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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2006-126 Sponsored by: Corbridge ..... CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2006-126 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH URS CORPORATION TO CONDUCT A SITE ASSESSMENT OF FORT RAYMOND SUBSTATION, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $21,684,30 WHEREAS, a surface release of approximately 40 gallons of diesel fuel occurred at the Fort Raymond Substation in January 1992; and WHEREAS, the City of Seward reported the spill and subsequently excavated the contaminated soil from the spill area, backfilled the area with clean fill, and engaged the professional services of Dames and Moore to conduct required soil samples; and WHEREAS, URS Corporation (formerly Dames and Moore) ultimately designed and installed a bio-venting and monitoring system which was operated and monitored until September, 1995; and .... WHEREAS, the State of Alaska Department of Conservation is now requesting proof ofthe successful remediation in order to close the matter of Oil Spill #92230112502; and WHEREAS, due to the involvement ofURS Corporation in the original remediation project, and the fact that Seward City Code 6.10.120 (a) (8) exempts the purchase of professional services from competitive procurement requirements, the City of Seward finds it in the public interest to engage the services of URS Corporation to conduct a site assessment to determine if the site qualifies for either "No Further Action" status or "Conditional Closure" status, in order to close out the Oil Spill #92230112502 incident, for a cost of$19,713.00, plus a 10% contingency. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The city manager is authorized to engage the services ofURS Corporation to conduct a site assessment of the Fort Raymond Substation to determine ifthe site qualifies for either "No Further Action" status or "Conditional Closure" status. Section 2, The City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska hereby finds it in the public interest to authorize a professional services agreement with URS Corporation, per SCC 6.10.120(a)(8), without competitive bidding, due to the historical involvement ofURS Corporation in this project, in order to close out the Oil Spill #92230112502 incident. -- CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2006-126 ;' ,l f ...J Section 3. The amount of$19,713 plus a 10% contingency, for a total amount of $21,684.30, is hereby authorized for the URS Corporation soils remediation project at Fort Raymond Substation. Section 4, This resolution shall take effect immediately. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 6th day of November, 2006. 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Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: November 6, 2006 Through: Clark Corbridge, City Manager From: Tim Barnum, Electric Utility Manager Agenda Item: Provide Site Closure at Fort Raymond Subdivision for Diesel Spill BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION A surface release of approximately 40 gallons of diesel fuel occurred at the Fort Raymond Substation in January 1992. In May 1992 the City reported the spill to Alaska Department of Conservation (ADEC). The City excavated the contaminated soil from the spill area, then backfilled the excavation with clean fill. ADEC requested soil sampling to evaluate the remaining in-place soil. Dames & Moore was retained by the City to implement the required sampling. The sample levels exceeded the maximum levels allowed. Dames & Moore designed and installed a bio-venting and monitoring system to allow natural biodegradation of hydrocarbons in the soil and groundwater. Dames & Moore operated and monitored the system until September 1995. No further monitoring or reports to ADEC were completed. On July 7, 2006 the City received a letter from ADEC requesting further information and work plans showing successful completion of the remediation of the spill site. Since no further remediation or closure has occurred, ADEC is requiring a work plan and timetable for assessing the current nature and extend of soil and groundwater contamination, and for the completion of site cleanup and remediation. Paul Dworian of URS Corporation (formerly Dames & Moore) was contacted because of his previous involvement in this matter, and has provided a proposal to determine if the site qualifies for either No Further Action status or Conditional Closure under current ADEC Guidelines. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures. Other: FISCAL NOTE Funding for these services is available in the electric enterprise fund contracted services account no. 501-5100- 5390, in an amount not to exceed $21,684.30, representing $19,713 plus a 10% contingency. Approved by Finance: ___________________________________ RECOMMENDATION City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with URS Corporation to conduct a site assessment of Fort Raymond Substation, to determine if the site qualifies for either “No Further Action” status or “Conditional Closure” status under current ADEC guidelines, for an amount not-to-exceed $21,684.30.