HomeMy WebLinkAboutRepair of Wastewater Treatment Center MAY 9, 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 PURCHASE OF REPAIR
PARTS AND REPAIR OF BIOSOLIDS DEWATERING
CENTRIFUGE
INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the Wastewater Treatment Plant operates two bio-solids dewatering
centrifuges to reduce the water content of bio-solids for ease of transport; and
WHEREAS, one of these centrifuges has suffered a failure that requires significant
repair; and
WHEREAS, the repair of this item is critical to the operation of the Wastewater
Treatment Plant to ensure compliance with environmental regulations; and
WHEREAS, delay in the repair of this critical piece of equipment will result from
following the City's standard bidding procedures; and
WHEREAS, delay in the repair of this critical piece of equipment may result in non-
compliance with environmental regulations, 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 to repair the bio-solids dewatering centrifuge 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 parts supplier and
repair 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 9, 2016
Mark ohloff
City Manager