12-13-21-Resolution-Approving an Emergency Water Line Repair with Mabak Boliver and Cherry Streets-12/06/2021CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 12-13-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, TO
APPROVE A CONTRACT FOR THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF A WATER LINE;
MAKING FINDINGS OF AN EMERGENCY EXEMPTING THE CONTRACT FROM
THE REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING UNDER CHAPTER 252 OF THE
TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Sanger experienced multiple breaks on the water line in the alley
between Bolivar Street and Cherry Street in October and November of 2021; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City to preserve the public health, safety and welfare,
to provide its residents and businesses with potable water service; and
WHEREAS, due to the unforeseen damage to the City's water system, it is necessary for
the City to enter into an emergency repair contract without the time delay of competitive bidding
to preserve and protect the public health and safety; and
WHEREAS, Mabak Directional Drilling, Inc. has presented a proposal for the repair of
the water line; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitals set forth in the preamble of this resolution are hereby
found to be true and correct.
SECTION 2. That the City Council finds and determines that the above conditions exist
and that it necessary for City staff to procure by contract for the emergency of the repair of the
water line in the alley between Bolivar Street and Cherry Street and that said repairs are necessary
to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the citizens of the City by provision of a
public water system.
SECTION 3. That the City Council finds that the services to be performed by Mabak
Directional Drilling, Inc., to repair the damaged water line is not subject to the competitive
bidding requirements of Chapter 252 of the Texas Local Government Code as it is necessary to
preserve and protect the public health and safety of the City's residents.
SECTION 4. That the City Manager and other responsible City staff are authorized and
directed to execute a letter contract and any subsequent amendments or change orders with
Mabak Directional Drilling Inc. to repair the water line for the amount of $167,095.00 and said
expenditure is hereby approved. Mabak Directional Drilling Inc. shall provide as part of the letter
contract a Certificate of Insurance showing Commercial General Liability and Commercial
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Vehicle Insurance and other coverages required by the City. The documents shall show the City,
its officers and employees as additional insured. Mabak Directional Drilling Inc. shall also
provide a Performance Bond.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage, and
it is accordingly so resolved.
SECTION 4. That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 6th DAY OF December, 2021.
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ATTEST;
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Kelly Edw ds, City Secretary
ATTEST:
Hugh Coleman, City Attorney
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APPROVED:
Thomas E. Muir, Mayor
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