5228 - 77 Purchase & install fuel storage tank

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RESOLUTION NO.: 5228 BY: Messrs. Magnotto, McBride, Salmon, Sinagra, Usher, Brockman, Chinnock AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Director of Public Works to enter into contract for the purchase and installation of one 12,000 gallon underground fuel storage tank at the Refuse Division, 12920 Berea Road, with the lowest and best bidder after advertisement according to law. WHEREAS, this Resolution constitutes an emergency measure provid- ing for the usual daily operation of a municipal department, and for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare, and, WHEREAS, in 1976 it was necessary to repair this tank and the corroded piping because of underground water contamination, and, WHEREAS, presently we are experiencing contamination from scale and rust, and sandblasting and relining would cost approximately $4,000.00, and, WHEREAS, the present tank is over 30 years old, and it is doubtful that these repairs would completely cure the problem, and, WHEREAS, this Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to replace this tank rather than attempt repairs, now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract for the purchase and installation of a 12,000 gallon underground fuel storage tank at the Division of Refuse, for an estimated amount of $13,800.0~ with the lowest and best bidder after advertisement according to law. Adopted Section 2. That this Resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure for the reasons stated in the preamble hereof and provided it receives the affirmative vote of two-thirds of all members elected to Council, it shall be deemed to be in effect upon its adoption and approval by the Mayor. Approved: ~.~ ~//.~.7x~ Mayor