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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 06 09 Other - Document was placed in Red Folders for Mayor and Commission Date: 060903 The following Document was placed in the "Red" folders on 06/09/03 for the Mayor and Commission at the request of the City Manager. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434 WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32708.2799 Telephone (407) 327-1800 Ronald W. McLemore City Manager June 10, 2003 Dear Resident: Your health and safety is the top priority of the Winter Springs Water and Sewer Department. To ensure your health and safety, the Winter Springs Water and Sewer Utility is operated in conformance with all applicable State, Federal, and Industry Standards that are designed to ensure safe and efficient operations of your City's water and sewer systems. As a result, your water and sewer utility is in top condition, providing potable water and sewer services that meets all applicable standards. . Recently, your received a letter from Esterson Construction Company. Esterson Construction Company is the construction company under contract with the City to construct water, sewer, roads, and storm drainage for the Town Center. During the life of the project, Esterson and the City have had a number of ongoing disputes regarding the Contractor's performance, and several hundred thousand dollars in contractor claims to which the City does not agree the Contr~ctor is entitled. This letter was warning you of an alleged health hazard related to that portion of the City Water and Sewer Utility serving your area. This hazard, as alleged by the Contractor, results from the relative proximity of water and sewer lines serving your area. The City staff has reviewed this matter in conjunction with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Although the review is ongoing, neither the City nor State believes that the issue raised by the Contractor in any way represents a danger to the public health and safety of our resident's. The water and sewer lines\ in question were installed in 1996 to serve St. John's Landing and Tuskawilla Trace. The plans and specifications approved for the project reflected the standard ten (10) foot separation between water and sewer lines. During the reconstruction of Tuskawilla Road it was discovered that a short section of the piping was less than 10 feet in separation as provided for in the plans, specification and guidelines established by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The as-built construction drawing completed at the end of the project and certified by the developer's engineer represented that the lines were constructed in accordance with plans and specifications. Therefore, it is not clear if the pipes were installed improperly, settled after construction, or were impacted by the reconstruction of Tuskawilla Road. Once the State completes its evaluation a decision will be made relative to the need to reinstall the piping to regain the full ten (10) foot separation. If the City, our Utility Consultants, State, or Federal Officials determine that any health concerns exist, you will be advised. In the unlikelihood that a need is determined to reinstall the piping, that work will be undertaken as required. If you need any additional information on this matter, please contact Kip Lockcuff, Utility Director at 407- 327-5989. Thank you, Ronald W. McLemore City Manager /jp cc: Mayor and Commission Tuskawilla Road Water & Sewer Line CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434 WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32708.2799 Telephone (407) 327.1800 Ronald W. McLemore City Manager June 10, 2003 Dear Resident: Your health and safety is the top priority of the Winter Springs Water and Sewer Department. To ensure your health and safety, the Winter Springs Water and Sewer Utility is operated in conformance with all applicable State, Federal, and Industry Standards that are designed to ensure safe and efficient operations of your City's water and sewer systems. As a result, your water and sewer utility is in top condition, providing potable water and sewer services that meets all applicable standards. . Recently, your received a letter from Esterson Construction Company. Esterson Construction Company is the construction company under contract with the City to construct water, sewer, roads, and storm drainage for the Town Center. During the life of the project, Esterson and the City have had a nUmber of ongoing disputes regarding the Contractor's performance, and several hundred thousand dollars in contractor claims to which the City does not agree the Contractor is entitled. This letter was warning you of an alleged health hazard related to that portion of the City Water and Sewer Utility serving your area. This hazard, as alleged by the Contractor, results from the relative proximity of water and sewer lines serving your area. The City staff has reviewed this matter in conjunction with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Although the review is ongoing, neither the City nor State believes that the issue raised by the Contractor in any way represents a danger to the public health and safety of our resident's. The water and sewer lines\ in question were installed in 1996 to serve St. John's Landing and Tuskawilla Trace. The plans and specifications approved for the project reflected the standard ten (10) foot separation between water and sewer lines. During the reconstruction of Tuskawilla Road it was discovered that a short section of the piping was less than 10 feet in separation as provided for in the plans, specification and guidelines established by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The as-built construction drawing completed at the end of the project and certified by the developer's engineer represented that the lines were constructed in accordance with plans and specifications. Therefore, it is not clear if the pipes were installed improperly, settled after construction, or were impacted by the reconstruction ofTuskawilla Road. Once the State completes its evaluation a decision will be made relative to the need to reinstall the piping to regain the full ten (10) foot separation. If the City, our Utility Consultants, State, or Federal Officials determine that any health concerns exist, you will be advised. In the unlikelihood that a need is determined to reinstall the piping, that work will be undertaken as required. If you need any additional information on this matter, please contact Kip Lockcuff, Utility Director at 407- 327-5989. Thank you, Ronald W. McLemore City Manager /jp cc: Mayor and Commission Tuskawilla Road Water & Sewer Line