TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2012
COMMITTEE ON MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Declaration of an emergency for repair and structural lining of the Salt Creek No. 3 Intercepting Sewer, preliminary estimated cost is not to exceed $400,000.00. (As Revised)
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Dear Sir:
On March 23, 2012, the Indiana Harbor Belt Railway reported a sinkhole near their tracks and adjacent to recently completed repairs to the Salt Creek No. 3 Intercepting Sewer. Since repairs were performed recently in the same vicinity, it was determined that the sewer has a continuous failure along the section directly underneath and adjacent to the railroad tracks, which requires immediate structural repair to prevent collapse of the sewer. The railway has sharply curtailed operations over the tracks pending completion of the repair.
The current condition of the sewer is a safety hazard for railroad operation and a collapse would likely cause sewer backups which would endanger public health.
Two contractors have been requested to provide cost proposals. The preliminary cost estimate for the repairs is $400,000.00.
In consideration of the above and in accordance with Section 11.5 of the Purchasing Act, it is requested that the Board of Commissioners declare an emergency affecting public health and safety for repair and structural lining of the Salt Creek No. 3 Intercepting Sewer, and to authorize the execution of contracts to resolve the emergency.
Funds are being requested from the Construction Fund.
It is also requested that the Board fix the date on which the emergency is to terminate as May 31, 2012. A full report of the resolution of the emergency will be presented to the Board at a forthcoming regular Board Meeting.
Requested, Manju P. Sharma, Director of Maintenance and Operations, SES:SO'C:LSC:MAG:JK
Respectfully Submitted, Frank Avila, Chairman Committee on Maintenance and Operations
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for April 5, 2012