2012-058 RES AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH RICHAD DRAKE CONSTUCTION CO TO EFFECT REPAIRS TO 24TH SE ST BRIDGE AT SANDY CREEK

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RESOLUTION N0. 2012-058 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH RICHARD DRAKE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY TO EFFECT REPAIRS TO THE Z4TH SE STREET BRIDGE AT SANDY CREEK; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, during the heavy rains this spring a section of rip rap under the 24th SE Street Bridge at Sandy Creek failed and there has been extensive erosion adjacent to the southeast abutment causing concern for continued erosion to undermine the roadway approaching the bridge; and, WHEREAS, City staff inet with Richard Drake Construction Company to discuss repair options as outlined in the proposal letter attached hereto as Exhibit "A" with the cost of repairs being $49,140.00; and, WHEREAS, funds were not budgeted for this work and City Council approval will require a future budget adjustment. Due to the critical nature of this work City Staff recommends that the Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract to effect repairs to the 24th SE Street Bridge at Sandy Creek. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble of this resolution are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. That the City Council approve the proposal from Richard Drake Construction Company for repairs to the 24th SE Street Bridge at Sandy Creek in the amount of $49,140.00, and the necessary future budget adjustment. Section 3. That the City Manager of the City of Paris be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Paris all documents necessary to effect the repairs to the 24th SE Street Bridge and related drainage and erosion issues at Sandy Creek as described in the proposal attached hereto as Exhibit "A". Section 4. That this resolution shall be effective from and after the date of passage.