HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2001-004 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-04
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 12" WATERLINE IN
CONFLICT WITH A TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN
PROGRESS ; AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FOR THE
COMPLETION OF SAID WORK; AWARDING A
CONTRACT AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation has awarded a construction
contract to relocate exit and entrance ramps to State Highway 114 and State Highway
121 in Grapevine; and
WHEREAS, an element of this project consists of the construction of a multi-
chamber box culvert drainage system beneath the westbound service road of State
Highway 114 and State Highway 121; and
WHEREAS, the City has an existing 12" diameter waterline located within State
Highway 114 and State Highway 121 right-of-way that is in direct conflict with this
planned box culvert; and
WHEREAS, delays by the City in relocating this 12" waterline results in delays to
the State's contractor; 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 and damage to the State of Texas 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 $86,173.94 to relocate the 12" waterline in conflict with
the State construction project.
Section 3. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to enter into
an agreement for the relocation of the 12" waterline with Wright Construction Company
in an amount of$86,173.94.
Section 4. That 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 January, 2001.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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J•d' C. Brown
A .istant City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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