HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2013-138 N.C.S. 10/7/2013Resolution No. 2013-138 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF TEN STREAM LEVEL AND
PRECIPITATION GAUGES FOR INSTALLATION IN THE
PETALUMA WATERSHED FOR THE PETALUMA RIVER STREAM AND
PRECIPITATION GAUGES AMENDMENT PROJECT;
APPROVING THE CIP PROJECT BUDGET; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT FOR
FUNDING OF THE PROJECT WITH THE SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma operates a Flood Alert System and maintains stream
flow and rainfall data for the Petaluma Watershed; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma property owners contribute to the Zone 2A funding for
surface water maintenance and capital improvements within the Petaluma Watershed; and,
WHEREAS, the City has approved a capital improvement project in the amount of
$81,000 for augment the existing stream flow and precipitation data collection system by the
addition of four additional gauges; and,
WHEREAS, the Zone 2A Committee has recommended approval of a revised project
and associated budget to increase the number of new gauges from four to ten and increase
funding to $158,400; and,
WHEREAS, the City has received a price proposal from Hydrolinx for ten stream level
and precipitation gauges for a total price with taxes and delivery of $55,149.75; and,
WHEREAS, Petaluma Municipal Code Section 4.04.050 allows that formal purchasing
procedures may be dispensed with when the commodity can be obtained from only one vendor;
and,
WHEREAS, the same company, Hydro Lynx, that manufactured the existing gauges
should supply the new gauges to assure compatibility of use and interfacing with the existing
computerized communication and reporting system and to allow efficiency in providing spare
parts inventory and standardized maintenance practices; and,
WHEREAS, the project has been found to be Categorically Exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CF.,QA) pursuant to Section 15303, New Construction of Small
Structures, more specifically installation of small new equipment and facilities in small
structures.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma hereby:
A. Approves the sole source purchase of ten stream and precipitation gauges for
installation in the Petaluma Watershed for the Petaluma River Stream and
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REFERENCE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Precipitation Gauges Installation Project from Hydrolinx for a total price $55,149.75;
and,
B. Approves the project budget as summarized in the staff memo, with no impact on
City funds; and,
C. Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement for funding the Project with the
Sonoma County Water Agency substantially in accordance with the agreement
entitled `Draft Agreement for Funding of Petaluma River Stream Gauge Installation
Project,' which draft agreement is incorporated into this resolution by reference,
subject to further negotiation and revision as may be recommended by the City
Attorney and approved by the City Manager.
Under thepower and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the ^ ApDior
as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 7'" clay of October, f 1
2013, by the following vote: I„/
City Att(Qey
Barrett, Mayor Glass, Harris.. Healy, Kearney, Miller
None
Vice Mayor Albertson
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City Clerk
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Mayor
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