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CITY OF COLTON Item #22 AGENDA REPORT For the Colton Utility Authority Meeting of August 5, 2003 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE COLTON UTILITY AUTHORITY FROM: ERIC FRASER, DIRECTOR OF WATER AND WASTEWATER OPERATIONS SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY CONDITION EXISTED IN THE COLTON AVENUE SEWER MAIN AND RATIFICATION OF THE CITY MANAGER'S ACTIONS TO EXECUTE IMMEDIATE REPAIRS DATE: July 29, 2003 On June 26, 2003, staff responded to a reported sewage overflow on 10`h Street between 'E' and 'F' Streets. Staff determined that spill was a result of the sewer main collapsing. Staff immediately contained the spill and initiated emergency bypass operations. City staff initiated excavation to determine the extent of damage to the sewer, but was impeded by an old street that was buried approximately four feet below the existing street grade. A pipeline contractor was hired to complete the repairs to the sewer line. Section 22050 of the Public Contract Code allows the Colton Utility Authority to pass a resolution by a four- fifths vote of its membership declaring that an emergency condition exists and delegating authority to order actions required by that emergency without giving notice for bids to let contracts. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS Due to the health and safety issues associated with a failed sewer line and associated spill; immediate action was necessary to restore the sewer to operable condition. Staff monitored the bypass operation throughout the night until the sewer was placed back into service. FINANCIAL IMPACT Funds are available in the Wastewater Unscheduled Immediate Line Repairs Account Number 522-8200- 8200-2303-0000-000. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT The spill was fully contained and managed in accordance with state and local regulations. The sewer was returned to operable condition within 24 hours. CONFLICT OF INTEREST — Gift Disclosure Requirements Norstar Plumbing & Engineering Company President: Gary Plummer Contact: Same RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Colton Utility Authority adopt the attached Resolution declaring an emergency condition exists within the city that requires immediate action to safeguard public health; and, ratify the actions of the City Manager, pursuant to Section 22050 of the Public Contract Code, who executed a contract with Norstar Plumbing and Engineering for emergency repairs and services in an amount not to exceed $9,960. Prepared by: Eric R. Fraser, Director of Water and Wastewater Operations ,vttacnment: Hesowtion: ueciaration of REVIEW TEAM ONLY,f City Attorney: • d . City Manager: Finance Director: Other: