HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015.202 (11-03-15)RESOLUTION NO. 2015.202
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO WAIVE THE CITY'S BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND
INFORMALLY SOLICIT PROPOSALS FROM CONTRACTORS, AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE THE COST AND AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR REPLACING, ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS, TWO EXISTING WATER MAIN
LINES WITH ONE NEW WATER MAIN LINE
WHEREAS, on August 4, 2015, the City Council awarded the Los Flores
Boulevard Street Improvement Project; from State Street to Bellinger, Street, to All
American Asphalt; and
WHEREAS, during construction on the project, the existing two inch water line
that is located on the northerly side of street, started leaking due to heavy accumulation
of rust; and
WHEREAS, the existing 2 inch water main line and the 6 . inch water main line
were built about 75 years ago, have outlived their usefulness and are susceptible to
breaks and leaks; and
WHEREAS, it would be more economically prudent to abandon both water lines;
northerly side and southerly side, and install one new 8 inch Ductile Iron water main line
which will service the residents on both sides of Los Flores Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Contract Code 22050(a)(2) and LMC 6- 6.12(a),
the City Council hereby finds that the emergency will not permit a delay resulting from a
competitive solicitation for bids, and that the action is necessary to respond to the
emergency.
- NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES
HEREBY FIND, PROCLAIM, ORDER; AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Lynwood waives the City's
bidding requirements and informally solicit proposals from contractors and authorizes
staff to negotiate the cost of replacing the two existing water main lines with one new
water main line on an emergency. basis.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this City Council
Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 3rd day of November, 2015.
ATTEST:
Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
David A. Garcia, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
J�Arnoldo Beltran, City Manager
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Raul Godinez II, P. ,
Director of Public forks /City Engineer
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 3rd day of November, 2015.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS ALATORRE,
SANTILLAN -BEGS AND SOLACHE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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aria Quinonez, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
CASTRO, HERNANDEZ,
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City Council
of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
Resolution No. 2015.202 on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on
the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 3rd day of November, 2015.
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C1aria Quin-
uinonez, City Clerk