HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 08-16 Authorizing the City ManagerRESOLUTION NO. 08-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AUTHOR.IZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THF: EMERGENCY REPAIR OF A
WATER LINE; MAKING FINDINGS E~:EMPTING SUCH CONTRACT
FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City has experienced numero~us major water line breaks in Preston Road
due to hot, dry weather; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to preserve the public health, safety and welfare, to relieve
the residents' necessity to have a full supply of potable: water available at all times; and
WHEREAS, due to the unforeseen damage to the City's water line in Preston Road, it is
necessary for the City to enter into an emergency re~pair contract or contracts without the time
delay of competitive bidding to preserve and protect the public health and safety; Now,
Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUTfCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY
PARK, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council finds and determines that the above conditions exist
and that it is necessary to procure by contract emer;;ency repair of the ruptured water line in
Preston Road to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the citizens of the City.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to execute a contract or
contracts with SYB Construction Co., Inc. for the em~~rgency repair of the water lines in Preston
Road and repair of pavement, from the alley north of Hanover to the alley north of Centenary, for
the amount of $1,600,000.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage,
and it is accordingly so resolved.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of University Park, Texas, on the 26th
day of August, 2008.
APPROVED:
H. HOLM~ES XII, MIAYOR
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CITY ATTORNEY
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B NDY VO , CIT SECRETARY
(RLD/7-31-08/29687)