HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 03 26 Consent 203 Requesting Additional Funds for installation of Monitoring Well
COMMISSION AGENDA
Informational
Consent
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ITEM203
Public Hearings
Regular
March 26, 2012KSKL
Regular MeetingCity ManagerDepartment
REQUEST:
The Utility Department is requesting authorization to increase funding for the
installation of a monitoring well by $13,870.
SYNOPSIS:
The Utility Department is requesting $13,870 in additional funding to complete the
installation of a monitoring well. The well is required as a condition of our Consumptive
Use Permit (CUP) (8238) issued by the St. Johns River Water Management District
CONSIDERATIONS:
The St. Johns River Water Management District required the City to install three
groundwater monitoring wells as part of the Consumptive Use Permit (CUP) issued to the
City in 2010. The CUP allows for groundwater withdrawal thresholds to supply the City's
potable water system. The wells are constructed at locations and depths to detect changes in
water quality of the Floridan Aquifer that may correlate to groundwater withdrawals.
Two wells were completed last year at a cost of $63,386. The third well was budgeted this
year and Water Works, Inc. was contracted to install the 3rd well at a cost of $21,320 which
is within the City Managers' authorization. However, due to site conditions encountered
during well installation, the casing material for the well had to be upgraded from PVC to
steel and additional cement was needed to install the well casing. The cost of
these additional materials is $13,870 for a total cost of $35,190 which requires City
Commission authorization. Construction is complete.
Consent 203 PAGE 1 OF 2 - March 26, 2012
FISCAL IMPACT:
This project was budgeted in 3600-62100 at a cost of $25,000. The increased cost for the
well installation will be offset by reducing other project costs in this line code.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission,
City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City’s Website, LaserFiche, and
the City’s Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the
respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals
noted above, and which is also available on the City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s
Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have
requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner’s Associations/Representatives
on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This
information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional
copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the
City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff
is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested
individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Commission authorize the expenditure of $35,190 to
Waterworks, Inc. for the installation of a monitoring Systems payable from the Utility
Enterprise Fund and authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare and execute
any and all applicable documents.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
Consent 203 PAGE 2 OF 2 - March 26, 2012