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Public Works Memorandum NO. 2010-48 DATE: August 26, 2010 TO: Honorable Mayor McElroy and City Council Members FROM: Ryan P. McCrady, City Manager Richard G. Marley, P.E., Director of PubGc Works Keith D. Alexander, Director of Water Management SUBJECT: Emergency Repairs Resulting from a Water Main Break on South Side Drive SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: It is recomtnended by staff that the City Council approve the attached resolutions authorizing expenditures of$5,813.30 to Barr&Robison Sewer&Excavating, Inc. and $58,500 to United Contractors Midwest for the repair of a water main break on South Side Drive and the attendant street damages. PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: No prior Council action has been taken on this repair work. The City Manager was made aware of, and signed, an emergency order(attached)to perform the necessary pavement repairs under Chapter 46, Section 2 of the Decatur Municipal Code. BACKGROUND: On Thursday, August 12, 2010, a 12"water main in South Side Drive(Illinois Route 105) ruptured causing significant damage to a large section of pavement and forcing the total closure of the State highway. The necessary repair work was initiated immediately under the authorization of the City Manager acting in accordance with Chapter 46, Section 2 of the City Code due to the threat posed to the health, safety, and welfare ofthe public. The water main was over 10' deep which is beyond the ability of City crews to repair due to the shoring and additional equipment required for an excavation of this depth. Barr& Robison Sewer and Excavating was retained to perform the necessary water main repairs. This work was completed on Friday, August 13. Water main repair costs totaled $5,813.30. South Side Drive is currently being rehabilitated by United Contractors Midwest (UCM) under contract to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The water main Page � 1