| | | | | | | |  | Brunswick County Board of Commissioners
ACTION AGENDA ITEM
November 15, 2021 |
Action Item # VII. - 9. From:
Donald Dixon, Deputy Director of Public Utilities
| Utilities - Agreement with State Utility Contractors, Inc |
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| | | | | | | | Issue/Action Requested:
Request that the Board of Commissioners ratify the decision to proceed with repair of the 48” raw water line, appropriate funds not to exceed $2,846,000 and authorize the County Manager to execute an agreement with State Utility Contractors, Inc. contingent on the County Attorney’s review and approval of the agreement. |
| | | | | | | | Background/Purpose of Request:
On Friday, November 5, 2021, a leak in the Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority’s (LCFWSA) 48” raw water main just southwest of the Cape Fear River crossing was discovered by Brunswick County staff. The water main provides water from the King’s Bluff pumping station located on the Cape Fear River at Lock & Dam #1 for treatment at water treatment plants owned by Brunswick County, Pender County and Cape Fear Public Utility Authority.
Brunswick County is under contract to operate LCFWSA’s raw water main and as such is responsible for undertaking the repair of the main. State Utilities Contractors, Inc is the County’s emergency contractor and repaired the 2016 leak on the 48” raw water line and has been tasked with the current repair. All cost incurred by Brunswick County associated with the repair shall be reimbursed by LCFWSA per the contract. |
| | | | | | | | Fiscal Impact:
Budget Amendment Required, Pre-Audit Certification Required, Reviewed By Director of Fiscal Operations
Budget amendment appropriates $2,846,000 of Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority reimbursement revenues for the 48" line repair |
| | | | | | | | Approved By County Attorney:
Yes |
| | | | | | | | Advisory Board Recommendation:
Not applicable. |
| | | | | | | | County Manager's Recommendation:
Recommend the Board of Commissioners ratify the decision to complete the repairs on the LCFWSA 48” raw water main, appropriating funds not to exceed $2,846,000, and authorizing the County Manager to execute an agreement with State Utility Contractors, Inc. contingent on the County Attorney’s review and approval of the agreement. |
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