HomeMy WebLinkAboutReplacement of sewer main, Canadian Railroad MAY 11, 2016 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS RESOLUTION
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
PURPOSE: DECLARE EMERGENCY UNDER §62.15(1 b), STATS.
AND SECTION 12- 14 OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH MUNICIPAL
CODE AND WAIVE BIDS &AUTHORIZE REPLACEMENT OF
SANITARY SEWER MAIN AND WATER MAIN ON WASHINGTON
AVENUE AT THE CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILROAD CROSSING
INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the sanitary sewer main crossing under the Canadian National
Railroad Tracks was found to be leaking; and
WHEREAS, during further investigation the main was found to have collapsed; and
WHEREAS, during the investigation and repair of the sanitary sewer main, it was
found that the water main under the railroad tracks was also leaking; and
WHEREAS, delay in the repair and replacement of these pipes will result from
following the City's standard bidding procedures; and
WHEREAS, delay in the repair and replacement of these pipes will result
significant damage to Washington Avenue and the Canadian National Railroad
Tracks, and endanger the public's health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Section 62.15(1 b), of the Wisconsin Statutes authorizes 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 an emergency in which the public health, safety or welfare of the
city is endangered and Section 12-14 of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code
authorizes the waiving of bidding requirements in emergency situations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works (City
Manager, or designee) that the need for repair and replacement of the sanitary sewer
and water main creates an emergency threatening the health, safety and welfare of
the city, requiring the expedient repair.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper city officials are authorized and
directed to waive bids and enter into agreements with an appropriate utility company
to complete all necessary repairs.
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 an appropriate motion pursuant to section 62.15(1 b), of the
Wisconsin Statutes, declaring an end to the emergency.
BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Dated: May 11 , 2016
Ma k Rohloff
City Manager