Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Department Head: Commissioner Tom Ramsey
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Investment Memo
Investment Memo Type: Final Investment Memo
Project Name: Mercer Sanitary Sewer System Connection
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 23103MF2RQ01
Vendor Legal Name (if applicable): TBD
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 23%
MWDBE Current Achievement (if applicable): 23% or more
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Managing Entity: Commissioner Precinct 3
Incremental Authorization Requested: $530,000
Total Estimated Project Cost: $530,000
Request Summary:
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Request for approval of the Final Investment Memo for the Mercer Sanitary Sewer System Connection project for an initial amount of $530,000 and initial commercial paper funding in the amount of $530,000, MWDBE Contracted Goal: 23%, MWDBE Current Achievement: 23% or more.
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Project Description:
The project will connect both the Mercer Botanical Gardens and the Baldwin Boettcher Library to the public sewer system.
Project Scope:
The project will construct approximately 850' of sewer line and connect both the Mercer Botanical Gardens and the Baldwin Boettcher Library to the public sewer system. The project also includes a meter and tap fee to pay for improved connections to public water service for this area of the park. The water service improvements will also benefit both the library and the botanic gardens.
Justification:
This project will benefit residents by providing more reliable, healthier source of water.
Alternatives and Engagement:
The current septic system at Mercer Botanical Gardens is inadecuate because it is out of code, and because it relies on well water. The new arrangement will significantly reduce our use of well water, and will bring the systems up to code. Furthermore, these improvements will reduce ongoing maintenance expence by eliminating one lift ...
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