R2002-04 APPROVING CONTRACT AMENDMENT

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' � t f � COUNCIL COMMUNICATION FORM Engineering & Infrastructure Memorandum NO. 2002-03 January 15, 2002 TO: Honorable Mayor Howley and City Council FROM: Steve Garman, City Manager Stephen Swanson, P.E.,Director of Engineering & Infrastructure� , Matthew C. Newell, P.E., City Engineer�� SUBJECT: Annual Sewer Television Inspection Program Contract Amendment City Project 2001-19 SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by staff that the City Council approve the attached resolution approving an increase to the contract amount with Tele Scan, Inc., to continue televising up to an additional 80,000 feet of sanitary sewer for the Annual Sewer Television Inspection Contract, City Project 2001-19. This resolution will increase the contract amount by $100,000, to a final authorized amount of$250,000, and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment to the contract, and the City Clerk to attest. BACKGROUND: On May 7, 2001, City Council awarded a contract to Tele Scan, Inc., for Annual Sewer Television Inspection. The contract authorized the inspection of approximately 120,000 feet of the City's sanitary system at a cost of$150,000. Tele Scan will be completing the original project within the next few weeks. The work to date has proven beneficial in identifying problems and in cataloging the condition of pipes within the system. In an effort to get a grasp on major problems before they surface, it is necessary to continue the program. Additionally, it is staff s desire to televise the sewers running under the streets selected for the FY 2002-2003 paving project in order to flag underground problems before a major investment is made on the pavement. I