HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-2016-03-14BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4:50 p.m. March 14, 2016
PRESENT:
Mayor Myrick
Commissioners (4) – Darling, Goldsmith, Jenkins, Warden
OTHERS PRESENT:
Superintendent of Public Works – Thorne
Assistant Superintendent of Water and Sewer – Whitney
Assistant Superintendent of Streets and Facilities – Benjamin
Director of Engineering – Logue
Director of Parking – Nagy
Common Council Liaison – Fleming
Executive Assistant – Servoss
EXCUSED:
Commissioner – Greene
City Attorney – Lavine
DAC Liaison – Roberts
ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA:
There were no additions to or deletions from the agenda.
MAYOR’S COMMUNICATIONS:
The Mayor had no communications at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS AND HEARINGS FROM PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD:
Cynthia Brock, First Ward Alderperson, expressed support for the request to replace the sewer
main along the South Hill Trail above Renzetti Place. She further encouraged the Board to
allow the Special Joint Commission to negotiate with the City’s Human Resources Department
regarding personnel issues.
RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC
No response was provided.
ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Public Hearing – Proposed Changes to North Tioga Street to Implement Ithaca’s Bicycle
Boulevard Plan
Resolution to Open Public Hearing
By Commissioner Darling: Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins
RESOLVED, That the public hearing regarding Proposed Changes to North Tioga Street to
Implement Ithaca’s Bicycle Boulevard Plan be declared open.
Carried Unanimously
David Nutter, BPAC, provided a summarized history of the creation of the Bicycle Boulevard
Plan and expressed support for completing the plan with installing bike lanes along North
Tioga Street.
Marshall McCormick, City of Ithaca, addressed the Board to express support for the Bicycle
Boulevard and using bicycles as main transportation throughout the city, noting that there was
not a safe route to get to the Commons from any area of the city. He expressed support for
bike lanes.
Cynthia Brock, expressed support for installing Sharrows and not removing parking on North
Tioga Street. She stated that the neighborhood on North Tioga Street was very vibrant with
small businesses, including attorneys, doctors and the courthouse. Forcing people to park in
the parking garages would tack additional time on to trips.
Ann Sullivan, City of Ithaca, opposed the installation of bike lanes on North Tioga Street
because she did not want the elimination of the parking. She noted that the two block area of
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North Tioga Street contained the post office, Town Hall, County Courthouse, County
Administration and a number of other small businesses.
Julie Schrader, City of Ithaca, expressed opposition to the removal of parking on North Tioga
Street.
David West, City of Ithaca and BPAC, read the following letter he submitted on behalf of
BPAC:
At our February 22nd At our Feb. 22nd, 2016 meeting BPAC voted unanimously in
support of the idea of improving Tioga St. to improve safety for people on bikes and
people walking, elements of several of the proposed options will forward the
Comprehensive Plan's strong call for prioritizing sustainable active-transportation
alternatives for all people and we believe that the city should do as much as possible
to create a safe and comfortable environment for the most vulnerable road users. We
applaud the City and the BPW for searching for ways to make streets safe for people
who choose to travel by bike whether they are 8, 80, or any age in between. BPAC
strongly believes that the proposed traffic diverter should be a key component in any
plan, and that providing a bicycle connection from Fall Creek to the Commons is
important. BPAC also believes that intersections and associated markings will play a
significant roll in creating a safe and traffic calmed route for people of all abilities
traveling by bike.
We look forward to continuing the conversation and reviewing future documents,
Sincerely,
David West
Chairman
City of Ithaca Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Council
Amanda Zurilly, City of Ithaca, expressed support of bike lanes on North Tioga St. stating that
she is thinking of the future and believe that city residents need to use active transportation.
She believes that the city’s Comprehensive Plan won’t work if more people don’t sta rt using
active transportation.
Fernando D’Aragon, ITCTC, City of Ithaca, stated that it is important to have a bike plan and to
ensure all parts of the city is connected, not just a portion. He expressed support for bike
lanes. He works to convince people to not be as car dependent as people seem to be. 50% of
trips are less than 3 miles.
Dan Klein, Town of Danby, Legislature, addressed the Board regarding the following letter
submitted from the County Legislature that opposes the removal of parking o n North Tioga
Street:
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George McGonigal, City of Ithaca, stated that Ithaca was considered the County Seat, and he
had received comments from residents that would not use the post office if there wasn’t any
parking in front of the building.
