ORDINANCE NO. 178121

*Authorize a contract and provide for payment for the construction of the Hudson Road Intertie Project. (Ordinance)

The City of Portland ordains:

Section 1. The Council finds:

1.  The Bureau’s three main supply conduits from Bull Run Watershed to downtown Portland requires intertie facilities along the run to improve maintainability of the conduits, provide flow during emergencies and maintenance shutdowns, enhance/maximize conduit system reliability, and limit risk and damage from a conduit break.

2.  The first Intertie facility (Larson’ Intertie) was built in 2001 and is currently serving the Bureau.

3.  The Bureau of Water Works has final plans and specifications for construction of the Hudson Road Intertie Facility, which will intertie the three supply conduits.

4.  The Bureau of Water Works requires the furnishing of materials, labor and equipment to construct this project.

5.  The estimated cost for the Hudson Road Intertie is $4,300,000. Funds are available in the Water Fund, FY 2003-04 and FY 2004-05, Bureau of Water Works, center code 18089942, Project No. 3066, account code 567000.

NOW, THEREFORE, The Council directs:

a.  That the Commissioner of Public Affairs and Auditor are authorized to execute on behalf of the City a contract with the lowest responsible bidder for the purpose described in Section 1 hereof, in accordance with the plans and specifications on file with the Purchasing Agent.

b.  The Mayor and the Auditor hereby are authorized to draw and deliver checks when demand is present and approved by the proper authorities.

Section 2. The Council declares that an emergency exists because a delay in proceeding with this project will unnecessarily jeopardize compliance with the permit requirements issued by Clackamas County for construction of this project; therefore, this Ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage by Council.

Jerry Baarspul

December 12, 2003

BACKING SHEET INFORMATION

AGENDA NO. 1459-2003

ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION/COUNCIL DOCUMENT NO. 178121