Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution amends the 2016 Adopted Operating Budget to appropriate $150,000 from Metro’s fund balance for costs associated with the repair and refurbishing of underground diesel fuel storage tanks.
The estimated cost of the total project is comprised of an estimated $80,000 for repair and refurbishing of the underground diesel fuel storage tanks and an estimated $70,000 for on-going inspection, cleaning and maintenance of those tanks over a ten year period. Following the transfer of these funds, the remaining balance in Metro’s reserve will be $7.24 million.
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Authorizing Metro Transit to amend the Metro 2016 Adopted Operating Budget to appropriate $150,000 from Metro fund balance to support a contract to repair and refurbish underground diesel fuel storage tanks and on-going cleaning and maintenance of those tanks. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for this work (6th AD).
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PREAMBLE
During cleaning of Metro Transit's underground diesel fuel tanks, it was found that there was corrosion that needed to be corrected in order to keep the tanks clean and prevent fuel contamination. Metro is seeking bids for lining of all four (4) of its 15K underground diesel fuel storage tanks, replacement of the above and below ground steel wiring conduit, and wiring associated with the tank pumps, tank monitoring system and impressed current corrosion protection system. In addition, the bid will include relocating sensors in tanks one and two so that they no longer obstruct the man-way covers to which they are currently welded.
Metro will also be seeking bids for on-going cleaning and lining inspection of the tanks during the 10-year warranty period to ensure the tanks remain in good working condition.
WHEREAS, Metro Transit is responsible for providing public bus transit services in the city of Madison and surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, Metro Transit needs to maintain clean fuel for its diesel and hybrid diesel vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Metro Transit needs to comply with all relevant federal, state and local laws and regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the plans and specifications for repair and refurbishing of Metro's underground diesel fuel storage tanks and on-going maintenance of those tanks are hereby approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works be and is hereby authorized to advertise and receive bids for said project; and
BE FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Metro Transit 2016 Operating Budget will be amended to transfer $150,000 from Metro fund balance to enter into contracts for these services.