Resolution to Close Public Hearing
By Commissioner Darling: Seconded by Commissioner Goldsmith
RESOLVED, That the public hearing regarding Proposed Changes to North Tioga Street to
Implement Ithaca’s Bicycle Boulevard Plan be declared closed.
Carried Unanimously
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Mayor Myrick thanked everyone for coming and speaking to the Board. He further expressed
appreciation to the Engineering Division for providing advanced notice for the hearing. He
stated that he was a huge fan of alternative transportation, and noted that drivers automatically
slow down in the blocks close to downtown. He mentioned he suggested installing speed
humps to slow vehicular traffic further.
Commissioner Goldsmith asked if the County Administration parking lot had to be used for
employees. Dan Klein, County Legislator, responded that the parking was for employees for
the entire complex, including state court. He noted that parking in the garages was not
provided for County employees because it would be an additional cost to the taxpayers .
Commissioner Goldsmith responded that no business was required to provide parking for its
employees. Mr. Klein further noted that the parking spaces reserved for law enforcement was
used to transport prisoners to/from court, which was a good use of the spaces. He further
stated that the County was obligated to provide parking for state court employees.
Dir. of Eng. Logue mentioned that he had distributed a packet of public comments that had
been submitted as of noon today. Additional comments would be packaged together and
emailed to the Board for their information.
Mayor Myrick stated that a full discussion would be held at the Board’s next meeting.
Approval of Minutes:
Approval of the February 22, 2016, Board of Public Works Meeting Minutes – Resolution
By Commissioner Jenkins: Seconded by Commissioner Warden
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the February 22, 2016 Board of Public Works meeting be
approved as written.
Carried Unanimously
NEW PROJECT PRESENTATION:
Water Treatment Plant Rebuild Project Update
Rick Gell, O’Brien and Gere, joined the Board to present the following update on the project:
March 10, 2016
Mr. Erik Whitney, P.E.
Assistant Superintendent
City of Ithaca Department of Public Works
510 First Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
RE: Water Supply Project – Status Report
FILE: 1598/49288
Dear Erik:
This letter serves to provide an update on the status of the Water Supply Project. We have prepared
this project status report to document project progress, communicate budget status and provide an
update to our proposed project budget compliance strategy.
CURRENT PROJECT ACTIVITIES
The following is a summary of the major activities as of March 7, 2016.
only pending design item is
resolution of comments received from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) on
Contract No. 1 Sixty-Foot Reservoir and Dam Improvements. The Permit for work within the Sixty-Foot
Reservoir was received from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
(NYSDEC) on February 11, 2016. With the receipt of the permit conditions from the NYSDEC, we can
now incorporate the permit conditions and resolve remaining comments from the NYSDOH. We will
update the contract documents and advertise for construction this spring. Limited active construction
associated with site preparations is anticipated in 2016.
been in service since last summer and the commissioning of the first two membranes was completed
on February 15, 2016. Treated water from the new processes is now being delivered through the
rehabilitated 1929 clearwell to the City customers in the gravity zone. At the time of our last report in
June of 2015, the construction completion date was projected to be November 2016. Since that time,
delays have been encountered associated with establishing temporary chemical installations in heated
enclosures, coordination of the start-up, testing, regulatory approvals associated with the
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commissioning of the completed membrane systems and preparations for the demolition of the existing
facilities. The projected completion date is now December 19, 2016. All parties have been working
diligently and in a cooperative manner to minimize the cost impact of the delays, but the extended
schedule will impact our budget. Note, the original construction budget was to cover 27 months of
inspection, based on the revised contractors schedule a total of 42 months inspection will be required.
The NYSDEC Protection of Waters Permit for work within the Sixty-Foot Reservoir was received much
later than anticipated and includes restrictions for when work can be performed within the reservoir.
Consequently, it is clear that most of the construction will not be completed concurrently with the water
treatment plant, as originally planned. The budget update included in this report is based on the
assumption that construction support after completion of the water treatment plant will be accounted for
in a separate budget, under development for the upgrade or de-commissioning of the City’s four dams
on Six-Mile Creek.
