Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the payment of $30,172.28 to contractor Capitol Underground ($10,571.53) and the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District ($19,600.75) for emergency repair of a sanitary sewer force main on the Mendota Mental Institute grounds. The Board of Public Works previously declared the repair a Public Works Emergency on May 8, 2024 (Legistar #83221). After City Engineering attempted to complete the repair, it was believed the break exceeded the City's capabilities. Capitol Underground completed the main sewer repair and the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District completed the wastewater control. The emergency is satisfied and closed with the work accepted as completed. Funding for the repair is available in the 2024 Sewer Utility Adopted Operating Budget. No additional appropriation is required.
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Termination of the Declaration of Public Works Emergency per Section 62.15(1b) of the Wisconsin Statutes Proclaiming an Emergency for the repair of sanitary sewer force main on the Mendota Mental Institute grounds (301 Troy Drive) (District 18)
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WHEREAS, a Public Emergency per Wisconsin Statute Section 62.15(1b) of the Wisconsin Statutes was declared on May 8, 2024 to complete a force main sewer repair that was discovered by Capitol Underground at the corner of private roads Memorial Drive and North Road,
WHEREAS, after attempting to complete the repair, Engineering Operations believed that management of the break exceeded their capabilities,
WHEREAS, the force main sewer repair was completed by Capitol Underground with Wastewater Control handled by Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District(MMSD),
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the emergency is hereby declared to be satisfied and is closed and the work is accepted as completed; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contractor, Capitol Underground & Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District be paid in full.