HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 680 - ORD Finding & Determining Emergency Construction to Storm Sewer System
J
7
ORDINA}~E NO. 680
AN ORDINANCE FI~~ING AND DETERMINING ~HE NECESSITY FOR CERTAIN EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION
TO THE STORM SKWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY SECRETARY TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A COMPETENT ENGINEERING FIRM TO EFFECT
THE SAME ON A FORCE ACCOUJ\lT BASIS; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF SERVICES RENDERED IN
CONTilECTION WITH SUCH EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, it has been determined from an investigation and written report
by the City Engineer of the City of West University Place that an existing 10 inch
sanitary sewer line in the easement located in the 4200 block of University Boule-
vard and between Uni versi ty Boulevard and Swarthmore street must be repla~ed because
of improper grade; and. .
~HEREAS~ the said sanitary sewer line has filled with mud and fine
material thereby' preventing the proper disposal of the sewerage carried in said
line; and
WHEREAS, because of the emergency created by the above facts, it is
necessary that the said emergency construction be effected on a force account
basis; and
WHEREAS, the City Secretary and City Engineer of the City of West Univer-
sityPlace have made inquiries as to a competent firm of engineers to effect such
construction, anq have recommended to the City Commission of said city that Russ
Mitchell, Inc., Houston, Texas, be employed for such purpose; and
WHEREAS, it will be necessary to remove certain obstructions now
existing in and on the aforesaid easement; and
WHEREAS, the replacement of the said sanltarysewer iine is a matter
vital to the public health and welfare and, therefore, constitutes an emergency;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE:
Section 1. That the City Secretary be and he is hereby instructed to obtain the
services of Russ Mitchell, Inc., on a force account basis to replace the defective
10 inch sanitary sewer line in the easement located in the 4200 block between'
University Boulevard and Swarthmore Street in the City of West University Place,
as recommended by the City Engineer.
Section 2. That the City Secretary be and he is hereby authorized, upon being
advised by the City Engineer that the said-emergency construction has been com-
pleted and approved, to pay the S~id Russ Mitchell, Inc., for such services
rendered out6f the Water-Sewer Ope;t'ating Fund. '
Section 3. That the City Secretary be and he is hereby authorized to maRe the
necessary removal of the obstructions now in and on the aforesaid easement and in
those cases where the city is allowed the free use of vacant lots such removal
shall be at no expense to the lot owners.
Section 4. That since the construction and/or replacement of the aforesaid sani-
tary sewer line constitutes an emergency,this ordinance shall take effect and be
in force from and after its passage by the City Commission and approval by the Mayor.
L __.I1...L ;'~ ......L.. .. .. ~::::::J
..._.._-~~
__.____r: ~
, , --...1___
8~'
.JH
L-----'
. .
, " .
""". . .-,
PASSED THIS 'tth DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1955.
l]
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
'~..,
y
~
,
CITY ATTORNEY
COMMISSIONERS VOTING AYE
ALL
~
'COMMISSIONERS VOT"ING NO'
, NONE
.~/r~
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WE T UNIVERfBITY
PLACE, TEXAS
~I
I
I
-'
o