Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AKRON FOR THE INSTALLATION OF WATERLINES AS PART OF THE STATE ROUTE 91 NORTH TURN LANE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PID 93822); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: As part of the Agreement the City of Akron agrees to pay 100% of the costs associated with the installation of a new waterline along SR 91 between Herrick Park Drive and Middleton Road.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The City of Hudson will open bids for the SR 91 North Turn Lane Improvement Project this spring. The City of Hudson has agreed to include the installation of a new, 16-inch, Akron trunk water main along SR 91 between Herrick Park Drive and Middleton Road as part of the project design. The City of Akron has agreed to provide funding, via escrow, for 100% of the costs associated with the installation of trunk water main. The total estimated cost of the waterline with a six (6) percent contingency amount is $639,879.00. In addition, Akron will pay for construction administration/inspection costs for the trunk water main which is estimated in the amount of $70,000. The total amounts are subject to adjustment based on actual costs of the lowest and best bidder and incurred by the City of Hudson.
The City of Akron will supply payment, in advance and prior to any work on the waterline portion of the project.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes - Emergency language is necessary in order to have the agreement with Akron in place prior to commencing with the construction of the project, which is anticipated in June, 2020.
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve the recommendation authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with the City of Akron, Ohio to install a trunk water main on SR 91 from Herrick Park Drive to Middleton Road as part of the SR 91 North Turn Lane Improvement Project, which will be funded 100% by the City of Akron. An emergency clause has been requested in order to have the agreement with Akron in place prior to commencing with the construction of the project, which is anticipated in June, 2020.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas J. Sheridan, PE, PS, Assistant City Manager - Professional Services
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer