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City of Tukwila
Utilities Committee
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
May 5, 2014 5:15 p.m. Foster Conference Room, 6300 Building
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Kate Kruller, Chair; Kathy Hougardy, Allan Ekberg (by phone)
Staff: Bob Giberson, Robin Tischmak, Pat Brodin, Mike Cusick, Gail Labanara, Laurel
Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER:
Committee Chair Kruller called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A.
Resolution: Bid Rejection for Commercial Business District (CBD) Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation and 2013 Andover Park West to Andover Park East Sewer Repair
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution to reject a bid from Shoreline Construction Co.
for the CBD Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and 2013 APW to APE Sewer Repair Project. This
was the only bid received, and at $860,106.08, it is $238,385.08 over the Engi
of $621,721.00, not including 10% contingency. Staff intends to analyze the project budget and
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD
re-issue the bid proposal with cost saving revisions.
TO MAY 19, 2014 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
B.
Surface Water Lift Station No. 15 Project Completion and Acceptance
Staff is seeking Council to accept as complete the contract with Gary Harper Construction, Inc.
for the Surface Water Lift Station No. 15 Project. This project installed a new backup generator
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and enclosure for this facility, located at 5910 South 180 Street. Construction was completed
on February 21, 2014 and included seven change orders for miscellaneous items. The total
amount paid was $336,394.10, which is under budget. Council is also being asked to authorize
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MAY 19, 2014
the release of retainage.
REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
C.
Cascade Water Alliance Retreat Briefing
Staff provided a briefing regarding the March 22, 2014 Cascade Water Alliance Board of
Directors Retreat. Mayor Haggerton is on the Board of Directors, with Councilmember Seal
serving as alternate. During the Retreat, CWA Board Members and staff met to discuss
organizational history, demand, supply and revenue issues, an update on Lake Tapps,
strategic initiatives, succession planning, and 2015-2016 budgeting. Staff displayed a
PowerPoint presentation incorporating many of the slides shared at the CWA Retreat. A copy
INFORMATION ONLY.
of the presentation will be provided to Councilmembers.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, May 19, 2014 5:15 p.m. Foster Conference Room
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH., Reviewed by GL