Resolution 14068CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO 14068
AUTHORIZING OPEN MARKET PURCHASE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 3 -15 OF THE ALAMEDA CITY CHARTER
FOR REPAIR OF THE
MAIN STREET FERRY TERMINAL PIER
AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO SUCH AN
AGREEMENT
(REQUIRES FOUR AFFIRMATIVE VOTES)
WHEREAS, on January 17, 2007, a routine inspection of the Main Street
Terminal pier discovered that one of the supporting wooden piles was partially
deteriorated at the mean high tide water line; and
WHEREAS, as a safety precaution, staff closed the ferry terminal until
temporary repairs of the pile could be completed; and
WHEREAS, temporary repairs were completed and the terminal returned
to service on January 22, 2007; and
WHEREAS, temporary repairs are subject to deterioration that could
result in suspension of ferry operations, and that temporary repairs require
continued maintenance and enhancement thereby requiring the continued
expenditure of limited operating reserves; and
WHEREAS, immediate action is required to ensure continued
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uninterrupted ferry operations and prevent continued expenditure of limited
funds to maintain temporary repairs; and
WHEREAS, Section 3 -15 of the City Charter provides that the City
Council, by four affirmative votes, can authorize an open market purchase if it
determines that great necessity or emergency requires immediate action; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that great necessity requires that
immediate action be taken to repair the pier, without delays occasioned by the
formal bidding process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Alameda, pursuant to Section 3 -15 of the City Charter, and by four affirmative
votes, the City Manager, in cooperation of the Public Works Department, is
hereby authorized to enter in an agreement, without bid, for the repair of the
Main Street Ferry Terminal Pier.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda during the Regular
Meeting of the City Council on the 20th day of February 2007, by the following vote to
wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam
and Mayor Johnson - 5.
None.
None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
said City this 21st day of February, 2007.
Lara Weisiger, City
City of Alameda