- The design of the Process Control Panels has paralleled the design of
instrumentation and control system for the water treatment plant, the wide area communication network
and the design of the membrane control panels by Pall. The five scheduled process control panels
have been designed, manufactured and tested. Four are in operation.
inspection of the 1903 clearwell. This inspection revealed deteriorated concrete and new information on
the original construction. Based on this new information, we recommend that the City perform a
complete reconstruction of the clearwell storage tank, rather than the intended lining of the existing
tank. The proposed tank, would be constructed inside the existing buried 500,000 gallon tank using
cast-in-place concrete, with a membrane roof and fitted with new interior baffles, a new overflow,
access hatches and vent.
EARNED VALUE ANALYSIS
The attached earned value analysis includes a task breakdown of the budget for professional services
and our assessment of the percent complete for each task. Our invoices for professional services to
date total $4,666,193 (period ending 2/6/16). Considering unbilled costs and projected commitments to
subcontractors, our total expenditures to date are approximately $4,770,152. Our current authorization
totals $4,750,000 which includes authorizations for Control System Integration and engineering
assessment of the Sixty-Foot Dam described in our July 11, 2014 letter. This authorization does not
include the separate authorization for the Sixty-Foot dam safety upgrades. Based on the above
analysis we are currently over the present authorization.
As previously indicated, the budget needs are very closely linked to the contractors’ construction
schedules and timing of regulatory approvals. As noted above, the contractors currently project a
construction completion date of December 2016. The project has advanced to the point where the level
of office support and field inspection services have stabilized and are limited to inspection, responses to
requests for information and assistance with change management. Additional budget, as indicated in
our June 2015 project summary, to support ongoing inspection and office support during the
contractors’ extended schedule, will be required. Also, additional efforts have been expended
regarding the Control System Integration to address temporary systems, flow metering, and
coordination of the wide-area- network with the City’s IT department.
We have updated the overall estimated project budget as shown below, to illustrate how the impact of
the project delays and developments, based on the ongoing need to support the project for ten months
(from period ending 2/6/16 to project completion of 12/31/16), at same rate as has been required for the
last few months, approximately $60,000. The projected budget shown below also includes the $50,000
for the design and office based engineering support during the construction of the replacement
clearwell. This clearwell is anticipated to be designed and constructed concurrently with the completion
of the water treatment plant to mitigate inspection and construction costs. The funding for the new
clearwell could be achieved by either re-purposing funds originally intended for the Sixty-Foot Dam
rehabilitation or a budget amendment of $1,250,000.
PROJECT BUDGET UPDATE
Based on the above discussion, an updated project budget is shown in the following table. This
analysis reflects the current authorization, as well as the requested engineering fee increase. Bids
have been received for 90% of the projected construction costs and approximately 58% of the work is
complete. Based on these percentages and the contractors’ projection of a December 2016
construction completion date, we feel these budget estimates are appropriate. In summary, based on
the current project status, we are confident that the $36,369,969 authorized for this project is sufficient
to complete the project as originally planned. The budget projections are based on an increased budget
authorization of $1,250,000 to provide sufficient funds to construct a replacement tank for the 1903
clearwell.
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SUMMARY
We are confident that the original project scope, excluding the construction phase support for
rehabilitation of the Sixty-Foot Dam can be completed within the original budget. We project the
replacement of the 1903 clearwell can be completed if the budget is increased to $37,619,969. We
recommend establishing a separate project budget for the dam rehabilitation work that would include
construction support after completion of the water treatment plant.
Very truly yours,
O’BRIEN & GERE ENGINEERS, INC.
Richard E. Gell, P.E.
Senior Managing Engineer
Alderperson Fleming asked for clarification of the “gravity zone.” Mr. Gere responded that it
was the zone within the city where water was delivered strictly by using gravity, which was
mostly in the valley. He stated that pumping of water would be used for the Mitchell Street and
East Hill Systems.
Discussion followed on the floor regarding the amount of energy utilized to pump water through
the filtration system and to residences.
Mr. Gere stated that the project had gone very well and was within budget. He noted that the
1929 clear well would need to be rehabilitated, which is an added cost of approximately $1.2
million. He stated that there was a significant amount of contingency funds available, but it
was not enough to cover the full cost of rehabilitating the tank. He suggested shifting some
funding from the dam project.
He stated he was looking for authorization from the Board to move forward. He noted that the
completion date has been moved from Sept. 7 th to Dec. 19th; he would like a decision soon due
to commitments with subcontractors. Mayor Myrick stated that staff would need to discuss the
proposal and would bring the topic back for the next Board meeting.
