Resolution 11575CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 11575
AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF SANITARY SEWER
MAIN FROM CALHOUN AND COURT STREETS TO OTIS DRIVE,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 3-15 OF THE CITY CHARTER,
FUNDED BY THE SEWER SERVICE FUND
WHEREAS, on September 30, 1988, the Public Works
Department was advised that the sanitary sewer that runs through
Krusi Park from Calhoun Street and Court Street to Otis Drive was
blocked; and
WHEREAS, a rodding machine was utilized to attempt to
clear the line; and
WHEREAS, after numerous obstructions were encountered, it
was determined that the sewer line had collapsed and it was
necessary to dig the line and determine the extent of the damage,
and
WHEREAS, upon digging the sewer line through Krusi Park,
it was determined that the line was totally crushed and broken,
the flow of sewage was passing through the ground in most
areas rather than through a pipe, and there are several large
voids about 10 feet under the ground which poses potential
should they collapse; and
WHEREAS, the cost of repair has been estimated at the
cost of $16,860 and funds are available in the Sewer Service
Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City
of Alameda that pursuant to Section 3 -15 of the City Charter, the
Public Works Director is hereby authorized to make such public
work without contract in the open market.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the expenditure of $16,860
for the subject sewer repair is hereby authorized and approved
with the project cost to be funded from the Sewer Service Fund.
T, the undersigned, hereby certify that-the foregoing
Resolution was duly and regularly adopted and passed by
the Council of the City of Alameda in adjourned regular
meeting assembled on the 20th of October, 1988,
by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
Councilmembers Arnerich, Camicia, Monsef, Thomas
and President Corica 5.
None.
ABSENT: None.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the official seal of said City this 21st day of
October, 1988.