CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: MARCH 2, 2016
PREPARED BY: David Gittleson, Associate Engineer-Public Works/Engineering
APPROVED BY: City Manager
TITLE
AWARD OF OAK CANYON BOOSTER STATION REHABILITATION PROJECT
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution approving the following actions:
1. Approve project plans and specifications;
2. Award contract to Monterey Peninsula Engineering for the Oak Canyon Booster Station Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $1,592,000;
3. Authorize expenditure of construction contingency funds not to exceed $159,200; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to sign the Contract.
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COUNCIL PRIORITIES, GOALS & STRATEGIES:
Ongoing Priorities
Enhancing public safety
Maintaining fiscal responsibility
2016 Focus Areas
Enhancing our Services
Planning our Community
REPORT NARRATIVE:
The FY 2015/16 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) includes the rehabilitation of the Oak Canyon Booster Station Rehabilitation project. This booster station is located in the Jackson Oaks neighborhood off of Oak Canyon Drive. The station serves approximately 100 residents with potable water and fire protection. There is also a 350,000 gallon reservoir on site. When this project is completed, a separate project will recoat the reservoir. This project helps support the City Council goal of providing a safe and reliable water delivery system for the residents of Morgan Hill.
The station was originally constructed with the Jackson Oaks residential development in 1969. The station equipment is nearing the end of its service life expectancy. The booster station equipment is located outside and exposed to the elements, thus increasing maintenance costs and making repairs more difficult in bad weather. In addition, the fire pump is an old diesel fuel powered unit that requires special maintenance. The old fire pump was capable of producing approximately 1,000 gpm for fire flow. The curr...
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