RESO 2012-05 - Hurricane IkeRESOLUTION NO. 2012-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION TO THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE FOR HURRICANE IKE 2.2 ALLOCATIONS; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE CITY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE GENERAL
LAND OFFICE FOR HURRICANE IKE 2.2 ALLOCATIONS.
WHEREAS the City desires to develop a viable urban community, including decent housing and a
suitable living environment, and expanding the economic opportunities, principally for
persons of low and moderate income; and
WHEREAS certain conditions exist which represent a threat to public health and safety; and
WHEREAS it is necessary and in the best interests of Huntsville to avail itself of the General Land
Office for Hurricane Ike 2.2 funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Texas, that:
SECTION 1: The City of Huntsville desires that an application be submitted to the General Land
Office for Hurricane Ike 2.2 for the installation three (3) generators on water Wells 13, 15,
and 20.
SECTION 2: The total project cost is $489,332.00 with the grant funding $444,284.00.
SECTION 3: The City Council directs and designates the City Manager as the City's Chief Executive
Officer and Authorized Representative to act in all matters in connection with this
application and the City's participation in the Hurricane Ike 2.2 funding.
SECTION 4: The City commits itself, if funded by the General Land Office, to augmenting the difference in
the grant funding fund with $54,048.00.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of December 2011.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
Mac Woodward, Mayor
APPRO ED AS TO FORM:
d Schneider, City At o n
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Item Title:
Water Well Generators
Requested By:
SherryMcKiUben/Caro| Reed
Item Description:
Authorize the City Manager to apply for, accept when awarded, and implement an application
to the General Land Office for Hurricane Ike 2.2 to purchase generators for three (3) water wells
in the amount of $498,332, including $54,048 augmentation funds and, upon award of the
funds, approve Alan Plummer as Engineer for the Project and approve Resolution 2012-05 in
support of same.
Background:
The City's has received an eUocatioo ofHunicane Ike 3.2 Disaster funds from the Genera | and
Office (GLO).
Date:
Approval: 12/6/2011
Finance approval:
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Facts to Consider:
• The City currently has six water wells, three of which have generators and three of which
do not have generators.
• These funds will allow the City to have generators on all the currently operating wells.
• This project will cost $498,332.00.
• Total amount of funding available is $444,284 with the City augmenting this with $54,048
in funds.
• The City will provide the administrative functions.
• The City is required to select its top three choices of Engineer for the project from an
approved list of 120 firms from the GL{}.
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Staff ranked the Engineering firms based on past experience with the firm and selected the
three as: 1) Alan Plummer Associates, Inc. 2) Schaumberg & Polk ]) Klotz and Associates.
• 2-year completion time
• Application deadline: December 9, 2011
Fiscal Impact/Funding Source(s):
Total Project Cost $498,332.00
l Grant $444,284.00
City Match $ 54,048.00
Attachment(s):
• Resolution 2012-05
Acct#:220-361-53060 (Maintenance Account)
Recommendation motion
Authorize the City Manager to apply for, accept when awarded, contract with selected engineer,
and implement the Hurricane Ike 2.2 grant through the General Land Office for grant funds, and
approve Resolution 2012-05 in support of same
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