Description Authorization Projected Budget
Sixty-Foot Dam and Reservoir
Improvements*
$3,000,000 $3,000,000
Water System Improvements $1,929,207 $1,929,207
Giles St. and Interconnection
Building
$4,462,917 $4,462,917
Water Treatment Plant
Construction
$17,577,209 $17,577,209
Membrane Equipment Purchase $3,122,969 $3,122,969
Subtotal Original Project $30,092,302 $30,092,302
Construct New Clearwell Storage
Tank
$1,200,000
Contingency $1,527,667
$927,667
Total Estimated Construction Cost $31,619,969 $32,171,086
Professional Services
Engineering
$4,250,000
$4,715,000
Control System Integration $500,000 $685,000
Total Estimated Project Cost $36,369,969 $37,619,969
*Estimated cost reflecting splitting
the dredging, cofferdam and low
level outlet costs with dam
rehabilitation project.
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Discussion followed on the floor regarding cost differences between rehabilitating versus
replacing the storage tank. Supt. Thorne noted that though it was a large additional cost, it
would be better to replace the tank while the site was still under construction. Commissioner
Darling mentioned that it was a 100 year investment and the tank should be replaced before it
costs even more.
The Board thanked Mr. Gell for the update.
REPORTS
Superintendent and Staff
Dir. of Eng. Logue reported that a pre-construction meeting was held for the Lake Street
Bridge Replacement Project.
Asst. Supt. Benjamin reported that more sink holes had been found due to recent storms;
crews had replaced culverts; an issue was found with the stormwater pipe on Floral Avenue
that was full of gravel; clay tile pipes came apart on Ferris Place; the Osprey box may need to
be moved from Cass Park; and the Parks Commission discussed removing/cutting back the
bushes in DeWitt Park along Buffalo Street.
Asst. Supt. Whitney reported that the City had 103 miles of iron water pipe, which did not
contain lead, and provided a history of removing lead piping within the city wate r system. He
stated that up to 30 households were tested every three years to ensure lead piping had been
removed.
Dir. of Parking Nagy reported revenues for February had increased about 6% over the 2015
revenues; and he was working with two committees to designate locations for pay stations and
to market parking. Commissioner Goldsmith noted that the City should not have a goal of just
raising revenue in parking, but to manage parking within the city.
Commissioner Goldsmith further suggested that the summary that Asst. Supt. Whitney had
provided should be written up and distributed as an op-ed from Asst. Supt. Whitney and the
Mayor to note that the City was taking the threat of lead in the water very seriously. Supt.
Thorne agreed.
BUILDINGS, PROPERTIES, REFUSE AND TRANSIT:
Award of Contract for Professional Services for Construction Materials Testing Services
for 2016 Construction Program – Resolution
By Commissioner Darling: Seconded by Commissioner Goldsmith
WHEREAS, Proposals were received on Friday March 4, 2016 for the Contract for
Professional Services for Construction Materials Testing Services, and
WHEREAS, The lowest price proposed that met the terms of our request for proposals
was provided by CME Associates, Inc. located at 701B Chemung Street, Horseheads,
New York, 14845, with a proposal not to exceed $25,814.80 for Testing and Inspection
Services, and
WHEREAS, Funding for the Contract for Professional Services for Construction
Materials Testing Services for the 2016 Construction Program shall be provided through
Operating Budgets and Capital Programs, and
WHEREAS, It is the recommendation of the City’s Engineering Department that the
Contract be awarded to, CME Associates, therefore let it be
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works award the Contract for Professional
Services for Construction Materials Testing Services for the 2016 Construction Program
to CME Associates, Inc. 701B Chemung Street, Horseheads, New York, 14845, and be
it further
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works be authorized to enter into and
administer this contract.
