HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Public Works/Waive Bids/Repair Sewer Main APRIL 14, 2011 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN RESOLUTION
PURPOSE: DECLARE EMERGENCY UNDER §62.15(1b), STATS. AND SECTION
12-10 OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH MUNICIPAL CODE AND WAIVE
BIDS & AUTHORIZE REPAIR OF SANITARY SEWER MAIN
INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the sanitary sewer pipe in the west terrace of Bowen Street, between
Custer Avenue and Tennessee Avenue has failed; and
WHEREAS, the root cutter used to clean the line is stuck between manholes due to
a failed pipe; and
WHEREAS, failed pipe and obstruction of the sanitary sewer main may cause a
sanitary sewer backup into nearby homes; and
WHEREAS, there is significant concern that further delays in repair of the sanitary
sewer line and removal of the root cutter, that will result from the City's traditional bidding
process, will endanger the public's health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Section 62.15(1b), of the Wisconsin Statues, and Section 12-10(D)2.,
of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code, authorize the waiving of bidding requirements for
the repair and reconstruction of public facilities when the Board of Public Works (the City
Manager, per Section 2-20(C) of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code) determines by
resolution that damage or threatened damage creates and emergency in which the public
health or welfare of the City is endangered; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has secured information regarding repairs from an
appropriate vendor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works (City
Manager, or designee) that the failure creates an emergency threatening the health,
safety, and welfare of the City, requiring repair to the sanitary sewer main.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that once the repairs have been completed and the
emergency no longer exists, the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh be asked to
approve and appropriate motion pursuant to Section 62.15(1b), of the Wisconsin Statutes,
declaring an end to the emergency.
BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Dated: April 14, 2011 .-?j? r
J `n M. Fitzpatrick ? �
sistant City Mana et1