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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-08 Utilities Minutes City of Tukwila Utilities Committee UTILITIES COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes May 8, 2007- 5:00 p.m. PRESENT Councilmembers: Joan Hernandez, Chair; Joe Duffie and Jim Haggerton Staff: Jim Morrow, Frank Iriarte, Bob Giberson, Mike Cusick, Gail Labanara and Kimberly Matej CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Hernandez called the meeting to order at 4:57 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Building Seismic Hazard Screening Study Consultant Selection and Agreement The Public Works Department will be contracting for seismic screening of several City facilities in order to determine and evaluate the adequacy of these facilities. Bob Giberson reported that Reid Middleton has been the consultant chosen for this project. Reid Middleton is known throughout the region for their expertise in seismic screening. Previous customers include the Port of Seattle and University of Washington. The initial effort of this project is to conduct a high level screening to FEMA standards. After the study is complete, Reid Middleton will prepare reports with findings and suggest recommendations for seismic upgrades. This contract does not provide for any design work. The consultant agreement is for the amount of$19,092. Although Council approval is not required for this project since the contact amount is under $25,000, the Committee recommends staff report out to Council on the work being completed as well as reporting the final result of findings. INFORMATON ONLY. B. 14234 57th Avenue South Side Sewer Connection Bid Results It was recently discovered that the property located at 14234 57th Avenue South is not connected to the sewer system, despite records indicating a connection. The property owner recently uncovered a cesspool in the backyard. The owner contacted the City, and staff performed a dye test confirming that the property is not connected to the sewer. The improvements to this area were completed so long ago that it is nearly impossible to determine who the contractor was and who may be a fault. Therefore, there is no recourse for this issue, and the City's liability concerning this matter expired after three years. Jim Morrow believes that it is in the City's best interest to absorb the costs associated with constructing a side sewer at this address. The property owners have been paying for sewer service since they bought the property approximately three years ago. Utilities Committee Minutes ADrift7. 2007 - Paae 2 The bid for the project will be awarded to the second lowest bidder since the lowest bidder withdrew his offer. The project amount totals $20,874.50 and it under the $25,000 threshold which requires Council approval. Additionally, the Public Works Department will be reinstating bid bonds on all projects regardless of size or cost so that bidders incur some sort of penalty in the event they withdraw an awarded bid. INFORMATION ONLY. III. ANNOUNCEMENTS No announcements. IV. MISCELLANEOUS Per Committee request, Jim Morrow provided an update on Bill Toon's comments made at the May 7 Council meeting. Jim Morrow stated that Mr. Toon's letter had not been received by the Public Works Department until April 25. Staff has determined that Mr. Toon has been provided with two sewer stubs and one water hook-up, and that it is possible that one additional water hook- up/connection may have been overlooked. Staff is in the process of researching this issue. In summary, it appears that Mr. Toon currently has three of the four hook-ups that he needs. Once staff confirms this, a letter will be sent to Mr. Toon with a carbon copy to the Council. Jim Morrow also informed the Committee of the results of the LID meeting held on May 2 for the property owners located in the area of 144th and 54th Avenue South. Three property owners do not want the LID; however, most of the area is owned by two developers whose decision on the LID will determine the majority. The majority determines if the LID will go forward to Council. The developers are considering taking on the entire project and formulating a latecomer's agreement applicable only to buildable lots, not existing homes. Staff will be summarizing the meeting results in a letter that will be sent to all property owners. At the time, the property owners are reconsidering the LID. Meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Next meeting: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 5 :00 p.m. - Conference Room 1 ~ Committee Chair Approval Minutes by KAM.