Carried Unanimously
Denial of Encroachment Request from Ruloff’s at 411 College Avenue – Resolution
By Commissioner CJ: Seconded by Commissioner Warden
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WHEREAS, the Owner of Ruloff’s, located at 411 College Avenue, has submitted an
Application for Use of City Property to provide and maintain existing, unpermitted benches and
attached business signage on a sidewalk bump -out within the City ROW in front of Ruloff’s,
and
WHEREAS, the 400 block of College Avenue experiences high pedestrian traffic with relatively
narrow sidewalks, and the existing benches reduce the amount of space intended for
pedestrian use, and
WHEREAS, there are currently no design guidelines for the Collegetown streetscape, and the
Board of Public Works does not wish to evaluate the aesthetic aspects of various streetscape
elements in the absence of design guidelines, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works denies the Application for Use of City Property
for the existing benches in front of Ruloff’s, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works supports the development of design guidelines
and approval processes for the Collegetown streetscape.
Carried Unanimously
CREEKS, BRIDGES, AND PARKS:
DeWitt Park Improvements – Resolution
By Commissioner Darling: Seconded by Commissioner Goldsmith
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Department of Public Works and Parks Commission have
identified public safety needs at DeWitt Park, which include increased lighting and landscape
modifications, and
WHEREAS, capital funding for public safety improvements in DeWitt Park were not
established in the 2016 budget, and
WHEREAS, it was recently discovered that a trust fund consisting of private donations, with a
current balance of $2,892.90 (known as the DeWitt Park Improvement Fund) was established
for the sole purpose of non-specific improvements to DeWitt Park, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works supports utilizing the trust fund account to
supplement operating funds for public safety improvements at DeWitt Park up to the full
balance of the trust fund, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works directs the Superintendent of Public Works to
work with the City Chamberlain and City Controller to access the trust funds for this purpose.
Carried Unanimously
Award of Contract for Cass Park Ice Rink Renovations Phase II, General Construction –
Resolution
By Commissioner Warden: Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins
WHEREAS, bids were received on Tuesday February 16, 2016, for Cass Park Ice Rink
Renovations Phase II, General Construction Contract and
WHEREAS, Capital Project 733 funding was approved by Common Council on Novemb er 4,
2015, and
WHEREAS, Edger Enterprises, Inc., 330 East 14th Street, Elmira Heights, New York. 14903
did submit a bid for:
General Construction Base Bid of $997,000 and
Alternate 1 Roof Extensions of $58,200 and
Alternate 2 Re staining Wood Arches of $21,000 and
Alternate 3 Mech. Fastened Roof System of ($67,300.)
Total Project Cost $1,008,900,
now therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That the contract for General Construction Base Bid including all three Alternates
is hereby awarded to Edger Enterprises, Inc., 330 East 14th Street, Elmira Heights, New York
14903 for their low submitted bid of $1,008,900, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works be authorized to enter into and
administer these contracts.
Carried Unanimously
Award of Contract for Cass Park Ice Rink Renovations Phase II, Electrical Construction
– Resolution
By Commissioner Darling: Seconded by Commissioner CJ
WHEREAS, bids were received on Tuesday February 16, 2016, for Cass Park Ice Rink
Renovations Phase II, Electrical Construction Contract , and
WHEREAS, Capital Project 733 funding was approved by Common Council on November 4,
2015, and
WHEREAS, Billitier Electric, Inc., 760 Brooks Avenue, Rochester, New York 14619 did submit
a bid for:
Electrical Construction Base Bid of $92,000 and
Alternate 1 E-1 Colored Lighting $41,400 and
Alternate 2 E-2 Omni Directional Speakers $4,000 and
WHEREAS, the Total Project Cost including the two alternates of $138,200, now therefore be
it
RESOLVED, That the contract for Electrical Construction Base Bid including two Alternates is
hereby awarded to Billitier Electric, Inc., 760 Brooks Avenue, Rochester, New York. 14619 for
their low submitted bid of $138,200, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works be authorized to enter into and
administer these contracts.
