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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-11-17 Utilities MinutesUTILITIES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes Monday, November 17, 2014 — 5:15 p.m. — Foster Conference Room City of Tukwila Utilities Committee PRESENT Councilmembers: Kate Kruller, Chair (by phone); Allan Ekberg, Kathy Hougardy Staff: Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, Robin Tischmak, Gail Labanara, Pat Brodin, Mike Cusick and Laurel Humphrey CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Kruller called the meeting to order at 5:18 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Ordinance: McLeodUSA Franchise Agreement Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance to grant a franchise to McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, LLC for the operation and maintenance of a fiber optic system in the City right -of -way. Currently a subsidiary of Windstream Communications, McLeodUSA purchased a lateral fiber system at approximately 300 feet north of the intersection of Interurban Avenue South and East Marginal Way South to South 133rd Street and Interurban Avenue South. Under the terms of the franchise agreement, McLeodUSA will pay a $5,000 administrative fee within 30 days of approval. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 1, 2014 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. B. King County Regional Sewer Treatment Agreement Negotiations Staff provided an update on negotiations for a new sewage disposal contract between King County and 35 member agencies. A sub -group of the Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee has been meeting to discuss regional issues for the next contract update including: Governance, Our Waters, Reclaimed Water, Innovation, Rate Setting, and Capital Planning & Projects. This negotiating team intends to develop a new long -term agreement that all member agencies can use toward the development of agency- specific contracts, with completion expected in 2015. INFORMATION ONLY. C. Project Completion: Andover Park West /Andover Park East Sewer Repair Staff is requesting Council approval of project completion and release of retainage to Omega Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $123,322.97 for emergency repairs to the sewer line between Andover Park West and Andover Park East. In March 2013, failure of this sewer line led to the Council declaring an emergency, and Omega Contractors was contracted to install and maintain temporary pumping equipment. In March 2014 the City assumed operation of the temporary pumping system until the contractor was selected for full repair. Staff displayed photos of the project. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 1, 2014 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. Utilities Committee Minutes November 77, 2074 - Page 2 D. Project Completion: 6450 Southcenter Boulevard Sewer Repair Staff is requesting Council approval of project completion and release of retainage to Green River Construction, Inc. in the amount of $138,626.03 for the Sewer Repair at 6450 Southcenter Boulevard. The original contract of $34,164 was intended to install a new manhole and clear blockage, but the scope of work changed significantly when excavation work revealed that the blockage was caused by the installation of two Comcast cable ducts. Additional work included installation of approximately 100 feet of sewer pipe, traffic control, landscaping, and sidewalk restoration. The City filed a claim against Comcast and their contractor for damages to the sewer line and costs for repair. Staff distributed several pictures of the project. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 1, 2014 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA. III. MISCELLANEOUS Committee Member Ekberg noted recent public comment requesting pedestrian safety improvements at the intersection of South 140th Street and Tukwila International Boulevard. Staff responded that the City Engineer is conducting an investigation and will report back to determine if improvements are warranted. Meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m. Next meeting: Monday, December 1, 2014 — 5:15 p.m. — Foster Conference Room Committee Chair Approval Minutes by LH. Reviewed by GL.