Resolution 2988-15 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2988-15
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
3 DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS WITHOUT
4 BIDS, DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO ORDER EMERGENCY ACTION, AND
DETERMINING CEQA EXEMPTION
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WHEREAS, the South Tahoe Public Utility District ("District") is engaged in the
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production, treatment and distribution of water to its customers; and,
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WHEREAS, the District's sewer pipeline that runs through the center of the former
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Osgood Street was videoed by District staff as part of its regular maintenance program;
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and,
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WHEREAS, this pipeline had previously been identified by District staff as
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problematic and is on an enhanced maintenance schedule; and
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WHEREAS, this sewer pipeline is approximately 400 linear feet of 6" asbestos
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cement pipeline that currently serves Chevy's and the Ski Run Center commercial
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businesses; and
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WHEREAS, there is little slope to the pipeline and low points or "bellies" have
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developed which have contributed to the failure of the pipeline; and
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WHEREAS, this pipeline was installed in the early 1960's and previously served
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businesses that included restaurants and District staff believes that these businesses may
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have utilized commercial drain cleaners which contributed to the deterioration of the
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pipe; and
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WHEREAS, upon reviewing the video that was obtained of the pipeline, it was
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noted that debris in the pipeline consisted of rocks and there was evidence of
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delamination of the pipeline; and
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WHEREAS, District staff tried hydrojet cleaning of the pipeline; however the
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hydrojet no�le was unable to traverse the length of the pipe; and during this effort mud
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and debris flowing from the pipeline lead stoff to believe the hydrojet noale burrowed
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through the bottom of the pipeline and into the soil underneath; and
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1 WHEREAS, it is District staff's opinion that this is evidence that the bottom of the
2 pipeline has completely failed in some locations and the deterioration appearing in
3 other locations indicates that replacement of the sewer pipeline is necessary.
4 WHEREAS, in accordance with Public Contract Code section 22050, substantial
5 evidence has been provided to the District, which demonstrates immediate action is
6 necessary to prevent this loss or impairment, repair these facilities, and enter into
7 agreements with contractors to design and perform such repair necessary to maintain
8 service, which wiil not permit a delay resulting from competitive solicitation for bids and
9 this action is necessary to respond to the emergency; and,
10 WHEREAS, emergency projects are exempt from the requirements of the
11 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines section 15301
12 relating to existing facilities.
13 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
14 1. The damage to the former Osgood Street sewer pipeline is an
15 unexpected occurrence that poses a clear and imminent danger, which could lead to
16 the loss or impairment of health, property and essential services, and therefore
17 constitute an emergency, pursuant to section 1 102 of the Public Contract Code.
18 2. Immediate action directly related to the emergency, including protection to
19 the pipeline and action to procure the necessary equipment, services and supplies is
20 necessary to respond to the emergency, which will not permit a delay resufting from
21 competitive solicitation for bids and this action is necessary to respond to the
22 emergency.
23 3. The General Manager/Engineer and Assistant General Manager/Engineer of
24 the District are hereby authorized and directed to order any action necessary and
25 appropriate to respond to the emergency including replacement of the pipeline, and
26 the procurement of any necessary equipment, services and supplies, without giving
27 notice for competitive bids to let contracts.
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1 4. Emergency repairs related to the replacement of the pipeline is
2 necessary to maintain service and repair actions are necessary to mitigate the
3 emergency are thus exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to Public
4 Resources Code section 21080(b)(2) and (4)relating to emergencies and existing
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6 5. File a CEQA Notice of Exemption.
7 6. Approve expenditures necessary to start emergency repairs, estimated
8 to be $150,000;
9 7. This Resolution shali take effect immediately.
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11 WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing
Resolution was duly adopted and passed by the Board of Directors of the South Tahoe
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Public Utility District at a regularly scheduled meeting held on the 20th day of August,
13 2015, by the following vote:
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15 AYES: Jones, Vogelgesang, Sheehan, Wallace
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NOES:
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ABSENT: Cefalu
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20 Randy Vogelgesang, Board President
South Tahoe Pubiic Utility District
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23 ATTEST:
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25 Melonie Guttry, Clerk of the Board
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