HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2005 - 145RESOLUTION NO. 2005 —145
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FINDING THAT AN EMERGENCY
EXISTS, APPROVING THE WAIVER OF BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 20168 OF THE PUBLIC CONTRACT
CODE, AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ACE EXCAVATING AND
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR THE REMOVAL OF THREE
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS LOCATED ON CITY PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the City owns seven non -operating underground fuel storage
tanks; one fuel tank is located at the Police Station, and two recently closed fuel tanks
are located at the Public Works yard; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to remove non -operating underground fuel
storage tanks; and
WHEREAS, the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health
has issued a Notice to Show Cause Letter requiring the aforementioned underground
fuel storage tanks to be removed immediately, or else the City will be subject to
substantial administrative penalties; and
WHEREAS, California Public Contract Code Section 20168 provides that
in case of an emergency, the City Council may pass a resolution by 4/5 vote declaring
that the public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of public
money to safeguard life, health and property, and upon adoption of the resolution, may
expend the necessary sums required by the emergency without complying with formal
bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, City staff has investigated possible contractors to remove the
underground fuel storage tanks, and has found Ace Excavating and Environmental
Services qualified to do the work, based on their reputation and experience.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of National City determines that an emergency situation exists as described
hereinabove, and it is found to be in the City's best interest to waive the bidding
requirements for the removal of three underground storage tanks located on city
property.
Resolution No. 2005 —145
July 19, 2005
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby award a
contract to Ace Excavating and Environmental Services for the removal of three
underground storage tanks located on City property, at a cost not to exceed $150,000.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 19th day of July, 2005.
ATTEST:
Michael Dalla, dlity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney