Title
151st Street Watermain Repair - Board Approval
History
On November 28, 2010, at approximately 3:00 a.m., a watermain break occurred on 151st Street just west of Tinley Creek (8500 West). Water loss as a result of the break in the 12 inch watermain totaled more than 2,154,000 gallons. Due to the scale of the break, Airy’s, Inc. of Tinley Park, Illinois, was contracted to complete the repair. Because of the potential complexity of the repair adjacent to the creek and to minimize the duration of the water shutdown, a new main line valve was installed.
With the new valve installed, the leak was isolated with continuing impact to only two residents. Water service to Silver Lake Country Club and an adjacent condominium building was restored in a timelier manner. Work to repair the leak continued simultaneously to the valve installation and was completed by 7:30 p.m. Follow-up work was completed on Monday, November 29, 2010, by Airy’s Inc. including clean up with assistance from Public Works and pavement patching. To ensure timely payment for their services, Airy’s was asked to provide an estimate of the total cost. Their estimate for this work is $55,000. A contract is in place between the Village and Airy’s, Inc. to perform this type of work on an emergency basis.
On December 6, 2010, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works and Engineering Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
Financial Impact
Sufficient funds are available within Contingency Fund (Account #031-6001-433.84-95) for this emergency repair. Funds will need to be transferred from the Contingency Fund to Underground Water Lines/Valves ($55,000 - Account #031-6002-433.43-80).
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve payment to Airy’s, Inc. of Tinley Park, Illinois, for the November 28 and 29, 2010, emergency watermain repair on 151st Street at Tinley Creek in an amount not to exceed $55,000;
And
Approve the transfer of $55,000 from the Contingency Account to Underground Water Lines/Valves.