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PREAMBLE TO ORDINANCE NO. 613, BEING AN ORDINANCE
ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER NOT
TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR STORM SEWER REPLACEMENT AND
REPAIR WORK.
WHEREAS, it has become necessary to properly carry on the functions of
Municipal Government of the City of Columbia Heights, to proceed with
public improvement; and
WHEREAS, ,there is not sufficient time to enable the city of columbia
Heights to advertise for bids for storm sewer replacement and repair work,
as approved by the Federal Governman~ for emergency relief financing.
The City Council hereby and under this Preamble, declares an emergency
exists for the preservation of the public safety and in order to meet
said emergency, it is necessary to pass Ordinance No.613, as an
Emergency Ordinance.
Passed this 22nd day of November, 1965
Offered by King
Seconded by Land
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Secretary of the Council
oRDINANCE NO. 613
AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER NOT TO ADVERTISE
FOR BiDS FOR STORM SEWER REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR WORK.
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES ORDAIN:
Section I. That the City Manager of the City of Columbia Heights is hereby
directed to refrain from advertising for bids for the replace-
ment and repair work for the Storm Sewers on Maiden Lane and
Heights Drive in the City of Columbia Heights.
Section II. That the City Council has been advised by the appropriate
department heads of the City of Columbia Heights, that the
storm sewer replacement and repair work as approved for flood
relief funds, must be completed and invoiced prior to April
11,1966, and with the onset of winter digging conditions, it
is necessary to proceed immediately with said replacement and
repair work. The City Council is further advised that in order
to properly comply with the limitations presently set forth by
the Federal Agency concerned, that as a pre-requisit to obtain-
ing Federal Funds, a contract between the City of Columbia Heights
and a qualified excavating contractor be entered into and that
said construction and repair cost shall be limited to $5,!57.00.
The City Manager is further directed to negotiate with storm sewer
contractors presently in the area, to obtain the best bid from
the respective storm sewer contractors.
Section III. This ordinance being necessary for the immediate preservation
of public peace, health, and safety, hereby declares it to be
an emergency ordinance and shall take effect immediately upon
its passage.
Passed this 22nd day of November,!965
Offered by Land
Seconded by King
Roll Call - All Ayes.
Secretary of the Council