HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 10003 - 2024/11/12RESOLUTION 10003
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER FOR THE CITY WIDE WATER METER
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, one of the most important services provided by Public Works is a
reliable source of drinking water for the community; and
WHEREAS, water meters were last replaced in 1996-97 and in 2007-08 the meter
readers were replaced; and
WHEREAS, Commercial meters are, in some cases, are over 40 years old and
the water meters located in the multi -family units should be compound meters, in order
to capture low water flows in these units, but the majority are not; and
WHEREAS, Council approved Resolution 9767 on June 12, 2023, awarding a
contract to Milbank Winwater Works to facilitate the City water meter replacement
project; and
WHEREAS, during the April 1, 2024 Work Session, the Council discussed the
replacement of the water service valves, these are valves typically on each side of the
meter; and
WHEREAS, during the August 5, 2024 Work Session, the Council discussed
several options to finish out the meter changeout program and provide Staff with further
direction to complete the water meter changeout project; and
WHEREAS, Staff received a change order from Winwater to complete the water
meter changeout program:
1) Contracted price to replace water meters of $81.18/each
2) Contracted price to replace the valves $185.00/each
3) Goal to complete the meter replacement project will be October 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Staff and Winwater evaluated the progress of the program and
recommending the change order #3 with an end date of December 31, 2024. Beginning
January 1, 2025, the water meter replacement project will be facilitated by Public Works
Department; and
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WHEREAS, the funding for these repairs is not budgeted and would come from
the Drinking Water fund, 700-4823-7030, which includes $1,375,000.00 for
Commercial/Residential Water Meter replacement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. The City hereby approves the Change Order from Milbank Winwater Works
Company, St. Louis Park, MN to continue to replace water meters in the City
of Mounds View at original contracted price of $81.18/each.
2. Continue to replace inoperable private residential water meter valves as
needed per the contract price of $185.00/each.
3. Funding will be from the Drinking Water Fund, 700-4823-7030.
4. Accepts change order #3 with an end date of December 31, 2024. Beginning
January 1, 2025, the water meter replacement project will be facilitated by
Public Works Department
5. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to
execute all appropriate documents to effectuate the actions contemplated by
this resolution.
6. The Mayor and City Administrator, Staff and consultants are hereby authorized
and directed to take any and all additional steps and actions necessary or
convenient in order to accomplish the intent of this Resolution.
Adopted this 12th day of November, 2024
ATTEST:
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