6-12-23 Attachment AR
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution No.23-21 For The Levy Road Outfall Line Emergency Repairs
SUBMITTED BY: Troy Stephens, Public Utilities Director
TODAY'S DATE: June 12, 2023
MEETING DATE: June 12, 2023
BACKGROUND: The outfall pipeline carries treated effluent from the wastewater treatment
facility to the St. Johns River for disposal. There are two clogs of unknown origin for approximately 400
feet along the line on Levy Road. A contractor attempted to inspect and clear the line, but was
unsuccessful due to the pipe being completely blocked.
Staff has reached out to other contractors, and is currently awaiting several quotes, but would need to set
aside approximately $200,000 to cover the costs of the work.
With hurricane season upon us, this clog could potentially create a flooding situation at the wastewater
treatment plant, as the overflow could not be sent out during an influx of rain water.
Also, the utilities department is attempting to clear out a well, and the outfall line cannot be effectively
used to drain this well because of this clog.
BUDGET: The funds for this work would come from the wastewater treatment account 410-5508-
535-6300.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to approve the funds and execute contracts and
purchase orders in the estimated amount of $200,000 to provide this emergency service.
ATTACHMENT(S): 1) Resolution No. 23-21
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR CLEARING THE LEVY ROAD OUTFALL PIPELINE;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE
ORDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in May, 2023, staff hired a contractor, GPH Services, to televise approximately 366 linear
feet of 21" clay pipe, and clear a blockage in the outfall pipeline along Levy Road; and
WHEREAS, the contractor could not perform the root removal due to heavy intrusion; and
WHEREAS, this work is considered an emergency and funds are needed quickly due to hurricane season
and the potential for an influx of water that cannot be handled by the wastewater treatment facility if this line
remains blocked; and
WHEREAS, staff has requested and is currently awaiting several other quotes; and
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach as follows:
Section 1. The City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute contracts and purchase
orders for emergency work in the estimated amount of $200,000 for televising and clearing of the outfall pipeline
along Levy Road and;
Section 2. The City Commission hereby appropriates funds from City's Public Utilities Fund for this
purpose.
Section 3. The City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute contracts and purchase
orders in accordance with and as necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Resolution;
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, this 12th day of June, 2023.
Curtis Ford, Mayor
Attest
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Jason R. Gabriel, City Attorney