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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-07-28 Utilities Minutes City of Tukwila (3) Utilities Committee UTILITIES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes July 28, 2009 S: 00 p.m. Conference Room #1 PRESENT Councilmembers: Kathy Hougardy, Chair; Pam Linder, and Dennis Robertson Staff: Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, Pat Brodin, Mike Cusick, Mary Miotke, Gail Labanara and Kimberly Matej Guest: Chuck Parrish and David Weaver CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Hougardy called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No Presentations II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Resolution for Sole Source Purchase: Lift Station Control Svstems Staff is seeking full Council approval of a resolution waiving the competitive bidding requirements and authorizing the sole- source purchase of lift station control systems from Calvert Technical Services, Inc. The City is currently in the process of upgrading the Allentown Storm Pump Station No. 18. In order to maintain interoperability with the other lift stations throughout the City, upgrades and /or changes made to the Allentown location should be configured, built and supported by the same vendor as the other lifts stations, which is Calvert Technical Services, Inc. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 10 COW FOR DISCUSSION. B. Interurban Water Reuse: Reclaimed Water Service and Use Agreement with Starfire Snorts Staff is seeking full Council approval to enter into an agreement with Starfire Sports and King County for the use and service of reclaimed water. In the past, Starfire Sports utilized reclaimed water to irrigate the softball fields which were located at Fort Dent Park. With the addition of a new soccer field and landscaped areas in the northern portion of the park, they would like to expand the use to reclaimed water to that area. King County Department of Natural Resources requires a formal user agreement for the distribution of reclaimed water to ensure compliance for distribution. The City of Tukwila is responsible for the service, metering and billing of the reclaimed water. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 10 COW FOR DISCUSSION. C. Proiect Closeout Acceptance: Side Sewer Installation at 13906 51st Avenue South Staff is requesting full Council approval for formal contract acceptance and release of retainage to Duane Cameron Bulldozing, Inc. for the side sewer installation at 13906 51 st Avenue South. One change order was required on this project due to sewer stub location issues and extraordinary depth (see Utilities Committee minutes dated 06/09/09. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 3 CONSENT AGENDA. Utilities Committee Minutes July 28, 2009 Pape 2 D. Valley Cities Broadband Regional Project Resolution for Federal Grant Annlication Staff is seeking full Council approval of a resolution authorizing a federal grant application which seeks funding for the Valley Cities Broadband Regional Project. This grant application has been made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The Valley Cities application requests funding for a fiber backbone through all Valley Cities and Federal Way in an effort to improve connectivity and build infrastructure to support public safety. If successful, a 20% match is required for the grant. Each participating city will be responsible for a portion of this match relative to the amount of work which needs to be done in the respective city. Matching funds can be in -kind, and are not necessarily monetary. It is anticipated that additional Tukwila City funds will not be required for this grant, if secured. Due to a relatively short grant submission deadline, staff has requested this item go directly to the August 3 Regular meeting. The City of Auburn will serve as the main grant signatory. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 3 REGULAR MEETING FOR DISCUSSION. E. 2009 2n Ouarter Reoorts The Committee reviewed the status of program goals as outlined in the 2009 2 Quarter Report, and asked clarifying questions as appropriate. Committee Chair Hougardy noted that City Council Budget Program Goal Number 8, as listed on page 29 of the agenda packet, will be placed on a Utilities Committee agenda during the 3rd Quarter for discussion (goal pertaining to televised Council meetings). INFORMATION ONLY. III. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Next meeting: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 5:00 p.m. Conf. Room No. 1. Committee Chair Approval Minut by KAM. Reviewed by GL.