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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 69-04 EnvironmentalRemedia RESOLUTION NO. 69 - 04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING CONTINUATION OF EMERGENCY ALLOWING WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS AND EMERGENCY CONTRACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION IN DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER AND INCREASING BUDGET ALLOCATIONS FOR SUCH WORK WHEREAS, the Dublin Civic Center sustained water intrusion during several recent rainstorms; and WHEREAS, as a result of the water intrusion, it was found that several areas of the building are harboring mold, . which areas are therefore quarantined and not habitable as workspace; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to remediate this condition in order to preserve the well-being of City staff and the public, and in order that the building become fully functional again; and WHEREAS, said environmental remediation is so urgent as to preclude the time normally allotted for solicitation of bids; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 51-04 approving a finding of emergency allowing waiver of competitive bid process and emergency contracting for mold remediation; and WHEREAS, the City Council continued the emergency action by Resolution No. 57-04, adopted April 6, 2004; and WHEREAS, the City's consultant, Zahn Group, Inc, has evaluated the causes of the water intrusion; and WHEREAS, the contractor retained to perform the remediation work has completed some of the remediation work; and WHEREAS, the City's hygienist is continuing to perform testing in the affected areas; and WHEREAS, the City's consultant has made recommendations for remediation repairs of the building; and WHEREAS, the remediation and restoration work is estimated to cost $499,000 (including a 35% contingency); and WHEREAS, inclement weather is likely to continue for several months, making it critical to complete the remediation and restoration repairs as quickly as possible to protect the building's interior and its occupants from a recurrence of mold if rain water were to cause further occurrences of mold within the building; and WHEREAS, said remediation and restoration repairs are accordingly so urgent as to preclude the time normally allotted for the solicitation o£bids; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the actions taken by the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin, pursuant to Public Contract Code sections 20168 and 22050, finds that the there is a need to continue the actions approved by the City Council in Resolution No. 51-04. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council approves increases in the budget allocations for the remediation and restoration work to $591,200, approves the budget changes of $371,200 for such work and authorizes the City Manager to take any actions necessary to complete such remediation and restoration work within such budgeted amount.; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this item is continued until the City Council meeting of May 4, 2004, at which time the City Council will review the emergency action taken. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council f'mds this project to be exempt from CEQA, as an emergency project, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15269. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of April, 2004. AYES: Councilmembers McCormick, Omvetz, Sbranti and Zika and Mayor Lockhart NOES: None ABSENT: None ATTEST: ~/ ' ~C~ Clerk ~-- K2/G/4-20-04/reso-waterintrusion.doc (Item 7.1) g:lrniscprojlwater intrusionlreso 4-20 mtg