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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REPAIR OF THE NORTH RAIL SPUR UNDER THE CITY'S ON CALL CONTRACTOR KELLY HILL COMPANY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $83,564.22 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SAME. (PWC 8-15-16)
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Issue/Request:
The north rail spur was inspected on July 6, 2016 and a number of issues were identified as in need of repair. Public Works has received a price proposal from the on-call contractor, Kelly Hill Company, to repair the rail for a total of $83,564.22. Public Works is requesting the Public Works Committee approve the proposal of the on-call contractor Kelly Hill Company.
Key Issues:
The City entered into a development agreement with Polytainers to construct and maintain the north rail spur
The City's inspection contractor identified a number of issues during the last inspection on July 6, 2016
- Replace 390 Ties
- Transpose 14 lengths of rail that are showing wear on one side of the rail
- Separate and shorten rail and remove curves
If the rail spur is out of service, the business is unable to operate
Public Works budgets $10,000 for minimal, regular rail repairs
The City has an on-call contractor to make the repairs
Proposed City Council Motion:
FIRST MOTION: I move for a second reading of AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REPAIR OF THE NORTH RAIL SPUR UNDER THE CITY'S ON CALL CONTRACTOR KELLY HILL COMPANY, IN THE AMOUNT OF 83,564.22 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SAME.
SECOND MOTION: I move for adoption of AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REPAIR OF THE NORTH RAIL SPUR UNDER THE CITY'S ON CALL CONTRACTOR KELLY HILL COMPANY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $83,564.22 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SAME.
Background:
The City has entered into two development agreements with Toys R Us and Polytainers to construct and maintain two rail spurs. Public Works Operations has an on-call contractor inspect these rail spurs on a quarterly basis. Typically, minimal repair...
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