Carried Unanimously
WATER AND SEWER:
Award of Bid for Water & Sewer Division “Trench Shield System” – Resolution
By Commissioner Goldsmith: Seconded by Commissioner Warden
WHEREAS, bids were received on March 4, 2016 for a trench shield system to be used to
provide OSHA required personnel protection during excavation for construction and
maintenance of our underground utilities, and
WHEREAS, preliminary vendor quotes of $35,000.00 was budgeted in the 2016 Budget under
"Construction Equipment" with $14,000 in F8316-220 and $21,000 in G8116-220, and
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the 4 bids received and made recommendations for award,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby awards the Bid for the specified Trench
Shield System components to American Shoring, Inc., 207 Lake Street (Route 32), Newburgh,
NY 12550, NY, for a total of $16,600.00
Carried Unanimously
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Friends of Stewart Park Update
Rick Manning and Diana Riesman, Friends of Stewart Park, joined the Board for the
discussion of this topic. Mr. Manning stated that the Friends of Stewart Park meet with city
staff monthly, including Youth Bureau, Engineering, and City Forester. He provided a short
history of the work that has been completed at Stewart Park. He stated that Pamela
Kingsbury, architect, believed that three north facing windows in the Picnic/Large Pavilion
should be replaced next. The Friends of Stewart Park was requesting authorization from the
Board to move forward with the window replacement project, using $60,000 of the funds that
were received through a grant that was awarded in 2015. The Board generally agreed to use
the funds.
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Mr. Manning explained that the Friends of Stewart Park was planning a fundraiser for Stewart
Park and asked the Board for a pavilion rental fee waiver. Commissioner Goldsmith stated
that the Board recently decided that the city would not authorize a waiver for anything t hat was
not a city function, but this event sounded like a city function. The Board decided to consider
the waiver at its next meeting.
Ms. Reisman explained that another project was planned to restore the pond overlook that was
initially built in 1934. She explained that funding was available and requested approval to
move forward with design.
Alderperson Fleming left the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
Discussion followed on the floor regarding railing requirements and accessibility.
Commissioner Darling asked if the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission (ILPC) would
need to weigh in on this project. Mr. Manning stated he would contact the Planning and
Economic Department to find out.
Buffalo Street Municipal Parking Lot
Mayor Myrick asked if
Dir. of Parking Nagy explained that a request for parking spaces be reserved for medical
customers and employees. He stated that the lot had parking meters in it and he would like to
install a pay station. Asst. Supt. Benjamin noted that adjacent property owner Mr. Iacovelli
only wanted access for his tenants to drive through the city’s lot in order to get to his private
parking lot. Dir. of Parking Nagy proposed that one pay station be installed, designate four or
five parking spaces as hourly paid parking, and continue to sell monthly permits for the rest of
the lot. The Board generally agreed.
Mayor Myrick stated that a resolution should be brought back for the Board’s approval and Dir.
of Parking Nagy should notify Mr. Iacovelli of the City’s intentions.
Appeal of Water and Sewer Bill for 424 Richard Place
Discussion was held regarding the probability of the residence having a leak of some sort . The
Board agreed to deny the appeal. A resolution would be provided at the next meeting.
Recommendation to Establish a Capital Project and Funding to Replace a portion of the
Sanitary Sewer Main along the South Hill Trail above Renzetti Place – Proposed
Resolution
WHEREAS, two sanitary sewermains along the west end of the South Hill Trail have
experience storm related high flows on at least two occasions since 2011 resulting in overflow s
which spilled onto the trail and along the south ditchline of Renzetti Place., and
WHEREAS, the carrying capacity of the two mains is exceeded during high flows due to
slope, size, and both mains being connected perpendicular to the flow in the Hudson Street
sanitary sewermain at the same location, and
WHEREAS, installing 4 new manholes and 463 feet of new 15 -inch diameter pipe and making
a new point of connection with the sanitary sewermain on Hudson Street downhill of the
existing connection will provide both increased slope and a more hydraulically efficient
transition in that the flows will be converging in the same direction, and
WHEREAS, City Department of Public Works Water & Sewer Division staff have estimated the
maximum cost for this project to be $36,000.00, and
WHEREAS, a 41.57% share of the costs of this sanitary sewer project could be reimbursed by
the Town of Ithaca under the Joint Sewer Interceptor Agreement, not to exceed $14,965.20,
and
WHEREAS, City Department of Public Works Water & Sewer Division staff estimates our
Crews could complete this work in two to four weeks. Work would be schedule for Summer or
Fall of 2016, now therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works recommends that Common Council establish a
capital project with funding not to exceed $36,000.00 to facilitate the construction of a 463 -foot
length of sanitary sewermain along South Hill Trail above Renzetti Place.
The Board discussed this resolution. Asst. Supt. Whitney noted that the City Administration
Committee would not be meeting in March, so there was time for the Board to approve the
resolution at the next meeting. The Board agreed.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion, the meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
Kathrin D. Servoss Svante L. Myrick
Executive Assistant Mayor