludes that an emergency exists that
requires the immediate appropriation of funds to preserve the property of the City, to
protect the public health and safety of the City's residents and to preserve the safety of
the City and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, this emergency obligates the City to complete the work in the most
efficient, economical manner; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and concludes that the citizens are best
served by the City completing the work without the necessity of accepting additional
competitive bids pursuant to Chapter 252, Texas Local Government Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. That all matters in the preamble are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated into the body of this resolution.
Section 2. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to expend up
to a total amount not to exceed $15,000.00 to relocate the 6" sanitary sewer and 18"
storm drain lines in conflict with the house project.
Section 3. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to enter into
an agreement for the relocation of the 6" sanitary sewer and 18" storm drain lines with
Wright Construction Company in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 16th day of October, 2001.
APPROVED:
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William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Matthew Boyle
City Attorney
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