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April 25, 2017  Funds appropriated for Water Transmission Mains are available in the Public Utilities Capital Budget and will fund this additional expense. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS TOTALING MORE THAN 25% OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH SHAW CONSTRUCTION, CORP. FOR THE GOOSE CREEK TRANSMISSION MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT. WHEREAS, the City’s Transmission Main Study identified the replacement of three water transmission mains crossing Goose Creek as a critical infrastructure project, and Public Utilities operational staff subsequently observed significant leaks in one of the mains; and WHEREAS, due to the time-sensitive importance of addressing the leaks and replacing the mains, 20% construction plans were developed using aerial and GIS imagery and schematic drawings from 1938, and the Goose Creek Transmission Main Replacement Project was bid on the basis of those plans; and WHEREAS, a construction contract in the amount of $1,449,249 for the Project was awarded to SHAW Construction, Corp.; and WHEREAS, after additional post-award surveying and field exploration, the City determined that it will be necessary for the contractor to purchase and incorporate into the project substantial additional materials which were not contemplated in the original bid documents; and WHEREAS, the additional materials will ensure the stability of the replacement mains and minimize impacts to the adjacent CSX Railroad Line, Goose Creek, and surrounding wetlands; and WHEREAS, the changes to the project scope have resulted in additional material and construction costs that will exceed 25% of the original contract amount; and WHEREAS, Section 12-183 of the City Code requires Council approval to exceed an original contract amount by more than 25% or $50,000, whichever is greater; and WHEREAS, it is projected that the final project cost will be $2,427,864, and funding for the additional project costs is available in the Public Utilities Capital Improvements budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that, pursuant to Section 12-183 of the City Code, the Director of Public Utilities is authorized to expend the additional funds necessary to complete the Goose Creek Transmission Main Replacement Project.” Ayes: Cherry, Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 17 - 190 - Adoption of a resolution of the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia opposing the elimination of federal funding for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs.